Hunter Brown to make next rehab start for Sugar Land with a mid-June target date for return to Astros

Hunter Brown is still on track for a mid-June return to Astros and will make his next rehab start at Sugar Land.

Astros Slugger Suddenly Looks Like MLB Trade Deadline Gold

Any team in need of offense should be on the phone with the Houston Astros.
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Astros combine on MLB's 1st no-hitter since 2024, 18th in club history

Tatsuya Imai walked the first two batters he faced Monday night, throwing only two of his first 10 pitches for strikes. That prompted a visit from pitching coach Josh Miller, whose message must have struck the right tone with the former Japanese superstar.

Astros mailbag: Should Houston sell at the trade deadline?

Hello, Astros fans. Not to paint with a broad brush, but it seems morale has improved since we started soliciting questions for this exercise. A three-game sweep at Wrigley Field afforded the Astros momentum they haven’t had all season.
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Astros release Daniel Johnson

The Astros have released Daniel Johnson, according to his transaction log on MLB.com. The outfielder played in eight games for Houston and another 12 for Triple-A Sugar Land this season.
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Astros insider points out curious trade deadline wrinkle Dana Brown may be banking on

While it might seem like Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown is a dead man walking, the team's playoff positioning plus Jim Crane's history could save him.

Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh Pirates odds, picks and predictions

The Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates open a 4-game series Monday at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. First pitch is set for 1:35 p.m. ET.