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The Houston Astros are holding onto first place in the AL West, but Dana Brown's expiring contract and Jim Crane's history suggest winning won't be enough.
Carlos Correa isn't ruling out a 2026 return for the Houston Astros after ankle surgery, but rushing back carries real risk for a 31-year-old with a lengthy injury history and years left on his contract.
Dana Brown fell back on a trade deadline trope for the Houston Astros that is destined to fail, if it's not already.
The Houston Astros made their biggest weakness worse in search of upgrades at a lesser position of need.
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The key to the Houston Astros trade deadline could be Jim Crane's willingness to exceed the luxury tax, which in turn will speak volumes about Dana Brown's job.
While the Houston Astros are gearing up to buy at the trade deadline, they could also take advantage of the market to rid themselves of a couple of veterans.
Bob Nightengale keeps linking the Houston Astros to Tarik Skubal, but Houston's farm system can't get it done unless Dana Brown trades Jeremy Peña first.
The Houston Astros shouldn't mess around and wait too long to lock up Steven Okert, because he is more important to their bullpen than most realize.
Yordan Alvarez's 2026 numbers for the Houston Astros stack up directly against David Ortiz's peak Boston Red Sox seasons, and this time the MVP race isn't rigged against him.
Jameson Taillon has fallen on hard times, but he could be an ideal buy-low candidate for the Houston Astros.
The Boston Red Sox have a key prospect that could force the Houston Astros to consider a trade of Jeremy Peña.
Opinions on the Kyle Tucker trade could change as Hayden Wesneski returns to the Houston Astros after a 15-month layoff following Tommy John surgery.
The Houston Astros want to buy at the trade deadline, but if they can win the leverage war against the Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Angels, they could turn Jeremy Pena into a huge win.
Dana Brown will lead the Houston Astros as buyers at the 2026 trade deadline, but owner Jim Crane may have already decided his fate regardless of what happens.
The Houston Astros need a left-handed bat, and Reds outfielder JJ Bleday may actually be the perfect trade candidate for them at the deadline.
In case there was any doubt, Dana Brown made it crystal clear where the Houston Astros stand ahead of the 2026 trade deadline.
Houston Astros trade rumors ahead of the August 3 deadline split into two camps. There are moves fans are hoping for, and ones they're dreading.
If Dana Brown is feeling the pressure at the 2026 trade deadline, wild times could be in order for the Houston Astros.
Former Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. had already ben cut loose by the Milwaukee Brewers.
Unfortunately, it appears as though there is little hope that the Houston Astros are going to listen to reason at the trade deadline this year.
This is what a realistic version of the Houston Astros' dream trade deadline could look like as they solve all of their pressing needs.
Yordan Alvarez is putting together a magical 2026 season that has him as an MVP favorite, but it's a notch below the best season in Houston Astros history.
Houston Astros owner Jim Crane's involvement in the Lance McCullers Jr. trade is nothing new, and it could threaten the team's trade deadline strategy.
Trading Jeremy Peña makes sense for the Houston Astros eventually, but a messy CBA fight makes this the wrong offseason to pull the trigger.