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MLB Power Rankings: A Red Sox revival shakes up the AL as we hit the All-Star break
With the trade deadline now just weeks away, who's heading in the right — and wrong — direction?News

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.
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.
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.
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.Rumors




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Yordan Alvarez’s 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.
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 a third Major League Baseball Hall of Famer.
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.
Dana Brown just provided big hint to Astros’ next prospect call-up (but there’s 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Astros can't leave 2026 trade deadline without moving this one player
While the Houston Astros have a big shopping list for the 2026 MLB trade deadline, they also have to think about trading players away, and one of those players who they can't afford to not trade is reliever Bryan Abreu.
Key piece from Astros’ notorious Kyle Tucker trade getting close to making deal even more lopsided
Hayden Wesneski is on the comeback trail, and his return could solidify the Kyle Tucker trade as a Houston Astros win, while also giving them a boost in the playoff chase.
Grading the Astros’ last 5 first-round picks ahead of the 2026 MLB Draft
The Houston Astros' track record of success with their first-round picks in the MLB Draft in recent years is pretty spotty at best.
Astros' 2026 draft strategy is becoming clear after latest Baseball America mock draft
Baseball America's latest mock draft has the Houston Astros selecting Justin Lebron with pick 17, revealing a clear college-bat-first strategy for Houston's draft.
Astros 2026 MLB Draft: Complete list of picks, bonus pool, everything else you need to know
The 2026 MLB Draft is upon us, so here is a look at everything you need to know about the Houston Astros in the draft this year.
Justin Verlander's retirement vindicates Astros' heart-wrenching (but wise) decision
Houston Astros legend Justin Verlander and finally (and mercifully) decided to call it a career at season's end.
Astros' roster move just made offseason trade with Pirates, Rays look awful
The Houston Astros just made the surprising, but necessary move with one of their prized offseason acquisitions.
Astros’ latest decision just emphasized their inexcusable Jake Meyers failure
The Houston Astros' handling of Jake Meyers the last few years has been absolutely baffling and the cost to the organization was significant.
Hidden trade deadline gem could be Astros key to taking AL West lead
This Detroit Tigers starting pitcher could be the answer to the Houston Astros' rotation woes at the trade deadline, and it's not the guy you're thinking of.
Yainer Diaz isn’t completely himself yet, but he has still been exactly what the Astros needed
The Houston Astros struggled to find offense from the catcher spot until Yainer Diaz's return to the lineup after his oblique injury. He hasn't been as good as a couple of years ago, but it's been a huge boost for the team.
3 Astros 2026 draft targets that could get their farm system back on track, 2 that would not
The Houston Astros are in desperate need of high-end talent to revive their farm system, but not all prospects available to them will get the job done.

