The Astros are again talking to the Cardinals about a Nolan Arenado trade, but the two sides aren't close to a deal.

The Astros look to halt a season-long losing streak of five games as the series against the Nationals continues.

The Houston Astros, a formidable contender in the MLB, are actively seeking to enhance their roster for the upcoming season. Reports suggest they are eyeing a key player from the St. Louis Cardinals,

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

Houston Astros star Jeremy Pena is closing in on a return to the major league roster, as he'll begin a rehab assignment on Tuesday with Triple-A Sugar Land. He's been out with a fracture in his ribs.

Part of why Houston struggled against the Athletics is health, as shortstop Jeremy Peña (rib) and third baseman Isaac Paredes (hamstring) are both on the 10-day IL. Peña leads the team with a .322 batting average, which also ranks third in baseball. Meanwhile, Paredes tops the squad with 19 homers.

The Astros would be playing a dangerous game by buying at the deadline. Currently, they have just one player in the MLB Top 100 prospects list, and it's Brice Matthews — who's already on the big league team. Matthews has been a revelation in his short career thus far, but there isn't much depth outside of him coming through Houston's farm system.

The Houston Astros made a surprising roster move on Monday afternoon. As first reported by his wife Linzy on social media, the Astros have designated veteran fi