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The Houston Astros delivered one of the most dominant performances of the MLB season on Friday, and Christian Walker was right in the middle of it. In an 18-1 rout of the Los Angeles Dodgers, the first baseman went 4-for-5 with a homer and four RBIs—continuing his unreal stretch at Dodger Stadium. Houston manager Joe […]

The Houston Astros are showing no mercy on the Fourth of July at Dodger Stadium and are absolutely crushing the Los Angeles Dodgers, getting contributions from up and down the lineup. In the ninth, the Astros have built a monstrous 18-1 lead. As it has so many times in the phase for his teams, first […]

The Houston Astros enter their weekend series against the Los Angeles Dodgers with momentum. Despite being without slugger Yordan Alvarez, Joe Espada’s team is 8-2 in their last ten games. Before kicking things off in Dodger Stadium, the Astros shuffled their roster around. Houston send relief pitcher Jordan Weems in assignment and called up relief […]

As the Houston Astros are dealing with injuries to stars such as Yordan Alvarez, it doesn’t stop there, as it also includes outfielder Chas McCormick, though there is positive news on that front. While some speculate that the Astros outfielder in McCormick should be on the trade block, he looks to turn around his season, […]

It’s been a strong season thus far in 2025 for the Houston Astros, who currently sit at 52-34 ahead of Thursday’s road game vs the Colorado Rockies. The Astros have overcome a rough start to the season and now look poised to compete for yet another World Series championship to add to their trophy room. […]

The Houston Astros are currently leading the American League West. They also have the second-best record in the AL. But while things are looking good right now, they will always want to tighten up their weaknesses, and the Astros’ trade market will be strong. Therefore, they might find some temptation to trade. If they want […]

The Houston Astros are once again in the lead in the AL West standings, as they have extended their reign of terror over their division rivals despite losing one of their franchise cornerstones, Alex Bregman, in free agency. And the Astros own a seven-game lead in the division already (following their 5-3 win over the […]

The Chicago Cubs landed Kyle Tucker in a blockbuster trade with the Houston Astros over the offseason. Tucker had spent the first seven years of his career in Houston, winning a World Series title with the team in 2022. Much was expected of the veteran right fielder in his debut season with the Cubs. And […]

The Astros hoped that the return of Yordan Alvarez from injury would mark a turning point. Instead, a fresh setback has clouded those plans. During a recent batting session, Alvarez felt renewed soreness in his previously fractured right hand. The team immediately shut down his rehab. Out since May 2, Yordan Alvarez had worked his […]

Victor Caratini picked the perfect moment to remind Astros fans that this team still has plenty of firepower — even without its biggest bat in the lineup. In the bottom of the seventh inning Tuesday night, Caratini launched a clutch grand slam against the Colorado Rockies, breaking open what had been a tight game and […]

Yordan Alvarez has been out with injury since early May after it was revealed he had suffered a fracture in his hand. Expectations were for the Houston Astros star to make his return soon; however, it appears there was a setback that will likely concern the fan base. Reports indicate that the 28-year-old slugger experienced […]

Three days after Jeremy Pena was hit by a pitch on Friday, the Houston Astros placed him on the injured list with a small fracture in one of his ribs. Speaking to the media on Tuesday before the Astros took on the Colorado Rockies in Denver, Pena explained what’s next as he works to get […]

The Houston Astros have soared out to a 6.5-game lead in the American League West. Even with an improved offense in Seattle and dominant pitching from the Texas Rangers, Houston remains atop the division. A massive reason why is shortstop Jeremy Pena, who has broken out after two poor seasons. But on Monday, the Astros […]

Despite dealing with a wave of injuries, the Houston Astros are proving themselves as one of MLB’s most formidable forces. Closing out June with a 19–7 record, the best in the Majors for the month, the Astros swept the Philadelphia Phillies and took two of three from the Chicago Cubs, improving their season mark to […]

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. But a big injury could cost Houston games as the second half begins. Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena missed […]

Kyle Tucker made his long-awaited return to Houston this weekend — and he did it in style. The former Astros star turned Cubs slugger received a hero’s welcome Friday night from the Minute Maid Park crowd, many of whom wore golden crowns in tribute to his “King Tuck” nickname. But on Saturday, when he reminded […]

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. However, there is a lot of talent at the top of baseball right now, which will make the upcoming trade deadline a […]

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. This was McCullers’ second […]

Gerrit Cole, Carlos Correa, Alex Bregman, Kyle Tucker and Justin Verlander. They are all gone, and yet the Houston Astros (48-33) remain a perennial American League contender. They continue to overcome major departures and constant pitching injuries, proving just how strong a foundation the organization has set in place. Yordan Alvarez is still under contract […]

The Houston Astros have used a dominant stretch to grow their lead in the American League West. Joe Espada’s team has won seven of their last ten games. Standout seasons from Astros like Jeremy Pena have helped the team bounce back from a season where they fell short of their high standards. However, the trade […]

There’s no question that Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña is having a super season. The hope is for him to stay with Astros for the long haul. As of now, Peña is batting .325 with 11 home runs, 40 RBIs, and 101 hits. Meanwhile, the Astros are 47-33 and in first place in the American […]

