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Meyers, Javier depart within minutes for Astros

CF Jake Meyers (back tightness) and RHP Cristian Javier (shoulder tightness) left with injuries for the Astros on Wednesday.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 8

Astros Try To Avoid a Sweep vs. Rockies: Preview, Storylines

When the Houston Astros boarded a plane to Sacramento last week to begin a 10-game road trip against the Athletics, they were sitting at 5-2 after a successful season-opening home stand against the Los Angeles Angels and Boston Red Sox.

Houston Astros News / Total Pro Sports / April 8

Houston Astros News: Injured Players List And Return Timeline

The Houston Astros are not having the perfect start to the 2026 season. They sit at the .500 mark and are trailing the Texas Rangers. Every team in the AL West seems to be struggling, but it’s too early to tell.

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Nick Allen News / Crawfish Boxes / April 8

In The Lab: Effects of Good Coaching

Admittedly, there is nothing more challenging than doing analysis on the fly. All numbers that appear in the lab during the regular season are a snapshot in time.

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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.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

Three comeback arms to watch in National League East

Five X factors in the AL Central

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 8

Astros' Future Cloudy as Ace Will Miss Extended Time with Shoulder Injury

Two weeks into the regular season, and the Houston Astros offense is clicking like a well-oiled machine. They currently lead the American League in nearly every single offensive category: batting average, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, walks, home runs, RBI, hits and runs.

MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / April 7

Bats Go Silent as Astros Fall to Rockies 5-1

The league’s best offense decided to take the night off as Astros pitching, defense continue to struggle. It was a night to forget for the Astros offense, who managed just 1 run on 3 hits with one walk against Rockies pitchers Kyle Freeland and Antonio Senzatela, as Houston loses its second straight game in Denver, 5-1 to the Rockies.

Josh Hader News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 7

Astros closer Josh Hader update included in latest Houston injury news

The Houston Astros received encouraging injury updates Tuesday, as progress from Josh Hader, Bennett Sousa, and Nate Pearson signaled potential reinforcements for a pitching staff navigating early-season setbacks.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 7

Astros Duo Impressively Tops All of Baseball in On-Base Percentage

For a decade between the mid-nineties and into the 2000's, the high-powered Houston Astros were led by an offensive juggernaut trio known as the "Killer B's" (Craig Biggio, Jeff Bagwell and Lance Berkman).

Yordan Alvarez News / Athlon Sports / April 7

Astros Three-Time All-Star Has Raked Vs. Left-Handers

After Houston Astrosdesignated hitter/outfielder Yordan Alvarez missed most of 2025 (playing in 48 games) due to injuries, 2026 has shown that he hasn’t missed a beat.

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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 / Yardbarker / April 7

Astros ace's injury will test team's red-hot offense

The Astros will need more of that from Alvarez, Walker and the rest of the lineup with the pitching staff currently in shambles.

Cubs dealt a significant blow with Cade Horton injury update

Max Scherzer comments on his injury after exiting early against the Dodgers

Mike Trout fumes at the Mariners after getting injured on HBP

Mets get positive Juan Soto news

Chris Sale angrily hit himself in the head with a baseball

Jose Altuve News / Houston Astros on SI / April 7

Hot Start Pushes Jose Altuve Into Another Historic Milestone

The Houston Astros were overlooked entering this season after missing the playoffs for the first time since 2016, as many believe that their dynasty is over.

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Hunter Brown News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 7

Astros’ Hunter Brown shut down from throwing for at least ‘a few weeks’ amid shoulder injury

Houston Astros starting pitcher Hunter Brown is dealing with a Grade 2 shoulder strain, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. “Hunter Brown has a Grade 2 shoulder strain, according to the Astros, who say he will ‘refrain from throwing for a few weeks,'” Rome wrote on X, formerly Twitter.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / April 7

Disastrous 5th Inning Sinks Astros in 9-7 Loss to Rockies

It was an inning Joe Espada, Ryan Weiss, and (most surprisingly) Jeremy Pena would like to forget. All things considered, things were going about as well as could possibly be hoped for the Houston Astros through the first four innings of Monday’s game.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / April 7

Astros Minor League Hotlist: April 7th

This will be your weekly look at the hottest prospects in the system, highlighting the top performers at the plate and on the mound. Here’s the first hotlist.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 7

Astros Infielder Stamps Name Into Franchise History with Latest Homer

The Houston Astros have been off to a hot start this season, and many of their younger stars have much to do with this success. They continue to stand

Dickie Thon News / Crawfish Boxes / April 7

Astros Legends Series: Dickie Thon

For many, Dickie Thon is on the short list of “what if” legends of the game. “What if” Mets pitcher Mike Torrez’ fastball doesn’t hit Thon in the face, breaking the orbital bone around Thon’s left eye in just his 17th at-bat in the 1984 season?

Hunter Brown News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 5

Astros Place Hunter Brown On Injured List With Shoulder Strain

The Astros are placing right-hander Hunter Brown on the injured list due to a right shoulder strain. Right-hander Christian Roa was recalled to the majors to replace Brown on the roster.

Cristian Javier News / Yardbarker / April 4

Cristian Javier's struggles putting Astros in rough spot

There is still time for Javier to return to form and be that steady arm in the middle of the Astros rotation. However, if he continues to struggle, a return to the minors could be in the future.

Astros rack up 18 hits while trouncing Athletics

Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. turns back the clock in win over Red Sox

'I was kind of nervous': Ex-Japanese star flops for Astros in MLB debut

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Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / April 3