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Astros Ignored Biggest Need at Trade Deadline and it Could Haunt Them
There was one more move that the Astros needed to make, and they didn't get it done.
Blue Jays vs. Astros Prediction, Odds, Probable Pitchers, Prop Bets for Wednesday, Aug. 5
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Houston Astros betting odds, how to watch, probable pitchers, and MLB picks and props for Wednesday, August 5.
Astros Look To Change Their Clutch Hitting Numbers From Monday Night
The Houston Astros failed to come through with a load of runners on base in last night’s game against the Blue Jays. The Astros will look to rebound on Tuesday
Did the Astros Make a Mistake by Failing to Acquire Tarik Skubal?
Did the Astros make a mistake by missing out on Tarik Skubal? Examining why Houston couldn't complete the blockbuster trade before the MLB deadline.
The Biggest Question Behind the Astros' Daulton Varsho Trade
Houston acquired an elite defensive outfielder. Now it must find the power hitter he was a year ago.
What the Astros Got Right (and Wrong) at the Trade Deadline
What did the Houston Astros get right and wrong at the 2026 trade deadline?
How Yordan Alvarez Continues to Dominate Pitchers in Race for AL MVP
Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez is the American League player of the month — again.
Blue Jays vs. Astros Prediction, Odds, Probable Pitchers, Prop Bets for Tuesday, Aug. 4
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Houston Astros betting odds, how to watch, probable pitchers, and MLB picks and props for Tuesday, August 4.More Stories

How Houston Astros Won Their 10th Straight Silver Boot Over Rangers
The Houston Astros keep the Silver Boot yet again, and this three-game set demonstrated their overall dominance.




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George Lombard Jr. Has What It Takes to Succeed Where Anthony Volpe Faltered
The Yankees’ 21-year-old shortstop has shot out of the gate in the majors—just as Volpe did at the same age. But Lombard’s profile portends a brighter future.
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How the Brewers Could've Prevented the Dodgers From Acquiring Tarik Skubal
Milwaukee had the pieces to outbid Los Angeles for the two-time Cy Young winner.
MLB’s Partnership With NBC Has Been a Home Run
‘Sunday Night Baseball’ has seen a massive ratings increase compared to last season.
SI:AM | How Tarik Skubal and George Lombard Jr. Fared in Their Debuts
Skubal took the mound in a Dodgers uniform for the first time, while the Yankees called up the prospect they hope will be their shortstop of the future.
MLB Trade Deadline: Six Farm Systems That Leveled Up the Most
These six farm systems received the biggest influx of prospect talent at the MLB trade deadline.
The Four Biggest Missed Opportunities of the MLB Trade Deadline
Sometimes, it’s the moves a team doesn’t make that prove to be the most impactful.
Tom Verducci’s 12 Most Interesting Takeaways From the MLB Trade Deadline
A lesson in Dodger-nomics, multiple admissions of past mistakes and much more.
The Seven Biggest Upgrades of the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline
From sorely-needed starting pitchers to coveted catchers, here are the seven biggest upgrades of the 2026 trade deadline.
SI:AM | The MLB Trade Deadline’s Most and Least Active Teams
Some contenders went out and restocked, while others stood pat.
These Players Must Adjust to New Roles After the MLB Trade Deadline
We’re going to look at a handful of players, or position groups, that saw their roles suddenly change with new teammates coming aboard.
The Red Sox Got Better and Still Lost the Trade Deadline
The Boston Red Sox made some improvements at the 2026 MLB trade deadline, but chief baseball officer Craig Breslow vastly overpaid in every deal he made.
Heliot Ramos Trade Grades: Yankees Fill a Key Need in Deal With Giants
The Yankees secured a much-needed right-handed hitting outfielder by acquiring Heliot Ramos from the Giants.
Grading Every Major Deal at the MLB Trade Deadline
The 2026 MLB trade deadline did not disappoint. Here's every major deal.
Clay Holmes Trade Grades: Cubs Give Mets a New No. 1 Prospect for Righty Starter
New York pulled off its best piece of business at this trade deadline while sending Holmes to the pitching-needy Cubs.
Adley Rutschman Trade Grades: Red Sox Pay Up to Land Orioles’ All-Star Catcher
Boston is acquiring the No. 1 pick from the 2019 draft, and giving up a substantial package of prospects to do so.
Luis Arraez Trade Grades: Phillies Swing Big for NL’s Batting Leader
Philadelphia is shuffling four of its defensive positions to accommodate the addition of baseball’s contact king.
José Soriano Trade Grades: Angels Reinvigorate Farm System by Dealing Starter to Blue Jays
The Blue Jays landed a club-controlled starter while the Angels added a tantalizing prospect to the farm.







