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On YouTubeHouston Astros News / Yardbarker / April 28
Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez blending power, plate discipline at rare level
When you look at the stat line of Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez just 30 days into the season, you would think the numbers were not real.
Shane Baz News / Houston Astros on SI / April 28
How the Houston Astros Can Attack Shane Baz and the Baltimore Orioles
The Houston Astros came away with a win in the series finale against the New York Yankees at home and now hit the road to start a six-game road trip against American League opponents.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / April 28
Astros Minor League Hotlist: April 28th 
This will be your weekly look at the hottest prospects in the system, highlighting the top performers at the plate and on the mound. Anthony Huezo – Huezo has been on a tear to start the season and this week was no different.
The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 28
Astros Prospects Turning Heads as 2 Young Bats Break Out in Fayetteville
The Houston Astros MLB team is, well, struggling. There are so many holes in the roster, it is hard to see a way out for the team. They currently sit at 11-18 and have lost seven of the last ten games.
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.
MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / April 27
Astros vs Orioles Series Preview: Key Things To Watch for This Road Series
It has been a brutal start to the 2026 season for the Houston Astros as injuries have plagued this roster. Right now, the Astros sit at the bottom of the division with 11 wins on the year.
Kai-Wei Teng News / Houston Astros on SI / April 27
Another Astros Reliever Makes His First Start To Help Steer A Sunken Ship
When the Houston Astros traded for Kai-Wei Teng from the San Francisco Giants on January 29, their vision to acquire a pitcher with a 6.37 ERA in seven starts and eight appearances in 2025 was to see what he could do to make the Opening Day roster.
Christian Walker News / Houston Astros on SI / April 27
Christian Walker Powers His Way to Player of the Homestand Honors
The Houston Astros' homestand against the New York Yankees didn't go as well as they had hoped, dropping two of the three games. If it weren't for Spencer Arrighetti's strong outing in game three, Houston could have been swept at home for the second time this season already.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / April 27
Astros Legends Series: Bill Spiers
Our eighth installment of our ongoing Legend Series features Bill Spiers, who played multiple positions during his MLB Career. Spiers was also a two-sport player at Clemson, where he played baseball and football.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / April 27
In The Lab: An Astros Thought Experiment
This is the lab. In the lab we do experiments. Sometimes it is the moral and ethical equivalent of shining a magnifying glass on an ant. In other times, it is a little more serious.
Spencer Arrighetti News / Houston Astros on SI / April 26
Spencer Arrighetti Shuts Down Yankees to Lift Astros Out of Slump
The Houston Astros needed a strong start to salvage at least one game in their three-game series against the New York Yankees and they got exactly that from their starter, Spencer Arrighetti.
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.
Joe Espada News / ESPN / April 26
GM backs Espada, says injuries, walks to blame
Astros general manager Dana Brown offered a public backing of Joe Espada on Sunday, telling The Athletic that the team is not considering a managerial change amid its slow start to the season.
MLB News / Field Level Media / April 26
Astros awaken to salvage finale, end Yankees' 8-game win streak
Spencer Arrighetti worked seven strong innings, Christian Walker produced a three-hit game with a home run and the Houston Astros salvaged the finale of their three-game series against the visiting New York Yankees with a 7-4 victory on Sunday.
MLB News / Ball Exclusives / April 26
Houston Astros snap New York Yankees’ 8-game winning streak
The Houston Astros outlasted the New York Yankees 7-4 on Sunday to snap New York’s eight-game winning streak. Houston fielded well early to send New York’s first three batters out before Christian Walker put the Astros ahead with a 432′ 2-run homer in the bottom of the first inning.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 26
Astros Set Injured Rookie's First Rehab Start in Minor Leagues
The Houston Astros could use any positive injury news they can get. The pitching staff is sorely missing their ace, Hunter Brown, as he nurses a Grade 2 right shoulder strain.
Tatsuya Imai News / Crawfish Boxes / April 26
Tatsuya Imai expected to start rehab assignment in Corpus Christi on Tuesday
Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai is expected to begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Corpus Christi on Tuesday. Imai, who has been on the injured list due to right arm fatigue since April 12, threw a bullpen at Daikin Park Sunday morning before the Astros series finale against the New York Yankees.
Jose Altuve News / Athlon Sports / April 26
Astros Make Jose Altuve Decision Before Yankees Series Finale
The Houston Astros will look to avoid a sweep as they close out their series against the New York Yankees on Sunday afternoon. Houston enters the matchup at 10-18 on the season and trailing everybody in the AL West, while New York carries an 18-9 record and an eight-game winning streak into the series finale.
Bennett Sousa News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 25
Astros Reinstate Bennett Sousa From Injured List
The Astros have activated left-hander Bennett Sousa from the 15-day injured list, according to Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle. Fellow lefty Colton Gordon is being optioned in a corresponding move.
Josh Hader News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 25
Astros closer Josh Hader likely to begin injury rehab assignment soon
The Houston Astros are monitoring encouraging progress from closer Josh Hader as he moves closer to a return from injury. Hader took a significant step forward Saturday, completing a 25-pitch live batting practice session at Daikin Park.
Yordan Alvarez News / Field Level Media / April 22
Yordan Alvarez homers in first, Astros shut out Guardians
Yordan Alvarez had three hits, including a two-run homer in the first inning, and Peter Lambert threw six shutout innings for the visiting Houston Astros in a 2-0 win against the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday afternoon in the rubber game of their three-game series.
Yordan Alvarez News / Athlon Sports / April 21
Former MLB Player Urges Astros to Trade Yordan Alvarez
What started as a half-joking thought before a podcast segment has turned into a conversation worth taking seriously. Former MLB infielder Trevor Plouffe was on Talkin’ Baseball with co-host Jake Storiale, floating the idea that the Houston Astros should consider trading Yordan Alvarez.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 21
Astros Select Daniel Johnson, Designate Christian Roa For Assignment
The Astros announced that they have selected the contract of outfielder Daniel Johnson. He takes the active roster spot of fellow outfielder Taylor Trammell, who has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left groin strain.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / April 21
Joe Espada staying positive despite Astros' injury woes
The Astros entered Monday with 13 players on the injured list, the most of any team in the league.
Tatsuya Imai News / Larry Brown Sports / April 17
Astros pitcher blames ‘American lifestyle’ for his arm injury
Houston Astros pitcher Tatsuya Imai is on the injured list after just three starts, and the Japanese right-hander thinks moving to America has something to do with it.
Tatsuya Imai News / Yardbarker / April 14
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.
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