Riley Adams hits a tiebreaking solo homer in the seventh inning, lifting the Washington Nationals to a 2-1 win over the Houston Astros

Perhaps the greatest display of evidence showcasing the Houston Astros' offensive struggles came Monday in the opener of a three-game home interleague series against the Washington Nationals.

Houston ace Framber Valdez expressed frustration about the defensive positioning on a play in the sixth inning Monday night that led to the only run he allowed in the Astros’ 2-1 loss to the Washington Nationals.

The Houston Astros activated outfielder Jacob Melton from the injured list before Monday's game against the Washington Nationals. First baseman Jon Singleton was designated for assignment in a corresponding active roster move.

The Minnesota Twins are set to be sellers at the trade deadline and the Houston Astros are interested in Willi Castro.

Although they were just swept at home against the A's, the Houston Astros sit atop the American League West with a 60-46 record. Reinforcements are coming.

Dana Brown's options for a left-handed bat could include an infielder or outfielder with possible return of Jose Altuve to second base.

The Rays are a game above .500 and sit 2.5 back of the AL’s final Wild Card spot. A terrible 6-15 showing in July has dropped them from expected buyers to a bubble team that looks likely to walk the line between adding and trading away veterans.

Houston’s lineup’s 3.92 pitches per plate appearance The Astros’ reimagined lineup is reversing a troubling trend that helped to derail their 2024 season.

Billy Wagner spent his first nine seasons in the majors with the Astros, who received a special recognition in his Hall of Fame speech.

The right-hander has emerged as a capable front-end starter, and contenders are seemingly lining up to try to pursue him. While it seems unlikely that the Twins will deal him, the Astros would be a good fit and are no strangers to adding good starting pitchers at the deadline.