Astros vs Rangers Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jul. 11
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Prior to Friday's game at Daikin Park, players, coaches and staff from Houston Astros and Texas Rangers will wear special shirts during batting practice to show support for those affected by the devastating flooding in Central Texas during the Fourth of July weekend.
Despite Jeff Passan pointing out the Astros' bad farm system, he makes a suggestion of who the team should trade for at the deadline.
Stephen Parello of Climbing Tal's Hill laid out the strong case for Espada to earn the AL Manager of the Year Award from Major League Baseball at the end of the season.
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Beat writer Matt Kawahara answers a variety of Astros questions in his bi-weekly mailbag, including if Houston will add a left-handed bat at the trade deadline.
Houston hasn't even hosted the 2026 World Baseball Classic yet, but officials are already looking to host the next iteration of the tournament, officials said.
While Smith became a breakout star during spring training because of his offensive power, he's still a rookie. He's exceeded expectations not only because of his mindset but also because the Astros promote a mentality where veterans want the younger players to succeed.
Following a 10-game losing streak, the Cleveland Guardians won three straight games against one of MLB's best teams, the Houston Astros.
As spring training opened ahead of the 2025 season, the Astros transitioned Altuve from second base to left field after his defensive metrics dipped in recent seasons. The move was designed to play a more athletic defender in the infield while allowing slugger Yordan Alvarez to assume full-time duties as the team’s designated hitter.