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The Houston Astros are climbing back into the race in the AL and the AL West, but there are five players who aren't helping Dana Brown hang on to his job.

5 Astros players who are making Dana Brown's quest to save his job at trade deadline harder

Predicting the busiest clubs ahead of August 3 ➡️

Trade Deadline Teams to Watch 👀

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MLBPA Proposes CBA Rule Changes

Players association wants change to roster size, options and more

Twins vs. Astros (06/30/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 6-4 win vs. Minnesota Twins 🎥

The Houston Astros need to remain open to some unpopular options in the wake of Jeremy Peña's latest injury issue.

Jeremy Peña's latest injury could make Astros' next step with him brutally clear

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.

Astros’ June surge wouldn’t have happened without this area of the roster stepping up big

How every club has fared through the season's midway point ➡️

Grades for Every Team 🔠

Twins vs. Astros (06/29/2026)

Full highlights from Minnesota Twins' 5-3 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

Judge and Trout headline with two days of fan voting left. Tap for full list 📲

Latest MLB All-Star Votes 🌟

McGonigle, Murakami, more first-year standouts ➡️

All-Rookie Team Through 1st Half 🤩

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).

Cristian Javier’s strong rehab start came with potential red flag for the Astros

Where every MLB team stands halfway through 2026 ➡️

Updated Power Rankings 📊

The Houston Astros' failure to land Dylan Cease at last year's trade deadline should be treated as a cautionary tale.

Failed Dylan Cease trade provides clue for Astros' trade deadline priority

Calling our shot on trades, firings, playoff and awards races, more ➡️

10 Predictions for 2nd Half 🔮

Astros vs. Tigers (06/28/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 7-5 win vs. Detroit Tigers 🎥

Tatsuya Imai has impressed in his last two starts with the Houston Astros, suggesting he has turned a corner from his early struggles.

Tatsuya Imai has definitely figured something out and now the Astros look like geniuses

1 sentence to describe every team halfway through 2026 📲

MLB Midseason Check-In 📝

The latest CBA proposal from MLB may present the Houston Astros a better opportunity to retain core pieces like Hunter Brown long-term, but uncertainty awaits.

Astros may need MLB's latest CBA proposal to keep their core together

Astros Call Up No. 11 Prospect

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The Astros are calling up pitching prospect Miguel Ullola, source tells @TheAthletic

Astros vs. Tigers (06/27/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 8-6 win vs. Detroit Tigers 🎥

The Houston Astros were forced to trade Mauricio Dubon this past offseason. Unfortunately, it made a familiar roster deficiency even worse.

Astros insider reminded everyone that Houston may have committed true trade blunder

How every team's picks are doing now 📲

Pulse Check on 2025 1st-Rounders 🩺

Astros vs. Tigers (06/26/2026)

Full highlights from Detroit Tigers' 8-0 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

Have MLB's biggest earners been living up to their contracts? 📲

Grading MLB's Highest-Paid Players 🔠

Where could Aroldis Chapman, Sonny Gray and others end up next? 🤔

Trade Packages for Red Sox Stars 🤝

Ethan Pecko is succeeding, but in a different way than we expected.

Top Astros pitching prospect has looked good lately, but one odd flaw has emerged

Players Association aiming to combat harassment from disgruntled gamblers (Passan)

MLBPA Eyeing Prop Bet Ban

Astros vs. Tigers (06/25/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 2-1 win vs. Detroit Tigers 🎥

The Houston Astros have a clearly defined need in the outfield right now, and the Red Sox's fall from grace may be the opportunity to fix it.

Red Sox look like Astros' trade deadline lifeline for need that continues to be ignored

League suggesting five-year max contract for players switching teams, six years for teams retaining own players

MLB Proposes Contract Limits

Breaking down who won and lost in MLB's Phase 1 vote 📲

Reacting to All-Star Voting Results 📊

Ohtani and Clement receive the most votes and automatically qualify as starters 📲

MLB All-Star Game Finalists ⭐

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.

