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Astros’ Home Run Focus Comes at Cost of Their Offensive Identity

Astros’ Home Run Focus Comes at Cost of Their Offensive Identity

If there was one thing that defined the Houston Astros’ identity over a decade, it was their ability to get on base. When the franchise went through the rebuilding process and moved to the American League in 2013, part of that process began to take shape.

Nate Pearson News / Houston Astros on SI / October 9
Looking Back on the Astros' Trade of Nate Pearson

Looking Back on the Astros' Trade of Nate Pearson

The Astros parted ways with Nate Pearson midway through the 2026 season. But looking back on the deal, it’s possible the Astros cut ties with the right-handed pitcher too soon.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / October 9

2026 Houston Astros Season in Review

81-81 FINAL RECORD; AMERICAN LEAGUE WEST DIVISION CHAMPS IN THE STANDINGS: The Astros finished the regular season in first place in the AL West with an 81-81 record, topping the second-place Rangers by 1.0 game.

Tatsuya Imai News / Athlon Sports / October 9
Astros Have Intriguing Dilemma with Tatsuya Imai

Astros Have Intriguing Dilemma with Tatsuya Imai

The Houston Astros had high expectations for Tatsuya Imai after he signed a three-year, $54 million contract in January. However, the 28-year-old struggled to adjust to MLB hitting in his first full major league season.

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The 'Most 3-HR MLB Playoffs' quiz

The 'Most 3-HR MLB Playoffs' quiz

Can you name every MLB player to hit at least three home runs in multiple postseasons in eight minutes?

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 9
Astros Linked To Top Free Agent Pitcher to Bolster Rotation for 2027

Astros Linked To Top Free Agent Pitcher to Bolster Rotation for 2027

When the Houston Astros report for spring training for 2027, there is guaranteed to be a new-looking roster for the defending American League West Division champs.

Athletics News / Yardbarker
The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Yainer Diaz News / Houston Astros on SI / October 9
Astros Face Critical Decision on Yainer Diaz After Another Postseason Struggle

Astros Face Critical Decision on Yainer Diaz After Another Postseason Struggle

It turned out to be, in a way, a strange, unexpected streak, but it is clear that the pressure of a postseason, no matter how short it may be, can disrupt a hitter’s rhythm even at the highest level of baseball.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 8
Astros Have Way Too Early 2027 AL Rookie of the Year Contender After Strong Debut

Astros Have Way Too Early 2027 AL Rookie of the Year Contender After Strong Debut

It was quite a disappointing year for the Houston Astros, as they were mediocre for most of it, and that is exactly how they finished at 81-81. From the outside looking in, it is great that they took back the division, but it was just a battle of the bads in the AL West.

Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / October 7
5 Things We Learned About the Astros in 2026

5 Things We Learned About the Astros in 2026

It’s not often that a playoff team has a fan base that is irate. You typically don’t see a GM change during a playoff season either. Yet both are true with the 2026 Houston Astros.

Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / October 7
Houston Astros Arbitration Projections and Tender Decisions

Houston Astros Arbitration Projections and Tender Decisions

Once a team comes up with its projected salary for all of its arbitration-eligible players, it will begin a tender analysis to simply determine: “Are we comfortable guaranteeing Player X this much money?” If the answer is yes, the player will be tendered a contract prior to the mid-November Tender Deadline.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 5
2 trades Astros must make this offseason after early postseason exit

2 trades Astros must make this offseason after early postseason exit

The Houston Astros cannot react to an early postseason exit with minor roster adjustments. After finishing 81-81 and getting swept by the Chicago White Sox in the American League Wild Card Series, Houston needs to attack its two weaknesses: its rotation and an offense lacking speed and dependable outfield production.

Joe Espada News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 3
Joe Espada Hopes To Remain Astros’ Manager In 2027

Joe Espada Hopes To Remain Astros’ Manager In 2027

The Astros were swiftly knocked out of the postseason via a two-game sweep by the upstart White Sox. That’s the third straight year under manager Joe Espada in which Houston failed to make a deep postseason run, having been swept in the Wild Card Series in 2024 and 2026 and missing the playoffs entirely in 2025.

MLB News / Yardbarker
The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / October 3
Houston Astros’ Season Comes to Unceremonious End

Houston Astros’ Season Comes to Unceremonious End

Dynasties rarely announce when they are over. There is usually no clean ending, no obvious moment when a team goes from feared to vulnerable. The names are still familiar.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 1
White Sox used specific formula to win wild-card series

White Sox used specific formula to win wild-card series over Astros

The Chicago White Sox took early leads and relied on their bullpen to complete a two-game sweep of the Houston Astros in the American League Wild Card series.

White Sox sweep Astros for first postseason series win since 2005
Hagen Smith gave the White Sox exactly what they needed as Game 1 opener
Colson Montgomery becomes the second-youngest player in White Sox history to hit a postseason home run
Yankees humiliated Red Sox in more ways than one in wild-card series
The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz
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The 'Most 3-HR MLB Playoffs' quiz
 The 'Most 3-HR MLB Playoffs' quiz
The 'NFL most receiving-1st downs' quiz
 The 'NFL most receiving-1st downs' quiz
The 'Last 2-rushing-TD duos by team' quiz
 The 'Last 2-rushing-TD duos by team' quiz
The 'Most TD's through four games' quiz
 The 'Most TD's through four games' quiz
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 30
White Sox sweep Astros for first postseason series win since 2005

White Sox sweep Astros for first postseason series win since 2005

Chase Meidroth hit a backbreaking three-run home run in the sixth inning to help the Chicago White Sox make a big early lead stand up in a 7-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Wednesday that capped a two-game sweep of their American League wild-card series.

