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Carlos Correa Has Been Red Hot For Astros Since Arrival at Trade Deadline

The Houston Astros are glad to have slugger Carlos Correa back and it appears he is glad to be back, based on his performance. Since the Minnesota Twins traded him back to the team he was drafted by and broke in with, Correa's offensive production has been better than anyone could have hoped for.

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Luis Garcia, J.P. France Take Latest Steps in Return to Astros Rotation

Spencer Arrighetti is back in the Majors with the Houston Astros. Cristian Javier is nearing a return. Luis Garcia and J.P. France may be right behind them.

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Houston Astros vs. New York Yankees Preview, Prediction & Odds | August 10, 2025

The Houston Astros are looking to end the series strong on Sunday afternoon at Yankee Stadium against the New York Yankees. The Yankees secured a 5-4 home win on Saturday to even up the series.

Luis Contreras News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 9

Astros outright Luis Contreras

The Astros have sent right-hander Luis Contreras outright to Triple-A Sugar Land, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He had been designated for assignment earlier this week when the club signed righty Enyel De Los Santos.

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Astros Rising Prospect Showcasing Unique Power, Speed Combination in Minors

Given how the Houston Astros have operated in recent years at the Major League level, it isn’t all too surprising that the team’s farm system is lacking behind those of their peers.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 9

Ranking the top three 2025 AL Cy Young Award candidates

Last season, Detroit Tigers’ ace Tarik Skubal won the AL Cy Young Award resoundingly, nabbing a rare pitching triple crown. This year, the contest is a little tighter.

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Carlos Correa impressing teammates after 1st full week with Astros

The acquisition of shortstop Carlos Correa at the trade deadline is paying early dividends for the Houston Astros.

Framber Valdez News / Crawfish Boxes / August 9

Framber Valdez Teases With Implosion, Astros Lose 5-4 To Yankees

The theme of Saturday’s game: missed opportunities. The Astros have now lost three of their past four games when either Hunter Brown or Framber Valdez starts.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / August 9

Former Reds First-Round Pick Giving Astros Huge Boost in Outfield

The Houston Astros have put together a pretty impressive 2025 season when it comes to record and production gained from many of their key players. Some

Drew Gilbert News / Houston Astros on SI / August 9

Former Astros Top Prospect Drew Gilbert Shines in MLB Debut with Giants

In baseball, it's always worth keeping an eye on the prospects your team parts ways with in order to track their careers and see if a mistake was made in letting them go.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / August 9

Mauricio Dubón Giving Astros Immense Value Everywhere This Season

It was a great start to the series against the New York Yankees for the Houston Astros, with a thrilling win in extra innings. With the Seattle Mariners breathing down their necks in the division, getting the win against the Yankees on Friday to open up their series was important.

Joe Espada News / Athlon Sports / August 9

Trailblazing Umpire Jen Pawol Received Clear Message From Astros Manager Joe Espada

When veteran minor league umpire Jen Pawol makes history as the first female to work a regular-season game on Saturday afternoon, she’ll don her gear knowing that at least one MLB manager believed in her.

Jose Altuve News / Fastball on SI / August 9

Jose Altuve Moves Up Prestigious List in Houston Astros History with Latest Homer

The Houston Astros secured a big win on Friday night, beating the New York Yankees 5-3 in 10-innings at Yankee Stadium. With the win, Houston is now 65-51, and they remain 1.5 games up on the Seattle Mariners in the American League West.

Framber Valdez News / Houston Astros on SI / August 9

Astros' Framber Valdez Could Be One of Hottest Pitchers in Free Agency

Framber Valdez has been with the Houston Astros his entire career and is on a one year deal worth $18 million. By the end of this season he will be a free agent for the first time.

Jose Altuve News / Athlon Sports / August 9

Astros Announce Jose Altuve News After Yankees Game

The Houston Astros kicked off the series with a 5–3 win against the New York Yankees on Friday. New York continues to look to push through a recent slump, losing six of their last 10 games.

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Carlos Correa News / Field Level Media / August 9

Carlos Correa, Astros pursue series win against Yankees

One week into Carlos Correa's return to the Houston Astros, his teammates are appreciative of the at-bats he is producing. Correa is off to a strong start since being acquired from the Minnesota Twins, and he can give the Astros a second straight series victory on Saturday afternoon when they visit the slumping New York Yankees.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 9

Astros’ Carlos Correa warns opposing fans about booing Jose Altuve

On Friday night, Jose Altuve has heard it all at Yankee Stadium, and he responded in the best way possible — by launching the first pitch he saw from Cam Schlittler over the fence for a two-run homer.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 8

Yankees' confidence in Devin Williams backfires again

Yankees' confidence in Devin Williams backfires after another blowup

Aaron Boone, who has long maintained his optimism while his team’s skid has continued to squander their once-stellar record, gave Williams a vote of confidence again on Friday

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Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 8

Biggest concern Astros still have after 2025 MLB trade deadline

The Houston Astros are in the driver’s seat, leading the American League West over the Seattle Mariners by 1.5 games. Yet, it still does not feel like a safe lead.

Luis Contreras News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 7

Astros sign Enyel De Los Santos, designate Luis Contreras for assignment

The Astros have signed right-hander Enyel De Los Santos to a major league deal. Fellow righty Nick Hernandez has been optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land in a corresponding active roster move.

Yordan Alvarez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 7

Astros rumors: Yordan Alvarez injury return sees ‘light at end of tunnel’

With the Houston Astros coming out of the trade deadline, the team is still looking for the hopeful return of star Yordan Alvarez, who has only played 29 games this season.

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