Justin Verlander’s sad decline a reminder of cost of Astros’ decision to bring him back

Which top 100 players could be on the move this year? 📲

Top Prospects Most Likely to Be Traded 👋

Astros vs. Blue Jays (06/24/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 3-1 win vs. Toronto Blue Jays 🎥

The Astros are very clear that they're adding to a team that hasn't been above .500 since April 6.

Astros' trade deadline direction couldn't be any clearer with experts' latest intel

Where every MLB team stands as Marlins soar and Guardians plummet 📲

Latest Power Rankings 📊

Two NL West teams finished on opposite ends in The Athletic's reputation survey. See it here 📲

MLB Players Vote on Teams 🗳️

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.

Tatsuya Imai's consistency with Astros won't come without one big change

Calling our shot for every club ahead of the 2026 deadline ➡️

Trade Prediction for Every Team 🔮

Astros vs. Blue Jays (06/23/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 9-7 win vs. Toronto Blue Jays 🎥

They say a walk is as good as a hit, and Xavier Neyens is really hoping that's true.

Top Astros draft pick’s struggles in minors are concerning, but one skill is truly shining

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.

Astros think Jose Altuve is turning things around, but his reality is more of a mixed bag

Full 1st-round, competitive balance predictions after CWS ➡️

Fresh 2026 Mock Draft 🔄

Astros vs. Blue Jays (06/22/2026)

Full highlights from Toronto Blue Jays' 4-2 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

Astros Hit 3 Consecutive HRs🧨

Diaz, Smith, Trammell go yard in Bieber's 1st game back from injury 🎥

Breaking down the season's 10 worst disappointments ➡️

Ranking MLB's Biggest Fails 📉

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.

MLB insider just confirmed Astros hold the keys to the 2026 trade deadline

Surprising name leads AL ballot. Full list here 📲

MLB All-Star Voting Update 👀

All season long, it's felt like the Houston Astros have been looking for a spark. There have been several players who have looked like they could provide the cl

As fun as Raynel Delgado’s debut has been, the Astros can’t afford to pin their hopes on him

See where former Astros prospect Mark Appel ranks in sports history ➡️

99 Biggest Draft Busts Ever 😱

Suddenly, Christian Walker looks like a clear trade candidate for the Houston Astros and even ESPN's Jeff Passan has noticed.

Astros suddenly have unexpected trade chip after frustrating offseason roster headache

Guardians vs. Astros (06/21/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 2-1 win vs. Cleveland Guardians 🎥

Dana Brown might not want to consider it. Jim Crane certainly doesn't want to accept it. The fact of the matter, though, is that with each passing day, the Hous

Astros can't ignore Jeremy Pena trade buzz that's getting louder thanks to Jeff Passan

10 deadline candidates who may not be worth the risk

Trade Targets to Beware 😬

AL home run leader will not participate in next month's event (The Athletic)

Yordan Out of HR Derby ❌

15 minor leaguers projected to have huge MLB power 📲

Prospects With Future 30-Homer Potential 💪

Win or lose the job. But doing whatever Dana Brown needs to do to win might put the Astros in a bad spot in the future.

Longtime ESPN insider perfectly summed up Dana Brown’s current catch-22 with Astros

Guardians vs. Astros (06/19/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 9-3 win vs. Cleveland Guardians 🎥

The Astros are slowly getting the band back together to make a run in a bad American League and American League West.

Cristian Javier rehab update continues parade of good news for the Astros

The Houston Astros have traded away a handful of interesting prospects over the last few years. Some of those trades look smart and others...do not.

2 former Astros prospects that are flourishing with their new teams, 2 who have cratered

How has your team performed in relation to preseason hopes? 📲

Re-Evaluating Every Team Based on Preseason Expectations

Which big and small market teams will control trade season? 📲

MLB Sellers That Can Own Trade Deadline

MLB officials looking to include new draft in CBA (ESPN)

International Draft on Table

Kevin Alvarez entered the Houston Astros' system with much fanfare after signing for $2 million as one of the top-ranked players in the 2025 international amate

