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Astros Star is Slumping Badly After Stellar Start to 2026 Season

The start of the 2026 MLB season has been one that the Houston Astros would probably like to forget. Injuries have contributed to a 16-26 start that has the club sitting in the basement of the American League West, while pitching woes have left them with a league-worst 5.50 ERA through 42 games.

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Astros Minor League Hotlist: May 12th

Xavier Neyens – Neyens, the Astros first round pick last year, put together another big week. In 5 games he hit .333 with one home run and an impressive 9 walks to just 3 strikeouts.

Peter Lambert News / Houston Astros on SI / May 12

The Astros Have Found a Diamond in the Rough With This Starting Pitcher

The Houston Astros had no idea what they were getting with Peter Lambert, but he's been nothing short of excellent. Coming off a three-hit, seven-inning shutout performance against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Lambert turned in another quality outing.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / May 12

Astros first quarter award winners

The Astros hit a new low with Monday’s 3-1 loss to the Seattle Mariners. They are now 10 games below .500 after crossing the quarter pole of the season on a three-game losing streak.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

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The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / May 12

Astros Legends Series: Wade Miller

Today we unveil our 13th installment of the Legends Series, featuring pitcher Wade Miller. Prior to tearing his rotator cuff, Wade was one of the brightest

MLB News / Yardbarker

25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / May 12

Astros Bats Can't Remain Silent Like Final Two Games of Reds Series

Any sort of success the Houston Astros are going to have in 2026 — and so far, there hasn’t been a ton — is going to come off the backs of the offense.

Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / May 11

Astros' Jeremy Peña Injury Update Emerges Amid Team's Mounting Injuries

The Houston Astros are one step closer to getting their All-Star shortstop back. According to MLB.com's Brian McTaggart, Jeremy Peña is expected to begin a Minor League rehab assignment on Tuesday, likely with Double-A Corpus Christi.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 11

Astros rumors: Ken Rosenthal drops names of potential trade candidates

The Houston Astros are likely not going to trade Yordan Alvarez. The Astros have dealt with injuries and underperformance this season, however, and the ball club could still end up selling at the trade deadline.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 11

Astros Have Surprising Trade Target With Disappointing 9.24 ERA

Make no mistake about it, injuries have played a big part through the first six weeks of the 2026 season for the Houston Astros. Sure, there were questions surrounding the roster of spring training, but let's be honest, nobody can plan for injuries.

Tatsuya Imai News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 11

When will Tatsuya Imai return to Astros’ rotation amid arm fatigue absence?

The Houston Astros haven’t seen Tatusya Imai pitch in the major leagues since April 10. But now, the right-hander is finally ready to make his return. Imai will start for the Astros in their matchup against the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday, via Chandler Rome of The Athletic.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Carlos Correa News / Athlon Sports / May 11

Injury Update on Astros' Carlos Correa After Season-Ending News

Houston Astros infielder Carlos Correa sustained a devastating injury in batting practice last week before the Astros took on the Los Angeles Dodgers. While taking practice swings in the batting cages, Correa felt a pop in his left ankle.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 11

Astros’ Josh Hader, Hunter Brown get intriguing injury updates amid Houston’s dreadful start

While the Houston Astros wait for injured players to return, they haven’t been tempted to trade Yordan Alvarez. The good news is the Astros got intriguing injury updates for Josh Hader and Hunter Brown amid the team’s dreadful start to 2026.

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Cam Smith News / Houston Astros on SI / May 11

Astros Facing Difficult Decision With Cam Smith

When the Houston Astros traded Kyle Tucker, one of the key pieces of multiple World Series-contending teams, it was a devastating and disappointing blow.

Dustin Harris News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 11

White Sox Sign Dustin Harris To Minor League Deal

The White Sox brought outfielder Dustin Harris back on a minor league deal, the team announced. He’s headed to Triple-A Charlotte. Harris was with the South Siders earlier this season but went to the Astros on waivers last month.

Carlos Correa News / Houston Astros on SI / May 10

How Carlos Correa’s Season-Ending Surgery Impacts Astros’ Future

When the Houston Astros traded for Carlos Correa last July, the hope was that they would get significant production out of him. His ankle injury will limit what Houston can get out of him and how long the Astros can keep him, which is dependent upon how he produces after he returns.

Carlos Correa News / Fastball on SI / May 10

Astros' Carlos Correa to Undergo Surgery Monday: Instant AL Impact

The 2026 Major League Baseball has been a struggle for the Houston Astros, to say the least. Houston is 16-24 on the season and the hits have come hard so far this season with the most notable and most recent being the club losing infielder Carlos Correa for the season.

Bennett Sousa News / Field Level Media / May 9

Astros place LHP Bennett Sousa (elbow) on injured list

The Houston Astros placed left-hander Bennett Sousa on the 15-day injured list Saturday and recalled right-hander Jayden Murray from Triple-A Sugar Land.

Dustin Harris News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 8

Dustin Harris Elects Free Agency

The Astros announced Friday that outfielder Dustin Harris, whom they designated for assignment earlier in the week, cleared waivers and rejected an outright assignment to Triple-A Sugar Land.

Houston Astros News / Total Pro Sports / May 8

MLB Insider Sees The Houston Astros Parting Ways With Two Sluggers Ahead Of Trade Deadline

The Houston Astros missed the playoffs last season for the first time in almost a decade after losing most of their established superstars. Their chances for this season are looking slim, even at this early stage, with a host of injuries to key players.

Jose Altuve News / Larry Brown Sports / May 7

Jose Altuve received an unusual tribute from Houston Zoo

Jose Altuve is a nine-time All-Star and a member of two World Series-winning teams with the Houston Astros. Altuve has become a popular name in the city of Houston, and the Houston Zoo is now paying tribute to Altuve in a unique way.

Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / May 7

Astros Farm Report: Who Played Well in April, Who Didn’t

The Houston Astros have one of the worst minor league systems in baseball, and it’s been that way for a few years now. They have no Top 100 prospects and very few players who look to be potential MLB pieces.

Andy Pages News / Yardbarker / May 6

Andy Pages carry Dodgers to rout over Astros

Historic outing from Andy Pages carries Dodgers to rout over Astros

The Los Angeles Dodgers have struggled to consistently string wins together lately, but that was certainly not the case in Wednesday's 12-2 win over the Houston Astros.

Dodgers make big Shohei Ohtani decision ahead of Astros matchup

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani reacts to Dave Roberts' approach to his two-way status

Astros' difficult season gets worse with Carlos Correa news

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Cam Smith News / Just Baseball / May 6

A Breakout Year Is Coming For Cam Smith

In 2025, 22-year-old Cam Smith posted a .670 OPS in his 493 plate appearances as a rookie. ln 2026, he’s currently rocking a .676 OPS in 144 plate appearances.