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On YouTubeHouston Astros News / Athlon Sports / April 8
Astros' Joe Espada Shares Carlos Correa Status Update After Removal From Lineup
Houston Astros manager Joe Espada said Carlos Correa was removed from the lineup because the 31‑year‑old has been dealing with an illness over the past few days, according to Matt Kawahara of The Houston Chronicle.
Jake Meyers News / Field Level Media / April 8
Astros OF Jake Meyers leaves game with injury
Houston Astros center fielder Jake Meyers left Wednesday's game at Colorado with an injury. Meyers was batting with two outs and runners on the corners in the second inning when he appeared to sustain an injury to his abdomen on a checked swing.
The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz
How many of the players to appear in the most games all-time for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 / 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / April 3
How the Astros Offense Has Exploded To Start the Season
The Houston Astros have a 5-2 record after the first two series of the season. This is actually a new spot to be in for the Astros, who have not gotten off to the best of starts in the last few years.
Houston Astros News / The Lead / April 1
Lance McCullers Jr. Is the Perfect Anchor for Astros’ Rotation
Monday’s 8-1 win over the Boston Red Sox had the Houston Astros feeling like it was the good old days. Jose Altuve reached base five times with four hits, two home runs, and a walk.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / March 30
'I was kind of nervous': Ex-Japanese star flops for Astros in MLB debut
Nerves got the best of Houston Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai in his big-league debut Sunday. In a 9-7 win over the Los Angeles Angels, Imai pitched 2.2 innings, walking four.
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