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Astros Sign UTSA Roadrunners Star Among Five College Free Agents

The Houston Astros clearly had their eyes on some pitching talent after the conclusion of the MLB draft. Baseball America reported that the Astros signed five undrafted free agents.

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Astros Hated Rival Reportedly Attempting Reunion with Star Free Agent Reliever

The Houston Astros are among the contenders in a weakened American League in which they have surprised a ton of people in this season. Entering the All-Star

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / July 15

The Good And Bad Surprises Of The 2025 Season Thus Far

Every season, there are usually a few surprises with each team—a variety of overperformance or underperformance. Whether good or bad, the level of those surprises varies, but you can count on someone playing differently than what was expected back in February and March.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 15

Did Astros Select the Best Power Hitter in MLB Draft Class?

The Houston Astros have bolstered their farm system and positioned themselves to draft for future rosters rather than immediate need in the MLB draft. They zeroed in on young talent in the first round and a potential future replacement for third baseman Isaac Parades, who will become a free agent in 2028.

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MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / July 15

Astros Former Star Likely to Remain Put at Trade Deadline Amidst Red Sox Streak

A former Houston Astros superstar who is wearing a new uniform this year has been mentioned for a while now as a possible name to watch as the trade deadline approaches here in a couple of weeks.

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25 MLB players who might be fantasy league winners in the second half

It's crunch time for fantasy baseball managers as we head into the final two months of the regular season. These 25 players could make all the difference as pickups or acquisitions for fantasy rosters.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / July 15

Houston Astros Boil: July 15, 2025

Welcome to the Tuesday Boil Houston Astros News Injuries and roster moves Day 2 recap Neyens talks about facing his former team The connection this All-Star game had to Hader Astros linked to Alcantara (YS) AL West News Raleigh wins the Home Run Derby Easy money for deGrom (ABC) Angels take Michigan’s Mr.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 15

Astros Wild Stat Could Indicate Major Playoff Success Coming This October

The Houston Astros have had an incredible first half of the season based on what most people expected them to be this year following a rough winter. Losing

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 14

Astros’ draft pick sparks buzz after savage 2022 shot at Yankees resurfaces

The Houston Astros’ newest draft pick sparked some buzz when a 2022 shot at the New York Yankees resurfaced. To be fair to Xavier Neyens, he was 15 at the time, but his social media post on the Astros’ rival is making the rounds shortly after he was selected with the No.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 14

Astros Add Two Much-Needed Power Bats in Day 1 of 2025 MLB Draft

The Houston Astros must have walked away from the first day of the 2025 MLB draft with their heads held high after they added two intriguing power bats to bolster their lacking farm system.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 14

Astros GM gives laundry list of pitching injury updates

As the Houston Astros look to stay afloat in the American League playoff hunt, general manager Dana Brown delivered a wave of updates on the team’s battered pitching staff, offering hope that reinforcements could soon be on the way.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 14

Why Isaac Paredes dropped out of All-Star Game after replacing Jose Ramirez

Just days after being added to the American League All-Star roster, Houston Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes has withdrawn from the 2025 Midsummer Classic to attend to a personal family matter, according to manager Joe Espada.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / July 13

Astros select Ethan Frey with the 95th pick in the 2025 MLB draft

Astros selected another hitter in the draft. With the 95th pick in the 2025 draft, the Houston Astros selected outfielder Ethan Frey from LSU. Frey had a breakout junior season hitting .337 with 13 homers, 50 runs batted in over 62 games for the Tigers.

Houston Astros News / 5 GOATs / July 14

Houston Astros select LSU outfielder Ethan Frey in 2025 MLB Draft

The Houston Astros have selected LSU Tigers outfielder Ethan Frey in the 2025 MLB Draft. This comes following a national championship season for the Tigers.

Jeremy Pena News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 13

Will Astros’ Jeremy Pena return from injury right after All-Star break?

The Houston Astros received both promising and measured news regarding the injury status of All-Star shortstop Jeremy Pena. Ahead of the All-Star break, Astros GM Dana Brown provided a positive update on Pena’s status, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic.

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Isaac Paredes News / Field Level Media / July 13

Astros 3B Isaac Paredes (family matter) pulls out of All-Star Game

Houston Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes has withdrawn from Tuesday's All-Star Game to attend to a family matter, Astros manager Joe Espada said prior to Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers.

Yordan Alvarez News / Athlon Sports / July 13

Astros Announce Yordan Alvarez Update Before Rangers Game

Left-handed power hitter Yordan Alvarez is in his seventh major-league season after debuting for the Houston Astros in 2019 at 22 years old. The Cuban slugger immediately dominated opposing pitching, taking home American League Rookie of the Year honors in his first year.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 13

Astros fill in missing pieces in series against Rangers

It was fitting that the Astros had to dig deep into their reconfigured bench in the latter stages of a 5-4, 11-inning victory over the Texas Rangers on Saturday that evened this three-game series.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 12

Astros' Cristian Javier takes big step in injury recovery

Right-hander Cristian Javier took a big step towards returning to the Astros rotation today when he began a rehab assignment, as relayed by Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle.

Brice Matthews News / Field Level Media / July 11

Astros call up top prospect 2B Brice Matthews for MLB debut

The Houston Astros' top-ranked prospect will get a chance to deliver on his promise after the club called up second baseman Brice Matthews from Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday.

Jose Altuve News / Athlon Sports / July 10

Astros Facing Jose Altuve Decision After News on Thursday

Veteran second baseman Jose Altuve is playing in his 15th major-league season with the Houston Astros. The 35-year-old has compiled an extraordinary résumé since making his big-league debut in 2011, firmly establishing himself as one of baseball’s brightest and most consistent stars over the past decade and a half.

Brice Matthews News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 10

Astros to promote their top prospect for his MLB debut

He was the club’s first-round pick two summers ago. The Astros selected him with the 28th overall pick of the 2023 draft and signed him with a bonus of just under $2.5M.

Kenedy Corona News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 7

Astros recall OF Kenedy Corona for MLB debut

He was originally signed by the Mets out of Venezuela as an international amateur. He was sent to the Astros in the December 2019 trade which sent outfielder Jake Marisnick to Queens.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 6