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The American League has been somewhat of a dumpster fire this season, meaning teams like the Houston Astros' season is far from lost despite still sitting a handful of games under .500.

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Astros vs Guardians Game Discussion: 6/20/2026

TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (36-41) will put their mini three-game winning streak on the line tonight in the middle game of their three-game series with the Cleveland Guardians (40-36) at Daikin Park.

Jose Altuve News / Sport Relay / June 20

Altuve, Peña Power Astros Past Guardians

The Houston Astros overcame an early deficit and pulled away late, using a dominant pitching performance and a balanced offensive attack to defeat the Cleveland Guardians 9–3 on Friday night at Daikin Park.

Joe Espada News / Crawfish Boxes / June 20

Astros Manager Joe Espada Deserves an Extension. Here’s Why:

Joe Espada has done a far better job than you think. Much has been made again this season over Astros manager Joe Espada’s performance. For the third straight year, Espada has been asked to take a highly injured roster filled with Triple-A players and get elite results.

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Tatsuya Imai News / Houston Astros on SI / June 20

Astros Get Another Glimpse of Tatsuya Imai’s Maddening Talent

Major League rookies tend to have peaks and valleys. Even ones that pitched in Japan professionally for several years. But the peaks and valleys of Houston Astros rookie starter Tatsuya Imai are something.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Jose Altuve News / Field Level Media / June 20

Astros' Jose Altuve hopes to heat up vs. Guardians

Before Houston's Jose Altuve flipped the opener of a three-game series against the Cleveland Guardians with a three-run homer in the sixth inning, he struck out twice in two at-bats, the first of which ended with Altuve slamming his bat and helmet into the turf in disgust.

Jeremy Pena News / Field Level Media / June 19

Jeremy Pena blasts 2 homers as Astros pull away from Guardians

Jose Altuve slugged a game-altering three-run homer and Jeremy Pena delivered a multi-homer game as the Houston Astros topped the visiting Cleveland Guardians 9-3 on Friday.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 19

Astros Move Key Offseason Acquisition to Bullpen After Rough Stretch

Amidst what has been a tumultuous, injury-marred start to the 2026 season for the Houston Astros, one constant has remained as part of the ever-changing starting rotation.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / June 19

Blanco, McCullers take steps toward return

Ronel Blanco and Lance McCullers Jr. took steps toward rejoining the Astros’ pitching staff on Friday. Blanco made his first rehab start in a Florida Complex League game in West Palm Beach, while McCullers threw a live batting practice session at Daikin Park.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 19

Astros Named Team Most Likely to Shake Up the MLB Trade Deadline

The Houston Astros have been one of the most polarizing teams in Major League Baseball for almost a decade now. Whether fans remember them for their recent dynasty or the cheating scandal, it's hard to deny that the Astros have been one of the most successful teams in recent memory.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 19

Two Realistic, Two Unrealistic Astros Trade Chips Ahead of 2026 Deadline

One team that is stuck in the middle of nowhere when it comes to deciding early on if they are going to be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline is the Houston Astros.

Jeremy Pena News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 18

Why Red Sox must trade for Astros’ Jeremy Pena despite underwhelming season

The Boston Red Sox should view shortstop Jeremy Pena as more than a speculative trade-deadline name. They should see him as a practical solution to an infield problem that has followed them for too long.

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Jeremy Pena News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 18

Blue Jays’ perfect trade offer for Astros’ Jeremy Pena

The Houston Astros are approaching a crossroads that every franchise dreads, the moment when a beloved core player becomes more valuable as a trade chip than as a building block.

Cristian Javier News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 18

Astros may receive huge Cristian Javier boost soon

The Houston Astros have had their share of struggles and have been without Cristian Javier for stretches of time this season. But the star pitcher could return from his injury soon, according to the latest update on MLB.com.

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / June 19

Three players the Houston Astros could move at the deadline

The next few weeks could make a tremendous difference for the Houston Astros.

Astros Outright Ryan Weiss

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Ryan Weiss News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 17

Astros Outright Ryan Weiss

Astros right-hander Ryan Weiss cleared waivers and has been assigned outright to Triple-A Sugar Land, the team announced Wednesday. Houston designated him for assignment over the weekend when selecting Raynel Delgado‘s contract from Sugar Land.

Raynel Delgado News / Field Level Media / June 16

Astros' Raynel Delgado delivers game-winning hit in second career game

Raynel Delgado delivered a two-run single in a three-run eighth inning as the Houston Astros rallied for a 4-2 victory over the visiting Detroit Tigers on Tuesday.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 16

Astros Activate Hunter Brown, Yainer Diaz; Jayden Murray Designated For Assignment

The Astros announced Tuesday that right-hander Hunter Brown has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list. Catcher Yainer Diaz also returns from the 10-day IL, per the team.

Framber Valdez News / Yardbarker / June 16

Framber Valdez makes a notable admission about the Astros

Tuesday marks a special day for Detroit Tigers left-hander Framber Valdez, as he makes his return to Houston for the first time since signing a three-year

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