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It sounds like the Houston Astros were close to a deal to address their lineup balance issues in exchange for Bryan Abreu. However, the deal got nixed.
The key to the Houston Astros trade deadline could be Jim Crane's willingness to exceed the luxury tax, which in turn will speak volumes about Dana Brown's job.
While the Houston Astros are gearing up to buy at the trade deadline, they could also take advantage of the market to rid themselves of a couple of veterans.
Bob Nightengale keeps linking the Houston Astros to Tarik Skubal, but Houston's farm system can't get it done unless Dana Brown trades Jeremy Peña first.
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Yordan Alvarez's 2026 numbers for the Houston Astros stack up directly against David Ortiz's peak Boston Red Sox seasons, and this time the MVP race isn't rigged against him.
Dana Brown will lead the Houston Astros as buyers at the 2026 trade deadline, but owner Jim Crane may have already decided his fate regardless of what happens.
The Houston Astros need a left-handed bat, and Reds outfielder JJ Bleday may actually be the perfect trade candidate for them at the deadline.
In case there was any doubt, Dana Brown made it crystal clear where the Houston Astros stand ahead of the 2026 trade deadline.
Houston Astros trade rumors ahead of the August 3 deadline split into two camps. There are moves fans are hoping for, and ones they're dreading.
If Dana Brown is feeling the pressure at the 2026 trade deadline, wild times could be in order for the Houston Astros.
Former Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. had already ben cut loose by the Milwaukee Brewers.
Unfortunately, it appears as though there is little hope that the Houston Astros are going to listen to reason at the trade deadline this year.
This is what a realistic version of the Houston Astros' dream trade deadline could look like as they solve all of their pressing needs.
Yordan Alvarez is putting together a magical 2026 season that has him as an MVP favorite, but it's a notch below the best season in Houston Astros history.
Houston Astros owner Jim Crane's involvement in the Lance McCullers Jr. trade is nothing new, and it could threaten the team's trade deadline strategy.
Trading Jeremy Peña makes sense for the Houston Astros eventually, but a messy CBA fight makes this the wrong offseason to pull the trigger.
If nothing else, the Lance McCullers Jr. trade has opened up space for the Houston Astros ahead of the 2026 trade deadline.
Dana Brown's blunt statements point to a clear vision for the Houston Astros at the trade deadline, but whether he'll target the right needs is a question.
The Houston Astros found a taker for Nate Pearson, trading him to the Kansas City Royals.
Tatsuya Imai silenced the Marlins for six innings, but the Houston Astros still don't know which version of him shows up in the second half or how that shapes their deadline plan.
Jeff Passan's assessment might validate the Houston Astros' trade deadline plans, but it still feels like a situation without a real solution.
The Houston Astros DFA'ing Nate Pearson is another black mark on Dana Brown's record in acquiring cheap pitching, setting the scene for more potential failures.
The Houston Astros have made their trade deadline aspirations as buyers clear both through their words and their actions, such as the Lance McCullers Jr. trade.
There are a lot of moving parts on the Houston Astros roster right now. Whether or not that is a good thing is open for debate.