Houston Astros News

Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below. Check out the previous day’s recap here. Pecko started for Sugar Land but struggled allowing 6 runs over 4.1 innings.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Astros Get Injury Update on Josh Hader

Josh Hader is close to returning to action after the veteran reliever continued progressing through his rehab assignment. Astros beat writer Chandler Rome of The Athletic reported that Hader will pitch for Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday and Thursday, which should mark the final step before Houston activates him from the 60-day injured list.

Astros Sluggers Alvarez and Walker Turning Into Bash Brothers Of Houston

Before June has even arrived, the Houston Astros have struggled as a team overall, with a 24-32 record and dead last in pitcher and bullpen ERA. On the bright side, they have played .500 ball in May and are quietly stumbling onto something they've been missing on the power dynamic: a legitimate 1-2 punch at the heart of the lineup.

Astros' Yordan Alvarez rides 'incredible' run into finale vs. Rangers

The Texas Rangers seemingly have run out of answers for Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez, who has dominated the first three contests of the four-game series between the teams.

Alvarez's second straight 2-HR night carries Astro...

Yordan Alvarez homered twice for the second straight night, with his second blast Wednesday night breaking a 3-3 tie to give the Astros a 4-3 victory over the Rangers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.