Houston Astros: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 13

Astros, Cubs, Tigers deliver walk-off wins minutes apart

Watch: Astros, Cubs, Tigers deliver walk-off wins in span of four minutes

If you like exciting baseball finishes minutes apart, Tuesday night's slate was for you.

Cubs dip into deep minor league system again, call up catching prospect

Watch: Chandler Simpson used his speed to leg out ridiculous double

Struggling Brewers offense continues to plummet in ugly May stretch

75 iconic superstar athletes wearing unusual & unfamiliar uniforms

The 'Active MLB RBI leaders' quiz

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 13

Astros Emerging Starting Pitcher’s ‘Hot Start Is for Real’ Says MLB Writer

During the Houston Astros' dynasty, there were a few things their roster consistently had to help keep them atop the league. One of the most important things was to have an ace to anchor the staff.

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The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?

Colton Gordon News / Crawfish Boxes / May 13

Pitching Depth Being Tested; Colton Gordon Called Up

It wasn’t long ago that I felt somewhat decent about the Astros’ pitching depth in the rotation. Then Spencer Arrighetti broke his thumb. Undeterred, though, I still felt alright about their overall situation.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The 25 most surprising players from the 2025 MLB season so far

The first six weeks of the MLB season have been full of surprising player performances. These 25 players stand out for their hot and surprising starts early in 2025.

Houston Astros News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 13

Houston Astros' Double-A Affiliate Makes a Splash in Game That Should Lift Spirits

The Double-A Corpus Christi Hooks need to update the record book after their 20-14 win on Tuesday – an offensive performance that can only buoy the spirits of the Houston Astros after a less-than-stellar assessment of their farm system this week.

Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / May 13

Astros Make Top Prospect Announcement After Latest Injury

The Astros' pitching depth has been tested to start 2025, with former Cubs prospect Hayden Wesneski hitting the injured list with elbow inflammation. Wesneski going down is the latest blow to a pitching staff already missing Spencer Arrighetti, Luis Garcia, Cristian Javier and JP France.

Colton Gordon News / New Baseball Media / May 13

What to Expect from Astros Pitcher Colton Gordon

Houston will call upon a prospect on the 40-man roster to replace an injured Hayden Wesneski. The Astros are promoting Colton Gordon, who was off to a strong start with Sugar Land, to join Houston’s rotation.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 13

Have Astros Shown Interest in Trading for Previous Offseason Target?

This past offseason, the Houston Astros put the spotlight on themselves. That has been the story surrounding this franchise for the past few winters, making

Colton Gordon News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 13

Astros to promote Colton Gordon

The Astros will recall left-hander Colton Gordon from Triple-A Sugar Land to start tomorrow’s game, reports Chron.com’s Leah Vann. Gordon, who’ll be making his MLB debut, will step into the rotation spot of the injured Hayden Wesneski.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / May 13

Today in Astros history - May 13

What happened today in team history? 1969 - First game outside the US In the Houston Astros first game ever played outside of the US, the team heads up North to play the Montreal Expos, leading to a massive 10-3 beating.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / May 13

Astros Future Players of the Week: May 6-11

See which prospects have been hot. Check out a quick look at a hitter and pitcher who performed well last week! Max Holy - Holy was signed as an undrafted free agent following the draft last year and he has been really good for the Woodpeckers this season and on this list again.

Houston Astros News / Fastball on SI / May 13

Former Houston Astros' WS Champion, Batting Champion Trying to Hang onto MLB Career

25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2025

The '2017 Houston Astros World Series roster' quiz

Jose Altuve News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 9

Concerning Jose Altuve stat will raise eyebrows of Houston fans

Jose Altuve has been one of the cornerstones of the Houston Astros’ golden era, but in 2025, the 35-year-old veteran is facing a reality check — not at the plate, but in the field.