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Tatsuya Imai’s Startling Rehab Start Causes Concern for Astros Rotation

Tatsuya Imai's first rehab start with Double-A Corpus Christi on Tuesday night went well physically, but the results weren't what the Astros were looking for.

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These 4 players have disappointed most through 30 games

The first 30 games of the 2026 season have been nothing short of a disaster for the Astros. Tuesday’s loss in Baltimore dropped their record to an AL-worst 11-19.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / April 29

Astros Legends Series: Bob Knepper

Our 9th installment of the Legends Series features two-time All-Star Pitcher Bob Knepper. Knepper started 413 games throughout his major league career, spending several seasons as a reliable member of the Astros pitching rotation.

Jeremy Pena News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 28

Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena takes crucial step toward injury return

The Houston Astros received an encouraging development on Tuesday as shortstop Jeremy Pena took another step in his recovery from a right hamstring injury.

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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?

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Multiple 130-RBI MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

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.

Orioles, Astros desperate for fast start, momentum entering series

Astros awaken to salvage finale, end Yankees' 8-game win streak

The 'Active MLB 3+ 30-homer seasons' quiz

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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.

Shane Baz News / Houston Astros on SI / April 28

How the Houston Astros Can Attack Shane Baz and the Baltimore Orioles

The Houston Astros came away with a win in the series finale against the New York Yankees at home and now hit the road to start a six-game road trip against American League opponents.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / April 28

Astros Minor League Hotlist: April 28th

This will be your weekly look at the hottest prospects in the system, highlighting the top performers at the plate and on the mound. Anthony Huezo – Huezo has been on a tear to start the season and this week was no different.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 28

Astros Prospects Turning Heads as 2 Young Bats Break Out in Fayetteville

The Houston Astros MLB team is, well, struggling. There are so many holes in the roster, it is hard to see a way out for the team. They currently sit at 11-18 and have lost seven of the last ten games.

Christian Walker News / Houston Astros on SI / April 27

Christian Walker Powers His Way to Player of the Homestand Honors

The Houston Astros' homestand against the New York Yankees didn't go as well as they had hoped, dropping two of the three games. If it weren't for Spencer Arrighetti's strong outing in game three, Houston could have been swept at home for the second time this season already.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 27

Astros manager Joe Espada gets GM’s support after Red Sox firing Alex Cora turns up heat

The first manager of the MLB season has been fired. Alex Cora was fired by the Boston Red Sox after a 10-17 start to the season. This has put other managers, whose teams are struggling, on the hot seat.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / April 27

Astros Legends Series: Bill Spiers

Our eighth installment of our ongoing Legend Series features Bill Spiers, who played multiple positions during his MLB Career. Spiers was also a two-sport player at Clemson, where he played baseball and football.

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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 / Houston Astros on SI / April 27

Dana Brown Isn’t Blaming Anyone for Astros’ Slow Start to Season

The Houston Astros salvaged one game against the New York Yankees on their home stand before hitting the road, thanks to a strong performance from Spencer Arrighetti.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / April 27

In The Lab: An Astros Thought Experiment

This is the lab. In the lab we do experiments. Sometimes it is the moral and ethical equivalent of shining a magnifying glass on an ant. In other times, it is a little more serious.

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The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz

The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz

The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz

The 'No.2-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz

Spencer Arrighetti News / Houston Astros on SI / April 26

Spencer Arrighetti Shuts Down Yankees to Lift Astros Out of Slump

The Houston Astros needed a strong start to salvage at least one game in their three-game series against the New York Yankees and they got exactly that from their starter, Spencer Arrighetti.

Joe Espada News / ESPN / April 26

GM backs Espada, says injuries, walks to blame

Astros general manager Dana Brown offered a public backing of Joe Espada on Sunday, telling The Athletic that the team is not considering a managerial change amid its slow start to the season.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 26

Astros awaken to salvage finale, end Yankees' 8-game win streak

Spencer Arrighetti worked seven strong innings, Christian Walker produced a three-hit game with a home run and the Houston Astros salvaged the finale of their three-game series against the visiting New York Yankees with a 7-4 victory on Sunday.

MLB News / Ball Exclusives / April 26

Houston Astros snap New York Yankees’ 8-game winning streak

The Houston Astros outlasted the New York Yankees 7-4 on Sunday to snap New York’s eight-game winning streak. Houston fielded well early to send New York’s first three batters out before Christian Walker put the Astros ahead with a 432′ 2-run homer in the bottom of the first inning.

Jose Altuve News / Athlon Sports / April 26

Astros Make Jose Altuve Decision Before Yankees Series Finale

The Houston Astros will look to avoid a sweep as they close out their series against the New York Yankees on Sunday afternoon. Houston enters the matchup at 10-18 on the season and trailing everybody in the AL West, while New York carries an 18-9 record and an eight-game winning streak into the series finale.

Bennett Sousa News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 25

Astros Reinstate Bennett Sousa From Injured List

The Astros have activated left-hander Bennett Sousa from the 15-day injured list, according to Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle. Fellow lefty Colton Gordon is being optioned in a corresponding move.

Josh Hader News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 25

Astros closer Josh Hader likely to begin injury rehab assignment soon

The Houston Astros are monitoring encouraging progress from closer Josh Hader as he moves closer to a return from injury. Hader took a significant step forward Saturday, completing a 25-pitch live batting practice session at Daikin Park.

Yordan Alvarez News / Field Level Media / April 22

Yordan Alvarez homers in first, Astros shut out Guardians

Yordan Alvarez had three hits, including a two-run homer in the first inning, and Peter Lambert threw six shutout innings for the visiting Houston Astros in a 2-0 win against the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday afternoon in the rubber game of their three-game series.

Yordan Alvarez News / Athlon Sports / April 21

Former MLB Player Urges Astros to Trade Yordan Alvarez

What started as a half-joking thought before a podcast segment has turned into a conversation worth taking seriously. Former MLB infielder Trevor Plouffe was on Talkin’ Baseball with co-host Jake Storiale, floating the idea that the Houston Astros should consider trading Yordan Alvarez.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 21

Astros Select Daniel Johnson, Designate Christian Roa For Assignment

The Astros announced that they have selected the contract of outfielder Daniel Johnson. He takes the active roster spot of fellow outfielder Taylor Trammell, who has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left groin strain.

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / April 21