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When Is It Time for the Astros to Pull the Plug on Brown? Espada? Imai?

At what point do the Houston Astros decide enough is enough? This question isn’t just about the players on the field, it extends to leadership at every level, from the manager to the front office.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 29

Astros look for spark in doubleheader vs. Orioles

After quite a bit of idle time this week, the Houston Astros and Baltimore Orioles are in store for a busy day of baseball when they meet for Thursday's doubleheader at Camden Yards.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 29

Aaron Judge, Munetaka Murakami are early leaders in MLB's HR race

A handful of hitters are posting home run rates that, if you stretched them out over a full season, would land in territory usually only discussed in MVP debates and record books.

Aaron Judge hits 11th homer, Ben Rice hits 10th as Yankees top Rangers

Chicago White Sox: Munetake Murakami nabs top-five MLB rookie ranking

Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez blending power, plate discipline at rare level

Drew Romo's historic night helps White Sox spoil Jose Soriano's dominant run in win over Angels

The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

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The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 29

Astros-Orioles Postponement Sets Up First Houston Doubleheader Since 2022

The Houston Astros have announced they will play their first doubleheader since 2022 after Wednesday night's game against the Baltimore Orioles has been postponed due to inclement weather.

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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 / Field Level Media / April 29

Astros-Orioles to play Thursday doubleheader after postponement

Wednesday's scheduled game between the Houston Astros and Orioles in Baltimore has been postponed due to inclement weather in the forecast. The game is scheduled to be made up as part of a single-admission doubleheader on Thursday.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 29

Why Astros-Orioles game was postponed on Wednesday

The Houston Astros and Baltimore Orioles played the first game of their series yesterday, and it was the Orioles who walked away with the win. Unfortunately, the Astros will have to wait for another day to get their revenge, as the second game has been postponed.

MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / April 29

Astros Loss to Orioles Raises Questions About Two Key Players

The series opener against the Baltimore Orioles on the road for the Houston Astros didn't get off to a start that they were hoping for. Dropping game one 5-3, the Astros continue to bottom out in the American League West division, making it more difficult to catch up as the season rolls into May.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / April 29

These 4 players have disappointed most through 30 games

The first 30 games of the 2026 season have been nothing short of a disaster for the Astros. Tuesday’s loss in Baltimore dropped their record to an AL-worst 11-19.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / April 29

Astros Legends Series: Bob Knepper

Our 9th installment of the Legends Series features two-time All-Star Pitcher Bob Knepper. Knepper started 413 games throughout his major league career, spending several seasons as a reliable member of the Astros pitching rotation.

Tatsuya Imai News / Houston Astros on SI / April 29

Tatsuya Imai’s Startling Rehab Start Causes Concern for Astros Rotation

Tatsuya Imai's first rehab start with Double-A Corpus Christi on Tuesday night went well physically, but the results weren't what the Astros were looking for.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Jeremy Pena News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 28

Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena takes crucial step toward injury return

The Houston Astros received an encouraging development on Tuesday as shortstop Jeremy Pena took another step in his recovery from a right hamstring injury.

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / April 28

Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez blending power, plate discipline at rare level

When you look at the stat line of Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez just 30 days into the season, you would think the numbers were not real.

Orioles, Astros desperate for fast start, momentum entering series

Astros awaken to salvage finale, end Yankees' 8-game win streak

The 'Active MLB 3+ 30-homer seasons' quiz

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The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz

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Shane Baz News / Houston Astros on SI / April 28

How the Houston Astros Can Attack Shane Baz and the Baltimore Orioles

The Houston Astros came away with a win in the series finale against the New York Yankees at home and now hit the road to start a six-game road trip against American League opponents.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / April 28

Astros Minor League Hotlist: April 28th

This will be your weekly look at the hottest prospects in the system, highlighting the top performers at the plate and on the mound. Anthony Huezo – Huezo has been on a tear to start the season and this week was no different.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 28

Astros Prospects Turning Heads as 2 Young Bats Break Out in Fayetteville

The Houston Astros MLB team is, well, struggling. There are so many holes in the roster, it is hard to see a way out for the team. They currently sit at 11-18 and have lost seven of the last ten games.

MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / April 27

Astros vs Orioles Series Preview: Key Things To Watch for This Road Series

It has been a brutal start to the 2026 season for the Houston Astros as injuries have plagued this roster. Right now, the Astros sit at the bottom of the division with 11 wins on the year.

Kai-Wei Teng News / Houston Astros on SI / April 27

Another Astros Reliever Makes His First Start To Help Steer A Sunken Ship

When the Houston Astros traded for Kai-Wei Teng from the San Francisco Giants on January 29, their vision to acquire a pitcher with a 6.37 ERA in seven starts and eight appearances in 2025 was to see what he could do to make the Opening Day roster.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 26

Astros awaken to salvage finale, end Yankees' 8-game win streak

Spencer Arrighetti worked seven strong innings, Christian Walker produced a three-hit game with a home run and the Houston Astros salvaged the finale of their three-game series against the visiting New York Yankees with a 7-4 victory on Sunday.

Jose Altuve News / Athlon Sports / April 26

Astros Make Jose Altuve Decision Before Yankees Series Finale

The Houston Astros will look to avoid a sweep as they close out their series against the New York Yankees on Sunday afternoon. Houston enters the matchup at 10-18 on the season and trailing everybody in the AL West, while New York carries an 18-9 record and an eight-game winning streak into the series finale.

Bennett Sousa News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 25