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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.

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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.

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.

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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?

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The 'American League MVPs' quiz

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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.

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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 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.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 14

Astros cap off absolutely insane day of comebacks, walk-offs

The Houston Astros have been struggling. They came into the game against the Seattle Mariners, losing four straight games, and the Astros were fourth in the AL West.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / May 14

Astros Toxic Positivity

This is the part two of my lab on Wednesday, but it is purposefully not a lab. My goal with the labs is to present information and do it in educational and hopefully interesting and educational ways.

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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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.

Houston Astros News / CBSSports.com / May 13

Astros' Tatsuya Imai will make his next start, promises manager Joe Espada despite latest implosion

Imai allowed six runs in four innings to the Mariners Tuesday night

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Tatsuya Imai News / Houston Astros on SI / May 13

Tatsuya Imai’s Return From Injury Didn’t Go As Planned For Astros

Despite only throwing fastballs and sliders, Tatsuya Imai struggled mightily on Tuesday night. The NPB superstar has historically struggled with his command, and his return start was no different.

Hunter Brown News / Crawfish Boxes / May 13

In The Lab: The Astros Math Problem

It was one of the more iconic scenes in baseball moviedom. Lou Brown tells his troops that Rachel Phelps (the owner) does not want them to win. In order to win the division they will need to win 32 more games (from that point in the season) and with every win they will pull off a slice to reveal a nearly naked Rachel Phelps.

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