Houston Astros: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Houston Astros Urged To 'Retool' Before MLB Trade Deadline

The Houston Astros season has been all over the place so far, but the only consistent thing is that they are behind in the playoff race. There's still time to get back into it, but their roster might need some work.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Bark Bets

Astros’ Jose Abreu Speaks About 2024 Struggles, Demotion

The 2024 season got off to an abysmal start fo Houston Astros first baseman Jose Abreu. His struggles at the plate were a contributing factor to the team being in the position that they currently are.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / 52 minutes ago

Some Lineup Thoughts

Honestly, I don’t care that much about the batting order, though I prefer when a club structures a lineup with an eye toward optimization. Yordan Alvarez hitting second earlier in the season, for example, was a move that I supported as it ensured he had more opportunities to hit.

Justin Verlander News / Houston Astros on SI / 4 hours ago

Houston Astros Ace Wows With Stellar Outing Despite Loss

The Houston Astros have a future first-ballot Hall of Famer on their roster and he had another vintage performance on Wednesday night against the Seattle Mariners.

Look of the Day 5/30: Opportunity for Mavs' Gafford ... and us

The Astros and Mariners cruised to an easy under on Wednesday night to cash our third straight Look of the Day, bringing us to +5.58 units on the week. Let's keep the profit train rolling.

NBA betting: Mavericks vs. Timberwolves Game 5 prediction, expert pick, odds for Thu. 5/30

NBA best bets: Picks against spread, prop predictions, odds for Mavericks vs. Timberwolves Game 5 on Thu. 5/30

NBA player props: How to bet Anthony Edwards and Luka Doncic for Thu. 5/30

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / 3 hours ago

Houston Astros' Offense Hits New Low In Crushing Loss

All the Houston Astros had to do was score two runs by the end of the ninth inning on Wednesday, and they would have won. Instead, they only scored one run, and they lost.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 4 hours ago

Astros vs. Mariners Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Thursday, May 30, 2024

The Seattle Mariners (31-26) will vie for their fifth straight victory when they host the Houston Astros (24-32) on Thursday at 4:10 PM ET on SCHN. The Astros are listed as -110 favorites to stop the streak, while the Mariners are -108 underdogs to keep their momentum.

MLB News / ClutchPoints / 7 hours ago

Justin Verlander hits Astros with reality check after wasted vintage start vs. Mariners

At 41 years old, Justin Verlander continues to prove that he can still dazzle on the mound. He did that again Wednesday night against the Seattle Mariners

MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / 7 hours ago

Astros Lose Third Game in Seattle in Extras, 2-1

Anemic bats waste yet another superb pitching effort News Flash: You probably need to score more than one or two runs a game if you want to compete for first place.

MLB News / ClutchPoints / 7 hours ago

Astros make under-the-rader pitching move amid struggles vs. Mariners

The Houston Astros are well below .500 and need to start finding answers for their mid-season woes. Both the Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers are ranked above them in the AL West.

Miguel Diaz News / MLB Trade Rumors / 1 hour ago

Astros release right-handed pitcher

He tossed one scoreless inning for the Astros before getting designated for assignment.

Injured Astros starters continue taking a toll on Houston

Mariners rally for another win over Astros

The 35 pitchers who have thrown multiple no-hitters

The '2005 Houston Astros' quiz

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / 5 hours ago

There's Major Concern Houston Astros Lose MVP Candidate in Free Agency

After the Houston Astros were eliminated from the 2023 playoffs in disappointing fashion on their home field, it was expected there would be minor adjustments made to their roster as they chased another World Series championship this season.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / 3 hours ago

Houston Astros Star Predicted to Be 'Up for Grabs' in Trade

With a 4-6 record in their last 10 games, the Houston Astros are going through another rough patch in their season. It's been an up-and-down type of year for the team in this dynastic run, struggling in ways they never have.

