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Astros rumors: Bob Nightengale warns Joe Espada of impending doom

With the Houston Astros going through a rough start to the season, there have been rumblings around the job security of manager Joe Espada, especially after some firings around the majors this season.

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Ailing Astros lose Altuve to IL with oblique strai...

Astros second baseman Jose Altuve has a left oblique strain and will be placed on the injured list, manager Joe Espada said.

Houston Astros News / Fastball on SI / May 17

Astros Manager May Be in Trouble as Struggles Continue

The Houston Astros have gotten off to a terrible start this season. They just barely missed the postseason in 2025 and have seemingly collapsed to start 2026.

Jose Altuve News / Houston Astros on SI / May 17

Astros Hold Jose Altuve Out of Lineup After Injuring Left Side on Swing

The Houston Astros really can't afford to lose another player. Jose Altuve may not give them a choice. Altuve underwent an MRI on Sunday after he left Saturday's game against the Texas Rangers with an injury.

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There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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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.

Hunter Brown News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 17

Hunter Brown’s encouraging Astros injury update comes with a catch

The Houston Astros have an injured starting pitcher in Hunter Brown. Brown is going through a lengthy rehab process, per his latest update. He is battling a shoulder injury.

Walker Janek News / Houston Astros on SI / May 17

Unknown Astros Catching Prospect Leading Minor Leagues in Power Numbers

When it comes to the Houston Astros’ talent pipeline at catcher, the top of the pyramid is 2024 first-round pick Walker Janek. After a solid first full season as a pro in 2025, he’s struggling at the plate with Double-A Corpus Christi.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 17

Astros look to achieve rare 2026 feat against Rangers

Having dropped three consecutive series and five of their previous six, the Houston Astros acknowledged the accomplishment of claiming a three-game set against the visiting Texas Rangers with their 4-1 victory on Saturday.

Houston Astros News / Sport Relay / May 17

Astros Win Behind Kai-Wei Teng, Early Homers

The Houston Astros defeated the Texas Rangers 4-1 on Saturday night at Daikin Park after Kai-Wei Teng controlled the strike zone across six innings. The Astros built the entire scoring output on solo home runs from Jose Altuve, Yordan Alvarez, Christian Walker, and Zach Cole, setting an early tone and maintaining control throughout the night.

Jose Altuve News / Field Level Media / May 17

Astros' Jose Altuve to undergo imaging after exiting with side injury

Veteran Astros infielder Jose Altuve is set to undergo imaging Sunday morning after exiting Houston's 4-1 win over the Texas Rangers on Saturday with a left side injury.

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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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 16

Astros start fast, power past Rangers

Jose Altuve and Yordan Alvarez slugged first-inning home runs to key a four-homer assault that propelled the Houston Astros to a 4-1 victory over the visiting Texas Rangers on Saturday.

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Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / May 16

Peña, Meyers, Pearson could return next week; Hader, Brown make progress

Reinforcements are on the way for an Astros roster ravaged by injuries through the first 46 games of the season. Jeremy Peña, Jake Meyers, and Nate Pearson could rejoin the Astros next week while Josh Hader and Hunter Brown continue to progress in their rehabs, Astros manager Joe Espada said before Saturday’s game against the Texas Rangers.

Spencer Arrighetti News / Houston Astros on SI / May 16

Spencer Arrighetti Is the Best Story in Houston Baseball Right Now

A man who started the season in Triple-A is now the best story in Houston baseball. Given that the season has been defined by injury and disappointment for the Houston Astros, Spencer Arrightetti is giving fans something to be thankful for.

Tatsuya Imai News / Ball Exclusives / May 15

Astros Pitcher, Tatsuya Imai Struggling in First Months in MLB

Houston Astros pitcher, Tatsuya Imai, has struggled to adjust in his first few months in MLB. The Japanese pitcher signed with the Astros for a reported $54 million dollars over three years according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com Through his 12.2 IP, he was accumulated a 9.24 ERA and a WHIP of 2.053.

Yordan Alvarez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 14

Astros news: Yordan Alvarez breaks 5-game homer-less drought with centerfield moonshot

The drought is over. Yordan Alvarez stepped into the box in the Astros’ series finale against the Seattle Mariners on Thursday and did what he always seems to eventually do, launched a moonshot that had no business staying in the ballpark for home run No.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 12

Former NPB star continues to struggle in MLB

A major offseason acquisition for the Houston Astros was right-handed pitcher Tatsuya Imai. The addition of Imai, though, has not yet panned out.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / May 13

Three MLB teams who could get early jump on trade deadline

As the major league season approaches the quarter mark, several teams are seeing their playoff hopes slip away. Although the MLB trade deadline is not until August 3, these teams could get an early jump on the trade market, potentially maximizing their return.

Former NPB star continues to struggle in MLB

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Mets calling up top prospect in attempt to jumpstart lineup

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