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MLB News / Field Level Media / May 8
Astros blast four homers, blank slumping Reds
Zach Cole hit a three-run homer during a five-run ninth inning and the visiting Houston Astros beat Cincinnati 10-0 on Friday, sending the Reds to their eighth straight defeat.
Nick Lodolo News / Houston Astros on SI / May 8
Astros Lineup vs. Reds: Houston Hoping to Ambush Reds' Nick Lodolo
The Houston Astros might finally have some good luck on their side. In their series opener against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park, Nick Lodolo is scheduled to go for the home team — his first start of the season after recovering from a blister issue on his left index finger.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 8
Houston Astros Recalling Reliever for Another Opportunity in 2026
The Houston Astros look to shake off the very thick cobwebs and get back into the win column after losing a three-game series to the Los Angeles Dodgers at home.
The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?
Dustin Harris News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 8
Dustin Harris Elects Free Agency
The Astros announced Friday that outfielder Dustin Harris, whom they designated for assignment earlier in the week, cleared waivers and rejected an outright assignment to Triple-A Sugar Land.
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.
Yordan Alvarez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 8
Astros not trading Yordan Alvarez despite difficult season
The Houston Astros have endured a difficult season so far. They are currently 15-23 and tied for last place in the American League West standings. While the idea of the Astros trading Yordan Alvarez seems unrealistic, it has been mentioned as a possibility.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 8
Astros looking for bizarre franchise first against struggling Reds
It’s been a rough start in South Texas, as the Houston Astros lost another series and are now 15-23. Now, they will head to Great American Ballpark to face the Cincinnati Reds.
Jose Altuve News / Crawfish Boxes / May 8
In The Lab: Checking In On Jose Altuve 
My favorite novel is “Fight Club” by Chuck Palahniuk. There are tons of philosophical nuggets in the book and one of them is my moniker for everything analytics.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 8
The Trade Conversation the Houston Astros Have Been Dreading Is Here
Correa is out for the season. That statement could have been the final blow to a team that just can’t escape injury and, quite honestly, bad luck. The roster is in ruins, and it has been for quite a while.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / May 8
Astros Legends Series: Bill Dawley
Bill Dawley would appear in 275 games as a reliever during his major league career. He’d make his debut with the Astros on April 15th and set ablaze
Houston Astros News / Total Pro Sports / May 8
MLB Insider Sees The Houston Astros Parting Ways With Two Sluggers Ahead Of Trade Deadline
The Houston Astros missed the playoffs last season for the first time in almost a decade after losing most of their established superstars. Their chances for this season are looking slim, even at this early stage, with a host of injuries to key players.
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.
Daniel Johnson News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 8
Astros re-sign outfielder to minor league deal
The Houston Astros re-signed outfielder Daniel Johnson Jr. to a minor league contract on Thursday, according to MLB.com transaction tracking. Johnson had elected free agency one day earlier after being designated for assignment on May 4, and he is set to report to Triple-A Sugar Land.
Logan VanWey News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 7
Astros Likely To Select Logan VanWey
Astros reliever Logan VanWey is meeting the team in Cincinnati for their weekend series with the Reds, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Houston has an open spot on the pitching staff after optioning Jason Alexander during Thursday’s off day.
Daniel Johnson News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 7
Astros Re-Sign Daniel Johnson To Minor League Deal
The Astros re-signed outfielder Daniel Johnson to a minor league contract, according to the MiLB.com transaction tracker. He elected free agency yesterday after being designated for assignment on Monday.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 7
Injuries Have Robbed Astros of Potential Dream Lineup This Season
Midway through the 2025 season, the Houston Astros got back together with an old flame. The team traded for infielder Carlos Correa, who had been a hero on multiple World Series-winning squads but had been hobnobbing in Minneapolis with the Minnesota Twins for several years.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 7
Houston Zoo Names Baby Monkey After Houston Astros Star
The Houston Astros haven't had much go their way this season, in terms of injuries, pitching depth, and their standing in the standings. The dynasty that once was has started to crumble much faster than anyone could have expected, as it's going to take a lot of work to climb out of the hole they've dug themselves into.
Jose Altuve News / Larry Brown Sports / May 7
Jose Altuve received an unusual tribute from Houston Zoo
Jose Altuve is a nine-time All-Star and a member of two World Series-winning teams with the Houston Astros. Altuve has become a popular name in the city of Houston, and the Houston Zoo is now paying tribute to Altuve in a unique way.
Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / May 7
Astros Farm Report: Who Played Well in April, Who Didn’t
The Houston Astros have one of the worst minor league systems in baseball, and it’s been that way for a few years now. They have no Top 100 prospects and very few players who look to be potential MLB pieces.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 6
Historic outing from Andy Pages carries Dodgers to rout over Astros
The Los Angeles Dodgers have struggled to consistently string wins together lately, but that was certainly not the case in Wednesday's 12-2 win over the Houston Astros.
Cam Smith News / Just Baseball / May 6
A Breakout Year Is Coming For Cam Smith
In 2025, 22-year-old Cam Smith posted a .670 OPS in his 493 plate appearances as a rookie. ln 2026, he’s currently rocking a .676 OPS in 144 plate appearances.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / May 7
Astros' difficult season gets worse with Carlos Correa news
The Houston Astros suffered another blow as they attempt to overcome a slow start to the season.
Houston Astros News / Total Pro Sports / May 6
MLB Insider Outlines Houston Astros’ Biggest Concern, And It’s Alarming
The Houston Astros dropped off their perch in the American League West after ending their run of eight consecutive postseason appearances last year. Their playoff hopes for 2026 are already in severe doubt after a disastrous opening month to the season.
Houston Astros News / Larry Brown Sports / May 6
Astros star Carlos Correa suffers 'serious' injury
The Houston Astros may have to soldier on without Carlos Correa for the foreseeable future.
Shohei Ohtani News / Yardbarker / May 5
Dodgers make big Shohei Ohtani decision ahead of Astros matchup
Ohtani has been an NL Cy Young candidate this season, posting a 2-1 record with a ridiculous 0.60 ERA and 0.87 WHIP with 34 strikeouts.
Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / May 5
Christian Walker Is Exorcising Jose Abreu’s Demons for Astros Fans
At 14-21, very little has gone right for the Houston Astros to start 2026, giving new meaning to the term “Houston, we have a problem”. Was this supposed to be the same team that formed quite the American League dynasty in recent years?
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