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Big first inning helps Astros salvages doubleheader split vs. Orioles

Cam Smith hit a three-run home run in Houston's five-run first inning and the Astros salvaged a split of Thursday's doubleheader by winning 11-5 in the second game against the host Baltimore Orioles.

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Historic Start Continues for Astros Slugger Yordan Alvarez

Things haven't gone well for the Houston Astros to start the 2026 season. After narrowly missing out on the playoffs in 2025, Houston went into Thursday's action sitting at the bottom of the AL West, the worst in the American League.

Cam Smith News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 30

Astros OF Cam Smith’s 3-run homer gives Houston fresh start in doubleheader vs Orioles

The Houston Astros are looking to prevent a sweep at the hands of the Baltimore Orioles. After a rainout on Wednesday, the Astros and Orioles had a doubleheader scheduled for Thursday.

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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?

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MLB Writer Offers Bleak Outlook For Astros in 2026

Sitting at an American League-worst 11-19, it's fair to say that the Houston Astros haven't gotten off to the start that they had hoped for. There's no singular cause for the club's struggles, injuries, pitching woes and poor defense have all contributed to a shaky first 30 games.

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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.

Houston Astros News / Fastball on SI / April 30

3 Players Houston Astros Could Trade After Disastrous Start in 2026

The Houston Astros have gotten off to a disastrous start this season, as they currently sit at 11-19 through 30 games. They're struggling across the board, and it doesn't seem like they're going to turn it around at any point this season.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 30

Jeff Passan warns Aaron Judge about Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez’s Barry Bonds-like surge

It has been a struggle of a season for the Houston Astros. At 11-19 on the season, the Astros sit in last place in the AL West. This has led to questions about the job security of Joe Espada.

Christian Walker News / Houston Astros on SI / April 30

Astros Slugger Christian Walker’s Elite Season Is Flying Under the Radar

The Houston Astros' season might not feel like they're going to play competitive baseball this summer, but there have been a handful of bright spots offensively that shouldn't fly under the radar.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / April 30

When Is It Time for the Astros to Pull the Plug on Brown? Espada? Imai?

At what point do the Houston Astros decide enough is enough? This question isn’t just about the players on the field, it extends to leadership at every level, from the manager to the front office.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 29

The Astros Offense Isn’t the Problem in 2026, Here’s What Is

Truthfully, there are a lot of things to admire about the 2026 Houston Astros. That seems like a crazy statement to make given how the season has started, but it’s true.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 29

Astros look for spark in doubleheader vs. Orioles

After quite a bit of idle time this week, the Houston Astros and Baltimore Orioles are in store for a busy day of baseball when they meet for Thursday's doubleheader at Camden Yards.

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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.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 29

Aaron Judge, Munetaka Murakami are early leaders in MLB's HR race

A handful of hitters are posting home run rates that, if you stretched them out over a full season, would land in territory usually only discussed in MVP debates and record books.

Aaron Judge hits 11th homer, Ben Rice hits 10th as Yankees top Rangers

Chicago White Sox: Munetake Murakami nabs top-five MLB rookie ranking

Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez blending power, plate discipline at rare level

Drew Romo's historic night helps White Sox spoil Jose Soriano's dominant run in win over Angels

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Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 29

Astros-Orioles Postponement Sets Up First Houston Doubleheader Since 2022

The Houston Astros have announced they will play their first doubleheader since 2022 after Wednesday night's game against the Baltimore Orioles has been postponed due to inclement weather.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / April 29

Astros-Orioles to play Thursday doubleheader after postponement

Wednesday's scheduled game between the Houston Astros and Orioles in Baltimore has been postponed due to inclement weather in the forecast. The game is scheduled to be made up as part of a single-admission doubleheader on Thursday.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 29

Why Astros-Orioles game was postponed on Wednesday

The Houston Astros and Baltimore Orioles played the first game of their series yesterday, and it was the Orioles who walked away with the win. Unfortunately, the Astros will have to wait for another day to get their revenge, as the second game has been postponed.

MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / April 29

Astros Loss to Orioles Raises Questions About Two Key Players

The series opener against the Baltimore Orioles on the road for the Houston Astros didn't get off to a start that they were hoping for. Dropping game one 5-3, the Astros continue to bottom out in the American League West division, making it more difficult to catch up as the season rolls into May.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / April 29

These 4 players have disappointed most through 30 games

The first 30 games of the 2026 season have been nothing short of a disaster for the Astros. Tuesday’s loss in Baltimore dropped their record to an AL-worst 11-19.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / April 29

Astros Legends Series: Bob Knepper

Our 9th installment of the Legends Series features two-time All-Star Pitcher Bob Knepper. Knepper started 413 games throughout his major league career, spending several seasons as a reliable member of the Astros pitching rotation.

Tatsuya Imai News / Houston Astros on SI / April 29

Tatsuya Imai’s Startling Rehab Start Causes Concern for Astros Rotation

Tatsuya Imai's first rehab start with Double-A Corpus Christi on Tuesday night went well physically, but the results weren't what the Astros were looking for.

Jeremy Pena News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 28

Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena takes crucial step toward injury return

The Houston Astros received an encouraging development on Tuesday as shortstop Jeremy Pena took another step in his recovery from a right hamstring injury.

Houston 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.

Orioles, Astros desperate for fast start, momentum entering series

Astros awaken to salvage finale, end Yankees' 8-game win streak

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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