Houston Astros

CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 11: Tyler Clippard

Houston Astros add Tyler Clippard to bullpen

Houston Astros: Players unhappy with the team’s deadline moves

Houston Astros struggles continue

Astros: Dallas Keuchel’s rough stretch highlights team’s pitching struggles

HOUSTON, TX - AUGUST 05: Josh Reddick

Houston Astros have no reason for concern with recent struggles

HOUSTON, TX - MAY 09: General manager Jeff Luhnow of the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on May 9, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Houston Astros had deal nixed by opposition’s owner at trade deadline

TORONTO, ON - JULY 1: Francisco Liriano

Houston Astros stay quiet at the trade deadline

ANAHEIM, CA - APRIL 24: Francisco Liriano

Houston Astros to acquire Francisco Liriano from Blue Jays

HOUSTON,TX-JUNE 01: Jose Altuve

Houston Astros: Jose Altuve deserves more praise

HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 10: Ken Giles

Astros plan on bolstering bullpen before trade deadline ends

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Houston Astros Marwin Gonzalez is the New Ben Zobrist

HOUSTON, TX - JULY 17: Carlos Correa

Houston Astros: Carlos Correa out 6-8 weeks with thumb injury

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - MAY 08: Jeff Samardzija

Houston Astros “doing background work” on Jeff Samardzija

HOUSTON, TX - JULY 02: Mike Fiers

Houston Astros: Back end of rotation could be issue in second half

HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 28: David Paulino

Houston Astros David Paulino Suspended for PEDs

Jun 14, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Francis Martes (58) reacts after getting a strikeout during the fifth inning against the Texas Rangers at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Houston Astros: A.J. Hinch makes a curious decision in win

Jun 3, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Houston Astros center fielder George Springer (4) celebrates the win over the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

What the Houston Astros need to do before the trade deadline

May 16, 2017; Miami, FL, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel (60) throws during the third inning against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Houston Astros wisely letting Dallas Keuchel go at his own pace

Jun 3, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Houston Astros center fielder George Springer (4) celebrates the win over the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Houston Astros: George Springer refuses to participate in Home Run Derby

Jun 14, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Astros left fielder Derek Fisher (21) hits a home run during the sixth inning against the Texas Rangers at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Houston Astros: Francis Martes and Derek Fisher–building blocks or trade bait?

May 23, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (43) delivers a pitch during the second inning against the Detroit Tigers at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Houston Astros: Lance McCullers placed on 10-day DL

May 10, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch (14) looks on from the dugout during the eighth inning against the Cleveland Indians at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Houston Astros: They’re good, but let’s curb the enthusiasm

May 29, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Houston Astros first baseman Marwin Gonzalez (9) doubles during the ninth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Marilyn Indahl-USA TODAY Sports

Houston Astros: Could Marwin Gonzalez make the All-Star Team?

Sep 13, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Seattle Mariners left fielder Nori Aoki (center) celebrates with his team after hitting a solo home run during the second inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Houston Astros: The curious World Series case of Norichika Aoki

Apr 22, 2017; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Charlie Morton (50) throws a pitch during the second inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Houston Astros: Charlie Morton’s increase in velocity is paying dividends

Apr 20, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (right) and shortstop Carlos Correa against the Los Angeles Angels at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: Best Double Play Combos in Baseball

May 11, 2017; Bronx, NY, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel (60) pitches against the New York Yankees during the sixth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Houston Astros place Dallas Keuchel on 10-day DL with pinched nerve

May 10, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch (14) looks on from the dugout during the eighth inning against the Cleveland Indians at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

MLB spotlight series: Indians at Astros