Fans all said the same thing about first White Sox playoff series win in 21 years
White Sox used specific formula to win wild-card series over Astros
White Sox's Sean Burke had an all-time quote before his playoff debut
Astros deserved boos from their fans in wild-card series vs. White Sox
The 'MLB playoff hits leaders' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 30
Astros deserved boos from fans in wild-card series vs. White Sox

Astros deserved boos from their fans in wild-card series vs. White Sox

It took just two games for the Chicago White Sox to sweep the Houston Astros out of the American League Wild Card round and show that the AL West winners were never real postseason contenders.

Colson Montgomery becomes the second-youngest player in White Sox history to hit a postseason home run
Yankees ace Cam Schlittler's curveball destroys Red Sox in Game 1
Massachusetts natives Cam Schlittler, Ben Rice help Yanks defeat Red Sox
Biggest questions for each MLB wild-card series: What to look for in Red Sox-Yankees, Cubs-Padres and more
The 'A.L. Batting Champions' quiz
Daulton Varsho News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 30
Daulton Varsho Undergoes Wrist Surgery

Daulton Varsho Undergoes Wrist Surgery

The Astros announced Wednesday that outfielder Daulton Varsho underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left wrist. He’d been plagued by a pair of cysts in that wrist, which had become increasingly uncomfortable as the final stretch of the season inched toward its conclusion.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 30
Sean Burke vs. Hunter Brown: How starters match up in White Sox-Astros Game 2

Sean Burke vs. Hunter Brown: How starters match up in White Sox-Astros Game 2

Game 2 between the Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros should unfold significantly differently than Game 1.

Hagen Smith gave the White Sox exactly what they needed as Game 1 opener
Astros ask Hunter Brown to square series with White Sox
Colson Montgomery becomes the second-youngest player in White Sox history to hit a postseason home run
The 'MLB Playoff games with 10 K's, 0 BBs or runs' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 29
Hagen Smith gave White Sox what they needed in Game 1

Hagen Smith gave the White Sox exactly what they needed as Game 1 opener

Rookie Hagen Smith pitched three innings, allowing no runs on two hits with one strikeout in a 6-3 Chicago White Sox win at the Houston Astros in the first game of the wild-card series on Tuesday.

Colson Montgomery homers as White Sox beat Astros 6-3 in Game 1
Colson Montgomery becomes the second-youngest player in White Sox history to hit a postseason home run
One question to answer about every MLB wild-card team
The 'MLB active wins leaders' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 29
Former MLB pitcher projects White Sox's Game 1 pitching plans

Former MLB pitcher Dan Plesac projects White Sox's Game 1 pitching plans

Game 1 of the White Sox's American League wild-card series at the Houston Astros is on Tuesday. 

Astros, White Sox going with bullpen games in Game 1 of wild-card series
White Sox vs. Astros: Breaking down the 2026 season series
Predicting all MLB postseason rounds: Who wins the World Series?
The 'Active multiple .300 seasons' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 28
Astros, White Sox going with bullpen games in Game 1

Astros, White Sox going with bullpen games in Game 1 of wild-card series

The Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros are both expected to use bullpen games in Game 1 of their American League Wild Card Series on Tuesday.

White Sox vs. Astros: Breaking down the 2026 season series
Cubs, White Sox wild-card TV schedules announced
The most important, yet overlooked player for every MLB Wild Card team
Predicting all MLB postseason rounds: Who wins the World Series?
The 'A.L. Batting Champions' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 28
White Sox vs. Astros: Breaking down the 2026 season series

White Sox vs. Astros: Breaking down the 2026 season series

The two teams met up seven times in the regular season, with Houston winning five of the seven games.

Will Venable comments on Chase Meidroth missing second consecutive game
White Sox turn attention to wild card after Guardians win AL Central
The 'MLB active wins leaders' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 28
Four potential managerial candidates for Mariners

Four potential managerial candidates for Mariners

The Seattle Mariners are officially looking for a new manager. Here are four potential candidates.

The 'MLB player name riddles' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 26
White Sox turn attention to wild card after Guardians win AL Central

White Sox turn attention to wild card after Guardians win AL Central

The Chicago White Sox's 9-6 loss to the Colorado Rockies and the 11-5 Cleveland Guardians win over the Kansas City Royals ended the American League Central race.

White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery set dubious record
Munetaka Murakami's hilarious playoff celebration goes viral
Justin Verlander professes love for Tigers, foreshadows HOF plaque decision
The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz
Justin Verlander News / Yardbarker / September 26
Justin Verlander professes love for Tigers

Justin Verlander professes love for Tigers, foreshadows HOF plaque decision

Despite needing to leave to win a championship, Justin Verlander's eventual plaque inside the Baseball Hall of Fame will likely show him wearing the Detroit Tigers' logo on his cap.

White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery sets dubious record
Munetaka Murakami's hilarious playoff celebration goes viral
CC Sabathia's jersey number retired at Yankee Stadium
Eury Perez tosses first career complete game to blank Braves
Sweep, schedule change puts pressure solely on Cubs' shoulders
Why the Red Sox and Cubs are playing Game 162 at Tropicana Field
Yordan Alvarez News / Yardbarker / September 23
Why Astros' Yordan Alvarez should win AL MVP

Why Astros' Yordan Alvarez should win AL MVP

Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez deserves to win the 2026 AL MVP.

We Are Watching the End of an Astros Era
The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

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