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On YouTubeHouston Astros News / Fastball on SI / May 1
Yordan Álvarez Trade Landing Spots If Astros Press Reset In 2026
Things aren't going well for the Houston Astros, to say the least, so far this season. There was a time early on when the Astros led the league in runs scored and had the worst team ERA in the league.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / May 1
It’s Time to Cut the Cord on Dana Brown 
This is a purposeful piggyback on my colleague Joel Blank’s post from a couple of days ago. He asked the question, when it is time to pull the plug on Dana Brown and Joe Espada?
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 1
Astros Notes: Rotation in Crisis, Espada on Hot Seat, Lambert a Bright Spot
Without question, the Houston Astros are struggling early on in 2026. Injuries just continue to mount, and questions are surrounding the team in multiple places.
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?
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 / April 30
Astros’ Lance McCullers Jr. shares honest admission after big win vs. Orioles
The Houston Astros and Baltimore Orioles played a double-header on Thursday after their game on Wednesday was postponed due to weather. Baltimore won the first game 10-3, but Houston bounced back with an 11-5 victory in the second contest.
MLB News / Field Level Media / April 30
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.
Yordan Alvarez News / Houston Astros on SI / April 30
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.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 30
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.
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.
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 / 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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