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On YouTubeYordan Alvarez News / Houston Astros on SI / April 2
Astros Early-Season Success Points to Health Being a Big Key in 2026
Entering the 2026 season, one thing that the Houston Astros needed to be a key was keeping Yordan Alvarez healthy. Multiple injuries limited him to just 48 games last season.
Yordan Alvarez News / Houston Astros on SI / April 2
Astros' Yordan Alvarez Puts Himself in Way Too Early AL Silver Slugger Talks
Both Summer and Fall will come to a close before 2026 MLB accolades will be handed out, but that doesn't mean it isn't amusing to see which players are already stepping up for their teams.
Jeremy Pena News / Athlon Sports / April 1
Astros Get Jeremy Pena Injury Update After Missing Red Sox Game
Coming off of an excellent 2025 season, Jeremy Pena and the Houston Astros have been cautious with his recovery from a right ring finger fracture he suffered in the spring.
The 'Active MLB wins leaders' quiz
How many of the active pitchers to win at least 80 games can you name in five minutes?
Yordan Alvarez News / Houston Astros on SI / April 1
Astros Boast AL’s Best All-Around Offense Led by Yordan Alvarez
It was disappointing to see the Houston Astros drop the first two games of their season after missing the playoffs entirely in 2025. Whenever Hunter Brown takes the mound, it needs to be a W.
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.
Carlos Correa News / Crawfish Boxes / April 1
Correa Blast Powers Astros to 6-4 Win, Sweep Over Red Sox 
HOUSTON, TX – Once upon a time, he was the de facto leader of Crush City. Today, Captain Crush was back. Carlos Correa, who has been open about his excitement
Houston Astros News / ESPN / April 1
Astros make Sox, Crochet 'pay' after Alvarez HBP
The Astros' hot start to the 2026 season continued Thursday with a sweep of the Boston Red Sox in Houston. Their 6-4 win was especially sweet considering what transpired earlier in the game.
Houston Astros News / The Lead / April 1
Lance McCullers Jr. Is the Perfect Anchor for Astros’ Rotation
Monday’s 8-1 win over the Boston Red Sox had the Houston Astros feeling like it was the good old days. Jose Altuve reached base five times with four hits, two home runs, and a walk.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 1
Early Red Sox slump could be cause for greater concern
It's only April Fools' Day, but the Boston Red Sox may already be in serious trouble.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 1
Astros Offense Is on Fire Entering April, and They’re Just Getting Started
The Houston Astros have scored 37 runs over their four-game win streak, and the offense is just getting started. The 39 runs scored over the first six games (most teams have played five) are the most in baseball.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / April 1
In The Lab: Astros Bullpen WAR Projections
As hopefully most of you have seen, I came in on the lower end of win projections for the staff this year. The labs are a great place to go into detail about how we arrive at such things.
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.
Christian Walker News / Houston Astros on SI / April 1
Christian Walker Showing Early Turnaround for Astros in 2026
When the Houston Astros signed free agent Christian Walker in December of 2024, he had won three consecutive National League Gold Gloves at first base.
MLB News / Field Level Media / April 1
Runs in short supply for Red Sox ahead of series finale against Astros
The Houston Astros will seek a three-game sweep when they host the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday afternoon. The Astros, who have outscored the Red Sox 17-3 in the first two games of the series (8-1 and 9-2 victories), have won four games in a row since an 0-2 start and have scored at least eight runs in each of the four wins.
MLB News / Field Level Media / March 31
Astros down Red Sox for 4th straight win after 0-2 start
Hunter Brown allowed one run and struck out eight in six innings to help the Houston Astros stretch their winning streak to four games by beating the visiting Boston Red Sox 9-2 Tuesday night in the second game of a three-game series.
MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / March 31
Astros' Infielder Puts Red Sox Trade Rumors To Rest
All offseason long, it felt like Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown was going to address a need his team had by dealing Isaac Paredes. There were just too many rumors for something not to end up happening.
Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / March 31
Lance McCullers Jr. Turns Back The Clock In Series Opener vs Red Sox
It felt like a throwback to the early years of Houston’s golden era on Monday night at Daikin Park. The Houston Astros (3-2) beat the Boston Red Sox 8-1 in a game where the Astros looked great in every single area.
Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / March 31
2026 Houston Astros Season Prediction
The opening weekend of the MLB season is now past us, and baseball is officially in full swing. The 162-game grind for the Houston Astros is underway, and it is a pivotal one for the club in 2026.
Zach Cole News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 31
Astros’ Zach Cole Suffers Broken Toe
Astros outfielder Zach Cole broke a toe on his right foot while playing in a Triple-A game, reports Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. He was hit by a pitch from Rangers’ non-roster reliever Mason Thompson in the fourth inning on Sunday.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / March 30
Jose Altuve's 2 HRs, 4 hits power Astros to blowout of Red Sox
Jose Altuve slugged two home runs and Lance McCullers Jr. carried a shutout bid into the seventh inning of his season debut as the Houston Astros claimed the opener of their three-game series with the visiting Boston Red Sox 8-1 on Monday.
Lance McCullers News / Yardbarker / March 30
Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. turns back the clock in win over Red Sox
It's been a long time since Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. looked this good.
Cody Bolton News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 30
Astros Select Cody Bolton
The Astros announced they’ve selected pitcher Cody Bolton onto the big league roster. Reliever Christian Roa has been optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land to open an active roster spot.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 30
Why Astros will shock MLB world and win 2026 World Series
In 2026, no one thought that the Houston Astros would win anything. The Astros didn’t make the playoffs in 2025 for the first time since 2016 going 87-75 and missing the Wild Card spot by one game.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / March 30
'I was kind of nervous': Ex-Japanese star flops for Astros in MLB debut
Nerves got the best of Houston Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai in his big-league debut Sunday. In a 9-7 win over the Los Angeles Angels, Imai pitched 2.2 innings, walking four.
Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / March 29
Three Takeaways From the Astros Current 2026 Roster
The Houston Astros are looking for a bounce-back season. After not making the postseason for the first time since 2016 last year, the Astros needed to
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.
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