Hunter Brown will not pitch in Atlanta and is a candidate to pitch on Sunday against the Rangers ahead of the All-Star Break

The Houston Astros are looking to bounce back in a big way as they host the Texas Rangers for a three-game weekend series starting Friday night, airing exclusively on CW39. This isn't just another division clash.

Houston All-Star Hunter Brown endured his most lopsided stat line of a brilliant first half Tuesday against Cleveland.

Though the Astros may be able to piece together a rotation with their collection of unproven youngsters and veterans returning from injury, it is clear they could use some more stability in the back of their rotation. This is why ESPN’s Jeff Passan identified Kansas City Royals workhorse Seth Lugo as their best match at the trade deadline.

Following a 10-game losing streak, the Cleveland Guardians won three straight games against one of MLB's best teams, the Houston Astros.

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton will have a familiar face joining him at next week’s All-Star Game. Twins right-hander Joe Ryan was named Wednesday as an injury replacement for the American League roster,

Houston Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes will join the 2025 American League All-Star team . This marks the second consecutive year the 26-year-old has been named to the All-Star team, following his selection last year while with the Tampa Bay Rays.

"Andrew Heaney will get traded to the Houston Astros," Amsinger declared. "He's going to be their 2025 version of Yusei Kikuchi. Remember, when Kikuchi went over there from Toronto, they made him throw slider, slider, slider, slider, and he became the best version of himself.

Houston finished 2-for-21 with runners in scoring position as the Astros lost a second consecutive game to Cleveland.

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