Justin Verlander is one of the greatest pitchers of this or any era. His trophy case is teeming with awards — a Rookie of the Year, three Cy Youngs, an MVP and two World Series rings. One day he'll walk right into Cooperstown without ever having to sweat the selection process.

With the MLB trade deadline fast approaching, the Astros' injury situation may prompt them to explore an alternative trade path.

PHOENIX - The Houston Astros placed right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. on the 15-day injured list with a right finger blister. The move, announced Tuesday, is retroactive to Sunday.

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Houston's run prevention machine has broken down in July, putting undue pressure on a lineup that is ill-equipped to carry an entire team.

Arizona Diamondbacks' Eduardo Rodriguez on holding the Houston Astros without a run for more than six innings on July 22, 2025.

On Wednesday, Axisa predicted that the Astros would land Los Angeles Angels left fielder Taylor Ward, who has 23 home runs this season, in a trade before the Jul. 31 deadline.

The Houston Astros have found another star rookie. Following in the footsteps of Cam Smith -- who rocketed into stardom during spring training to make the Openi