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Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / September 3
4-Run Third Backs Brown as Astros Drop White Sox 6-2 
Talk about Dr. Jeckyl and Mr. Hyde. The Astros seemed poised this week to not only beat them in a series, but also eventually leapfrog them into the two seed.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 3
Astros Receive Unfortunate News About Injured Starter Mike Burrow’s Potential Return
The Houston Astros still haven't found stability when it comes to their starting pitching rotation. While the top three look certain: Hunter Brown, Peter Lambert, and Hayden Wesneski, more depth is needed for this team to truly feel comfortable in the final stretch of the season.
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 3
Astros pitching holds down White Sox in series-clinching win
Daulton Varsho ripped a two-run triple and scored as part of a four-run third inning, fueling the host Houston Astros to a 6-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday afternoon.
The 'Multiple 3-HR games in a season' quiz
How many of the MLB players to hit three home runs in a single game multiple times in the same season can you name in five minutes?
Aaron Judge News / Athlon Sports / September 3
Astros’ Yordan Álvarez Nearing Record Held by Aaron Judge
Houston Astros’ Yordan Álvarez is having one the best offensive seasons we have seen in years while attempting to carry the Astros to another American League West division title.
Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century
The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 3
Astros’ Yordan Alvarez joins Aaron Judge, Ted Williams in American League history
Yordan Alvarez continues to put together an MVP-caliber season for the Houston Astros, and opposing teams are running out of ideas for how to stop him.
Josh Hader News / Houston Astros on SI / September 3
Astros' Josh Hader Earns AL Pitcher of the Month for 9th Time
Josh Hader earned the AL Reliever of the Month award for August, not allowing a run all month long. It was Hader’s ninth reliever of the month award and third while pitching for the Houston Astros.
Carlos Correa News / Athlon Sports / September 3
Astros Receive Carlos Correa Update During White Sox Series
Carlos Correa has cleared another major hurdle in his recovery, giving the Houston Astros renewed hope that their star infielder could return before the end of the 2026 season.
Daulton Varsho News / Just Baseball / September 3
Daulton Varsho’s Free-Agent Payday is Taking a Major Hit
Amidst the chatter of Freddy Peralta tanking a potential nine-figure free-agency check, Daulton Varsho‘s similar walk-season struggles have remained relatively quiet.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 3
Astros get 2 big injury updates ahead of playoffs
The Houston Astros are looking to win the American League West and clinch a postseason spot. It seems as if star infielder Carlos Correa could return from injury at some point in September.
The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series
Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.
Hayden Wesneski News / Houston Astros on SI / September 3
Hayden Wesneski Continues to Establish Himself as Key Astros Rotation Piece
The Houston Astros found a way to take down the Chicago White Sox in the late innings on Wednesday, thanks to an eighth-inning two-run RBI single from Nelson Velazquez.
A.J. Blubaugh News / Field Level Media / September 3
Boosted by emergence of AJ Blubaugh, Astros seek series win vs. White Sox
The emergence of right-hander AJ Blubaugh as a high-leverage reliever has changed the complexion of the Houston Astros' bullpen and could impact their potential, should they make the playoffs.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / September 2
Nelson Velazquez breaks late scoreless tie, leads Astros past White Sox
Nelson Velazquez produced a tiebreaking, two-run single with two outs in the eighth inning to lift the Houston Astros to a 2-0 victory over the visiting Chicago White Sox on Wednesday.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 2
Three impending free agents who need a strong finish to 2026
The projected free agent landscape has changed since the start of the 2026 season. But some players can still reap the benefits of free agency.
Carlos Correa News / Athlon Sports / September 1
Astros’ Carlos Correa Makes Announcement After 102 Missed Games
The Houston Astros are closing in on getting a key piece of their infield, Carlos Correa, back just in time as the race to the postseason is heating up with just weeks left in the regular season.
Houston Astros News / Viral Sports News / September 1
Former Astros First-Round Pick Gets Dumped by MLB Team
Eleven years after the Houston Astros spent a first-round pick and a $4 million bonus on him, Daz Cameron is again looking for work. The Toronto Blue Jays designated the 29-year-old outfielder for assignment Tuesday as they expanded their roster and needed a 40-man spot to reinstate left-hander Joe Mantiply from the 60-day injured list.
Dana Brown News / EssentiallySports / August 31
'It’s Not About Winning the Division': Astros’ ‘World Series’ Pressure Loomed Large Over Dana Brown Before He Parted Ways
Mutual parting or not, Dana Brown’s tenure with the Houston Astros came to an end last week. The Astros announced the decision after the team won just three games during a nine-game homestand against sub-.500 teams such as the Athletics, Mariners, and Angels.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 29
Mets activate star Juan Soto off IL ahead of Astros game
He will bat second against the Astros and be the designated hitter.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 27
Astros Hire Brent Strom As Pitching Consultant
Brent Strom is back in Houston. Astros skipper Joe Espada announced this afternoon that the veteran coach with return to the team as a pitching consultant for the rest of this season (links via Chandler Rome of The Athletic and Brian McTaggart of MLB.com).
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / August 27
Astros reunite with pitching guru Brent Strom for regular-season stretch run
With the race for the American League West crown hanging in the balance, the Houston Astros fortified their pitching staff with a major addition on Thursday.
Jose Altuve News / Larry Brown Sports / August 27
Jose Altuve makes Yankees fans pay after profane gesture
Jose Altuve was not going to be denied a big play despite hearing loud and profane chants from New York Yankees fans during an at-bat in Wednesday’s game at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, N.Y.
Carlos Correa News / Yardbarker / August 26
Astros could get playoff boost with Carlos Correa's return
A key part of the Houston Astros lineup could return in time for their final playoff push.
Joe Espada News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 25
Joe Espada to remain Astros manager for rest of season
The Astros parted with general manager Dana Brown yesterday, leading to speculation about manager Joe Espada’s job security. His gig appears safe. Owner Jim Crane met with reporters before Tuesday’s matchup against the Yankees and said Espada will remain in his role for the rest of the 2026 campaign (h/t Chandler Rome of The Athletic).
Joe Espada News / Larry Brown Sports / August 24
Astros leave manager Joe Espada hanging after firing their GM
Houston Astros manager Joe Espada is suddenly the lamest of lame ducks after the organization abruptly fired general manager Dana Brown on Monday. The Astros fired Brown after a losing homestand, but have not done the same with Espada.
Dana Brown News / Yardbarker / August 24
Astros part ways with general manager Dana Brown
Brown had been the Astros GM since 2023 and his contract was on track to expire at the end of the 2026 season, with no talks of an extension.
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