Sports News: Astros Make a Trade, Their Streak Ends and Texans Camp Gets Heated

Houston sports headlines feature a notable Astros deadline trade, a frustrating loss to Toronto and the Texans’ first major fight of training camp.

Astros Trade Spencer Arrighetti for Daulton Varsho

The Astros acquired Gold Glove center fielder Daulton Varsho and cash from Toronto for pitcher Spencer Arrighetti, adding left-handed power and elite defense but finishing the deadline without another starter or reliever for a rotation still facing questions. The full trade analysis appears in the Houston Chronicle’s report on the deal.

Astros’ Six-Game Winning Streak Ends

Houston collected 10 hits but repeatedly left runners stranded in a 3–1 loss to Toronto that ended a six-game winning streak, while Jeremy Peña extended his career-best hitting streak and Varsho reached base twice in his Astros debut. A complete recap is available from the Houston Chronicle’s game report.

Texans’ First Padded Practice Produces a Fight

The Texans’ first major training-camp fight began after rookie linebacker Wade Woodaz delivered a late hit on running back Jawhar Jordan, drawing offensive teammates into a brief melee that coach DeMeco Ryans later criticized as undisciplined. More practice observations are included in the Houston Chronicle’s Texans camp report.