Astros pitching continues to lead the way! Composite Getty Image.
The Houston Astros sent a message loud and clear with one of their most emphatic wins of the season, an 18-1 demolition of the Los Angeles Dodgers, and they did it without Yordan Alvarez or Jeremy Peña in the lineup.
Jose Altuve silenced the Dodger Stadium boos with a pair of home runs and even stayed after the game to sign autographs for young fans. Lance McCullers Jr. delivered six strong innings in a bounce-back outing, and the offense erupted behind big nights from Zach Short, Cam Smith, Yainer Díaz, and Christian Walker.
With key contributions across the board, this was a total team win, one that highlights the depth, momentum, and legitimacy of this Astros squad as the second half approaches. Manager Joe Espada is pressing all the right buttons, and with All-Star nods for Josh Hader, Hunter Brown, and Peña, Houston looks like a team no one wants to face right now.
Don't miss the video below as ESPN Houston's John Granato and Lance Zierlein react to the big series in LA, and much more!
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With the MLB trade deadline just hours away, the Astros have made a deal with the Orioles to bolster the infield.
Per multiple reports, the Astros are trading for Orioles' Gold Glove (2022) infielder Ramón Urías.
Ramon Urias goes to the Astros
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) July 31, 2025
Urías (age 31) is slashing .248/.300/.388 this season with eight home runs. He'll be a free agent in 2027.
Source: Astros are sending Single-A RHP Twine Palmer to the Orioles in the Urias deal
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) July 31, 2025
MLB.com's Brian McTaggart is reporting that the Astros are sending RHP Twine Palmer to the Orioles in the deal.
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