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Astros Closer Josh Hader Gives Exciting Update Following Latest Bullpen

After opening the season winning five out of their first seven games at home, the Houston Astros are beginning their first road trip of the season on Friday in Sacramento against the Athletics.

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Astros Recall Slugger to Big League Roster, Isaac Paredes to Bereavement List

On Friday afternoon, before the Houston Astros game against the Athletics, Isaac Paredes was added to the bereavement list. This list is used when a player is unable to play for up to three consecutive days due to an immediate family member passing away.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 3

Astros Must Fix One Serious Problem or Risk Repeat of 2025

Right now, the Houston Astros look strong. They sit atop the American League West at 5-2, but their record doesn't tell the whole tale by any means. Offensively, the Astros look rock solid.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / April 3

In The Lab: Astros Bench WAR Projections

If you have been reading this series, you know that we started at 48 wins because that is the generally recognized replacement level. From there, we added 20 wins for the lineup, ten wins for the rotation, and five wins for the bullpen.

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Yordan Alvarez News / Houston Astros on SI / April 3

Early Prediction Has Yordan Alvarez Winning Another Major Award for Astros

The Houston Astros are off to a hot start in 2026, holding down first place in the American League West division through the first week. After starting the season 0-2, the Astros have strung five wins together, as they continue to improve their winning ways against the Athletics.

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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.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

Three comeback arms to watch in National League East

Five X factors in the AL Central

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 2

MLB Media Downplays Astros Early Season Surge In Week 1 Power Rankings

Week 1 of the 2026 MLB season is in the books. For the Houston Astros, fans and media had question marks on how their season would fare given the unfortunate end to the 10-year playoff streak ending last year.

Hunter Brown News / Houston Astros on SI / April 2

Astros’ Ace Hunter Brown Was Brutally Disrespected in Latest MLB Rankings

The Houston Astros' ace Hunter Brown is off to an other-worldly start to begin 2026. Through two starts, the Astros' Opening Day starter has thrown 10.2 innings, allowed five hits, one run, and piled up 17 strikeouts.

Jeremy Pena News / Athlon Sports / April 1

Astros Get Jeremy Pena Injury Update After Missing Red Sox Game

Coming off of an excellent 2025 season, Jeremy Pena and the Houston Astros have been cautious with his recovery from a right ring finger fracture he suffered in the spring.

Yordan Alvarez News / Houston Astros on SI / April 1

Astros Boast AL’s Best All-Around Offense Led by Yordan Alvarez

It was disappointing to see the Houston Astros drop the first two games of their season after missing the playoffs entirely in 2025. Whenever Hunter Brown takes the mound, it needs to be a W.

Houston Astros News / The Lead / April 1

Lance McCullers Jr. Is the Perfect Anchor for Astros’ Rotation

Monday’s 8-1 win over the Boston Red Sox had the Houston Astros feeling like it was the good old days. Jose Altuve reached base five times with four hits, two home runs, and a walk.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 1

Early Red Sox slump could be cause for greater concern

It's only April Fools' Day, but the Boston Red Sox may already be in serious trouble.

Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. turns back the clock in win over Red Sox

Blue Jays' Kevin Gausman's historic start continues in loss to Rockies

Recent contract extensions may benefit Pirates' Konnor Griffin

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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.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 1

Astros Offense Is on Fire Entering April, and They’re Just Getting Started

The Houston Astros have scored 37 runs over their four-game win streak, and the offense is just getting started. The 39 runs scored over the first six games (most teams have played five) are the most in baseball.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 1

Runs in short supply for Red Sox ahead of series finale against Astros

The Houston Astros will seek a three-game sweep when they host the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday afternoon. The Astros, who have outscored the Red Sox 17-3 in the first two games of the series (8-1 and 9-2 victories), have won four games in a row since an 0-2 start and have scored at least eight runs in each of the four wins.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / March 31

Astros down Red Sox for 4th straight win after 0-2 start

Hunter Brown allowed one run and struck out eight in six innings to help the Houston Astros stretch their winning streak to four games by beating the visiting Boston Red Sox 9-2 Tuesday night in the second game of a three-game series.

Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / March 31

Lance McCullers Jr. Turns Back The Clock In Series Opener vs Red Sox

It felt like a throwback to the early years of Houston’s golden era on Monday night at Daikin Park. The Houston Astros (3-2) beat the Boston Red Sox 8-1 in a game where the Astros looked great in every single area.

Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / March 31

2026 Houston Astros Season Prediction

The opening weekend of the MLB season is now past us, and baseball is officially in full swing. The 162-game grind for the Houston Astros is underway, and it is a pivotal one for the club in 2026.

Zach Cole News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 31

Astros’ Zach Cole Suffers Broken Toe

Astros outfielder Zach Cole broke a toe on his right foot while playing in a Triple-A game, reports Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. He was hit by a pitch from Rangers’ non-roster reliever Mason Thompson in the fourth inning on Sunday.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / March 30

Jose Altuve's 2 HRs, 4 hits power Astros to blowout of Red Sox

Jose Altuve slugged two home runs and Lance McCullers Jr. carried a shutout bid into the seventh inning of his season debut as the Houston Astros claimed the opener of their three-game series with the visiting Boston Red Sox 8-1 on Monday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 30

Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. turns back the clock in win over Red Sox

It's been a long time since Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. looked this good.

Jose Altuve's two HRs, four hits power Astros to blowout of Red Sox

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Cody Bolton News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 30

Astros Select Cody Bolton

The Astros announced they’ve selected pitcher Cody Bolton onto the big league roster. Reliever Christian Roa has been optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land to open an active roster spot.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 30

Why Astros will shock MLB world and win 2026 World Series

In 2026, no one thought that the Houston Astros would win anything. The Astros didn’t make the playoffs in 2025 for the first time since 2016 going 87-75 and missing the Wild Card spot by one game.

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / March 30

'I was kind of nervous': Ex-Japanese star flops for Astros in MLB debut

Nerves got the best of Houston Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai in his big-league debut Sunday. In a 9-7 win over the Los Angeles Angels, Imai pitched 2.2 innings, walking four.

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