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Astros Prospect Kevin Alvarez Delivers First Home Run in Breakthrough Series

In serious need of some positives, the Houston Astros can simply look to their farm system and single out Kevin Alvarez. The young outfielder has made the most of his week in Single-A ball.

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Tatsuya Imai expected to start rehab assignment in Corpus Christi on Tuesday

Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai is expected to begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Corpus Christi on Tuesday. Imai, who has been on the injured list due to right arm fatigue since April 12, threw a bullpen at Daikin Park Sunday morning before the Astros series finale against the New York Yankees.

Josh Hader News / Houston Astros on SI / April 25

Houston Astros Near Return of Key Reliever in Major Bullpen Boost

The Houston Astros got a reality check from the New York Yankees in the series opener that pitching success is the key to winning in Major League Baseball.

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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?

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Houston Astros 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.

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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.

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.

Bennett Sousa News / ESPN / April 25

Astros' Sousa activated, Gordon sent to Triple-A

The Astros reinstated left-hander Bennett Sousa from the injured list before their game Saturday night against the Yankees.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 25

Astros announce 2 roster moves after getting demolished by Yankees

The Houston Astros wasted no time addressing their battered bullpen following a humiliating 12-4 loss to the New York Yankees on Friday night at Daikin

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 25

Houston Astros Fans Should Be Worried About 2026 Season Start

The Houston Astros didn’t just lose on Friday night, they were exposed yet again. A 12-4 loss to the New York Yankees dropped the Astros to 10-17 for the season, and most importantly leaves them sitting at the bottom of the AL West.

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.

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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.

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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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.

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