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Astros Make Significant Adjustment to Their Starting Rotation

It's been a turbulent 2026 season thus far for the Houston Astros' starting rotation, with costly injuries and under-performance ushering in what has been a disappointing start, even as the team's Yordan Alvarez-led offense has thrived.

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Astros Yordan Alvarez has a place on Globe Life Field HR leaderboard that will stun you

There’s no doubt that Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez is having a monster season. And he’s getting praise from many different places. And Alvarez’s place on the home leaderboard at the Rangers’ Globe Life Field is quite stunning, according to a post on X by Will Maddux.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 29

Astros Facing Daunting Weekend Task With Brewers Probable Pitchers

Don't look now, but the Houston Astros are creeping back into the American League West race. Entering the fourth and final game of their four-game series with the Texas Rangers on Thursday night, the Astros were just three games behind the Athletics for the top spot in the division.

Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / May 29

Astros’ $95 Million Star Named Realistic Trade Candidate Ahead of Return

The Houston Astros are expected to play a big part at the MLB trade deadline. They're 26-32, sit in third place in the American League West and are 2.5 games behind a wild-card spot.

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The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

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Jose Altuve News / Athlon Sports / May 29

Jose Altuve Injury Update: Astros 2B Takes Step Forward

Jose Altuve has moved one step closer to returning to the Houston Astros after making progress in his recovery from an oblique injury. According to reporter Brian McTaggart, Altuve traveled back to Houston on Thursday and will work out with the Astros during the club’s upcoming homestand.

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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 / Crawfish Boxes / May 29

In The Lab: BPO and the Outfield Logjam

We took a little mini break from bases per out, but we were always going to come back. This is really about two suppositions. First, the Astros current pitching staff is MLB average.

Cam Smith News / Houston Astros on SI / May 29

Astros Cam Smith's Incredible Catch Robs Rangers Slugger of Home Run

If there is one play that highlights Houston Astros outfielder Cam Smith's athleticism, as well as his ability to read a baseball defensively, it came in the first inning against the Texas Rangers Thursday night.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 29

Back from successful road trip, Astros brace for Brewers

The Houston Astros were a season-worst 11 games under .500 four times this month and have been as many as six games out of first place in the American League West.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 28

Surging Astros secure series win over Rangers

Jeremy Pena and Isaac Paredes homered and Spencer Arrighetti tossed six strong innings as the Houston Astros clinched a series win with a 5-1 win over the Texas Rangers on Thursday in Arlington, Texas.

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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.

Spencer Arrighetti News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 28

Astros’ Spencer Arrighetti tosses another gem, joins exclusive list through 8 starts

The Houston Astros are not exactly having a great season, but it does feel that way whenever Spencer Arrighetti takes the mound. The 26-year-old right-handed pitcher is taking a big leap in what is turning out to be a breakout campaign for him in the big leagues.

Jose Altuve News / Houston Astros on SI / May 28

Astros Superstar Taking Major Step Toward Return to Houston

The Houston Astros have been playing meaningful baseball again over the last week, climbing closer and closer to first place in the AL West division standings.

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Amos Willingham News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 28

Marlins, Amos Willingham Agree To Minor League Deal

The Marlins and right-hander Amos Willingham have agreed to a minor league contract, per Ari Alexander of 7News. The Gaeta Sports Management client is headed to Triple-A Jacksonville for the time being.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 28

Ex-player drops ‘Barry Bonds treatment’ take on Astros’ Yordan Alvarez amid huge season

Yordan Alvarez is in the midst of what might be a career year with the Houston Astros this season. He’s been red hot at the plate all season long, despite his team owning a 25-32 record entering Thursday’s game vs.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 28

Houston Astros Mourn the Passing of ‘Beetle’ Mark Bailey, 64, After Cancer Battle

The Houston Astros took a pretty big blow on Tuesday both on the field and off. The team recorded a loss against the Texas Rangers after coming off an incredible high of a no-hitter, and also got the news of loyal player and coach, Mark Bailey, passing away.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 28

Astros Season Far From Lost Despite Injury Riddled Roster and Losing Record

To put it frankly, being a fan of the Houston Astros has been a brutal stretch between 2025 and the start of 2026. If someone thought they dealt with injuries a calendar year ago, it is nothing like what has gone on this season.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 28

Astros news: Yordan Alvarez gets one-of-a-kind praise from Rangers’ Skip Schumaker

It looks like Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez is firmly in the MVP conversation. And he’s running with the home run big dogs. Furthermore, Alvarez drew one-of-a-kind praise from Rangers manager Skip Schumaker, according to Rangers Sports Network.

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / May 28

Astros' Yordan Alvarez is performing as the best hitter in MLB

The lethal combination of his raw power and exceptional plate discipline has made him a major threat at the plate.

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Spencer Arrighetti News / Just Baseball / May 26

Spencer Arrighetti’s Continued Success Would Go a Long Way for the Astros

The Houston Astros have finished first or second in the AL West each year since 2016. A team that has built a sustainable winner from the ground up and won two World Series is not all too familiar with its current spot near the bottom with the Angels.

Houston Astros News / HITC / May 26

The Houston Astros threw their first no-hitter in years, and the timing could not be better

The Houston Astros threw the first MLB no-hitter in nearly two years on Monday, and the combined effort handed a struggling pitching staff the kind of sign its season needed.

Alimber Santa News / HITC / May 26

Astros rookie makes MLB history in no-hitter debut

Alimber Santa made his MLB debut for the Houston Astros on Monday, 25 May 2026, and finished a combined no-hitter against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field.

Daniel Johnson News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 25

Astros Release Daniel Johnson

The Astros have released Daniel Johnson, according to his transaction log on MLB.com. The outfielder played in eight games for Houston and another 12 for Triple-A Sugar Land this season.

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / May 25

Trio of Astros pitchers combine to make history in win over Rangers

In making the 2026 Memorial Day holiday a memorable one, the Houston Astros put together an historic performance in a win over their in-state rival, the Texas Rangers, on Monday night.

Rangers offense reaches rock bottom in no-hit loss to Astros

Jacob Misiorowski dominates again as Brewers continue hot stretch

Guardians' Tanner Bibee ties record for home runs given up in a game

White Sox back above .500 as Rikuu Nishida shines in MLB debut

Dodgers' Roki Sasaki has turned a corner over his last four starts

Red Sox's Garrett Crochet progressing well after injury

Tatsuya Imai News / Yardbarker / May 25

Rangers offense reaches rock bottom in no-hit loss to Astros

On Monday, three Houston Astros pitchers combined for a no-hitter against the Texas Rangers, whose offense reached rock bottom in the 9-0 home loss. And while the Rangers can't get much lower, there isn't much hope for an improvement anytime soon.

Trio of Astros pitchers combine to make history in win over Rangers

Reid Detmers posts an Angels' all-time high strikeout total vs. Rangers

Failed trade haunting Mets as team is hitting rock bottom

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Houston Astros News / Larry Brown Sports / May 25

Astros rookies complete a side quest while still dressed for game day

Houston Astros rookies might have seen this one brewing. During Houston’s recent trip to the Windy City for a series against the Chicago Cubs, the Astros gave their rookies an assignment that was completely unrelated to baseball, and it was getting the team its coffee fix.

Alimber Santa News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 20

Astros To Select Alimber Santa

The Astros are selecting reliever Alimber Santa onto the MLB roster, reports Héctor Gómez. Houston opened a spot on the 40-man roster by designating righty Cody Bolton for assignment on Monday.