In order to keep winning, the Astros should look to acquire a quality starting pitcher at the trade deadline. Hunter Brown and Framber Valdez have been excellent, but starting pitching is one of Houston’s top needs. Houston was named as one of the best fits for struggling former Cy Young winner Sandy Alcantara.

The Houston Astros have had an incredible first half to the season, however, they have run into a bumpy patch as of late. Any other team in baseball would be ha

The Arizona Diamondbacks, who have intriguing trade options for the Seattle Mariners, fell further out of playoff contention after dropping three straight to Houston.

While there have been plenty of unlikely wins for the undermanned Astros in 2025, this one will go down as perhaps their most unlikely yet.

The Arizona Diamondbacks were swept in a three game series by the Houston Astros this week, dropping their record to 50-53. That leaves them still 5.5 games out

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Christian Walker singled in the go-ahead run in the ninth inning to punctuate his return to Arizona as the Houston Astros beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 on Wednesday in Phoenix to complete a three-game sweep.

For ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan, the Astros are the best fit for Baltimore Orioles outfielder and left-handed hitter Cedric Mullins. The 30-year-old would slide into the team's left field or center field spot, and provide a much-needed lefty bat to the lineup.