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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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 27
Astros manager Joe Espada gets GM’s support after Red Sox firing Alex Cora turns up heat
The first manager of the MLB season has been fired. Alex Cora was fired by the Boston Red Sox after a 10-17 start to the season. This has put other managers, whose teams are struggling, on the hot seat.
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.
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 / 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.
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