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MLB News / Yardbarker / May 23
Astros' Kai-Wei Teng becoming bright spot after shutout performance vs. Cubs
The Houston Astros have been in desperate need of pitching help, and they're getting it from an unlikely source.
The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz
How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?
Jose Altuve News / Houston Astros on SI / May 23
Jose Altuve’s Next Move Encouraging for Astros Legend’s Injury Recovery
For hitters, there are few injuries more stubborn than an oblique injury. It impacts how they swing, it impacts how they throw and it impacts how they run because of where the oblique is located — on either side of the abdominal muscle.
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.
Christian Walker News / Field Level Media / May 23
Christian Walker homers twice as Astros top Cubs
Christian Walker homered twice and Kai-Wei Teng threw six shutout innings to lead the visiting Houston Astros to a 3-0 win against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday afternoon in the second game of their three-game series.
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.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 23
Houston Astros Reveal Lineup as They Chase Series Edge Over Cubs
The Houston Astros are looking to break this win-one-lose-one trend they've found themselves in over the last four games by taking down the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Saturday afternoon.
Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / May 23
Astros’ Joe Espada Shares Hunter Brown Injury Update on Friday
Astros manager Joe Espada has revealed that Hunter Brown responded well after his live batting practice session and his return to the rotation is close, according to Matt Kawahara of The Houston Chronicle.
Spencer Arrighetti News / Houston Astros on SI / May 23
Spencer Arrighetti’s Incredible Start Puts Him Among Former Astros Stars
Spencer Arrighetti can only pitch every fifth game. But for a beleaguered Houston Astros rotation, that every fifth game is like music. Arrighetti took the ball on Friday in Chicago when the Astros faced the Cubs.
Kai-Wei Teng News / Field Level Media / May 23
Astros' Kai-Wei Teng eager to add to Cubs' woes
Houston Astros right-hander Kai-Wei Teng will try to continue fine-tuning his role as a starting pitcher when he faces the host Chicago Cubs on Saturday afternoon in the second contest of a three-game series.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / May 22
Astros top Cubs on Christian Vazquez's bat, Spencer Arrighetti's arm
Christian Vazquez homered, singled and drove in two runs for the visiting Houston Astros in a 4-2 win against the Chicago Cubs in the opener of their three-game series on Friday afternoon.
Hunter Brown News / Houston Astros on SI / May 22
Hunter Brown’s Return Could Change Astros’ Season Outlook
For a franchise that has spent all of 2026 watching its pitching staff collapse in real time, the Houston Astros are actually getting a break. Per Brian
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 22
Astros rumors: Why Houston could ‘crush’ selling at trade deadline this year
As the Houston Astros start the series against the Chicago Cubs on Friday, the baseball world is wondering if the team will make big changes by the MLB trade deadline.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 22
Astros’ Joe Espada shares pivotal Josh Hader, Hunter Brown injury updates
The Houston Astros have dealt with several injuries this season, and there’s no doubt that it has affected them throughout the year so far. Josh Hader and Hunter Brown are two of the players who are trying to get back from their injuries, and the good news is that they’re trending upward.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 22
Cubs promoting No. 2 prospect Pedro Ramirez prior to Astros series
A rough two week stretch for the Chicago Cubs has led to the promotion of one of the organization's top prospects.
Alimber Santa News / New Baseball Media / May 22
What to Expect from Astros Pitcher Alimber Santa
The Houston Astros are reportedly planning on calling up right-hander Alimber Santa, one of the better relief pitcher prospects in the upper Minors. Santa, who excelled in the Pacific Coast League, will look to provide relief for an Astros bullpen that has not met expectations in 2026.
Cody Bolton News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 21
Astros Outright Cody Bolton
Astros right-hander Cody Bolton went unclaimed on waivers following this week’s DFA and has been assigned outright to Triple-A Sugar Land, the team announced this afternoon.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 21
How Should The Astros Handle Their Infield This Summer?
In the offseason, there was a lot of talk about the Astros having a crowded infield. On paper, they had Christian Walker at first base, Jose Altuve at second, Jeremy Peña at short and Carlos Correa at third.
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.
Houston Astros News / Total Pro Sports / May 20
Houston Astros Nightmare Deepens After Another Pitching Injury Scare
The Houston Astros are not off to the right start in 2026. The franchise lost some of its World Series winners last season, and things are not getting any better for the roster.
Jose Altuve News / HITC / May 19
Jose Altuve hit the IL just as Jeremy Peña came back, and the Astros are not as whole as it looks
Houston placed Jose Altuve on the 10-day injured list with a Grade 2 left oblique strain on May 18, just as Jeremy Peña returned from the injured list.
Joe Espada News / Total Pro Sports / May 18
'Joe Espada’s Job In Danger' – MLB Insider Sees Houston Astros Parting Ways With Manager
The vibes around the Houston Astros have shifted fast. A franchise that spent years bullying the American League is stuck searching for answers, and the
Houston Astros News / Total Pro Sports / May 18
Jose Altuve Injury: Joe Espada’s Latest Update Brings Bad News For Houston Astros
The Houston Astros are no longer a powerhouse of the American League, but Jose Altuve still remains a vital component of their lineup. However, his production at the plate is dipping at a steady rate as Altuve is approaching the twilight of his career.
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