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Houston Astros News / Fastball on SI / April 14

Astros Are Becoming MLB’s Most Unexpected Story

There may not be a team in Major League Baseball right now more surprising than the Houston Astros. Houston entered the day on Tuesday tied with the Los Angeles Dodgers for the most runs scored in baseball so far this season with 95.

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How many of the players with the most multiple-home run by MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Tatsuya Imai News / Yardbarker / April 14

Tatsuya Imai's odd explanation for injury might make sense

Astros pitcher Tatsuya Imai's odd explanation for injury might actually make sense

Tatsuya Imai's adjustment to Major League Baseball has not gone as well as hoped thus far.

Astros injuries could doom playoff hopes before they started

Carlos Correa sends a profane message amid the Astros' concerning situation

Blue Jays' Trey Yesavage could soon make return to rotation

Cubs, Padres reportedly interested in former All-Star Lucas Giolito

Aaron Boone reveals which rival player reminds him of Deion Sanders

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Josh Hader News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 14

Astros’ Josh Hader makes brutally honest admission amid injury recovery

Houston Astros star closer Josh Hader is continuing to recover from a bicep injury. Hader was placed on the IL before the season. The veteran reliever recently spoke to reporters and shared his thoughts on not being able to play due to injury, via Brian McTaggart of MLB.com.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 14

Astros To Sign Brandon Bielak To Minor League Deal

The Astros are going to sign right-hander Brandon Bielak to a minor league deal, reports Ari Alexander of 7News Boston. Alexander adds that the Gaeta Sports Management client will report to Triple-A Sugar Land.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 14

Astros Double Up with College Stars in Latest MLB 2026 Mock Draft

The Houston Astros have Hunter Brown to thank for the additional first-round selection they have in July’s MLB draft. Brown, who was drafted by the Astros in the fifth-round in 2019, was a Cy Young finalist in the American League last year.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 14

Astros, Rockies kick off series searching for reversal of fortune

On Monday, the Houston Astros completed a 10-game road trip so nightmarish that a starting pitcher allowing six earned runs over laborious six innings essentially represented a high point.

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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.

Carlos Correa News / Larry Brown Sports / April 14

Carlos Correa sends a profane message amid the Astros’ concerning situation

The Houston Astros are on a downward spiral, and they can’t seem to find a way to stop the bleeding. They suffered their sixth consecutive defeat on Monday, punctuating a four-game series against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Wash., with a 6-2 loss.

Houston Astros News / New Baseball Media / April 14

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Mountcastle, Pena, Imai

The Houston Astros will be down two key players in the interim. Jeremy Pena, who missed significant time on the IL last year, is back on the injured list.

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Carlos Correa News / Athlon Sports / April 13

Astros' Carlos Correa Makes Admission After Loss to Mariners

The Houston Astros lost to the Seattle Mariners by a final score of 6-2 on Monday. The loss came after the team placed shortstop Jeremy Pena and starting pitcher Tatsuya Imai on the injured list before the game.

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / April 13

Astros injuries could doom playoff hopes before they started

The Houston Astros injury depleted roster took another hit on Monday.

Astros place SS Jeremy Pena, RHP Tatsuya Imai on IL

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Astros’ free agency splash already dealing with an injury

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Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 13

Ranking the Houston Astros’ Positives Despite 6–10 Start

The Houston Astros 6-10 start to the season has not been ideal, to say the least. Not only is the pitching staff giving up runs at a historic rate, but the offense has also been highly inconsistent.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 13

Astros hit unfortunate low not seen since 2013

The Houston Astros are enduring a brutal stretch, with their losing streak now at eight games. Their record continues to slide as road struggles shape the American League landscape.

MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / April 13

Burrows Bombed as Astros Lose 8th Straight, Swept by Mariners

The 6-2 defeat at T-Mobile Park completed a 4-game sweep by the Mariners, the first time they have swept the Astros in a 4 game series since August 2018.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 13

Josh Naylor breaks out of slump in Mariners' sweep of Astros

Seattle Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor snapped out of an early-season funk with a huge game to close out a four-game sweep of the slumping Houston Astros.

Astros’ free agency splash already dealing with an injury

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Houston Astros News / Fastball on SI / April 13

Astros Join List of MLB Contenders Dealing With Major Injuries

The Houston Astros are in a bad spot right now. There's no other way to sugarcoat it. Things simply aren't going Houston's way right now. Houston has lost seven straight games and has a 6-10 record right now, in last place in the American League West.