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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.

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Astros, Rockies kick off series searching for reversal of fortune

On Monday, the Houston Astros completed a 10-game road trip so nightmarish that a starting pitcher allowing six earned runs over laborious six innings essentially represented a high point.

Carlos Correa News / Larry Brown Sports / April 14

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.

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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?

The '200-win, 3K-strikeout pitchers' quiz

The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

The 'Active MLB 3+ 30-homer seasons' quiz

Houston Astros News / New Baseball Media / April 14

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Mountcastle, Pena, Imai

The Houston Astros will be down two key players in the interim. Jeremy Pena, who missed significant time on the IL last year, is back on the injured list.

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.

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

Four surprise players to open the MLB season

Astros’ free agency splash already dealing with an injury

The '2017 Houston Astros World Series roster' quiz

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 13

Ranking the Houston Astros’ Positives Despite 6–10 Start

The Houston Astros 6-10 start to the season has not been ideal, to say the least. Not only is the pitching staff giving up runs at a historic rate, but the offense has also been highly inconsistent.

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 / Crawfish Boxes / April 13

Burrows Bombed as Astros Lose 8th Straight, Swept by Mariners

The 6-2 defeat at T-Mobile Park completed a 4-game sweep by the Mariners, the first time they have swept the Astros in a 4 game series since August 2018.

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

Why fans shouldn't panic about MLB stars' early-season struggles

Four surprise players to open the MLB season

The 'Most home runs by a switch hitter' quiz

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 13

Astros Join List of MLB Contenders Dealing With Major Injuries

The Houston Astros are in a bad spot right now. There's no other way to sugarcoat it. Things simply aren't going Houston's way right now. Houston has lost seven straight games and has a 6-10 record right now, in last place in the American League West.

Houston Astros News / Larry Brown Sports / April 13

Astros’ free agency splash already dealing with an injury

The Houston Astros won the sweepstakes for Tatsuya Imai, signing the Japanese pitcher to a three-year deal that could be worth as much as $63 million. However, after just three starts, Imai is now headed to the IL.

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The 'Three-point leaders by NBA season' quiz

The 'Five 3's off the bench games' quiz

The 'Masters runners-up since 2000' quiz

The 'NBA top-seed top-scorers' quiz

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 13

Astros Place 2 More Important Players on the Injured List Amidst Difficult Stretch

It's hard to put into words how difficult this past week has been for the Houston Astros. They suffered seven straight losses in one week to the Athletics, Colorado Rockies, and Seattle Mariners.

Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / April 13

Astros Make Carlos Correa Decision After Jeremy Pena Injury News

The Houston Astros' 2026 season is off to a dreadful start; the two-time World Series champions entered Monday with a 6-10 record, which is tied for worst in the majors.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / April 13

Astros place SS Jeremy Pena, RHP Tatsuya Imai on IL

The Houston Astros placed shortstop Jeremy Pena and right-hander Tatsuya Imai on the injured list Monday. Right-hander Jayden Murray was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land, while right-hander J.P France, left-hander Colton Gordon and infielder Shay Whitcomb all were recalled from Triple-A.

Tatsuya Imai News / CBSSports.com / April 13

Astros' woes continue as Tatsuya Imai, Jeremy Peña land on IL amid seven-game losing streak

Houston has been hit hard by injuries in the early going of the 2026 season

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 13

Astros Place Jeremy Peña, Tatsuya Imai On Injured List

The Astros announced that they have placed infielder Jeremy Peña on the 10-day injured list with a grade 1 hamstring strain. Right-hander Tatsuya Imai has been placed on the 15-day IL due to right arm fatigue.

Dana Brown News / Total Pro Sports / April 13

Dana Brown Sends Strong Message Amid Astros’ Pitching Injuries

The Houston Astros aren’t catching a break early in 2026. Injuries are already testing the pitching staff, and worse, the latest setback only adds more pressure to the roster.

Cam Smith News / Houston Astros on SI / April 13

One Young Outfielder is Giving Astros Fans a Reason for Optimism

It hasn't been the start to the season that the Houston Astros were expecting after a year where they missed the playoffs by a single game. With their backs against the wall, losing their seventh straight game, the Astros need to focus on something positive amid the dreadful losing streak.

Cody Bolton News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 12

Cody Bolton To Undergo Imaging For Mid-Back Tightness

Right-hander Cody Bolton only recently stepped into a beleaguered Astros rotation, but his spot already appears to be in danger. As noted by Matt Kawahara

Houston Astros News / Fastball on SI / April 12

MLB Fans Need to See Wild Stat From Astros' 6-Game Losing Streak

There may not be a team more ice-cold right now across Major League Baseball than the Houston Astros. Houston is riding a six-game losing streak, despite starting the season 6-3.

Jeremy Pena News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 12

Jeremy Pena Leaves Game Due To Knee Tightness

Houston’s 7-2 lead on Saturday turned into an 8-7 loss to the Mariners, and the tough loss also contained yet another injury concern for the struggling