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On YouTubeYainer Diaz News / Crawfish Boxes / May 11
In The Lab: Measuring Catcher Intangibles 
Dusty Baker infamously refused to play Yainer Diaz at catcher more than once or twice a week during his first full season in the big leagues in 2023. The reasoning was that he wasn’t ready for the rigors of everyday catching.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 11
Dana Brown May Have Held Out Too Long on Walker and Paredes
If you have been following our coverage of the Houston Astros and read the latest piece on Yordan Alvarez, you already know where this conversation is headed.
Carlos Correa News / Houston Astros on SI / May 10
How Carlos Correa’s Season-Ending Surgery Impacts Astros’ Future
When the Houston Astros traded for Carlos Correa last July, the hope was that they would get significant production out of him. His ankle injury will limit what Houston can get out of him and how long the Astros can keep him, which is dependent upon how he produces after he returns.
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 / May 10
Astros Set Probable Starters for Return Home to Face Mariners
To say the Houston Astros have dealt with injuries this season would simply be diminishing the reality of what has gone on for this ballclub in 2026. No aspect of this roster has been safe, and that includes the starting rotation.
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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 10
Would Astros consider Juan Soto-like trade package for Yordan Alvarez?
Houston Astros’ Yordan Alvarez is quickly becoming one of the most valuable players in the sport. A hot surge in 2026 with a poor Astros team is starting to form a lot of trade rumors for the left-handed slugger.
Carlos Correa News / Fastball on SI / May 10
Astros' Carlos Correa to Undergo Surgery Monday: Instant AL Impact
The 2026 Major League Baseball has been a struggle for the Houston Astros, to say the least. Houston is 16-24 on the season and the hits have come hard so far this season with the most notable and most recent being the club losing infielder Carlos Correa for the season.
Tatsuya Imai News / Houston Astros on SI / May 10
Astros Set Return for Injured Rookie Pitcher for Mariners Series
It's not a return of the entire opening-day starting rotation for the Houston Astros. But it is a start. Per Chandler Rome of The Athletic on X (formerly Twitter), the Astros will activate and start Tatsuya Imai on Tuesday against the Seattle Mariners.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 10
Astros place pitcher on IL due to elbow injury
The Houston Astros placed left-handed reliever Bennett Sousa on the 15-day injured list before Saturday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds, due to left elbow inflammation.
Bennett Sousa News / Field Level Media / May 9
Astros place LHP Bennett Sousa (elbow) on injured list
The Houston Astros placed left-hander Bennett Sousa on the 15-day injured list Saturday and recalled right-hander Jayden Murray from Triple-A Sugar Land.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 9
Injured Astros Star Preparing for Final Hurdle Before Rehab Assignment
This weekend in Cincinnati could a big one for the Houston Astros and in one way it has little to do with the game. Injured shortstop Jeremy Peña is on the trip and, per the Houston Chronicle’s Matt Kawahara on X (formerly Twitter), manager Joe Espada hopes that he will run bases either Saturday or Sunday during pre-game activities.
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.
Jeremy Pena News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 9
Astros star Jeremy Pena’s ‘last hurdle’ before beginning injury rehab assignment
The Houston Astros badly need good news right now, and the latest injury update surrounding Jeremy Pena finally gave fans something to hold onto. According to Houston Chronicle reporter Matt Kawahara, Astros manager Joe Espada said Pena will “hopefully” run bases in Cincinnati either Saturday or Sunday.
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 8
Astros blast four homers, blank slumping Reds
Zach Cole hit a three-run homer during a five-run ninth inning and the visiting Houston Astros beat Cincinnati 10-0 on Friday, sending the Reds to their eighth straight defeat.
Nick Lodolo News / Houston Astros on SI / May 8
Astros Lineup vs. Reds: Houston Hoping to Ambush Reds' Nick Lodolo
The Houston Astros might finally have some good luck on their side. In their series opener against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park, Nick Lodolo is scheduled to go for the home team — his first start of the season after recovering from a blister issue on his left index finger.
Dustin Harris News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 8
Dustin Harris Elects Free Agency
The Astros announced Friday that outfielder Dustin Harris, whom they designated for assignment earlier in the week, cleared waivers and rejected an outright assignment to Triple-A Sugar Land.
Houston Astros News / Total Pro Sports / May 8
MLB Insider Sees The Houston Astros Parting Ways With Two Sluggers Ahead Of Trade Deadline
The Houston Astros missed the playoffs last season for the first time in almost a decade after losing most of their established superstars. Their chances for this season are looking slim, even at this early stage, with a host of injuries to key players.
Logan VanWey News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 7
Astros Likely To Select Logan VanWey
Astros reliever Logan VanWey is meeting the team in Cincinnati for their weekend series with the Reds, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Houston has an open spot on the pitching staff after optioning Jason Alexander during Thursday’s off day.
Jose Altuve News / Larry Brown Sports / May 7
Jose Altuve received an unusual tribute from Houston Zoo
Jose Altuve is a nine-time All-Star and a member of two World Series-winning teams with the Houston Astros. Altuve has become a popular name in the city of Houston, and the Houston Zoo is now paying tribute to Altuve in a unique way.
Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / May 7
Astros Farm Report: Who Played Well in April, Who Didn’t
The Houston Astros have one of the worst minor league systems in baseball, and it’s been that way for a few years now. They have no Top 100 prospects and very few players who look to be potential MLB pieces.
Andy Pages News / Yardbarker / May 6
Historic outing from Andy Pages carries Dodgers to rout over Astros
The Los Angeles Dodgers have struggled to consistently string wins together lately, but that was certainly not the case in Wednesday's 12-2 win over the Houston Astros.
Cam Smith News / Just Baseball / May 6
A Breakout Year Is Coming For Cam Smith
In 2025, 22-year-old Cam Smith posted a .670 OPS in his 493 plate appearances as a rookie. ln 2026, he’s currently rocking a .676 OPS in 144 plate appearances.
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.
Shohei Ohtani News / Yardbarker / May 5
Dodgers make big Shohei Ohtani decision ahead of Astros matchup
Ohtani has been an NL Cy Young candidate this season, posting a 2-1 record with a ridiculous 0.60 ERA and 0.87 WHIP with 34 strikeouts.
Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / May 5
Christian Walker Is Exorcising Jose Abreu’s Demons for Astros Fans
At 14-21, very little has gone right for the Houston Astros to start 2026, giving new meaning to the term “Houston, we have a problem”. Was this supposed to be the same team that formed quite the American League dynasty in recent years?
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