After a rough start to the year, the idea of the Astros selling at the trade deadline was starting to make a lot of sense. Instead, Houston has battled back and looks like they could be one of the best teams in the American League despite a seemingly endless line of injuries.

Trade season doesn't start in earnest until after the All-Star break, but with just over six weeks until the trade deadline, it's officially trade rumors season.

With little cap space and an absence of touted prospects to deal, the trade deadline could be a challenge for Houston.

Astros beat writer Matt Kawahara answers readers' questions about Yordan Alvarez's status, the upcoming MLB trade deadline and other topics.

The Houston Astros have been playing some phenomenal baseball as of late, seizing control of the American League West again and currently holding strong with a three-game lead. After it looked like their competitive window had closed during the early part of the season,

Why the Houston Astros must avoid trading top pitching prospect Miguel Ullola before the 2025 deadline to protect their future.

After reaching out to decision-makers from each of the contending teams to learn their biggest needs, I identified possible trade targets.