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On YouTubeHouston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / April 3
In The Lab: Astros Bench WAR Projections 
If you have been reading this series, you know that we started at 48 wins because that is the generally recognized replacement level. From there, we added 20 wins for the lineup, ten wins for the rotation, and five wins for the bullpen.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 2
MLB Media Downplays Astros Early Season Surge In Week 1 Power Rankings
Week 1 of the 2026 MLB season is in the books. For the Houston Astros, fans and media had question marks on how their season would fare given the unfortunate end to the 10-year playoff streak ending last year.
Hunter Brown News / Houston Astros on SI / April 2
Astros’ Ace Hunter Brown Was Brutally Disrespected in Latest MLB Rankings
The Houston Astros' ace Hunter Brown is off to an other-worldly start to begin 2026. Through two starts, the Astros' Opening Day starter has thrown 10.2 innings, allowed five hits, one run, and piled up 17 strikeouts.
The 'Active MLB wins leaders' quiz
How many of the active pitchers to win at least 80 games can you name in five minutes?
Yordan Alvarez News / Houston Astros on SI / April 2
Astros Early-Season Success Points to Health Being a Big Key in 2026
Entering the 2026 season, one thing that the Houston Astros needed to be a key was keeping Yordan Alvarez healthy. Multiple injuries limited him to just 48 games last season.
One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026
As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.
Yordan Alvarez News / Houston Astros on SI / April 2
Astros' Yordan Alvarez Puts Himself in Way Too Early AL Silver Slugger Talks
Both Summer and Fall will come to a close before 2026 MLB accolades will be handed out, but that doesn't mean it isn't amusing to see which players are already stepping up for their teams.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 1
Early Red Sox slump could be cause for greater concern
It's only April Fools' Day, but the Boston Red Sox may already be in serious trouble.
Christian Walker News / Houston Astros on SI / April 1
Christian Walker Showing Early Turnaround for Astros in 2026
When the Houston Astros signed free agent Christian Walker in December of 2024, he had won three consecutive National League Gold Gloves at first base.
MLB News / Field Level Media / April 1
Runs in short supply for Red Sox ahead of series finale against Astros
The Houston Astros will seek a three-game sweep when they host the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday afternoon. The Astros, who have outscored the Red Sox 17-3 in the first two games of the series (8-1 and 9-2 victories), have won four games in a row since an 0-2 start and have scored at least eight runs in each of the four wins.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 1
Red Sox-Astros umpire admits he forgot the count during brutal blunder
With the new Automatic Ball-Strike System in place in the MLB this season, there’s a massive spotlight placed on the umpires. Already heavily scrutinized before this year, fans are taking a much closer look at the umpiring of games.
MLB News / Field Level Media / March 31
Astros down Red Sox for 4th straight win after 0-2 start
Hunter Brown allowed one run and struck out eight in six innings to help the Houston Astros stretch their winning streak to four games by beating the visiting Boston Red Sox 9-2 Tuesday night in the second game of a three-game series.
25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season
The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.
Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / March 31
Lance McCullers Jr. Turns Back The Clock In Series Opener vs Red Sox
It felt like a throwback to the early years of Houston’s golden era on Monday night at Daikin Park. The Houston Astros (3-2) beat the Boston Red Sox 8-1 in a game where the Astros looked great in every single area.
Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / March 31
2026 Houston Astros Season Prediction
The opening weekend of the MLB season is now past us, and baseball is officially in full swing. The 162-game grind for the Houston Astros is underway, and it is a pivotal one for the club in 2026.
Zach Cole News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 31
Astros’ Zach Cole Suffers Broken Toe
Astros outfielder Zach Cole broke a toe on his right foot while playing in a Triple-A game, reports Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. He was hit by a pitch from Rangers’ non-roster reliever Mason Thompson in the fourth inning on Sunday.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / March 30
Jose Altuve's 2 HRs, 4 hits power Astros to blowout of Red Sox
Jose Altuve slugged two home runs and Lance McCullers Jr. carried a shutout bid into the seventh inning of his season debut as the Houston Astros claimed the opener of their three-game series with the visiting Boston Red Sox 8-1 on Monday.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 30
Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. turns back the clock in win over Red Sox
It's been a long time since Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. looked this good.
Cody Bolton News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 30
Astros Select Cody Bolton
The Astros announced they’ve selected pitcher Cody Bolton onto the big league roster. Reliever Christian Roa has been optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land to open an active roster spot.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 30
Why Astros will shock MLB world and win 2026 World Series
In 2026, no one thought that the Houston Astros would win anything. The Astros didn’t make the playoffs in 2025 for the first time since 2016 going 87-75 and missing the Wild Card spot by one game.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / March 30
'I was kind of nervous': Ex-Japanese star flops for Astros in MLB debut
Nerves got the best of Houston Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai in his big-league debut Sunday. In a 9-7 win over the Los Angeles Angels, Imai pitched 2.2 innings, walking four.
Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / March 29
Three Takeaways From the Astros Current 2026 Roster
The Houston Astros are looking for a bounce-back season. After not making the postseason for the first time since 2016 last year, the Astros needed to
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 29
Astros’ Joe Espada gets real on ‘excitement’ for Tatsuya Imai’s MLB debut
The Houston Astros have a lot to look forward to this season, and some of those things are starting just three games into the year. Tatsuya Imai is set to make his Major League debut in the series finale against the Los Angeles Angels, and many can’t wait to see him start on the mound.
Peter Lambert News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 27
Astros, Peter Lambert Agree To Minor League Deal
The Astros are bringing back Peter Lambert on a minor league contract, as first reflected on the MLB.com transaction tracker. The righty will head to Triple-A Sugar Land.
Yordan Alvarez News / Just Baseball / March 27
Why Yordan Alvarez’s 2026 Could Make or Break the Astros
Yordan Alvarez is undoubtedly the top hitter in the Houston Astros‘ lineup, and one of the best left-handed hitters in Major League Baseball today. That’s been backed up by his recent production, but the problem is he’s not always on the field.
Yordan Alvarez News / Larry Brown Sports / March 26
Yordan Alvarez bizarrely gets robbed of a potential HR by Daikin Park roof
Yordan Alvarez fell victim to his own ballpark during Thursday’s Opening Day. The Houston Astros slugger Alvarez came to bat in the first inning of his team’s season-opening matchup against the Los Angeles Angels at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas.
Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / March 26
Astros Announce Jeremy Pena News After Absence From Opening Day Lineup
The Houston Astros are entering the upcoming season hoping the roster stays healthy enough to return to the MLB playoffs. Last year, the Astros collapsed in the second half and missed out on postseason play during the final week of the regular season.
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