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Christian Walker homers twice as Astros top Cubs

Christian Walker homered twice and Kai-Wei Teng threw six shutout innings to lead the visiting Houston Astros to a 3-0 win against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday afternoon in the second game of their three-game series.

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Astros DH Alvarez exits in sixth with back spasms

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez, a three-time All-Star who is batting .300 with 15 homers and 31 RBIs, left Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in the middle of an at-bat in the sixth inning because of back spasms.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 23

Houston Astros Reveal Lineup as They Chase Series Edge Over Cubs

The Houston Astros are looking to break this win-one-lose-one trend they've found themselves in over the last four games by taking down the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Saturday afternoon.

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?

Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / May 23

Astros’ Joe Espada Shares Hunter Brown Injury Update on Friday

Astros manager Joe Espada has revealed that Hunter Brown responded well after his live batting practice session and his return to the rotation is close, according to Matt Kawahara of The Houston Chronicle.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Spencer Arrighetti News / Houston Astros on SI / May 23

Spencer Arrighetti’s Incredible Start Puts Him Among Former Astros Stars

Spencer Arrighetti can only pitch every fifth game. But for a beleaguered Houston Astros rotation, that every fifth game is like music. Arrighetti took the ball on Friday in Chicago when the Astros faced the Cubs.

Kai-Wei Teng News / Field Level Media / May 23

Astros' Kai-Wei Teng eager to add to Cubs' woes

Houston Astros right-hander Kai-Wei Teng will try to continue fine-tuning his role as a starting pitcher when he faces the host Chicago Cubs on Saturday afternoon in the second contest of a three-game series.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / May 22

Astros top Cubs on Christian Vazquez's bat, Spencer Arrighetti's arm

Christian Vazquez homered, singled and drove in two runs for the visiting Houston Astros in a 4-2 win against the Chicago Cubs in the opener of their three-game series on Friday afternoon.

Hunter Brown News / Houston Astros on SI / May 22

Hunter Brown’s Return Could Change Astros’ Season Outlook

For a franchise that has spent all of 2026 watching its pitching staff collapse in real time, the Houston Astros are actually getting a break. Per Brian

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 22

Astros rumors: Why Houston could ‘crush’ selling at trade deadline this year

As the Houston Astros start the series against the Chicago Cubs on Friday, the baseball world is wondering if the team will make big changes by the MLB trade deadline.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 22

Astros’ Joe Espada shares pivotal Josh Hader, Hunter Brown injury updates

The Houston Astros have dealt with several injuries this season, and there’s no doubt that it has affected them throughout the year so far. Josh Hader and Hunter Brown are two of the players who are trying to get back from their injuries, and the good news is that they’re trending upward.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 22

Cubs promoting No. 2 prospect Pedro Ramirez prior to Astros series

A rough two week stretch for the Chicago Cubs has led to the promotion of one of the organization's top prospects.

Cubs host Astros with both sides searching for a spark

Alex Bregman sends Pete Crow-Armstrong clear message after Cubs-Brewers series

MLB decides on punishment for Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong following confrontation with White Sox fan

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MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / May 22

Astros vs. Cubs Series Primer with Ryan Sweeney of Marquee Sports Network

Former Major Leaguer Ryan Sweeney, who serves as studio analyst on Chicago’s Marquee Sports Network, sits down to preview the Astros upcoming series with the Cubs at historic Wrigley Field. Q: When it’s all said and done, could the Cubs have the best rotation in all of baseball this season?

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / May 22

In The Lab: What Does BPO Say About Our Hitting Coaches?

One of the benefits of waiting until late May to look at statistics is that individual games have less of a difference on overall numbers. In April, it looked like the Astros hitting coaches were the toast of the town.

Braden Shewmake News / Houston Astros on SI / May 22

How Astros' Braden Shewmake Turned Into Unexpected Utility Man

There are two recent Houston Astros faithful fans recall that specialized in situational hitting at the dish and extreme versatility on the field. A "Swiss Army" knife type player, if you will.

Yordan Alvarez News / Athlon Sports / May 21

MLB Executive Describes Trade Package for Astros' Yordan Alvarez

All signs are pointing towards the Houston Astros selling at the MLB trade deadline. Team owner Jim Crane is fully intent on fielding a competitive roster and the Astros are only a season removed from a division title, but the club is ravaged by injuries and plagued by ineffective pitching.

Cody Bolton News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 21

Astros Outright Cody Bolton

Astros right-hander Cody Bolton went unclaimed on waivers following this week’s DFA and has been assigned outright to Triple-A Sugar Land, the team announced this afternoon.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 21

How Should The Astros Handle Their Infield This Summer?

In the offseason, there was a lot of talk about the Astros having a crowded infield. On paper, they had Christian Walker at first base, Jose Altuve at second, Jeremy Peña at short and Carlos Correa at third.

Alimber Santa News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 20

Astros To Select Alimber Santa

The Astros are selecting reliever Alimber Santa onto the MLB roster, reports Héctor Gómez. Houston opened a spot on the 40-man roster by designating righty Cody Bolton for assignment on Monday.

Hunter Brown News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 20

Astros’ Hunter Brown close to taking big next step toward injury return

The Houston Astros have not gotten a break this season when it comes to injuries, and Hunter Brown has been one of the players on the shelf. Brown has dealt with a shoulder strain and was placed on the injured list at the beginning of April, and then was put on the 60-day IL on May 9.

Houston Astros News / Total Pro Sports / May 20

Houston Astros Nightmare Deepens After Another Pitching Injury Scare

The Houston Astros are not off to the right start in 2026. The franchise lost some of its World Series winners last season, and things are not getting any better for the roster.

Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / May 19

Astros Place Lance McCullers Jr. on the IL with Shoulder Injury

A difficult season got even harder for the Houston Astros as the team lost another starting pitcher to the injured list on Tuesday. Lance McCullers Jr.

Jose Altuve News / HITC / May 19

Jose Altuve hit the IL just as Jeremy Peña came back, and the Astros are not as whole as it looks

Houston placed Jose Altuve on the 10-day injured list with a Grade 2 left oblique strain on May 18, just as Jeremy Peña returned from the injured list.

Joe Espada News / Total Pro Sports / May 18

'Joe Espada’s Job In Danger' – MLB Insider Sees Houston Astros Parting Ways With Manager

The vibes around the Houston Astros have shifted fast. A franchise that spent years bullying the American League is stuck searching for answers, and the

Houston Astros News / Total Pro Sports / May 18

Jose Altuve Injury: Joe Espada’s Latest Update Brings Bad News For Houston Astros

The Houston Astros are no longer a powerhouse of the American League, but Jose Altuve still remains a vital component of their lineup. However, his production at the plate is dipping at a steady rate as Altuve is approaching the twilight of his career.