Daulton Varsho’s Numbers Say One Thing. Espada Says Another.
The Astros got the everyday center fielder general manager Dana Brown had been chasing all summer when they acquired Daulton Varsho from Toronto on Monday, sending right-handed pitcher Spencer Arrighetti, still working back from a foot injury, to the…
Astros’ Six-Game Winning Streak Ends in Loss to Blue Jays
The Houston Astros’ six-game winning streak came to an end Monday night in a 3-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays at Daikin Park, a game defined by missed chances more than a lack of baserunners. Cristian Javier, making his first start since July 12,…
Why Wake Forest Keeps Poaching Astros Coaching Talent
Dan Hennigan’s departure this week for an assistant coaching job at Wake Forest wasn’t an isolated move. It’s the second time in a little over a year that a member of Houston’s coaching staff has left for the same program,…
Astros Acquire Daulton Varsho for Spencer Arrighetti
The Houston Astros addressed their outfield need at the trade deadline Monday, acquiring Gold Glove center fielder Daulton Varsho from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for right-hander Spencer Arrighetti, according to Mitch Bannon of The Athletic. The…
First Place Isn’t the Finish Line for the Astros
For much of the 2026 season, the Houston Astros weren’t trying to become a championship-caliber team. They were simply trying to survive long enough to have the chance. Every day seemed to bring another injury. The lineup changed almost daily. The…
Yordan Alvarez Named AL Player of the Month for July
Yordan Alvarez was named the American League’s Player of the Month for July on Monday after another dominant month at the plate, Major League Baseball announced. Alvarez hit .360 in July with 9 home runs, 22 RBIs, and a 1.188 OPS, leading all…
Reigning AL Champs Come to Houston in Free Fall
The Toronto Blue Jays open a three-game series against the Houston Astros on Monday at Daikin Park carrying the weight of one of the more painful collapses in recent memory. Less than a year removed from a Game 7 World Series loss, Toronto now sits under…
Astros Sweep Rangers to Tighten Grip on AL West
The Houston Astros turned the Silver Boot Series into the Silver Broom Series with a 7-3 victory over the Texas Rangers on Sunday at Daikin Park, completing a three-game sweep and opening a 2½-game lead in the AL West. Peter Lambert retired his first 12…
Astros Face Rising Cost of Waiting on Jeremy Peña Extension
Jeremy Peña extended his hitting streak to 13 games Saturday, the latest data point in a season that’s become a real problem for Houston’s front office—not on the field, but at the negotiating table. The timing could hardly be worse for…
Astros Clinch Rangers Series, Stretch AL West Lead to 1½ Games
The Houston Astros’ bullpen overcame a shaky start from Ronel Blanco to a 5-4 win over the Texas Rangers on Saturday at Daikin Park, extending their winning streak to five games and pushing their AL West lead to 1½ games with the season series…