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On YouTubeHouston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / April 17
In the lab: An early season look at defensive efficiency 
If you are a regular reader of this segment, you have seen this before. The best stats are the stats that can be used for hitting and pitching. Offensive and defensive efficiency is one of those.
Peter Lambert News / Field Level Media / April 17
RHP Peter Lambert joins Astros for series opener vs. Cardinals
While a handful of sterling defensive plays bolstered the pitching line on Thursday, the Houston Astros unquestionably displayed improved performances on the mound in the final two games of their three-game interleague series against the visiting Colorado Rockies.
Peter Lambert News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 17
Astros To Select Peter Lambert
Right-hander Peter Lambert will start for the Astros on Friday, with Chandler Rome of The Athletic among those to relay the update. Lambert is not currently on the roster, so he’ll need to be formally added prior to the game.
The 'Active 200-K MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the active MLB pitchers with at least one 200-strikeout season on their resume can you name in six minutes?
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.
Tatsuya Imai News / Athlon Sports / April 16
Astros' Tatsuya Imai Shares Injury Update
The Houston Astros are set to play the Colorado Rockies on Thursday night. Injuries have been a problem for Houston throughout the 2026 MLB season. Tatsuya Imai, Jeremy Pena and Josh Hader are among a number of Astros currently dealing with injury concerns.
MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / April 16
Astros vs. Rockies Series Final: Preview, Storylines
Coming off a road trip where the Houston Astros lost nine of 10 games, they were looking for some home cooking when they opened up a three-game series against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night.
Josh Hader News / Athlon Sports / April 16
Josh Hader Return Timeline Emerges Before Astros-Rockies Series Finale
The Houston Astros continue to deal with a long list of injuries early in the season, but a notable development involving closer Josh Hader emerged this week.
Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / April 16
The Injury Bug Is Already Spoiling the Astros’ Season
The 2026 MLB season is only a few weeks old, and the Houston Astros already feel like they’re on the ropes. Sure, it may be overly dramatic and a turnaround could be coming.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / April 16
Astros turn to Ryan Weiss in rematch vs. Rockies
Before Spencer Arrighetti produced six strong innings on Wednesday, Houston Astros manager Joe Espada discussed the opportunity facing the pitchers charged with replacing the starters who landed on the injured list during the recent road trip.
Spencer Arrighetti News / Houston Astros on SI / April 16
Spencer Arrighetti Reminded Astros Fans Why They Need Him in Rotation
On a night when Yordan Alvarez hit his seventh home run, the Houston Astros got the true boost they needed from Spencer Arrighetti. Houston's starting rotation has been besieged by injuries for the first two weeks of this season.
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.
Spencer Arrighetti News / Field Level Media / April 15
Spencer Arrighetti strikes out 10, as Astros beat Rockies
Spencer Arrighetti struck out 10 batters in his season debut and Yordan Alvarez slugged his seventh home run, as the Houston Astros claimed an interleague series victory against the visiting Colorado Rockies with a 3-1 win on Wednesday.
Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / April 15
Joe Espada Shares Reason for Jose Altuve's Removal From Astros Lineup
The Houston Astros have bobbled the start of the 2026 season, sitting in last place of the American League West division more than halfway through the first month of the season.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / April 15
Astros Injury Updates 4/15/2026
Today, the Houston Astros released updates on many of the 13 players they have on the Injured List: • RHP Cody Bolton (right mid-back inflammation) was placed on the IL today and is currently not throwing.
Jon Kemmer News / The Spun / April 15
Beloved Former MLB Prospect Killed In Car Accident at 35
A beloved former top MLB prospect was tragically killed in a car accident at just 35 years old over the weekend. Jon Kemmer, who spent six of his 10 professional seasons in the minor leagues of the Houston Astros' organization, was killed in an accident in Texas.
Tatsuya Imai News / Larry Brown Sports / April 16
Astros pitcher blames ‘American lifestyle’ for his arm injury
Houston Astros pitcher Tatsuya Imai is on the injured list after just three starts, and the Japanese right-hander thinks moving to America has something to do with it.
Bryan Abreu News / Crawfish Boxes / April 15
With Abreu struggling, Astros will go closer by committee
Desperate for a win and clinging to a 7-6 lead over the Rockies on Tuesday night, Joe Espada sent Bryan King back to the mound to try to secure the game’s final three outs.
Spencer Arrighetti News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 15
Astros To Recall Spencer Arrighetti
Astros right-hander Spencer Arrighetti is expected to get the ball for an upcoming matchup against the Rockies, reports Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. It’ll come either today or tomorrow, adds McTaggart.
Houston Astros News / Fastball on SI / April 14
Astros Are Becoming MLB’s Most Unexpected Story
There may not be a team in Major League Baseball right now more surprising than the Houston Astros. Houston entered the day on Tuesday tied with the Los Angeles Dodgers for the most runs scored in baseball so far this season with 95.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / April 14
Astros pitcher Tatsuya Imai's odd explanation for injury might actually make sense
Tatsuya Imai's adjustment to Major League Baseball has not gone as well as hoped thus far.
Josh Hader News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 14
Astros’ Josh Hader makes brutally honest admission amid injury recovery
Houston Astros star closer Josh Hader is continuing to recover from a bicep injury. Hader was placed on the IL before the season. The veteran reliever recently spoke to reporters and shared his thoughts on not being able to play due to injury, via Brian McTaggart of MLB.com.
Carlos Correa News / Larry Brown Sports / April 15
Carlos Correa sends a profane message amid the Astros' concerning situation
The Houston Astros are on a downward spiral, and they can’t seem to find a way to stop the bleeding. They suffered their sixth consecutive defeat on Monday, punctuating a four-game series against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Wash., with a 6-2 loss.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / April 13
Astros injuries could doom playoff hopes before they started
The Houston Astros injury depleted roster took another hit on Monday.
Houston Astros News / Fastball on SI / April 13
Astros Join List of MLB Contenders Dealing With Major Injuries
The Houston Astros are in a bad spot right now. There's no other way to sugarcoat it. Things simply aren't going Houston's way right now. Houston has lost seven straight games and has a 6-10 record right now, in last place in the American League West.
Dana Brown News / Total Pro Sports / April 13
Dana Brown Sends Strong Message Amid Astros’ Pitching Injuries
The Houston Astros aren’t catching a break early in 2026. Injuries are already testing the pitching staff, and worse, the latest setback only adds more pressure to the roster.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / April 11
Astros' thin rotation could take another hit
The Houston Astros are counting on Tatsuya Imai to be a key part of their rotation. Instead, they may need to prepare for his absence.
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