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Astros rookies complete a side quest while still dressed for game day

Houston Astros rookies might have seen this one brewing. During Houston’s recent trip to the Windy City for a series against the Chicago Cubs, the Astros gave their rookies an assignment that was completely unrelated to baseball, and it was getting the team its coffee fix.

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Walker Powers Late Surge as Astros Defeat Cubs

The Houston Astros defeated the Chicago Cubs, 8–5 , on Sunday afternoon at Wrigley Field, using a six‑run fifth inning to erase an early deficit. Christian Walker delivered the decisive swing with a three‑run home run into left‑center field, and Astros pitching held the lead the rest of the way.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / May 24

Nick Allen, Christian Walker help Astros hand Cubs 8th straight loss

Nick Allen homered, singled twice, drove in two runs and scored twice to help the visiting Houston Astros complete a three-game sweep of the reeling Chicago Cubs with an 8-5 victory on Sunday afternoon.

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 24

Why Astros Superstar Wasn’t in Lineup for Cubs Series Finale

The Houston Astros are heading back to Texas from Chicago after a three-games series with the Cubs. But they’re not heading to Houston just yet. The Astros will be in Arlington for a four-game series with the Texas Rangers that starts on Monday.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 24

Astros Rotation for Rangers Series Set with Tatsuta Imai, Spencer Arrighetti

The Houston Astros have set their starting pitcher for Monday's game and Thursday's game with the Texas Rangers. Beyond that it's a mystery. Tatsuya Imai will start for the Astros against the Rangers when they face each other on Monday at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.

Jose Altuve News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 24

Astros’ Jose Altuve injury update puts him on path to return soon

The Houston Astros have struggled mightily this season, putting themselves in a big hole if they want to get back to the playoffs. Injuries have played a part in that demise, especially to some of their top pitchers as well as Jose Altuve.

Yordan Alvarez News / Total Pro Sports / May 24

Astros Injury Update: Yordan Alvarez Abrptly Comes Out From His At-Bat Against Cubs In 6th Inning

The Houston Astros are having an utterly forgettable 2026 campaign. But that is not preventing Yordan Alvarez from laying the foundations for a monster season.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 24

Astros ‘Nightmare’ Start Will Make Them Trade Deadline Sellers

The Houston Astros haven’t given up the ship just yet. The Astros have won six of their last 10 games and are 22-31 after beating the Chicago Cubs on Saturday.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 23

Astros Sending Four Injured Starters to Corpus Christi to Rehab in Same Game

For Houston Astros fans in Corpus Christi who would like to get some autographs from some Major League players, Sunday is not a day to be late. The Corpus Christi Hooks, the Astros’ Double-A affiliate, will wrap up a series with Midland on Sunday at 6:35 PM central time.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 23

Astros' Kai-Wei Teng becoming bright spot after shutout performance vs. Cubs

The Houston Astros have been in desperate need of pitching help, and they're getting it from an unlikely source.

Cubs recalling one of top outfield prospects in Kevin Alcantara

Cubs promoting No. 2 prospect Pedro Ramirez prior to Astros series

Blue Jays' Patrick Corbin has best performance of season vs. Pirates

Louis Varland is the ace of Blue Jays' bullpen

The 'MLB postseason save leaders' quiz

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The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners' quiz

The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

The '35-5-5 Conference Finals games' quiz

The 'NBA MVPs' quiz

Yordan Alvarez News / ESPN / May 23

Astros DH Alvarez exits in sixth with back spasms

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez, a three-time All-Star who is batting .300 with 15 homers and 31 RBIs, left Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in the middle of an at-bat in the sixth inning because of back spasms.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / May 23

Christian Walker homers twice as Astros top Cubs

Christian Walker homered twice and Kai-Wei Teng threw six shutout innings to lead the visiting Houston Astros to a 3-0 win against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday afternoon in the second game of their three-game series.

Jose Altuve News / Athlon Sports / May 23

Astros’ Jose Altuve Provides Injury Update Before Cubs Game

Jose Altuve says the oblique strain he suffered last week isn't as severe as the one that sidelined him for part of 2023. He will head to the team’s facility in West Palm Beach tomorrow to continue his rehabilitation from the injury, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com.

Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / May 23

Astros’ Joe Espada Shares Hunter Brown Injury Update on Friday

Astros manager Joe Espada has revealed that Hunter Brown responded well after his live batting practice session and his return to the rotation is close, according to Matt Kawahara of The Houston Chronicle.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / May 22

Astros top Cubs on Christian Vazquez's bat, Spencer Arrighetti's arm

Christian Vazquez homered, singled and drove in two runs for the visiting Houston Astros in a 4-2 win against the Chicago Cubs in the opener of their three-game series on Friday afternoon.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 22

Astros’ Joe Espada shares pivotal Josh Hader, Hunter Brown injury updates

The Houston Astros have dealt with several injuries this season, and there’s no doubt that it has affected them throughout the year so far. Josh Hader and Hunter Brown are two of the players who are trying to get back from their injuries, and the good news is that they’re trending upward.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 22

Cubs promoting No. 2 prospect Pedro Ramirez prior to Astros series

A rough two week stretch for the Chicago Cubs has led to the promotion of one of the organization's top prospects.

Cubs host Astros with both sides searching for a spark

Alex Bregman sends Pete Crow-Armstrong clear message after Cubs-Brewers series

MLB decides on punishment for Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong following confrontation with White Sox fan

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

Alimber Santa News / New Baseball Media / May 22

What to Expect from Astros Pitcher Alimber Santa

The Houston Astros are reportedly planning on calling up right-hander Alimber Santa, one of the better relief pitcher prospects in the upper Minors. Santa, who excelled in the Pacific Coast League, will look to provide relief for an Astros bullpen that has not met expectations in 2026.