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Astros Are Becoming MLB’s Most Unexpected Story

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
Tatsuya Imai's odd explanation for injury might make sense

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. 

Astros injuries could doom playoff hopes before they started
Carlos Correa sends a profane message amid the Astros' concerning situation
Blue Jays' Trey Yesavage could soon make return to rotation
Cubs, Padres reportedly interested in former All-Star Lucas Giolito
Aaron Boone reveals which rival player reminds him of Deion Sanders
Mike Trout News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

How many of the players with the most multiple-home run by MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The '200-win, 3K-strikeout pitchers' quiz
The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz
The 'Active MLB 3+ 30-homer seasons' quiz
Josh Hader News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 14
Astros’ Josh Hader makes brutally honest admission amid injury recovery

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.

MLB News / Yardbarker
25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

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.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 14
Astros To Sign Brandon Bielak To Minor League Deal

Astros To Sign Brandon Bielak To Minor League Deal

The Astros are going to sign right-hander Brandon Bielak to a minor league deal, reports Ari Alexander of 7News Boston. Alexander adds that the Gaeta Sports Management client will report to Triple-A Sugar Land.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 14
Astros Double Up with College Stars in Latest MLB 2026 Mock Draft

Astros Double Up with College Stars in Latest MLB 2026 Mock Draft

The Houston Astros have Hunter Brown to thank for the additional first-round selection they have in July’s MLB draft. Brown, who was drafted by the Astros in the fifth-round in 2019, was a Cy Young finalist in the American League last year.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 14
Astros, Rockies kick off series searching for reversal of fortune

Astros, Rockies kick off series searching for reversal of fortune

On Monday, the Houston Astros completed a 10-game road trip so nightmarish that a starting pitcher allowing six earned runs over laborious six innings essentially represented a high point.

Carlos Correa News / Larry Brown Sports / April 14
Carlos Correa sends a profane message amid the Astros’ concerning situation

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.

Athletics News / Yardbarker
Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

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.

Houston Astros News / New Baseball Media / April 14
2026 Injury Report: Updates on Mountcastle, Pena, Imai

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Mountcastle, Pena, Imai

The Houston Astros will be down two key players in the interim. Jeremy Pena, who missed significant time on the IL last year, is back on the injured list.

Carlos Correa News / Athlon Sports / April 13
Astros' Carlos Correa Makes Admission After Loss to Mariners

Astros' Carlos Correa Makes Admission After Loss to Mariners

The Houston Astros lost to the Seattle Mariners by a final score of 6-2 on Monday. The loss came after the team placed shortstop Jeremy Pena and starting pitcher Tatsuya Imai on the injured list before the game.

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The 'Three-point leaders by NBA season' quiz
 The 'Three-point leaders by NBA season' quiz
The 'Five 3's off the bench games' quiz
 The 'Five 3's off the bench games' quiz
The 'Masters runners-up since 2000' quiz
 The 'Masters runners-up since 2000' quiz
The 'NBA top-seed top-scorers' quiz
 The 'NBA top-seed top-scorers' quiz
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / April 13
Astros injuries could doom playoff hopes before they started

Astros injuries could doom playoff hopes before they started

The Houston Astros injury depleted roster took another hit on Monday.  

Astros place SS Jeremy Pena, RHP Tatsuya Imai on IL
Four surprise players to open the MLB season
Astros’ free agency splash already dealing with an injury
The '2017 Houston Astros World Series roster' quiz
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 13
Ranking the Houston Astros’ Positives Despite 6–10 Start

Ranking the Houston Astros’ Positives Despite 6–10 Start

The Houston Astros 6-10 start to the season has not been ideal, to say the least. Not only is the pitching staff giving up runs at a historic rate, but the offense has also been highly inconsistent.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 13
Astros hit unfortunate low not seen since 2013

Astros hit unfortunate low not seen since 2013

The Houston Astros are enduring a brutal stretch, with their losing streak now at eight games. Their record continues to slide as road struggles shape the American League landscape.

MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / April 13

Burrows Bombed as Astros Lose 8th Straight, Swept by Mariners

The 6-2 defeat at T-Mobile Park completed a 4-game sweep by the Mariners, the first time they have swept the Astros in a 4 game series since August 2018.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 13
Josh Naylor breaks out of slump in Mariners' sweep of Astros

Josh Naylor breaks out of slump in Mariners' sweep of Astros

Seattle Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor snapped out of an early-season funk with a huge game to close out a four-game sweep of the slumping Houston Astros.

Astros’ free agency splash already dealing with an injury
Dodgers' Dave Roberts addresses Roki Sasaki's struggles after loss to Rangers
Why fans shouldn't panic about MLB stars' early-season struggles
Four surprise players to open the MLB season
The 'Most home runs by a switch hitter' quiz
Houston Astros News / Fastball on SI / April 13
Astros Join List of MLB Contenders Dealing With Major Injuries

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.

Houston Astros News / Larry Brown Sports / April 13
Astros’ free agency splash already dealing with an injury

Astros’ free agency splash already dealing with an injury

The Houston Astros won the sweepstakes for Tatsuya Imai, signing the Japanese pitcher to a three-year deal that could be worth as much as $63 million. However, after just three starts, Imai is now headed to the IL.

Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / April 13
Astros Make Carlos Correa Decision After Jeremy Pena Injury News

Astros Make Carlos Correa Decision After Jeremy Pena Injury News

The Houston Astros' 2026 season is off to a dreadful start; the two-time World Series champions entered Monday with a 6-10 record, which is tied for worst in the majors.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 13
Astros Place Jeremy Peña, Tatsuya Imai On Injured List

Astros Place Jeremy Peña, Tatsuya Imai On Injured List

The Astros announced that they have placed infielder Jeremy Peña on the 10-day injured list with a grade 1 hamstring strain. Right-hander Tatsuya Imai has been placed on the 15-day IL due to right arm fatigue.

Dana Brown News / Total Pro Sports / April 13
Dana Brown Sends Strong Message Amid Astros’ Pitching Injuries

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.

Cody Bolton News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 12
Cody Bolton To Undergo Imaging For Mid-Back Tightness

Cody Bolton To Undergo Imaging For Mid-Back Tightness

Right-hander Cody Bolton only recently stepped into a beleaguered Astros rotation, but his spot already appears to be in danger. As noted by Matt Kawahara

Houston Astros News / Fastball on SI / April 12
MLB Fans Need to See Wild Stat From Astros' 6-Game Losing Streak

MLB Fans Need to See Wild Stat From Astros' 6-Game Losing Streak

There may not be a team more ice-cold right now across Major League Baseball than the Houston Astros. Houston is riding a six-game losing streak, despite starting the season 6-3.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / April 10
Astros place SP Cristian Javier and OF Jake Meyers on IL

Astros place SP Cristian Javier and OF Jake Meyers on IL

The Houston Astros lost another member of their starting rotation when they placed right-hander Cristian Javier (right shoulder strain) on the 15-day injured list on Friday before opening a three-game series in Seattle.

Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / April 10
Houston Astros Lineup Could Be One of Best in Baseball

Houston Astros Lineup Could Be One of Best in Baseball

Questions surrounded the Houston Astros after their first missed postseason since 2016. While they have a smattering of good young players, the main core of the roster is filled with veterans.

Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / April 10
Latest on Hunter Brown’s Injury and What It Means for the Astros

Latest on Hunter Brown’s Injury and What It Means for the Astros

Just when the 2026 season started off on the right note for the Houston Astros, the injury bug hit again. It’s been a rough week for Astros fans. The Astros’ offense has been topping the charts in MLB to begin the season.

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