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MLB Power Rankings: How all 30 teams are trending as the trade deadline looms
With less than a month left to decide whether to buy or sell, several would-be contenders are heading in the wrong direction.News

Astros’ offseason trade mistake poised to look even worse after Jeremy Peña’s injury
It is bad enough that the Houston Astros are going to be without Jeremy Peña, but they are also going to have to be reminded of a trade that was a mistake.
Christian Walker’s clutch performances for Astros shouldn’t mask his unfortunate reality
Christian Walker got off to a hot start and a has had some clutch moments, but a deeper look reveals a horrifying reality that the Houston Astros must face.
This Astros stat looks terrible, but it actually is a great sign for Houston’s chances in 2026
The Houston Astros had their worst month offensively in June, but their best month in record, which speaks to a good sign for this team moving forward as they chase an American League playoff spot.
Jose Altuve’s massive change of heart saved the Astros against the Twins
The Houston Astros' win over the Twins has Yordan Alvarez to thank, but Jose Altuve played a curiously large role as well.Rumors




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Jeremy Peña's latest injury could make Astros' next step with him brutally clear
The Houston Astros need to remain open to some unpopular options in the wake of Jeremy Peña's latest injury issue.
Astros’ June surge wouldn’t have happened without this area of the roster stepping up big
The Houston Astros are playing better baseball in June, and their return to the playoff picture can be directly linked to the bullpen's performance.
Cristian Javier’s strong rehab start came with potential red flag for the Astros
The Houston Astros need to keep a close eye on Cristian Javier as he is set to return from the injured list this week (probably).
Latest MLB Pipeline mock draft has Astros going in a different (and welcome) direction
MLB.com's latest mock draft sees the Houston Astros breaking their well-established tendencies and bring in a prospect who could be exactly what they need.
Tatsuya Imai has definitely figured something out and now the Astros look like geniuses
Tatsuya Imai has impressed in his last two starts with the Houston Astros, suggesting he has turned a corner from his early struggles.
Astros insider reminded everyone that Houston may have committed true trade blunder
The Houston Astros were forced to trade Mauricio Dubon this past offseason. Unfortunately, it made a familiar roster deficiency even worse.
Justin Verlander’s sad decline a reminder of cost of Astros’ decision to bring him back
It has been a bit since Justin Verlander pitched for the Houston Astros. The current state of his career is a reminder that they is still feeling the effects.
Tatsuya Imai's consistency with Astros won't come without one big change
Tatsuya Imai might always have an issue walking hitters, but he can be effective for the Houston Astros that way if he can make this one major change.
Astros think Jose Altuve is turning things around, but his reality is more of a mixed bag
Jose Altuve has had a tough year for the Houston Astros, but a big game on Friday with an uncharacteristic show of emotion has the organization optimistic.
MLB insider just confirmed Astros hold the keys to the 2026 trade deadline
Joel Sherman points out how the Houston Astros have a golden opportunity to dominant the trade deadline and bring forth a new window of contention.
As fun as Raynel Delgado’s debut has been, the Astros can’t afford to pin their hopes on him
Raynel Delgado's debut has been fun, but the Houston Astros need to understand that it's highly unlikely that he's anything more than organizational depth.
Astros suddenly have unexpected trade chip after frustrating offseason roster headache
Suddenly, Christian Walker looks like a clear trade candidate for the Houston Astros and even ESPN's Jeff Passan has noticed.
Astros can't ignore Jeremy Pena trade buzz that's getting louder thanks to Jeff Passan
Jeff Passan's ranking of Jeremy Pena as a top trade chip proves that the Houston Astros need to act with urgency and trade the star shortstop at the deadline.
Longtime ESPN insider perfectly summed up Dana Brown’s current catch-22 with Astros
Dana Brown likely needs to figure out how to make the Houston Astros into a 2026 playoff team in order to keep his job, but the best move for the organization probably involves a reset and selling at the deadline, which puts him in a bad situation.
Cristian Javier rehab update continues parade of good news for the Astros
The Houston Astros were ravaged by injuries early in 2026, but they've slowly gotten more and more healthy. Now Cristian Javier looks like he's on the verge of returning to bolster a rotation that continues to need help.
Astros top IFA signing is finding that the minor leagues are anything but easy
Houston Astros top prospect Kevin Alvarez is struggling in his transition to A-ball after tearing up the DSL, but there is more to the story than meets the eye.
Astros helped create a special American sports moment for World Cup soccer super fan
The Houston Astros may have lost in spectacular fashion, but that did not seem to matter one bit to one group of World Cup soccer super fans.
Astros appear to be circling top college hitting prospect if latest mock draft is close to correct
With the MLB Draft less than a month away, the Houston Astros could get back to their tendencies and select a top college hitter who would be a slam-dunk pick.
Hunter Brown’s impending return doesn’t solve Astros' latest shortcoming
The Houston Astros have more problems than just their pitching and Hunter Brown can't solve them alone (probably).

