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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.

Houston Astros News / New Baseball Media / April 14

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.

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
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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.

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The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz

How many of the players to appear in the most games all-time for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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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 / 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 / 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 / Houston Astros on SI / April 13
Astros Place 2 More Important Players on the Injured List Amidst Difficult Stretch

Astros Place 2 More Important Players on the Injured List Amidst Difficult Stretch

It's hard to put into words how difficult this past week has been for the Houston Astros. They suffered seven straight losses in one week to the Athletics, Colorado Rockies, and Seattle Mariners.

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.

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 / Field Level Media / April 13
Astros place SS Jeremy Pena, RHP Tatsuya Imai on IL

Astros place SS Jeremy Pena, RHP Tatsuya Imai on IL

The Houston Astros placed shortstop Jeremy Pena and right-hander Tatsuya Imai on the injured list Monday. Right-hander Jayden Murray was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land, while right-hander J.P France, left-hander Colton Gordon and infielder Shay Whitcomb all were recalled from Triple-A.

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Tatsuya Imai News / CBSSports.com / April 13

Astros' woes continue as Tatsuya Imai, Jeremy Peña land on IL amid seven-game losing streak

Houston has been hit hard by injuries in the early going of the 2026 season

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.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / April 13

In Memory of Phil Garner: Reflecting on the Astros First World Series Run

In memory of former Astros player and manager Phil Garner, this is a piece I previously wrote last year for The Sporting News on his reflection on the Astros first World Series run in 2005, twenty years after.

Cam Smith News / Houston Astros on SI / April 13
One Young Outfielder is Giving Astros Fans a Reason for Optimism

One Young Outfielder is Giving Astros Fans a Reason for Optimism

It hasn't been the start to the season that the Houston Astros were expecting after a year where they missed the playoffs by a single game. With their backs against the wall, losing their seventh straight game, the Astros need to focus on something positive amid the dreadful losing streak.

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

Jeremy Pena News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 12
Jeremy Pena Leaves Game Due To Knee Tightness

Jeremy Pena Leaves Game Due To Knee Tightness

Houston’s 7-2 lead on Saturday turned into an 8-7 loss to the Mariners, and the tough loss also contained yet another injury concern for the struggling

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / April 11
Astros' thin rotation could take another hit

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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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.

Joe Espada News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 9
Joe Espada makes ‘hard’ confession about 2 Astros players getting hurt within minutes

Joe Espada makes ‘hard’ confession about 2 Astros players getting hurt within minutes

The Houston Astros got dealt another tough injury blow on Wednesday, when two players got hurt within minutes during a game. Jake Meyers and Cristian Javier both left during Houston’s game with the Colorado Rockies.

Jake Meyers News / Field Level Media / April 8
Astros OF Jake Meyers leaves game with injury

Astros OF Jake Meyers leaves game with injury

Houston Astros center fielder Jake Meyers left Wednesday's game at Colorado with an injury. Meyers was batting with two outs and runners on the corners in the second inning when he appeared to sustain an injury to his abdomen on a checked swing.

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