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On YouTubeHouston Astros News / Sporting News / August 13
Astros manager keeps closer role a mystery after Hader's injury 
Joe Espada refrains from naming anyone as Josh Hader's replacement as Astros' closer.
MLB News / Sport Relay / August 13
Trio of Former Diamondbacks Reunites in Houston with the Astros
HOUSTON — Although changing teams is part of baseball, as Free Agency and especially the Trade Deadline reminds us of every season — it’s never “good bye.” It’s “I’ll see you later.” One example is happening with the Houston Astros, as a trio of former Arizona Diamondbacks has reunited.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / August 12
Astros Get Humiliated, 14-1
The Astros couldn’t hit a lick tonight. But at least their pitching was terrible. Oh well, in this game, the progress of Spencer Arrighetti after months on IL was of as much interest as the outcome.
The 'American League WAR leaders' quiz
The Wins-Above-Replacement stat -- or WAR -- measures the amount of wins a single player adds compared to a "replacement," level player. With that being said, can you name the players to lead the American League in WAR each season since 1995?
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / August 12
Astros Ace Picked Perfect Time for Career Year Ahead of MLB Free Agency
There have been several Houston Astros players who have picked up the slack throughout the 2025 MLB regular season, helping compensate for the amount of talent and production that the franchise lost over the offseason.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / August 12
Who might Astros rely on with top reliever on injured list?
With the news that ace reliever Josh Hader is on the 15-day injured list due to a left shoulder strain, the Houston Astros must take on a "next-man-up" mentality in the next few weeks.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / August 12
Astros' playoff push dealt significant blow
The Astros may be fighting for a playoff berth by the end of the season.
Cristian Javier News / Crawfish Boxes / August 12
Cristian Javier Isn’t The Same Pitcher, At Least In One Start
The last time we saw Cristian Javier on the mound before his 2025 debut on Monday was back on May 21, 2024, a total of 447 days. It has been a hot minute since we’ve seen him in action at now-Daikin Park.
Fall classics: The best World Series games of all time
At most, each World Series offers seven opportunities to leave a memorable mark in baseball. Great games are filled with special moments, sensational plays, big hits or stellar pitching outings.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 12
Astros place closer on 15-day IL due to shoulder strain
Remarkably, this is the first time he has ever been placed on the major league injured list.
Jeremy Pena News / Houston Astros on SI / August 12
Predicting What the Rest of the Season Will Look Like for Astros Star Jeremy Pena
After a huge series win against the New York Yankees, the Houston Astros needed to be able to continue that momentum against the Boston Red Sox to open their series.
Framber Valdez News / Sporting News / August 12
Astros' Framber Valdez gets $180 million contract prediction amid questionable future
The Astros would be making a bad decision by not giving their ace his money.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / August 12
Astros Starter Will Feel Pressure With Stretch Run, Contract Talks Looming
It was a great weekend series for the Houston Astros, who were able to defeat the New York Yankees in two out of three games. With the battle for the American League West becoming razor-thin, every game counts for the Astros.
Alex Bregman News / Larry Brown Sports / August 12
Alex Bregman reacts to being booed by Astros fans
Houston Astros fans very quickly turned against Alex Bregman after initially giving him a warm reception on Monday night, and the star third baseman says he enjoyed every second of it.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / August 12
Houston Astros Boil: August 12, 2025
Houston Astros News Injuries and roster moves Recap Hader undergoes test on his shoulder (TR) Homecoming is full of emotions Astros get one youngster on
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 12
Astros look for additions to contribute again vs. Red Sox
The Houston Astros debuted their three additions made at the trade deadline to their home fans on Monday in the opener of a three-game series against the Boston Red Sox.
Josh Hader News / CBSSports.com / August 12
Josh Hader injury: Astros closer undergoes testing on shoulder as Houston's AL West lead slips away
The Astros have just a one-game lead over the Mariners entering games Tuesday
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / August 12
Astros Have One Rising Star Among Major League Baseball's Top 100 Prospects
The Houston Astros have not much Top 100 talent in the farm system in recent years and this year they find one player in the Top 100 in the recent MLB Pipeline, which was updated to include this year's top draft picks.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / August 11
Cristian Javier returns and wins 2025 debut as Astros trim Red Sox
Chas McCormick and Ramon Urias slugged two-run home runs in support of Cristian Javier, who enjoyed a triumphant return from Tommy John surgery in the Houston Astros' 7-6 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Monday.
Alex Bregman News / Larry Brown Sports / August 12
Alex Bregman booed by Astros fans in his return to Houston
Houston Astros fans did not wait long to switch up from cheering Alex Bregman to booing him. On Monday, Bregman returned to Daikin Park in Houston, Texas, for the first time as an opponent.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 11
Astros calling up No. 2 prospect ahead of Red Sox series
The Houston Astros are turning to their farm system for a spark in the middle of a tight playoff race. Ahead of their three-game set with the Boston Red Sox, the team has promoted outfielder Jacob Melton, the organization’s No.
Cristian Javier News / Field Level Media / August 11
Astros RHP Cristian Javier returns after Tommy John surgery
Houston Astros right-hander Cristian Javier returns from Tommy John surgery in a start against the visiting Boston Red Sox on Monday night. Javier hasn't pitched in the majors since May 21, 2024.
Carlos Correa News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 11
Carlos Correa drops truth bomb on ‘best part’ of Astros reunion
Shortstop Carlos Correa is back with the Houston Astros where he spent the first seven years of his career. Ahead of his first home game since the Minnesota Twins dealt him back to Houston at the trade deadline, he revealed the best part about being a part of the club he came up with.
Jason Alexander News / Athlon Sports / August 11
Astros Announce Jason Alexander News After Winning Series Against Yankees
The Houston Astros handed the New York Yankees another series loss Sunday, closing the set with a 7-1 victory in the third game and improving their record to 66-52.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / August 10
Astros get pitching help just in the nick of time
While the Houston Astros have seen their American League West Division lead shrink to a half-game over the hard-charging Seattle Mariners, they have managed to do so with a makeshift pitching rotation.
Houston Astros News / Larry Brown Sports / August 10
Keith Hernandez roasts Astros with trash can joke
New York Mets broadcaster Keith Hernandez is never going to let the Houston Astros live down their 2017 cheating scandal. Hernandez made a crack about the 2017 Astros during Sunday’s game between the Mets and Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wi.
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