Astros top IFA signing is finding that the minor leagues are anything but easy

Boston and Jarren Duran, more player-team pairings headed for a breakup ➡️

MLB Divorces That Need to Happen 💔

How Pete Alonso, Bo Bichette, more stack up 10 years later ➡️

2016 MLB Re-Draft 🔄

League officially switching things up this year. Updated rules in app 📲

🚨 New MLB HR Derby Format

Wenceel Perez undergoing tests after getting hit in the face by resistance band

Tigers OF Gets Bizarre Injury

These Teams Won't Sell...Yet 👀

Insider predicts deadline movement from Astros, Red Sox and Twins

MLB Trade Rumors 👂

👀 New stars on the block 👋 These teams will sell... 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

Tigers vs. Astros (06/17/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 4-2 win vs. Detroit Tigers 🎥

We're now within a month of the MLB Draft, with the action kicking off on July 11. We have a bit more clarity as a result, though happenings during the College

Astros appear to be circling top college hitting prospect if latest mock draft is close to correct

Cal Raleigh, Jazz Chisholm Jr., more guys under the microscope ➡️

Every Team's Most Scrutinized Player 🔍

Tigers vs. Astros (06/16/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 4-2 win vs. Detroit Tigers 🎥

Where Devers, Adames, more could head next if SF turns seller ➡️

Landing Spots for Giants Stars 🎯

The Houston Astros have more problems than just their pitching and Hunter Brown can't solve them alone (probably).

Hunter Brown’s impending return doesn’t solve Astros' latest shortcoming

Dana Brown wants more Astros' outfield offense. The guy killing it has the best glove in baseball. Can't trade around that. Can't bench it either.

Dana Brown’s goal of getting more offense out of Astros’ outfield has huge obstacle

Tigers vs. Astros (06/15/2026)

Full highlights from Detroit Tigers' 9-3 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

How Skubal, Jazz, more stack up ahead of this offseason ➡️

Updated Free-Agent Rankings 📊

Looking back at a hot stove that saw Tucker, Bregman, more change teams ➡️

Re-Grading Every Team's Offseason 🔠

Despite what Dana Brown said during the offseason, Framber Valdez revealed he had no talks with the Houston Astros about a return.

Framber Valdez just revealed Astros' offseason lie that was all too obvious

A good story in 2025 has become a burden in 2026.

Jake Meyers’ return to Astros’ lineup has been a reminder of their grave miscalculation

Special July 4 jersey patches and more revealed 📸

MLB's USA-Themed Hats 🇺🇸

Judge not atop AL ballot. Full list here 📲

Top All-Star Vote-Getters 👀

CJ Abrams and the surprise names who may be on the move this summer ➡️

6 Shocking Trade Candidates 😱

Where every team stands in mid-June ➡️

Last Week's Rankings 📊

Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown is ignoring the reality that is facing the team ahead of the MLB trade deadline.

Astros GM’s non-answer to trade deadline 'buyer or seller' question masks inconvenient truth

Astros vs. Royals (06/14/2026)

Full highlights from Kansas City Royals' 4-0 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

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Astros Notes: Javier, Blanco, McCullers, Diaz

The Astros' rotation has been utterly decimated by injury this year, as ace Hunter Brown and others have missed significant …

Ranking sluggers on availability and desirability 📲

Top 10 Hitters on Trade Block 🔄

The talent is undeniable, but is Framber Valdez worth the headache?

Tigers learning the harsh Framber Valdez truth Astros already knew

Astros vs. Royals (06/13/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 8-7 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

Astros vs. Nationals (07/07/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 6-3 win vs. Washington Nationals 🎥

TRENDING ON B/R

Ohtani Becomes 5th-Fastest to 300 HRs

Bleacher Report12h

Wheeler Rips All-Star Snub 😡

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Ranking Top 10 Lineups and Rotations 📊

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MLB Unveils Home Run Derby Chain

2026 MLB Mock Draft Predictions

Astros vs. Nationals (07/07/2026)

TRENDING ON B/R

Ohtani Becomes 5th-Fastest to 300 HRs

Bleacher Report12h

Pittsburgh Pirates v Philadelphia Phillies

Wheeler Rips All-Star Snub 😡

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Ranking Top 10 Lineups and Rotations 📊

Bleacher Report1d

MLB Unveils Home Run Derby Chain

COLLEGE BASEBALL: APR 21 Georgia Tech vs Georgia

2026 MLB Mock Draft Predictions