Houston Astros: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / March 28

Breaking Down the Astros 2026 Starting Pitching Rotation

The opening weekend of MLB action is finally here. The pitching rotations for teams have been settled with spring training now in the rearview mirror. This was a key factor in deciding on the Houston Astros in 2026. The starting pitching was a struggle in the second half of last season, especially due to all the injuries.

Peter Lambert News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 28

Astros agree to contract with ex-Rockies reliever

The Houston Astros continue to shape their roster early in the 2026 season, finalizing a contract with right-hander Peter Lambert to bolster their pitching depth.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 27

Angels' Mike Trout achieves career-first through two games

After a string of subpar seasons, Mike Trout has been red-hot to start 2026 and has actually already accomplished a first for his career just two games in.

Mike Trout goes deep again as Angels knock off Astros

Yordan Alvarez bizarrely gets robbed of a potential HR by Daikin Park roof

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Peter Lambert News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 27

Astros, Peter Lambert Agree To Minor League Deal

The Astros are bringing back Peter Lambert on a minor league contract, as first reflected on the MLB.com transaction tracker. The righty will head to Triple-A Sugar Land.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

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Josh Hader News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 27

Josh Hader update included in latest Astros injury news

The Houston Astros were defeated by the Los Angeles Angels on Opening Day, as Mike Trout led the way with a home run. Houston is looking to bounce back on Friday night in a rematch with LA.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 27

Astros Outright César Salazar

The Astros announced today that catcher César Salazar has cleared waivers and been sent outright to Triple-A Sugar Land. He had been designated for assignment earlier this week when Houston set its Opening Day roster.

Luis Garcia News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 27

Yankees, Luis Garcia agree to minor league deal

The Yankees and former Astros righty Luis Garcia are in agreement on a minor league contract, per the team’s transaction log at MLB.com. It’s presumably a two-year minor league pact, as Garcia underwent his second career Tommy John surgery back in October.

Yordan Alvarez News / Just Baseball / March 27

Why Yordan Alvarez’s 2026 Could Make or Break the Astros

Yordan Alvarez is undoubtedly the top hitter in the Houston Astros‘ lineup, and one of the best left-handed hitters in Major League Baseball today. That’s been backed up by his recent production, but the problem is he’s not always on the field.

Yordan Alvarez News / Larry Brown Sports / March 26

Yordan Alvarez bizarrely gets robbed of a potential HR by Daikin Park roof

Yordan Alvarez fell victim to his own ballpark during Thursday’s Opening Day. The Houston Astros slugger Alvarez came to bat in the first inning of his team’s season-opening matchup against the Los Angeles Angels at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / March 26

Astros News & Notes: Hader, Pena, Paredes, Smith, Brown, Abreu… Opening Day 2026

There is now a timeline on CL Josh Hader, according to Astros GM Dana Brown: SS Jeremy Pena is not in the Opening Day lineup, but he is getting live ABs

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Jeremy Pena News / Athlon Sports / March 26

Astros Announce Jeremy Pena News After Absence From Opening Day Lineup

The Houston Astros are entering the upcoming season hoping the roster stays healthy enough to return to the MLB playoffs. Last year, the Astros collapsed in the second half and missed out on postseason play during the final week of the regular season.