The Houston Astros continued their red-hot stretch with a 2-0 shutout over the Philadelphia Phillies, but all eyes were on closer Josh Hader, who made franchise history in the win. The Houston Astros flame-throwing lefty matched a club record with his 21st consecutive save to start the season, tying a mark set by Dave Smith […]

The Houston Astros are in first place in the AL West and seem primed for a run in the playoffs so far this season. With the team jockeying for position, rumors are that the club is in contract talks with one of its stars to keep him on the roster long-term. However, it sounds like […]

The Houston Astros 45-33 heading into Tuesday’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Houston’s general manager hinted that he has some big plans at the trade deadline. However, more than a month away from the July 31 deadline, the Astros have given themselves plenty of room for error. Houston holds a sizable lead over the Seattle […]

The Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros opened their series with a pitcher’s duel on Tuesday night. Framber Valdez was dealing for Houston, allowing just three hits and no runs through six innings. Phillies starter Ranger Suarez started great as well, preserving a no-hitter with an insane catch in the fifth inning. Ranger Suarez has allowed […]

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña is putting together the best season of his career in 2025. While Peña has long been considered one of baseball’s elite defensive shortstops, he’s contributing offensively like never before, helping the Astros surge ahead in the AL West. And Peña is hoping his breakout season leads to a multi-year contract […]

The Houston Astros have soared out to a 4.5-game lead in the American League West entering Sunday’s action. Despite a slow start, the two-time champs are back in playoff contention. That means that Astros general manager Dana Brown could be active at the upcoming MLB trade deadline. He was on the pregame radio show Sunday, […]

Tensions flared dramatically on Friday night when the Houston Astros faced off against their divisional rivals, the Los Angeles Angels. In an already tense Astros vs. Angels matchup, pitcher Hunter Brown drilled shortstop Zach Neto with a 94.8 mph sinker, leading to a dramatic benches clearing incident. With a runner on second and one out […]

The Houston Astros remain one of the stronger teams in baseball, and always have the players to match. Now, the fun part comes in seeing who makes it to the All-Star team. There are a few shoo-ins who might make it. Yet, others might have a tougher time. Jeremy Pena, Isaac Paredes, and Framber Valdez […]

As the Houston Astros (43-31) gain more separation in the American League West — led the Seattle Mariners by five and a half games entering Thursday night’s matchup versus the Athletics, it is becoming easier to overlook their depleted pitching staff. And that cannot happen. Although Joe Espada’s club continues to excel with more than […]

The Houston Astros made a quiet but calculated move during their series on the road against the Athletics in West Sacramento, acquiring power-hitting first baseman Wes Clarke from the Milwaukee Brewers. The trade adds minor league depth as Houston continues to navigate a competitive AL West playoff race that might come down to the last […]

Houston Astros starter Lance McCullers Jr. has been placed on the injured list after a “freak accident” in the team’s weight room. The sprain, located above his big toe, will sideline the right-hander for at least 15 days, retroactive to June 13th. The Athletic’s Chandler Rome shared new details about the freak accident in a […]

The Houston Astros made multiple roster moves ahead of Saturday’s Game 2 in their weekend series against the Minnesota Twins, responding to a new wave of injury concerns. Outfielder Jacob Melton has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right ankle sprain, while third baseman Isaac Paredes remains day-to-day after an MRI revealed […]

With the Houston Astros preparing ahead of the trade deadline in July, the team got to work early and made a trade regarding a pitcher who had been struggling. As rumors have swirled around the Astros, the trade the team made Friday was dealing pitcher Forrest Whitley to the Tampa Bay Rays, according to Chandler […]

The Houston Astros continue to rely on one of baseball’s most dependable arms in Josh Hader, who came through again in Thursday night’s 4-3 win over the Chicago White Sox. The veteran closer notched his 18th save in 18 chances, preserving his perfect record and further proving his place among MLB’s elite closers. Houston took […]

Although the Houston Astros (38-30) hold a four and a half game lead in the American League West, they still do not look quite like themselves at this point of the 2025 MLB season. The lineup is specifically an enigma, riding the see-saw for much of the first two and a half months of the […]

The Houston Astros have seen legendary arms take the mound, but on Wednesday night, Framber Valdez carved his name into franchise history with a record-breaking performance. In the rubber match of the series against the Chicago White Sox, the Southsiders had taken Game 1 on Monday with a 4-2 win. Tonight, Valdez responded with a […]

The Houston Astros are 38-30 after their win over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday. Astros manager Joe Espada has lead his team to a four-game lead in the American League West despite injuries to one of Houston’s biggest stars. Espada’s top two starters continue to lead the way, with Framber Valdez dominating on the […]

As the 2025 MLB trade deadline approaches, the Houston Astros find themselves in a familiar position: contending for the American League West crown despite a tumultuous offseason and significant roster turnover. After trading away Kyle Tucker and watching Alex Bregman depart in free agency, many expected Houston to take a step back. Instead, the Astros […]