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Astros’ Jose Altuve, Cristian Javier receive crucial injury updates on Saturday

The Houston Astros received important injury updates Saturday, with Jose Altuve and Cristian Javier both moving closer to returns. Altuve’s progress offered the more encouraging immediate outlook, while Javier’s rehab plan gave Houston a clearer timeline for a starter trying to reset after a difficult opening stretch.

2 Astros Continue To Be Subject of Trade Deadline Targets for Contenders

Not too long ago, it looked like the Houston Astros were heading down a road that led to nowhere good for the 2026 season. After a 5-2 beginning to the season, the Astros endured a dreadful 1-9 road trip that saw three starting pitchers end up on the injured list.

Injured Astros Pitcher Makes Progress in Two Key Areas in Latest Rehab Start

Injury rehab isn't always about quality results. It's more about progress. But if a player can get both, it's a strong indication of recovery. Injured Houston Astros starter Hunter Brown showed another strong indication of his recovery from a grade 2 shoulder strain on Friday as he made his second injury rehab start with Triple-A Sugar Land.

Late Chances Slip Away, Brewers Top Astros in Extras

The Houston Astros fell to the Milwaukee Brewers, 5–4, in 10 innings on Sunday afternoon at Daikin Park after the Brewers scored the automatic runner on a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning.

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.

One Key Stat Showcases Christian Walker’s 2026 Turnaround With Astros

As the Houston Astros' offense has started to heat up, a lot of the credit has to be handed to veteran first baseman Christian Walker. The combination of Walker and Yordan Alvarez in the middle of the lineup might be one of the best in the American League, yet they're flying under the radar.

Astros Make Significant Adjustment to Their Starting Rotation

It's been a turbulent 2026 season thus far for the Houston Astros' starting rotation, with costly injuries and under-performance ushering in what has been a disappointing start, even as the team's Yordan Alvarez-led offense has thrived.

Astros Yordan Alvarez has a place on Globe Life Field HR leaderboard that will stun you

There’s no doubt that Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez is having a monster season. And he’s getting praise from many different places. And Alvarez’s place on the home leaderboard at the Rangers’ Globe Life Field is quite stunning, according to a post on X by Will Maddux.

Astros Facing Daunting Weekend Task With Brewers Probable Pitchers

Don't look now, but the Houston Astros are creeping back into the American League West race. Entering the fourth and final game of their four-game series with the Texas Rangers on Thursday night, the Astros were just three games behind the Athletics for the top spot in the division.

Astros’ $95 Million Star Named Realistic Trade Candidate Ahead of Return

The Houston Astros are expected to play a big part at the MLB trade deadline. They're 26-32, sit in third place in the American League West and are 2.5 games behind a wild-card spot.

Jose Altuve Injury Update: Astros 2B Takes Step Forward

Jose Altuve has moved one step closer to returning to the Houston Astros after making progress in his recovery from an oblique injury. According to reporter Brian McTaggart, Altuve traveled back to Houston on Thursday and will work out with the Astros during the club’s upcoming homestand.

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.

Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below. Check out the previous day’s recap here. Pecko started for Sugar Land but struggled allowing 6 runs over 4.1 innings.

Astros teammates marvel at Cam Smith’s insane HR robbery

The Houston Astros extended their winning streak to two with a 5-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Thursday. In the process, outfielder Cam Smith put on a show.

In The Lab: BPO and the Outfield Logjam

We took a little mini break from bases per out, but we were always going to come back. This is really about two suppositions. First, the Astros current pitching staff is MLB average.

Back from successful road trip, Astros brace for Brewers

The Houston Astros were a season-worst 11 games under .500 four times this month and have been as many as six games out of first place in the American League West.

Surging Astros secure series win over Rangers

Jeremy Pena and Isaac Paredes homered and Spencer Arrighetti tossed six strong innings as the Houston Astros clinched a series win with a 5-1 win over the Texas Rangers on Thursday in Arlington, Texas.

Latest Astros’ Jose Altuve injury update will catch fans’ attention

The Houston Astros have had an up and down season. Jose Altuve is currently dealing with an oblique injury. Altuve is working hard to return. According to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com, Altuve is expected to work out with the Astros this weekend.

Marlins, Amos Willingham Agree To Minor League Deal

The Marlins and right-hander Amos Willingham have agreed to a minor league contract, per Ari Alexander of 7News. The Gaeta Sports Management client is headed to Triple-A Jacksonville for the time being.

Astros' Yordan Alvarez is performing as the best hitter in MLB

The lethal combination of his raw power and exceptional plate discipline has made him a major threat at the plate.

Astros Get Injury Update on Josh Hader

Josh Hader is close to returning to action after the veteran reliever continued progressing through his rehab assignment. Astros beat writer Chandler Rome of The Athletic reported that Hader will pitch for Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday and Thursday, which should mark the final step before Houston activates him from the 60-day injured list.

Spencer Arrighetti’s Continued Success Would Go a Long Way for the Astros

The Houston Astros have finished first or second in the AL West each year since 2016. A team that has built a sustainable winner from the ground up and won two World Series is not all too familiar with its current spot near the bottom with the Angels.

The Houston Astros threw their first no-hitter in years, and the timing could not be better

The Houston Astros threw the first MLB no-hitter in nearly two years on Monday, and the combined effort handed a struggling pitching staff the kind of sign its season needed.

Astros Release Daniel Johnson

The Astros have released Daniel Johnson, according to his transaction log on MLB.com. The outfielder played in eight games for Houston and another 12 for Triple-A Sugar Land this season.

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.