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May 12, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Houston Astros right fielder Kyle Tucker (30)

It's Now or Never for Houston Astros During 10-Game Homestand

With the Houston Astros set to begin a 10-game slate, it's time for them to finally piece together those wins they have been searching for this season.

Brad Wakai
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May 12, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Houston Astros right fielder Kyle Tucker (30)
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It's Now or Never for Houston Astros During 10-Game Homestand

With the Houston Astros set to begin a 10-game slate, it's time for them to finally piece together those wins they have been searching for this season.

Brad Wakai
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Houston Astros Take Major Risk With Altuve Extension
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Houston Astros Take Major Risk With Altuve Extension

The Houston Astros may regret locking up their franchise player.

Tyler Maher
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How Should Houston Astros Use Josh Hader?
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How Should Houston Astros Use Josh Hader?

How should the Houston Astros deploy their new superweapon, Josh Hader?

Tyler Maher
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4 Free Agents Houston Astros Should Target This Offseason
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4 Free Agents Houston Astros Should Target This Offseason

With pitching primarily the need for the Houston Astros this offseason, here are who they should consider signing.

Brad Wakai
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Astros' Ace Valdez Primed to Make Postseason Statement
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Astros' Ace Valdez Primed to Make Postseason Statement

With Houston Astros' ace Framber Valdez set to start the series opener against the Kansas City Royals, he's in a position to make a postseason statement as the team continues to be shaky.

Brad Wakai
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Projecting Houston Astros Postseason Pitching Rotation
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Projecting Houston Astros Postseason Pitching Rotation

With uncertainty surrounding the Houston Astros pitching situation, what could their rotation look like in the 2023 postseason?

Brad Wakai
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Should Houston Astros Entertain This Trade Proposal From Red Sox?
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Should Houston Astros Entertain This Trade Proposal From Red Sox?

The Houston Astros are in the market for another impact bat at the MLB trade deadline. Could they accept an offer like this from the Boston Red Sox?

Kade Kistner
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deGrom Injury Gives Houston Astros Chance of Taking Division Crown
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deGrom Injury Gives Houston Astros Chance of Taking Division Crown

The Texas Rangers recently lost a starting pitcher to season-ending surgery. Now is the time for the Houston Astros to take the division lead.

Denton Ramsey
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Do Houston Astros Employ One of the Best Defensive Outfielders in MLB?
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Do Houston Astros Employ One of the Best Defensive Outfielders in MLB?

The Houston Astros are known for their bats, but could they also employ one of the best defensive outfielders in MLB?

Denton Ramsey
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Is Houston Astros Slugger Álvarez Better Than Aaron Judge?
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Is Houston Astros Slugger Álvarez Better Than Aaron Judge?

Debate over MLB greatness of Houston Astros stars Yordan Álvarez and New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge continues as season rolls on.

Denton Ramsey
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Should Umpire Who Got In Jeremy Peña’s Face Over Bad Call Be Disciplined, Fined?
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Should Umpire Who Got In Jeremy Peña’s Face Over Bad Call Be Disciplined, Fined?

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña disagreed with a bad strike call on Tuesday night at Minute Maid Park. Umpire Jerry Layne, who aggressively got in Peña’s face, needs to be held accountable by MLB.

Denton Ramsey
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Should Former Houston Astros Star Correa Been Met With Loud Boos In Return?
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Should Former Houston Astros Star Correa Been Met With Loud Boos In Return?

Former Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa was met with loud boos from the Minute Maid Park crowd in his return to Houston.

Kade Kistner
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Is It Time for Houston Astros to Bench Abreu?
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Is It Time for Houston Astros to Bench Abreu?

So far this season, the highly-paid veteran José Abreu has majorly underperformed at the plate. What should the Houston Astros do to rectify the situation?

Denton Ramsey
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White Sox Could Reportedly Trade Ace, Could Houston Astros Be Interested?
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White Sox Could Reportedly Trade Ace, Could Houston Astros Be Interested?

The Chicago White Sox could be sellers with multiple starting pitchers on the market. Could the Houston Astros make a trade to bolster their rotation?

Denton Ramsey
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Houston Astros Activate Altuve, Will Return Propel Team to Top of AL West?
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Houston Astros Activate Altuve, Will Return Propel Team to Top of AL West?

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve is set to rejoin the MLB team Friday. Will his return spark a run in the standings?

Denton Ramsey
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Has Houston Astros Catcher Maldonado Turned the Corner Offensively?
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Has Houston Astros Catcher Maldonado Turned the Corner Offensively?

Houston Astros catcher Martín Maldonado has been on fire at the plate recently. Will he continue this uptick in production?

Denton Ramsey
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The Continual Evolution of Preston Tucker
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The Continual Evolution of Preston Tucker

Former Houston Astros outfielder Preston Tucker is still striving for a return to The Show. He’s currently playing for Triple-A El Paso with hopes of being called up to the San Diego Padres.

Denton Ramsey
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Could Top Prospect Be Houston Astros Answer To First Base Woes?
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Could Top Prospect Be Houston Astros Answer To First Base Woes?

Houston Astros No. 16 prospect Joey Loperfido is currently prospering with Double-A Corpus Christi. Should the Astros roll the dice and call him up to man first base?

Denton Ramsey
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Was it a Mistake for the Houston Astros to Move on From Gurriel?
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Was it a Mistake for the Houston Astros to Move on From Gurriel?

The Houston Astros chose José Abreu over Yuli Gurriel this winter. Was that move a mistake?

Kade Kistner
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Houston Astros Hunt For the Next Hunter Brown
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Houston Astros Hunt For the Next Hunter Brown

The Houston Astros are dealing with multiple starting pitcher injuries. Who will be called up, and does the team have another ace waiting in the wings?

Denton Ramsey
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Houston Astros Youth Carrying Heavy Load
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Houston Astros Youth Carrying Heavy Load

From Houston Astros starting pitcher Hunter Brown to outfielder Corey Julks, Houston's youth are capitalizing in clutch moments.

Denton Ramsey
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Beyond Brantley: What Do Houston Astros Do When McCormick, Altuve and McCullers Return?
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Beyond Brantley: What Do Houston Astros Do When McCormick, Altuve and McCullers Return?

The Houston Astros will have to move four current players on the active roster to Triple-A over the next two months when stars return. Who will those players be?

Denton Ramsey
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Astros Shake Off Slow Start, Sweep Braves
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Astros Shake Off Slow Start, Sweep Braves

After a sweep of the Atlanta Braves it appears the Houston Astros have returned to their championship potential.

Andy Jasner
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Should the Houston Astros Trade Away Some Young Prospects to Bolster MLB Roster?
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Should the Houston Astros Trade Away Some Young Prospects to Bolster MLB Roster?

The Houston Astros have a plethora of top prospects in the outfield, begging the question 'should they trade away some youth for some veteran position players or pitchers?'

Denton Ramsey
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Who Goes Down for Houston Astros When Brantley Gets Called Up?
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Who Goes Down for Houston Astros When Brantley Gets Called Up?

Houston Astros veteran Michael Brantley is currently on assignment in Triple-A and is due to return soon. Who will be sent down when he does?

Denton Ramsey
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