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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.

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.

Christian Walker News / Houston Astros on SI / April 27

Christian Walker Powers His Way to Player of the Homestand Honors

The Houston Astros' homestand against the New York Yankees didn't go as well as they had hoped, dropping two of the three games. If it weren't for Spencer Arrighetti's strong outing in game three, Houston could have been swept at home for the second time this season already.

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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?

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MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 27

Astros manager Joe Espada gets GM’s support after Red Sox firing Alex Cora turns up heat

The first manager of the MLB season has been fired. Alex Cora was fired by the Boston Red Sox after a 10-17 start to the season. This has put other managers, whose teams are struggling, on the hot seat.

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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.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / April 27

Astros Legends Series: Bill Spiers

Our eighth installment of our ongoing Legend Series features Bill Spiers, who played multiple positions during his MLB Career. Spiers was also a two-sport player at Clemson, where he played baseball and football.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 27

Dana Brown Isn’t Blaming Anyone for Astros’ Slow Start to Season

The Houston Astros salvaged one game against the New York Yankees on their home stand before hitting the road, thanks to a strong performance from Spencer Arrighetti.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / April 27

In The Lab: An Astros Thought Experiment

This is the lab. In the lab we do experiments. Sometimes it is the moral and ethical equivalent of shining a magnifying glass on an ant. In other times, it is a little more serious.

Spencer Arrighetti News / Houston Astros on SI / April 26

Spencer Arrighetti Shuts Down Yankees to Lift Astros Out of Slump

The Houston Astros needed a strong start to salvage at least one game in their three-game series against the New York Yankees and they got exactly that from their starter, Spencer Arrighetti.

Joe Espada News / ESPN / April 26

GM backs Espada, says injuries, walks to blame

Astros general manager Dana Brown offered a public backing of Joe Espada on Sunday, telling The Athletic that the team is not considering a managerial change amid its slow start to the season.

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.

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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.

Tatsuya Imai News / ESPN / April 26

Astros' fatigued Imai to begin rehab assignment

Astros pitcher Tatsuya Imai, who has been on the IL with right arm fatigue since April 12, will begin a rehab assignment Tuesday.

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Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 26

Astros Prospect Kevin Alvarez Delivers First Home Run in Breakthrough Series

In serious need of some positives, the Houston Astros can simply look to their farm system and single out Kevin Alvarez. The young outfielder has made the most of his week in Single-A ball.

Josh Hader News / Houston Astros on SI / April 25

Houston Astros Near Return of Key Reliever in Major Bullpen Boost

The Houston Astros got a reality check from the New York Yankees in the series opener that pitching success is the key to winning in Major League Baseball.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 25

Astros Reinstate Bennett Sousa From Injured List

The Astros have activated left-hander Bennett Sousa from the 15-day injured list, according to Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle. Fellow lefty Colton Gordon is being optioned in a corresponding move.

Josh Hader News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 25

Astros closer Josh Hader likely to begin injury rehab assignment soon

The Houston Astros are monitoring encouraging progress from closer Josh Hader as he moves closer to a return from injury. Hader took a significant step forward Saturday, completing a 25-pitch live batting practice session at Daikin Park.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 25

Astros announce 2 roster moves after getting demolished by Yankees

The Houston Astros wasted no time addressing their battered bullpen following a humiliating 12-4 loss to the New York Yankees on Friday night at Daikin

Yordan Alvarez News / Field Level Media / April 24

Yordan Alvarez, Astros strive to do damage against Yankees' stellar pitching staff

The New York Yankees experienced a four-game blip with their pitching last week when they were unable to consistently record outs against the Los Angeles Angels.

Yordan Alvarez News / Field Level Media / April 22

Yordan Alvarez homers in first, Astros shut out Guardians

Yordan Alvarez had three hits, including a two-run homer in the first inning, and Peter Lambert threw six shutout innings for the visiting Houston Astros in a 2-0 win against the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday afternoon in the rubber game of their three-game series.

Yordan Alvarez News / Athlon Sports / April 21

Former MLB Player Urges Astros to Trade Yordan Alvarez

What started as a half-joking thought before a podcast segment has turned into a conversation worth taking seriously. Former MLB infielder Trevor Plouffe was on Talkin’ Baseball with co-host Jake Storiale, floating the idea that the Houston Astros should consider trading Yordan Alvarez.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 21

Astros Select Daniel Johnson, Designate Christian Roa For Assignment

The Astros announced that they have selected the contract of outfielder Daniel Johnson. He takes the active roster spot of fellow outfielder Taylor Trammell, who has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left groin strain.

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / April 21

Joe Espada staying positive despite Astros' injury woes

The Astros entered Monday with 13 players on the injured list, the most of any team in the league.

Astros' Isaac Paredes hopes power surge continues vs. Guardians

Struggling Astros beat Guardians with big night from bats

MLB check-In: Shohei Ohtani nears history, Mets hits rock-bottom, Astros unravel

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Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / April 20

Astros Share Josh Hader, Tatsuya Imai, Jeremy Pena Injury Updates

The Houston Astros are set to play the Cleveland Guardians on Monday night. Ahead of the game, the ball club shared multiple injury updates, via Matt Kawahara.