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On YouTubeJ.P. France News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 9
Astros To Select J.P. France
The Astros will select J.P. France’s contract from Triple-A Sugar Land before tomorrow’s game against the Mariners, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic.
Joe Espada News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 9
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.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 9
Astros Have One Glaring Hole That Keeps Getting Bigger with Every Injury
Before Wednesday night ended, the Houston Astros boasted the second-worst team ERA in baseball. That is not a stat you want to be first in, especially when it involves a 6.05 ERA.
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?
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / April 9
Astros Legends Series: Bill Doran 
The fourth installment of our Legends Series features former Astros second baseman Bill Doran. Doran spent 9 of his 12 major league seasons in Houston.
One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026
As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 8
Astros Sending Yet Another Banged Up Player Home for More Testing
The Houston Astros injury train continues to take on passengers. The latest is heading back to Houston for more testing. Center fielder Jake Meyers left on Wednesday’s 9-1 loss to the Colorado Rockies with lower back tightness, per the Astros.
Carlos Correa News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 8
Why Astros’ Carlos Correa is not playing vs. Rockies
The Houston Astros entered Wednesday’s series finale at Coors Field without veteran third baseman Carlos Correa, whose illness forced another late shuffle of the infield.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 8
Injury-plagued Astros hit with more bad news as two starters exit loss to Rockies
The hits keep coming to the Houston Astros.
25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season
The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.
Cristian Javier News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 8
Cristian Javier Exits Start Due To Shoulder Tightness
Astros right-hander Cristian Javier was removed from today’s game after just one inning due to shoulder tightness. As relayed by Chandler Rome of The Athletic, Javier was warming up for the second inning but summoned catcher Christian Vázquez and the training staff to the mound before departing.
Jake Meyers News / Field Level Media / April 8
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.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 8
Astros Try To Avoid a Sweep vs. Rockies: Preview, Storylines
When the Houston Astros boarded a plane to Sacramento last week to begin a 10-game road trip against the Athletics, they were sitting at 5-2 after a successful season-opening home stand against the Los Angeles Angels and Boston Red Sox.
Houston Astros News / Total Pro Sports / April 8
Houston Astros News: Injured Players List And Return Timeline
The Houston Astros are not having the perfect start to the 2026 season. They sit at the .500 mark and are trailing the Texas Rangers. Every team in the AL West seems to be struggling, but it’s too early to tell.
Nick Allen News / Crawfish Boxes / April 8
In The Lab: Effects of Good Coaching
Admittedly, there is nothing more challenging than doing analysis on the fly. All numbers that appear in the lab during the regular season are a snapshot in time.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 8
Astros' Future Cloudy as Ace Will Miss Extended Time with Shoulder Injury
Two weeks into the regular season, and the Houston Astros offense is clicking like a well-oiled machine. They currently lead the American League in nearly every single offensive category: batting average, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, walks, home runs, RBI, hits and runs.
MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / April 7
Bats Go Silent as Astros Fall to Rockies 5-1
The league’s best offense decided to take the night off as Astros pitching, defense continue to struggle. It was a night to forget for the Astros offense, who managed just 1 run on 3 hits with one walk against Rockies pitchers Kyle Freeland and Antonio Senzatela, as Houston loses its second straight game in Denver, 5-1 to the Rockies.
Josh Hader News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 7
Astros closer Josh Hader update included in latest Houston injury news
The Houston Astros received encouraging injury updates Tuesday, as progress from Josh Hader, Bennett Sousa, and Nate Pearson signaled potential reinforcements for a pitching staff navigating early-season setbacks.
Yordan Alvarez News / Athlon Sports / April 7
Astros Three-Time All-Star Has Raked Vs. Left-Handers
After Houston Astrosdesignated hitter/outfielder Yordan Alvarez missed most of 2025 (playing in 48 games) due to injuries, 2026 has shown that he hasn’t missed a beat.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / April 7
Astros ace's injury will test team's red-hot offense
The Astros will need more of that from Alvarez, Walker and the rest of the lineup with the pitching staff currently in shambles.
Hunter Brown News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 5
Astros Place Hunter Brown On Injured List With Shoulder Strain
The Astros are placing right-hander Hunter Brown on the injured list due to a right shoulder strain. Right-hander Christian Roa was recalled to the majors to replace Brown on the roster.
Cristian Javier News / Yardbarker / April 4
Cristian Javier's struggles putting Astros in rough spot
There is still time for Javier to return to form and be that steady arm in the middle of the Astros rotation. However, if he continues to struggle, a return to the minors could be in the future.
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