MLB News / Yardbarker / 7 hours ago

Look of the Day for 5/29: With these guys on the hill, the Under's the bill

With no NBA on the schedule for Wednesday night, let's switch over to MLB for our next Look of the Day. Let's keep this profit train rolling, shall we?

MLB home run props for 5/29: Good matchup, good price for Trevino

MLB strikeout props for 5/29: Justin time for a Verlander prop

MLB best bets: Prop picks and predictions for Wed. 5/29

MLB News / Action Network / 19 hours ago

MLB best bets: Astros vs. Mariners pick, odds, predictions for Wed. 5/29

Action Network's Kevin Rogers shares Astros vs. Mariners pick for Wednesday, May 29, including MLB odds on the run line, moneyline and over/under.

MLB Opening Pitch: Zerillo's expert picks, odds, predictions for Wed. 5/29

MLB best bets: Prop picks and predictions for Wed. 5/29

Which MLB players have the most career WAR?

MLB News / Action Network / 12 hours ago

MLB best bets: Prop picks and predictions for Wed. 5/29

Action Network's MLB staff break down their favorite bets for Wednesday, May 29, including a bet for Astros vs. Mariners.

MLB Opening Pitch: Zerillo's expert picks, odds, predictions for Wed. 5/29

Three trade chips for the Miami Marlins

Which MLB players have the most career WAR?

Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / 2 hours ago

Injured Astros Starters Continue Taking a Toll on Houston

The Houston Astros rotation woes deepened this week, as yet another of their starters heads to the injured list. Houston placed starter Cristian Javier on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to May 24th, with a right forearm injury.

Jose Abreu News / ClutchPoints / May 28

Jose Abreu’s return from Astros demotion brings batting average over .100

When the Houston Astros signed Jose Abreu to a three-year, $58.5 million contract in November 2022, they were hoping he would add significant pop to their lineup.

MLB News / Field Level Media / 3 hours ago

Astros, with additional ailment in rotation, face Mariners again

The Houston Astros' ailing starting rotation has taken another hit. Right-hander Cristian Javier, who was scheduled to start Tuesday night's game against

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / 2 hours ago

Astros place starting pitcher on IL, recall Jose Abreu

The Astros made a few transactions before Monday's series opener in Seattle.

MLB News / Yardbarker / 18 hours ago

MLB strikeout props for 5/27: Fade in the shade out West

Happy Memorial Day, sports bettors! Coming off a winning week in strikeout props, let's kick off the new week with three K bets for the MLB holiday slate.

Craig Counsell returns to Milwaukee as Cubs face Brewers

MLB best bets: Picks, odds and predictions for Monday, 5/27

MLB Opening Pitch: Zerillo's expert picks, odds, previews for Memorial Day

Ronel Blanco News / Field Level Media / 13 hours ago

Astros' Ronel Blanco returns from suspension, shuts down A's

Ronel Blanco returned from a suspension with seven shutout innings, Kyle Tucker capped a five-run fourth in a home run and the Houston Astros completed a road series win over the Oakland Athletics with a 5-2 triumph Sunday afternoon.

Justin Verlander News / Last Word On Sports / 11 hours ago

Houston Astros Ace One Step Closer to Hall of Fame

Justin Verlander’s case for being a future Hall of Famer just got a little stronger as he entered the top 10 on the MLB all-time strikeout list. The Astros

Chas McCormick News / Last Word On Sports / May 22

Houston Astros Facing Questions as Injured Outfielder Returns

With injured outfielder Chas McCormick back in the lineup, the Houston Astros are facing questions over their crowded outfield. Chas McCormick was back in the Astros lineup on Tuesday after he was sidelined in April with an injured hamstring.

Kyle Tucker News / Just Baseball / May 20

Is Kyle Tucker Baseball’s Most Underrated Player?

The Astros have been one of the league’s most electrifying teams of the past decade. Since 2015 they’ve appeared in eight of nine postseasons, participated in the last seven American League Championship Series, and made four World Series, winning two of them.