Astros writer Michael Schwab took to X on Wednesday night, saying, "The Astros are in talks with Miami about trading for starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara, per people familiar with the matter. Nothing is imminent, but both sides are serious and interested."

Carlos Correa said discussions about a trade from Minnesota back to Houston before Thursday's deadline aren't "serious," but he didn't rule out the possibility of returning to the city where he won a World Series.

Jim Bowden joins Brandon Baylor and Zach Aldridge to discuss Sandy Alcantara shinning in his last start before the trade deadline.

How can the Astros maintain their lead in the AL West with injuries mounting, and do the injuries indicate a larger organizational problem?

There’s a particular kind of optimism that blooms at the MLB trade deadline. Call it mutual delusion, call it galaxy-brained hope, but every now and then, two front offices stare across the abyss, shrug,