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Astros May Have No Choice but To Trade This Reliever

Two things can be true at once: There is still a lot of time for the Houston Astros to turn things around before the trade deadline on Aug. 3, but it’s not too early to begin discussing some potential moves the team could make should it not be in contention once that date arrives.

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Is Astros Owner Jim Crane Willing to Punt the Season?

Much of the Astros issues tie back to Crane’s decisions (or lack thereof). Is he willing to step up and fix them, or is he willing to eat his words? “I made a statement the other day that as long as I’m here the window’s open.

Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / May 15

Dusty Baker Defends Jose Altuve Amid Astros’ Cheating Scandal Fallout

Six years have passed since MLB released the results of its investigation into the Houston Astros’ cheating scandal, but that has not stopped fans from treating them like villains.

Tatsuya Imai News / Ball Exclusives / May 15

Astros Pitcher, Tatsuya Imai Struggling in First Months in MLB

Houston Astros pitcher, Tatsuya Imai, has struggled to adjust in his first few months in MLB. The Japanese pitcher signed with the Astros for a reported $54 million dollars over three years according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com Through his 12.2 IP, he was accumulated a 9.24 ERA and a WHIP of 2.053.

Cal Raleigh News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

The 'American League MVPs' quiz

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / May 15

Astros Legends Series: Jerry Mumphrey

Jerry Mumphrey spent 15 seasons patrolling various outfields across the majors, including a stop with the Astros in the 80’s which saw him earn his first and only All-Star selection. The pride of Tyler, Texas joins us today for our 15th installment of our continuing Legends Series.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 15

Astros Notes: Mariners Continue to Own Houston, Dusty Baker Speaks on Cheating Scandal

If there was one thing the Houston Astros don’t want to do for the rest of the season, it’s play the Seattle Mariners. The Astros have now lost nine of their last 10 against the Mariners, a mind-boggling statistic that underscores just how poorly the team is performing at the moment.

Houston Astros News / Total Pro Sports / May 15

Dusty Baker Defends Jose Altuve Over Astros’ Cheating Scandal

The Houston Astros became the most hated sports team, certainly in North America, when the sign-stealing scandal broke out in 2019. Jose Altuve became the biggest target of abuse from rival fans, being the most prolific batter and arguably the face of the team.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 14

Astros Still Waiting for More From Offseason Addition Mike Burrows

The Houston Astros' rotation has struggled to produce and stay healthy this season, and Mike Burrows is no exception. When the Astros acquired Burrows last offseason in exchange for two prospects, the expectation was that he'd make an immediate impact in the rotation.

Yordan Alvarez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 14

Astros news: Yordan Alvarez breaks 5-game homer-less drought with centerfield moonshot

The drought is over. Yordan Alvarez stepped into the box in the Astros’ series finale against the Seattle Mariners on Thursday and did what he always seems to eventually do, launched a moonshot that had no business staying in the ballpark for home run No.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 14

Top-10 Astros Prospect Delivers First Career Big League Walk-Off

If the 17-27 Houston Astros were looking for some positive momentum, they might have gotten it on Wednesday night thanks to a recently called up prospect.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / May 14

Are the Astros Headed Toward Telling Joe to Go?

For Astros fans, this season has been a harsh reminder that baseball is not always fair. What once looked like a team capable of another miraculous turnaround is now a club dangerously close to rock bottom.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 / Field Level Media / May 14

Astros set sights on series split vs. Mariners

Houston Astros right fielder Cam Smith was absent from the starting lineup on Wednesday, although he did enter as a defensive substitution in the top of the ninth before recording a single in the bottom of that inning to snap an 0-for-12 slump.

Zach Cole News / Field Level Media / May 14

Zach Cole pushes Astros past Mariners in 10th inning

Zach Cole delivered a walk-off single in the 10th inning as the Houston Astros pulled out a 4-3 victory over the visiting Seattle Mariners on Wednesday.

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Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 13

Houston Astros Looking for Offensive Answers With Latest Starting Lineup

Things for the Houston Astros haven't gone great to this point in the season, as they continue to fall in the AL West standings. For a team that was once the most feared in the American League, the Astros have looked like a team that has lost all motivation on the field.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 12

Former NPB star continues to struggle in MLB

A major offseason acquisition for the Houston Astros was right-handed pitcher Tatsuya Imai. The addition of Imai, though, has not yet panned out.

Mariners' Cal Raleigh nearing wrong side of MLB history

Concern levels for five of MLB’s slumping stars

The '2025 MLB All-Star Starters' quiz

The 'MLB home run leaders since 1997' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 13

Three MLB teams who could get early jump on trade deadline

As the major league season approaches the quarter mark, several teams are seeing their playoff hopes slip away. Although the MLB trade deadline is not until August 3, these teams could get an early jump on the trade market, potentially maximizing their return.

Former NPB star continues to struggle in MLB

New update emerges on when Mets owner Steve Cohen could make final David Stearns decision

Mets calling up top prospect in attempt to jumpstart lineup

Concern levels for five of MLB’s slumping stars

The 'MLB active home run leaders' quiz

Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / May 11

Astros' Jeremy Peña Injury Update Emerges Amid Team's Mounting Injuries

The Houston Astros are one step closer to getting their All-Star shortstop back. According to MLB.com's Brian McTaggart, Jeremy Peña is expected to begin a Minor League rehab assignment on Tuesday, likely with Double-A Corpus Christi.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 11

Astros rumors: Ken Rosenthal drops names of potential trade candidates

The Houston Astros are likely not going to trade Yordan Alvarez. The Astros have dealt with injuries and underperformance this season, however, and the ball club could still end up selling at the trade deadline.

Carlos Correa News / Athlon Sports / May 11

Injury Update on Astros' Carlos Correa After Season-Ending News

Houston Astros infielder Carlos Correa sustained a devastating injury in batting practice last week before the Astros took on the Los Angeles Dodgers. While taking practice swings in the batting cages, Correa felt a pop in his left ankle.

Carlos Correa News / Fastball on SI / May 10

Astros' Carlos Correa to Undergo Surgery Monday: Instant AL Impact

The 2026 Major League Baseball has been a struggle for the Houston Astros, to say the least. Houston is 16-24 on the season and the hits have come hard so far this season with the most notable and most recent being the club losing infielder Carlos Correa for the season.

Bennett Sousa News / Field Level Media / May 9