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Astros' Yordan Alvarez is performing as the best hitter in MLB

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Astros Get Injury Update on Josh Hader

Josh Hader is close to returning to action after the veteran reliever continued progressing through his rehab assignment. Astros beat writer Chandler Rome of The Athletic reported that Hader will pitch for Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday and Thursday, which should mark the final step before Houston activates him from the 60-day injured list.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 28

Astros Sluggers Alvarez and Walker Turning Into Bash Brothers Of Houston

Before June has even arrived, the Houston Astros have struggled as a team overall, with a 24-32 record and dead last in pitcher and bullpen ERA. On the bright side, they have played .500 ball in May and are quietly stumbling onto something they've been missing on the power dynamic: a legitimate 1-2 punch at the heart of the lineup.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / May 28

Astros' Yordan Alvarez rides 'incredible' run into finale vs. Rangers

The Texas Rangers seemingly have run out of answers for Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez, who has dominated the first three contests of the four-game series between the teams.

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The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / May 27

Yordan Alvarez bangs two more homers as Astros edge Rangers

Yordan Alvarez went 3-for-4 with two solo home runs, including a go-ahead blast in the eighth inning, and the Houston Astros beat the Texas Rangers 4-3 on Wednesday in Arlington, Texas.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 27

Astros get Josh Hader, Christian Javier injury updates before Rangers game

The Houston Astros are set to play the Texas Rangers on Wednesday. It is no secret that the Astros have dealt with injury concerns this season. The ball club received encouraging Josh Hader and Christian Javier injury updates before Wednesday’s game, though.

Jason Alexander News / Houston Astros on SI / May 27

Astros Option Jason Alexander After Rangers Rough Him Up for 8 First-Inning Runs

Riding a high from accomplishing a combined no-hitter on Monday, the Houston Astros got their bubble burst early on during Tuesday’s matchup against the Texas Rangers.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 27

Where Houston Astros Rank Across Baseball in Successful ABS Challenges

The Houston Astros took game one against the Texas Rangers on Monday, pitching a combined no-hitter with three pitchers. In game two, the Rangers came back to take down Houston, as the Astros allowed 10 runs in a losing effort.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / May 27

In The Lab: Is the Pitching Lab Working?

One of the axioms I always live by is that I really don’t buy heavily into trends until Memorial Day. Obviously, Memorial Day has now come and gone. I have to admit that this early season has tested that axiom and my own patience as an analyst.

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Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 27

One Amazing Baseball Fact That Came From Astros Combined No-Hitter

It's a surreal moment in an of itself for a ballplayer to make their MLB debut, no matter what their journey consisted of getting there. It's even more surreal to debut as a pitcher with the daring possibility of making history, resting solely on your shoulders.

MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / May 26

8 Run First Inning Dooms Astros in 10-7 Loss to Rangers

Every bit of the euphoria from Monday’s combined no-hitter was gone before the Astros came up to bat a second time. Poor defense and poor location by starter Jason Alexander (L, 1-1) led to an 8-run first inning by the Texas Rangers (25-29), a hole the Houston Astros (24-32) could not overcome this evening.

Jose Altuve News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 26

Astros’ Jose Altuve takes big step in injury rehab amid Rangers series

The Houston Astros have struggled mightily out of the gate, currently holding 24-31 record. What hasn’t helped is the litany of injuries across the roster.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 26

Astros Make Three Outfield Moves as Baez Era Ends and Trammell Returns

The Houston Astros are making moves before taking on the Texas Rangers in the second game of a four-game series. On Tuesday, the Astros made three outfield roster moves: optioned Zach Cole to Triple-A Sugar Land, reinstated Taylor Trammell from the 10-day IL, and released Luis Baez.

Spencer Arrighetti News / Just Baseball / May 26

Spencer Arrighetti’s Continued Success Would Go a Long Way for the Astros

The Houston Astros have finished first or second in the AL West each year since 2016. A team that has built a sustainable winner from the ground up and won two World Series is not all too familiar with its current spot near the bottom with the Angels.

Houston Astros News / HITC / May 26

The Houston Astros threw their first no-hitter in years, and the timing could not be better

The Houston Astros threw the first MLB no-hitter in nearly two years on Monday, and the combined effort handed a struggling pitching staff the kind of sign its season needed.

Alimber Santa News / HITC / May 26

Astros rookie makes MLB history in no-hitter debut

Alimber Santa made his MLB debut for the Houston Astros on Monday, 25 May 2026, and finished a combined no-hitter against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field.

Daniel Johnson News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 25

Astros Release Daniel Johnson

The Astros have released Daniel Johnson, according to his transaction log on MLB.com. The outfielder played in eight games for Houston and another 12 for Triple-A Sugar Land this season.

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / May 25

Trio of Astros pitchers combine to make history in win over Rangers

In making the 2026 Memorial Day holiday a memorable one, the Houston Astros put together an historic performance in a win over their in-state rival, the Texas Rangers, on Monday night.

Rangers offense reaches rock bottom in no-hit loss to Astros

Jacob Misiorowski dominates again as Brewers continue hot stretch

Guardians' Tanner Bibee ties record for home runs given up in a game

White Sox back above .500 as Rikuu Nishida shines in MLB debut

Dodgers' Roki Sasaki has turned a corner over his last four starts

Red Sox's Garrett Crochet progressing well after injury

Houston Astros News / Fastball on SI / May 25

Astros Slugger Suddenly Looks Like MLB Trade Deadline Gold

We still have a few months before the 2026 Major League Baseball trade deadline is going to be here. The 2026 Major League Baseball trade deadline is scheduled for Aug.

Tatsuya Imai News / Yardbarker / May 25

Rangers offense reaches rock bottom in no-hit loss to Astros

On Monday, three Houston Astros pitchers combined for a no-hitter against the Texas Rangers, whose offense reached rock bottom in the 9-0 home loss. And while the Rangers can't get much lower, there isn't much hope for an improvement anytime soon.

Trio of Astros pitchers combine to make history in win over Rangers

Reid Detmers posts an Angels' all-time high strikeout total vs. Rangers

Failed trade haunting Mets as team is hitting rock bottom

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Houston Astros News / Larry Brown Sports / May 25

Astros rookies complete a side quest while still dressed for game day

Houston Astros rookies might have seen this one brewing. During Houston’s recent trip to the Windy City for a series against the Chicago Cubs, the Astros gave their rookies an assignment that was completely unrelated to baseball, and it was getting the team its coffee fix.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / May 24