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On YouTubeHouston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / May 5
Astros GM Dana Brown Needs a New Plan, Or a New Job 
It has been a disaster of an offseason for the Astros GM, now does he have what it takes to fix it? Every season in MLB is essentially a new project, with additions and subtractions to the active roster, to the 40 man roster, to the minor league system.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 5
Dodgers make big Shohei Ohtani decision ahead of Astros matchup
Ohtani has been an NL Cy Young candidate this season, posting a 2-1 record with a ridiculous 0.60 ERA and 0.87 WHIP with 34 strikeouts.
The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / May 5
Brian Abreu: Encouraging Signs, Lingering Concerns for Astros Bullpen
Astros fans, how are we feeling about Brian Abreu after this past weekend? It’s been a rocky start to the season for a pitcher who entered the year with sky-high expectations.
25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame
Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 5
It’s Time for the Houston Astros and Their Fans to Start Panicking
This should not come as a surprise to anyone, but the Houston Astros are in trouble. This isn’t the kind of trouble that can be turned around with a quick hot week.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / May 5
Astros More Important Game Tonight May Be in Sugar Land
With apologies to Shohei Ohtani and the faithful attending tonight’s contest at Daikin Park, the more significant season barometer will actually be registered approximately 23 miles southwest this evening when the Space Cowboys take the field against the Albuquerque Isotopes at Constellation Field.
Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / May 5
Christian Walker Is Exorcising Jose Abreu’s Demons for Astros Fans
At 14-21, very little has gone right for the Houston Astros to start 2026, giving new meaning to the term “Houston, we have a problem”. Was this supposed to be the same team that formed quite the American League dynasty in recent years?
Houston Astros News / ESPN / May 5
Astros C Diaz off to IL with left oblique injury
Catcher Yainer Diaz, 27, who is hitting .248 with two home runs, will be heading to the injured list with an oblique injury after hurting his left oblique during batting practice ahead of the Houston Astros' 8-3 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday.
Kyle Tucker News / Larry Brown Sports / May 5
Astros fans shower Kyle Tucker with boos in his return to Houston
Houston Astros fans did not give Kyle Tucker the warmest of welcomes during his return to Daikin Park in Houston, Texas. Tucker came up to bat with Los Angeles Dodgers runners on first and second and two outs in the bottom of the first inning.
Zach Cole News / Houston Astros on SI / May 4
Astros Make the Obvious Move to Give Zach Cole His Shot
The Houston Astros made three roster moves on Monday ahead of their series with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The moves were basically straightforward, with the ending everyone saw coming.
Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?
Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 4
Astros Select César Salazar
The Astros are selecting catcher César Salazar back onto the big league roster, reports Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. Infielder Shay Whitcomb was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land in a corresponding move.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 4
Astros’ Hunter Brown, Jeremy Pena get injury updates from Joe Espada
The Houston Astros received encouraging news Monday, as manager Joe Espada provided updates on the recovery progress of ace Hunter Brown, shortstop Jeremy Pena, pitcher Cristian Javier, and relief pitcher Ryan Weiss.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / May 4
Astros Announce Minor League Players of the Month for April
On Monday, the Astros Player Development social media accounts announced the Astros minor league players of the month for April. Pitcher – Brandon McPherson McPherson was signed by the Astros as an undrafted free agent on June 6, 2025, from Northern Illinois University.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 4
Astros Reveal Starters for 2017 World Series Rematch vs Dodgers
It's been nearly a decade since the Houston Astros won their first World Series championship, and it's a championship win that Houston fans can all remember where they were when it happened.
Daniel Johnson News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 4
Astros Designate Daniel Johnson For Assignment
The Astros announced that outfielder Daniel Johnson has been designated for assignment. His roster spot goes to fellow outfielder Zach Cole, who has been recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land in a corresponding move.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 4
Will Astros’ Yordan Alvarez challenge Aaron Judge for AL MVP in 2026?
Three-time American League MVP Aaron Judge is playing well once again in 2026. The slugger is tied with Munetaka Murakami for the lead in home runs with 13.
Yordan Alvarez News / Houston Astros on SI / May 4
The Numbers Behind Yordan Alvarez's AL Player of the Month Award Are Insane
Not many things went right for the Houston Astros in the first month of the season. They limped to a 12-20 record as poor pitching led to the league's worst team ERA, and injuries to key positions mounted up.
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 4
Astros find momentum going into series against reigning champion Dodgers
The Houston Astros, desperate for production from a pitching staff ravaged by injuries, turned to an old postseason hero on Sunday, one whose struggles this season have come to represent the club's as a whole.
Cam Smith News / Field Level Media / May 3
Cam Smith drives in 2 in 10th, Astros edge Red Sox
Cam Smith had three hits, including a two-run single in the top of the 10th inning, to help the visiting Houston Astros earn a 3-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday.
Christian Walker News / Field Level Media / May 3
Astros' Christian Walker batting cleanup one day after HBP to head
Less than 24 hours after taking a fastball to the helmet, Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker was penciled into the starting lineup for the Astros' series finale on Sunday at Boston.
Christian Walker News / Athlon Sports / May 2
Astros’ Christian Walker Announces Update After Leaving Red Sox Game
The Houston Astros have had one of the best lineups in baseball this year, and Christian Walker has been at the center of that success. The 35-year-old veteran first baseman struggled in the first year of his three-year, $60 million contract, but he is living up to expectations in his second season with Houston.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 2
Astros Tatsuya Imai, Josh Hader set to pitch in same injury rehab game
The Houston Astros just got some big news, and they really needed it after their terrible start to the 2026 season. Joe Espada, Astros manager, said that Tatsuya Imai, Josh Hader, and Nate Pearson will all pitch for Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday.
Houston Astros News / Fastball on SI / May 1
Yordan Álvarez Trade Landing Spots If Astros Press Reset In 2026
Things aren't going well for the Houston Astros, to say the least, so far this season. There was a time early on when the Astros led the league in runs scored and had the worst team ERA in the league.
Houston Astros News / Fastball on SI / April 30
3 Players Houston Astros Could Trade After Disastrous Start in 2026
The Houston Astros have gotten off to a disastrous start this season, as they currently sit at 11-19 through 30 games. They're struggling across the board, and it doesn't seem like they're going to turn it around at any point this season.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 29
Aaron Judge, Munetaka Murakami are early leaders in MLB's HR race
A handful of hitters are posting home run rates that, if you stretched them out over a full season, would land in territory usually only discussed in MVP debates and record books.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / April 28
Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez blending power, plate discipline at rare level
When you look at the stat line of Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez just 30 days into the season, you would think the numbers were not real.
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