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Astros 'Were Optimistic' About Jeremy Pena Extension Before He Hired Scott Boras

The Houston Astros have to love what they are seeing out of Jeremy Pena. He's putting together the best regular season of his career and is finally starting to look like the player he was during the 2022 playoff run that resulted in him winning the ALCS and World Series MVP Awards.

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Astros reportedly interested in Orioles CF

Astros general manager Dana Brown has been open about his desire to add some left-handed hitting to Houston’s predominantly righty-swinging lineup, and it isn’t any surprise that the club reportedly has some interest in a player who may be one of the deadline’s most intriguing rental bats.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 29

Astros finish homestand with another shutout, blanking Cubs

Framber Valdez produced his fourth scoreless start of the season and Jose Altuve homered with two outs in the bottom of the fifth inning as the host Houston Astros claimed the rubber match of a three-game interleague series with the Chicago Cubs 2-0 on Sunday.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 29

Astros Have 'Eyes On' Orioles Star Outfielder To Solve Their Major Issue

The Houston Astros are expected to be active ahead of the upcoming trade deadline, but just how aggressive they decide to be isn't quite clear. After years of securing high-impact players to assist with their championship runs, the farm system has been cleared out with little coveted talent remaining.

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Who should be the starting MLB All-Stars at every position?

The starting lineups for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game are set to be revealed on July 6. While the fans have their say for the starting lineups, the most deserving All-Star starters could be very different than the actual starters.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 29

Astros’ Joe Espada downplays Jeremy Pena injury despite absence

The Houston Astros are vying for a series win over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. They entered the day 6.5 games up on the Seattle Mariners in the AL West and could cruise to another playoff spot.

Framber Valdez News / Fastball on SI / June 29

Framber Valdez Moves Up All-Time Strikeout List in Houston Astros History

After striking out six batters against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday afternoon, Houston Astros' lefty Framber Valdez now has the tenth-most strikeouts in franchise history at 974.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 29

Houston Astros Provide Positive Injury Updates on Pair of Sluggers

The Houston Astros haven’t slowed down on the field despite having a ton of key contributors currently sidelined by injuries. The Astros currently have

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 29

Pair of Houston Astros Stars Join Elite Company in Key Analytic

The Houston Astros have been able to have an extremely strong first half of the season, and a main reason why is a couple of young stars emerging for the team.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 29

Astros linked to Orioles star trade in ‘aggressive’ search

The Houston Astros have been one of the best teams in Major League Baseball for most of the last decade, and they appear poised to make another run to the postseason in 2025.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 29

Astros’ Lance McCullers Jr. accepts NL Central woes with ‘daddy’ claim

The Houston Astros welcomed back Lance McCullers Jr. on Saturday night after a 17-day absence due to a foot injury, but his return didn’t go as hoped. The right-hander struggled in his outing, giving up eight runs over just 3 1/3 innings in a disappointing 12-3 loss to the Chicago Cubs.

Houston Astros News / Fastball on SI / June 29

Houston Astros 'Aggressively' Looking For Big Trade, Former All-Star in the Mix

According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Houston Astros are scouring the trade market for lineup help. The Houston Astros are aggressively looking for a left-handed bat on the market, with eyes on Orioles center fielder Cedric Mullins.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 29

Four Potential Houston Astros Targets in First Round of 2025 MLB Draft

The Houston Astros have managed to survive another roster shift as they lead the AL West following a ton of change. With the Astros still looking like a contending squad with some intriguing young(er) pieces like Yordan Alvarez, Isaac Paredes and Cam Smith, they should still be trying to build to win now.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / June 29

Lance McCullers Jr. Struggles, Astros Blown Out By Cubs 12-3

For a second time this season, an NL Central opponent has been a massive pain for Lance McCullers Jr. and the Astros. This time, it was the Cubs, like the Reds before them, to hang a crooked number on the right-hander in one inning en route to a blowout win over Houston.

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Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 28

Astros Making Trade Deadline Splash With Cardinals Could Solve Pitching Concern

The Houston Astros are legitimately looking like the best team in the American League as of late, and realistically can contend to regain their supremacy with a pennant this year.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / June 28

Astros activate RHP Lance McCullers Jr. to face Cubs

The Houston Astros activated right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. from the injured list to start Saturday's home game against the Chicago Cubs and optioned right-hander Nick Hernandez to Triple-A Sugar Land.

Forrest Whitley News / Houston Astros on SI / June 28

Former Astros Top Prospect Forrest Whitley Gets DFA'd by Rays

The writing was on the wall that the Houston Astros and Forrest Whitley might go their separate ways at some point this season, with his injuries piling up to the point where they could no longer keep relying on him to be part of their roster.

Hunter Brown News / Houston Astros on SI / June 28

Houston Astros Star Hunter Brown Best Pitcher in Majors After These Changes

Houston Astros pitcher Hunter Brown picked the right year to break out as one of the very best pitchers in MLB. Co-ace Framber Valdez is set to test the free agent market this winter, and if history is any guide, he'll find a better offer somewhere other than Houston.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / June 28

Today in Astros history - June 28

What happened today in team history? 1966 - Astros first All-Star Houston Astros infielder Joe Morgan became the first Astros player to ever be named an All-Star Game starter after starting the season hitting .319.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / June 28

Cam Smith heating up as Astros chase series win vs. Cubs

Houston Astros rookie right fielder Cam Smith capitalized on his second opportunity to bat cleanup on Friday, and the timing of his latest exceptional night at the plate couldn't have been better.

Lance McCullers News / Fastball on SI / June 28

Houston Astros' Lance McCullers Officially Set to Rejoin Rotation Saturday

Right-handed pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. will come off the injured list and start for the Houston Astros against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday, manager Joe Espada told reporters Friday night.

Yordan Alvarez News / Athlon Sports / June 27

Astros Send 6-Word Message to Yordan Alvarez Before Cubs Game

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez has spent the past seven seasons in the majors, establishing himself as one of baseball's most consistent power hitters.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 26

Astros remind league they're still contenders with Phillies sweep

With half the season down and one half to go, the Astros once again look like they could rule MLB by season's end.

Cam Smith delivers for Astros in home sweep of Phillies

Extension talks between Astros, superstar SS put on hold; Scott Boras hiring to blame?

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Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 25

Extension talks between Astros, superstar SS put on hold; Scott Boras hiring to blame?

He's in his age-27 season, making a $4.1M arbitration salary.

MLB made Jose Altuve announcement before Astros-Phillies series

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Isaac Paredes News / Just Baseball / June 25

Isaac Paredes Has Begun His Love Affair With the Crawford Boxes

Houston Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes has long been one of the most confounding players in baseball. Since his breakout season in 2022, he’s been one of the better hitting third basemen in the game, with a .786 OPS and a 126 wRC+.