Houston Astros News
With Lance McCullers Jr. gone, this Astros legend is Houston's worst contract now
Lance McCullers Jr. is gone, and a franchise icon's contract now looks like the worst one on the Astros' books with Jose Altuve taking over the title of worst contract.
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Astros Select Lucas Spence
The Astros announced Friday that theyve selected the contract of outfielder Lucas Spence from Triple-A Sugar Land. Houston also reinstated righty Kai-Wei Teng from the 15-day injured list and…
Source: MLB Trade Rumors
4 Astros players with the most to lose in the second half (ranked)
The Houston Astros enter the second half of the 2026 with a chance to return to the playoff, but they'll need these four players to step up their game.
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Mike Burrows elbow injury as Astros training staff in the spotlight again for all the wrong reasons
Mike Burrows' placement on the IL with an elbow injury shortly after his demotion reignites questions about the Houston Astros' training staff.
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Trade Deadline Outlook: Houston Astros
The Astros have rallied in almost unthinkable fashion, shaking off a cavalcade of injuries that sunk them to a 20-31 nadir as deep into the season as May 20. Theyve not only bounced back with a…
Source: MLB Trade Rumors
Astros poach Brewers legacy prospect, payroll space while finalizing Lance McCullers Jr. trade
The details of the Houston Astros trade sending Lance McCullers Jr. to the Milwaukee Brewers are in, and the Astros are getting a legacy prospect and more back.
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Astros top division rival signals trade deadline aggression that could flip script in playoff race
The Houston Astros should take heed as MLB insider Bob Nightengale reports that a key division rival will be ultra-aggressive at the MLB trade deadline.
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Astros miraculously trade Lance McCullers Jr. to dream landing spot with NL contender
The Houston Astros have kicked off trade season with a move that finally allows them to move on from Lance McCullers Jr.
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Joe Espada's Astros' future met with stone cold truth at the All-Star break
It's clear as day that the Houston Astros need to reach the playoffs if Joe Espada is going to save his job.
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Yordan Alvarezs MVP push with Astros is facing surprising competition from a rookie
Yordan Alvarez's blistering first half has him in the thick of the MVP race, but the Houston Astros' star faces stiff competition from an unexpected source.
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History proves that Justin Verlander going into Hall of Fame with Astros cap is not farfetched at all
Justin Verlander's Hall of Fame cap isn't a lock for the Detroit Tigers. History is full of players enshrined with a team other than the obvious choice, leaving the Houston Astros a good chance to add…
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Josh Hader's resurgence doesn't change Astros conversation surrounding his contract
The Houston Astros have gotten exactly what they wanted out of Josh Hader. However, that doesn't mean they should have paid what they did for that production.
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Astros Place Mike Burrows On Injured List
The Astros optioned right-hander Mike Burrows last week. Today, the club announced that the optional assignment has been nullified. Instead, Burrows has been placed on the major league 15-day injured…
Source: MLB Trade Rumors
Dana Brown just provided big hint to Astros next prospect call-up (but theres a catch)
The Houston Astros are considering quite the fun call-up to reinforce their rotation, but the logistics of such a move are complicated.
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Brewers Acquire Braden Shewmake, Transfer Brandon Woodruff To 60-Day IL
The Brewers have acquired infielder Braden Shewmake from the Astros, according to Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Houston, who designated Shewmake for assignment on Friday, receives cash…
Source: MLB Trade Rumors
Grading and reacting to all of the Astros' 2026 MLB Draft picks (with updates)
The Houston Astros are on their way towards one of the more interesting classes from the 2026 MLB Draft. Here are our initial grades of all of their picks.
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Tatsuya Imai injury scare turned out to be minor, but Astros optimism with him is questionable
Tatsuya Imai has failed to develop any consistency, but the Houston Astros have no choice but to believe that he can be a second-half contributor.
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Full Details of Framber Valdez's free agency exit finalized after Astros make No. 133 draft pick
The Houston Astros brought closure to the Framber Valdez era with their No. 133 selection in the 2026 MLB Draft.
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Astros go off-script with wild 2026 MLB Draft pivot after picking Texas Tech star in first round
The Houston Astros made a surprising first-round pick in the 2026 MLB draft, selecting outfielder Logan Hughes
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3 Astros drafts picks under Dana Brown that were great, 3 that set Houston back
A breakdown of Dana Brown's Houston Astros draft picks since 2023, looking at which ones are paying off, and which ones have already set Houston back.
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