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On YouTubeHouston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / April 10
Do the Astros Need to Make a Big Splash for a Pitcher? 
“The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” — Robert Burns Often the best judge of a general manager’s character is not what happens when things go according to plan, but what happens when those plans go sideways.
Art Howe News / Crawfish Boxes / April 10
Astros Legends Series: Art Howe
In our fifth installment of our Legends Series, we sit down with Art Howe, who’s chosen the Bayou City as his permanent home. Art’s heroics as a player
Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / April 10
Latest on Hunter Brown’s Injury and What It Means for the Astros
Just when the 2026 season started off on the right note for the Houston Astros, the injury bug hit again. It’s been a rough week for Astros fans. The Astros’ offense has been topping the charts in MLB to begin the season.
The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz
How many of the players to appear in the most games all-time for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / April 9
No Need to Panic: Astros Still in a Good Early-Season Position
Astros fans, at this point in the season, it doesn’t matter if you’re a glass-half-full or glass-half-empty kind of fan, I’m here to tell you there is no need to panic.
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.
MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / April 9
Houston Astros Set to Add Pitcher Ahead of Crucial Matchup With Seattle Mariners
Thankfully for the Houston Astros, they have a travel day after getting swept right out of Colorado by the Rockies following a horrible all-around pitching performance.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 9
Astros Early Usage of ABS Challenge System Could Raise Concerns
The ABS Challenge System has been a hot topic among the Major League Baseball community this year, but becoming accustomed to the new system has been no easy feat for ballclubs across the nation, including the Houston Astros.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 9
Dusty Baker shunned Astros’ wishes about secret feeding homeless ritual after games
When Dusty Baker managed the Houston Astros, the legendary baseball skipper was secretly involved in feeding homeless persons after games. Baker would take leftover food from the team clubhouse and give it to Houston’s unhoused population, per USA Today.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 9
Astros To Select J.P. France
The Astros will select J.P. France’s contract from Triple-A Sugar Land before tomorrow’s game against the Mariners, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic.
Joe Espada News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 9
Joe Espada makes ‘hard’ confession about 2 Astros players getting hurt within minutes
The Houston Astros got dealt another tough injury blow on Wednesday, when two players got hurt within minutes during a game. Jake Meyers and Cristian Javier both left during Houston’s game with the Colorado Rockies.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 9
Astros Have One Glaring Hole That Keeps Getting Bigger with Every Injury
Before Wednesday night ended, the Houston Astros boasted the second-worst team ERA in baseball. That is not a stat you want to be first in, especially when it involves a 6.05 ERA.
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 / April 9
Astros Legends Series: Bill Doran
The fourth installment of our Legends Series features former Astros second baseman Bill Doran. Doran spent 9 of his 12 major league seasons in Houston.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 8
Astros Sending Yet Another Banged Up Player Home for More Testing
The Houston Astros injury train continues to take on passengers. The latest is heading back to Houston for more testing. Center fielder Jake Meyers left on Wednesday’s 9-1 loss to the Colorado Rockies with lower back tightness, per the Astros.
Carlos Correa News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 8
Why Astros’ Carlos Correa is not playing vs. Rockies
The Houston Astros entered Wednesday’s series finale at Coors Field without veteran third baseman Carlos Correa, whose illness forced another late shuffle of the infield.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 8
Injury-plagued Astros hit with more bad news as two starters exit loss to Rockies
The hits keep coming to the Houston Astros.
Cristian Javier News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 8
Cristian Javier Exits Start Due To Shoulder Tightness
Astros right-hander Cristian Javier was removed from today’s game after just one inning due to shoulder tightness. As relayed by Chandler Rome of The Athletic, Javier was warming up for the second inning but summoned catcher Christian Vázquez and the training staff to the mound before departing.
Jake Meyers News / Field Level Media / April 8
Astros OF Jake Meyers leaves game with injury
Houston Astros center fielder Jake Meyers left Wednesday's game at Colorado with an injury. Meyers was batting with two outs and runners on the corners in the second inning when he appeared to sustain an injury to his abdomen on a checked swing.
Houston Astros News / Total Pro Sports / April 8
Houston Astros News: Injured Players List And Return Timeline
The Houston Astros are not having the perfect start to the 2026 season. They sit at the .500 mark and are trailing the Texas Rangers. Every team in the AL West seems to be struggling, but it’s too early to tell.
Josh Hader News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 7
Astros closer Josh Hader update included in latest Houston injury news
The Houston Astros received encouraging injury updates Tuesday, as progress from Josh Hader, Bennett Sousa, and Nate Pearson signaled potential reinforcements for a pitching staff navigating early-season setbacks.
Yordan Alvarez News / Athlon Sports / April 7
Astros Three-Time All-Star Has Raked Vs. Left-Handers
After Houston Astrosdesignated hitter/outfielder Yordan Alvarez missed most of 2025 (playing in 48 games) due to injuries, 2026 has shown that he hasn’t missed a beat.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / April 7
Astros ace's injury will test team's red-hot offense
The Astros will need more of that from Alvarez, Walker and the rest of the lineup with the pitching staff currently in shambles.
Hunter Brown News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 5
Astros Place Hunter Brown On Injured List With Shoulder Strain
The Astros are placing right-hander Hunter Brown on the injured list due to a right shoulder strain. Right-hander Christian Roa was recalled to the majors to replace Brown on the roster.
Cristian Javier News / Yardbarker / April 4
Cristian Javier's struggles putting Astros in rough spot
There is still time for Javier to return to form and be that steady arm in the middle of the Astros rotation. However, if he continues to struggle, a return to the minors could be in the future.
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