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On YouTubeHouston Astros News / Total Pro Sports / May 20
Houston Astros Nightmare Deepens After Another Pitching Injury Scare
The Houston Astros are not off to the right start in 2026. The franchise lost some of its World Series winners last season, and things are not getting any better for the roster.
Isaac Paredes News / Field Level Media / May 19
Isaac Paredes, Astros get by Twins 2-1
Isaac Paredes hit a two-run homer, and that proved to be enough as the Houston Astros held on for a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night in Minneapolis.
The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz
There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history
Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 19
Astros Place Lance McCullers Jr. On Injured List
The Astros announced that right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to May 16th, due to right shoulder inflammation.
Tatsuya Imai News / Houston Astros on SI / May 19
Tatsuya Imai’s Latest Start Offers Astros Optimism
Tatsuya Imai was the premier signing of the offseason for the Houston Astros. After spending eight years honing his craft in Nippon Professional Baseball in Japan, Imai finally made his way stateside this winter, joining the Astros on a three-year, $54 million contract.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 19
Astros’ Offensive Frustrations Boil Over In Loss To Twins
The Houston Astros are usually not all that bad at driving in runners in scoring position. After 47 games, the team is slashing .255/.363/.369 in those situations, which is about middle of the pack in MLB.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / May 19
Astros Minor League Hotlist: May 19th 
Chase Call – Call was selected by the Astros in the 16th round of the 2025 draft. The outfielder had a monster week for Asheville hitting .556 with 3 doubles, 3 home runs, 10 runs batted in and 3 stolen bases in just 4 games.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 19
Astros’ Chase Problem at Plate is Becoming Impossible to Ignore
There’s been a lot wrong with the Houston Astros throughout the start of the 2026 season. Whether it be bad pitching performances or no-shows by the offense, there always seems to be something awry with how the Astros are playing.
Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?
The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.
Jose Altuve News / HITC / May 19
Jose Altuve hit the IL just as Jeremy Peña came back, and the Astros are not as whole as it looks
Houston placed Jose Altuve on the 10-day injured list with a Grade 2 left oblique strain on May 18, just as Jeremy Peña returned from the injured list.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 18
Houston Astros Activate Star Shortstop Jeremy Peña in Flurry of Roster Moves
The Houston Astros' poor injury luck continued on Sunday when it was announced that Jose Altuve would be placed on the injured list with a quad strain.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 18
Astros Activate Jeremy Peña, Designate Cody Bolton
The Astros made a few moves going into tonight’s series opener in Minnesota. Jeremy Peña is back from the injured list, while the Astros officially placed Jose Altuve on the 10-day IL with a Grade 2 left oblique strain.
Carlos Correa News / Houston Astros on SI / May 18
Astros-Twins Series Loses Serious Juice Without Carlos Correa
291 days ago, the Houston Astros appeared to be on the precipice of making yet another run toward the postseason and were pushing all their chips to the middle of the table.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / May 18
2026 Astros: For Better or Worse, Have vs. Have Not
The frustration surrounding the Astros this season is completely understandable. When a team enters the year with playoff expectations and instead finds itself battling injuries, inconsistency, and a record sitting 10 games under .500, fans have every right to be disappointed, if not down right ticked off.
Joe Espada News / Total Pro Sports / May 18
'Joe Espada’s Job In Danger' – MLB Insider Sees Houston Astros Parting Ways With Manager
The vibes around the Houston Astros have shifted fast. A franchise that spent years bullying the American League is stuck searching for answers, and the
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / May 18
Astros Legends Series: Gene Tenace
He was a cornerstone of the A’s dynasty, winning three consecutive World Series Championships in the 70’s with the A’s. For Houstonian’s he’d serve
Jose Altuve News / Field Level Media / May 17
Astros 2B Jose Altuve placed on IL with Grade 2 left oblique strain
Astros second baseman Jose Altuve will go on the injured list after exiting Saturday's game with a Grade 2 left oblique strain, Houston manager Joe Espada told reporters Sunday.
Houston Astros News / Fastball on SI / May 17
Astros Manager May Be in Trouble as Struggles Continue
The Houston Astros have gotten off to a terrible start this season. They just barely missed the postseason in 2025 and have seemingly collapsed to start 2026.
Hunter Brown News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 17
Hunter Brown’s encouraging Astros injury update comes with a catch
The Houston Astros have an injured starting pitcher in Hunter Brown. Brown is going through a lengthy rehab process, per his latest update. He is battling a shoulder injury.
Tatsuya Imai News / Ball Exclusives / May 15
Astros Pitcher, Tatsuya Imai Struggling in First Months in MLB
Houston Astros pitcher, Tatsuya Imai, has struggled to adjust in his first few months in MLB. The Japanese pitcher signed with the Astros for a reported $54 million dollars over three years according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com Through his 12.2 IP, he was accumulated a 9.24 ERA and a WHIP of 2.053.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 12
Former NPB star continues to struggle in MLB
A major offseason acquisition for the Houston Astros was right-handed pitcher Tatsuya Imai. The addition of Imai, though, has not yet panned out.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 13
Three MLB teams who could get early jump on trade deadline
As the major league season approaches the quarter mark, several teams are seeing their playoff hopes slip away. Although the MLB trade deadline is not until August 3, these teams could get an early jump on the trade market, potentially maximizing their return.
Carlos Correa News / Yardbarker / May 7
Astros' difficult season gets worse with Carlos Correa news
The Houston Astros suffered another blow as they attempt to overcome a slow start to the season.
Carlos Correa News / Larry Brown Sports / May 6
Astros star Carlos Correa suffers 'serious' injury
The Houston Astros may have to soldier on without Carlos Correa for the foreseeable future.
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