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Bryan Abreu News / Crawfish Boxes / April 15

With Abreu struggling, Astros will go closer by committee

Desperate for a win and clinging to a 7-6 lead over the Rockies on Tuesday night, Joe Espada sent Bryan King back to the mound to try to secure the game’s final three outs.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 15

Astros, after snapping 8-game skid, eager to top Rockies again

Buried beneath the rubble of an eight-game losing streak was the fact that the Houston Astros entered a six-game homestand on Tuesday leading the American League in several offensive categories.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / April 15

Is It Time Astros Replace Joe Espada & Dana Brown?

I will always begin with a mea culpa. If there is anything I detest in analysts and commentators is a lack of intellectual honesty. I was fully on board when the Astros hired Joe Espada as manager and Dana Brown as general manager.

Mike Trout News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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

How many of the players with the most multiple-home run by MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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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.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / April 15

Who’s to Blame for the Astros’ Slow Start?

Astros fans, who do you blame for the slow start to the season? I’ve written several times that I’m not ready to panic just yet, but I’d be lying if I said there isn’t some real concern.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 15

Astros To Recall Spencer Arrighetti

Astros right-hander Spencer Arrighetti is expected to get the ball for an upcoming matchup against the Rockies, reports Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. It’ll come either today or tomorrow, adds McTaggart.

Tatsuya Imai News / CBSSports.com / April 15

Why Tatsuya Imai thinks his trouble adjusting to 'American lifestyle' could be the reason for his arm injury

The Astros pitcher is in his first season in MLB after seven years with the Seibu Lions in Japan

MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / April 15

Six Run Inning Bolsters Astros to 7-6 Victory Over Rockies, End 8 Game Skid

The Astros overcame an early 3-0 deficit with a Christian Walker home run and a six-run third inning, then hold on for a 7-6 win over the Rockies at Daikin Park.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 15

Astros snap 8-game losing streak with get-right win over Rockies

The Houston Astros finally found relief against the Colorado Rockies, ending their brutal losing streak with a 7-6 win that could reset their season. The interleague matchup delivered urgency from the first pitch.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 14

Astros take advantage of Rockies' errors to snap 8-game skid

Christian Walker recorded three hits and a pair of RBIs, and the Houston Astros parlayed a six-run third inning into a 7-6 victory over the visiting Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night.

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.

Houston Astros News / Fastball on SI / April 14

Astros Are Becoming MLB’s Most Unexpected Story

There may not be a team in Major League Baseball right now more surprising than the Houston Astros. Houston entered the day on Tuesday tied with the Los Angeles Dodgers for the most runs scored in baseball so far this season with 95.

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Tatsuya Imai News / Yardbarker / April 14

Tatsuya Imai's odd explanation for injury might make sense

Astros pitcher Tatsuya Imai's odd explanation for injury might actually make sense

Tatsuya Imai's adjustment to Major League Baseball has not gone as well as hoped thus far.

Astros injuries could doom playoff hopes before they started

Carlos Correa sends a profane message amid the Astros' concerning situation

Blue Jays' Trey Yesavage could soon make return to rotation

Cubs, Padres reportedly interested in former All-Star Lucas Giolito

Aaron Boone reveals which rival player reminds him of Deion Sanders

Josh Hader News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 14

Astros’ Josh Hader makes brutally honest admission amid injury recovery

Houston Astros star closer Josh Hader is continuing to recover from a bicep injury. Hader was placed on the IL before the season. The veteran reliever recently spoke to reporters and shared his thoughts on not being able to play due to injury, via Brian McTaggart of MLB.com.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 14

Astros To Sign Brandon Bielak To Minor League Deal

The Astros are going to sign right-hander Brandon Bielak to a minor league deal, reports Ari Alexander of 7News Boston. Alexander adds that the Gaeta Sports Management client will report to Triple-A Sugar Land.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 14

Astros Double Up with College Stars in Latest MLB 2026 Mock Draft

The Houston Astros have Hunter Brown to thank for the additional first-round selection they have in July’s MLB draft. Brown, who was drafted by the Astros in the fifth-round in 2019, was a Cy Young finalist in the American League last year.

Carlos Correa News / Larry Brown Sports / April 15

Carlos Correa sends a profane message amid the Astros' concerning situation

The Houston Astros are on a downward spiral, and they can’t seem to find a way to stop the bleeding. They suffered their sixth consecutive defeat on Monday, punctuating a four-game series against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Wash., with a 6-2 loss.

Carlos Correa News / Athlon Sports / April 13

Astros' Carlos Correa Makes Admission After Loss to Mariners

The Houston Astros lost to the Seattle Mariners by a final score of 6-2 on Monday. The loss came after the team placed shortstop Jeremy Pena and starting pitcher Tatsuya Imai on the injured list before the game.

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / April 13

Astros injuries could doom playoff hopes before they started

The Houston Astros injury depleted roster took another hit on Monday.

Astros place SS Jeremy Pena, RHP Tatsuya Imai on IL

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Astros’ free agency splash already dealing with an injury

The '2017 Houston Astros World Series roster' quiz

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 13

Astros hit unfortunate low not seen since 2013

The Houston Astros are enduring a brutal stretch, with their losing streak now at eight games. Their record continues to slide as road struggles shape the American League landscape.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 13

Josh Naylor breaks out of slump in Mariners' sweep of Astros

Seattle Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor snapped out of an early-season funk with a huge game to close out a four-game sweep of the slumping Houston Astros.

Astros’ free agency splash already dealing with an injury

Dodgers' Dave Roberts addresses Roki Sasaki's struggles after loss to Rangers

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Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / April 13