When this season’s most meaningful homestand began, the Houston Astros sat a half-game out of first place in the American League West and were in desperate need of a trade deadline boost. When it ended Wednesday,

For the first time in almost two months, the third baseman was not in the Astros' lineup to get a "little mental break" during a rough stretch at the plate.

The team faces the Padres this weekend. Get the latest roster news, including Zach Dezenzo being demoted to AAA.

GM Dana Brown said Houston came close on making trades for pitching help. Instead, the Astros will lean on recent returns and a rotation with little margin for error down the stretch.

Dana Brown is willing to make some moves for the Astros, but he's keeping the major league roster off limits.

The Astros added a left-handed bat to their outfield with hours to spare before the Monday evening deadline.

The Houston Astros keep the Silver Boot yet again, and this three-game set demonstrated their overall dominance.

Jeremy Peña missed time this spring because of a finger fracture. Sam Navarro / Imagn Images Despite playing in one exhibition game since fracturing his finger on March 4, All-Star shortstop Jeremy Peña was on the Houston Astros’ Opening Day roster ...