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Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 24

Astros’ Joe Espada Details Tatsuya Imai’s Next Step in Injury Recovery

The Houston Astros had a plan to roll out one of the more underrated starting pitching rotations in Major League Baseball for the 2026 season, but injuries quickly showed how flawed the plan was.

Tatsuya Imai News / ESPN / April 24

Astros' Imai (arm fatigue) set for rehab outing

Astros rookie Tatsuya Imai, who is on the 15-day IL with right arm fatigue, threw his second bullpen session and will go on a rehabilitation assignment.

Yordan Alvarez News / Houston Astros on SI / April 24

Breaking Down Yordan Alvarez’s MVP Chances This Season

The Houston Astros might be at the bottom of the AL West division going into a big series with the New York Yankees at home, but there have been bright spots that get overlooked by the overall negative of the season.

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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.

Yordan Alvarez News / Field Level Media / April 24

Yordan Alvarez, Astros strive to do damage against Yankees' stellar pitching staff

The New York Yankees experienced a four-game blip with their pitching last week when they were unable to consistently record outs against the Los Angeles Angels.

MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / April 24

Who the Houston Astros Will Start Against the New York Yankees

The Houston Astros just reached their 10th win of the 2026 season after falling on hard times both offensively and defensively. The pitching staff continues to look bare as the franchise awaits several returns to help the starting rotation down the stretch of the campaign.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 23

Houston Astros Should Target Recently Released Phillies Starter

The Houston Astros' pitching staff has been worse for wear to start the 2026 season. With several pitchers, both starters and relievers, on the injured list, general manager Dana Brown has expressed that there are plans to look internally to help the starting pitching cause.

Christian Roa News / Houston Astros on SI / April 23

Recently DFA’d Houston Astros Reliever Claimed by the Minnesota Twins

In a world where the Houston Astros haven't had the best of luck, pitching-wise, to begin the season, the franchise made a decision that they feel is best for business.

Yordan Alvarez News / Fastball on SI / April 23

6 Sluggers Who Could Unseat Yordan Alvarez as MLB’s Hottest Bat

Yordan Álvarez's performance for the Houston Astros has been eye-opening this season, to say the least. Álvarez is baseball's No. 1 hitter right now. There's no denying that.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 23

This Pair of Teenage Astros Prospects Impress in Fayetteville’s 12–8 Win

The Houston Astros Low-A affiliate had a loud day at the plate yesterday. Taking on the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, the Faytteville Woodpeckers collected 15 hits and a 12-8 win on Wednesday.

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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 23

Joe Espada Delivers Blunt Reaction to Peter Lambert’s Dominant Start

The Houston Astros were in desperate need of a strong starting pitching performance against the Cleveland Guardians to grab their first series win since beating the Colorado Rockies.

Daniel Johnson News / Houston Astros on SI / April 22

An In Depth Look At Houston Astros Outfield Replacement Daniel Johnson

Daniel Johnson Jr. would not get a call to be in a Houston Astros uniform if players didn't keep getting hurt. At this point, with a whopping sixteen players on the IL nearly a month into the young season, what can the Astros do?

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Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / April 22

Is the Astros’ Championship Window Really Open?

Houston Astros owner Jim Crane has said time and time again that as long as he’s in charge, the championship window will always be open. It’s a bold statement, and one that carries a lot of weight in a city that has grown accustomed to winning.

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.

Jose Altuve News / Athlon Sports / April 21

Astros Announce Jose Altuve Milestone During Guardians Game

With the Houston Astros working their way to being on the right side of .500, they came into Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Guardians looking to clinch a much-needed series victory.

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