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On YouTubeHouston Astros News / Field Level Media / April 20
Astros place INF Nick Allen on IL, add INF Braden Shewmake
The Houston Astros placed infielder Nick Allen on the injured list Monday with back spasms, while right-hander J.P. France was outrighted to Triple-A Sugar Land.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / April 20
What Does Current WAR Tell Us About the Astros Catcher Situation Right Now? 
Thomas Nestico of TJStats broke down the top WAR player currently on each team by position and by division. Today, we are going to look at the catcher position: Yainer Diaz hasn’t just been the worst catcher on his team.
Braden Shewmake News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 20
Astros Select Braden Shewmake
The Astros announced that they have selected the contract of infielder Braden Shewmake. He’ll take the active roster spot of infielder Nick Allen, who has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to back spasms, retroactive to April 19th.
The 'Active 200-K MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the active MLB pitchers with at least one 200-strikeout season on their resume can you name in six minutes?
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 20
Astros rumors: Ken Rosenthal drops ‘sizzling’ suggestion of replacing Joe Espada with Omar Lopez
The Houston Astros are facing pressure, and names like Omar Lopez and Joe Espada are now central to the conversation. The Astros manager situation has suddenly turned into a talking point, with concerns growing as losses mount.
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.
Cam Smith News / Houston Astros on SI / April 20
Astros’ Contract History Suggests Cam Smith Won’t Get Long-Term Extension
Getting young players into long-term extensions is all the rage in Major League Baseball right now. In the last week to highly respected rookies signed long-term deals.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / April 20
Astros Legends Series: Larry Dierker
Larry Dierker as a player and manager guided the Astros franchise to a combined 574 wins. His number 49 is rightfully retired, and he joins us as our Legends Series continues with our sixth entry. Let’s start at the beginning. You struck out Willie Mays in your first ever start. Incredible. What do you most remember about that?
Spencer Arrighetti News / Houston Astros on SI / April 19
Astros Need Spencer Arrighetti to Continue His Hot Start on Mound
The Houston Astros have had a rough go of it to begin the 2026 season. After Sunday's extra innings loss, it marks their 15th and fourth in a row. They sit at 8-15 and in last place in the American League West, with their 15 losses tied for the msot in baseball.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 19
Hunter Brown, Cristian Javier Projected To Return In 5-7 Weeks
In an interview on SportsTalk790 radio today, Astros general manager Dana Brown said right-handers Hunter Brown and Cristian Javier are tentatively expected
Yordan Alvarez News / Houston Astros on SI / April 19
Yordan Alvarez’s Magnificent Start Giving Astros AL MVP Vibes
It’s not fair to ask Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez to carry the team. But, right now, that’s what he’s doing. On Saturday night he hit his ninth home run of the season, pushing him into the lead in that category ahead of the New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge.
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.
Joey Loperfido News / Field Level Media / April 19
Astros place OF Joey Loperfido (quad) on injured list
The Houston Astros placed outfielder Joey Loperfido on the injured list with a right quad strain on Sunday and recalled right-hander Jayden Murray from Triple-A Sugar Land.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / April 19
Astros Roster Moves: Harris, Murray, Loperfido, Shewmake 4/19/2026
The Houston Astros claimed OF Dustin Harris off waivers from the Chicago White Sox. He has appeared in six major league games for Chicago this season, hitting .250 (3×12) with a .438 OBP.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 19
Absurd Coincidence in Back-to-Back Games Explains Astros’ Pitching Woes
The Houston Astros can’t catch a break. These days it’s about pitching. But at least this time it wasn’t an injury. But it was absurd. Lance McCullers Jr.
MLB News / Field Level Media / April 19
Banged-up Astros try end skid against Cardinals
The injuries continue to add up for the Houston Astros, who lost outfielder Joey Loperfido to right quad tightness on Friday. He was unavailable for the Astros' 7-5 loss to the St.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 18
Astros designate pitcher for assignment before Cardinals game
On Saturday, the Houston Astros continued reshaping their roster ahead of their matchup vs. the St. Louis Cardinals, designating right-hander J.P. France for assignment in a notable pitching move.
Yainer Diaz News / Field Level Media / April 18
With Yainer Diaz struggling, Astros aim to even series vs. Cards
Houston catcher Yainer Diaz was absent from the starting lineup on Friday when the Astros lost 9-4 to the visiting St. Louis Cardinals in the opener of a three-game interleague series.
Tatsuya Imai News / Athlon Sports / April 16
Astros' Tatsuya Imai Shares Injury Update
The Houston Astros are set to play the Colorado Rockies on Thursday night. Injuries have been a problem for Houston throughout the 2026 MLB season. Tatsuya Imai, Jeremy Pena and Josh Hader are among a number of Astros currently dealing with injury concerns.
Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / April 16
The Injury Bug Is Already Spoiling the Astros’ Season
The 2026 MLB season is only a few weeks old, and the Houston Astros already feel like they’re on the ropes. Sure, it may be overly dramatic and a turnaround could be coming.
Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / April 15
Joe Espada Shares Reason for Jose Altuve's Removal From Astros Lineup
The Houston Astros have bobbled the start of the 2026 season, sitting in last place of the American League West division more than halfway through the first month of the season.
Tatsuya Imai News / Larry Brown Sports / April 17
Astros pitcher blames ‘American lifestyle’ for his arm injury
Houston Astros pitcher Tatsuya Imai is on the injured list after just three starts, and the Japanese right-hander thinks moving to America has something to do with it.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / April 14
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.
Carlos Correa News / Larry Brown Sports / April 15
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.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / April 13
Astros injuries could doom playoff hopes before they started
The Houston Astros injury depleted roster took another hit on Monday.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / April 11
Astros' thin rotation could take another hit
The Houston Astros are counting on Tatsuya Imai to be a key part of their rotation. Instead, they may need to prepare for his absence.
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