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Two Years Later, the Astros Are Still Searching for Answers in the Outfield

Two Years Later, the Astros Are Still Searching for Answers in the Outfield

We have been talking about this since the first half of the season, but the team has not been able to solve it. The Houston Astros have a real problem with their outfielders, and it did not start in the 2026 season.

Jose Altuve News / Houston Astros on SI / October 5
Jose Altuve's 2026 Season Should Raise Concerning Flags for Astros

Jose Altuve's 2026 Season Should Raise Concerning Flags for Astros

One storyline that was quietly flying under the radar in 2026 was just how bad the American League West Division was. Nobody took control of the division from Opening Day through the final day of the regular season.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / October 5

DSL Astros 2026 Season Review

The Astros have two teams in the Dominican Summer League and had some standout performances from the international prospects. Let’s take a look. The DSL Astros Orange put together a strong 2026 season improving on their 32-23 record in 2025 to a 33-20 record in 2026.

Tatsuya Imai News / Houston Astros on SI / October 5
Tatsuya Imai’s Future Role With the Astros Is Becoming Clear

Tatsuya Imai’s Future Role With the Astros Is Becoming Clear

The Houston Astros' 2025 offseason needed a big splash to ensure the best for the 2026 regular season. One of the biggest moves the front office made was signing international free agent right-handed pitcher Tatsuya Imai to a three-year deal worth $54 million.

Andrew Benintendi News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Active 100-hit MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Active 100-hit MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the active MLB players to reach 100 hits in at least eight different seasons can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 3,000-hit club' quiz
The '2026 HR leaders by MLB team' quiz
The 'Most MLB Playoff-RBIs' quiz
Yainer Diaz News / Houston Astros on SI / October 4
How Yainer Diaz's Second Half Success Carried Astros To Postseason

How Yainer Diaz's Second Half Success Carried Astros To Postseason

Yainer Diaz closed his fifth season with the Houston Astros with some of the best baseball of his career and turned a season with a weak start into a successful campaign for the catcher.

Athletics News / Yardbarker
The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Dustin Harris News / Houston Astros on SI / October 4
Did Houston Astros Make a Mistake Letting Dustin Harris Go?

Did Houston Astros Make a Mistake Letting Dustin Harris Go?

Do you remember Dustin Harris? Yes, he is the same outfielder who is with the San Diego Padres and after being discarded by three teams has become in little more than a month a simplified reincarnation of Luis Arraez.

Joe Espada News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 3
Joe Espada Hopes To Remain Astros’ Manager In 2027

Joe Espada Hopes To Remain Astros’ Manager In 2027

The Astros were swiftly knocked out of the postseason via a two-game sweep by the upstart White Sox. That’s the third straight year under manager Joe Espada in which Houston failed to make a deep postseason run, having been swept in the Wild Card Series in 2024 and 2026 and missing the playoffs entirely in 2025.

Daulton Varsho News / Houston Astros on SI / October 3
Why Houston Should Consider Retaining Daulton Varsho

Why Houston Should Consider Retaining Daulton Varsho

I am going to confess that it was not the ideal trade I was expecting for the Houston Astros, although I appreciate Daulton Varsho’s defense and the bat that used to be timely.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 3
How Astros Might Navigate 11 Players Who Are Arbitration Eligible This Offseason

How Astros Might Navigate 11 Players Who Are Arbitration Eligible This Offseason

It was a disheartening season for the Houston Astros (and their fans), to say the least, as they entered the postseason with the worst record in playoff history and performed just as poorly, getting swept in the wild card round.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 3
1 free agent Astros must re-sign after losing in postseason to White Sox

1 free agent Astros must re-sign after losing in postseason to White Sox

The Houston Astros should not let the swing that ended their season dictate their free-agent decision. Bryan Abreu surrendered the three-run homer to Chase Meidroth that crushed the Astros’ comeback hopes and helped the Chicago White Sox clinch their AL Wild Card Series sweep.

Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / October 3
Houston Astros’ Season Comes to Unceremonious End

Houston Astros’ Season Comes to Unceremonious End

Dynasties rarely announce when they are over. There is usually no clean ending, no obvious moment when a team goes from feared to vulnerable. The names are still familiar.

MLB News / Yardbarker
The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / October 1
Astros Reach Unfortunate Low During Wild Card Sweep

Astros Reach Unfortunate Low During Wild Card Sweep

The Houston Astros made unwanted MLB history during their American League Wild Card Series against the Chicago White Sox. After losing both games, Houston became the first team in the postseason to finish a multi-game series without leading at the end of a single inning.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 1
White Sox used specific formula to win wild-card series

White Sox used specific formula to win wild-card series over Astros

The Chicago White Sox took early leads and relied on their bullpen to complete a two-game sweep of the Houston Astros in the American League Wild Card series.

White Sox sweep Astros for first postseason series win since 2005
Hagen Smith gave the White Sox exactly what they needed as Game 1 opener
Colson Montgomery becomes the second-youngest player in White Sox history to hit a postseason home run
Yankees humiliated Red Sox in more ways than one in wild-card series
The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz
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The 'NFL RB TD-catch leaders' quiz
 The 'NFL RB TD-catch leaders' quiz
The 'Most HRs by an MLB first baseman' quiz
 The 'Most HRs by an MLB first baseman' quiz
The 'Active 100-hit MLB seasons' quiz
 The 'Active 100-hit MLB seasons' quiz
The '2009 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz
 The '2009 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 30
White Sox sweep Astros for first postseason series win since 2005

White Sox sweep Astros for first postseason series win since 2005

Chase Meidroth hit a backbreaking three-run home run in the sixth inning to help the Chicago White Sox make a big early lead stand up in a 7-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Wednesday that capped a two-game sweep of their American League wild-card series.

Fans all said the same thing about first White Sox playoff series win in 21 years
White Sox used specific formula to win wild-card series over Astros
White Sox's Sean Burke had an all-time quote before his playoff debut
Astros deserved boos from their fans in wild-card series vs. White Sox
The 'MLB playoff hits leaders' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 30
Astros deserved boos from fans in wild-card series vs. White Sox

Astros deserved boos from their fans in wild-card series vs. White Sox

It took just two games for the Chicago White Sox to sweep the Houston Astros out of the American League Wild Card round and show that the AL West winners were never real postseason contenders.

Colson Montgomery becomes the second-youngest player in White Sox history to hit a postseason home run
Yankees ace Cam Schlittler's curveball destroys Red Sox in Game 1
Massachusetts natives Cam Schlittler, Ben Rice help Yanks defeat Red Sox
Biggest questions for each MLB wild-card series: What to look for in Red Sox-Yankees, Cubs-Padres and more
The 'A.L. Batting Champions' quiz
Daulton Varsho News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 30
Daulton Varsho Undergoes Wrist Surgery

Daulton Varsho Undergoes Wrist Surgery

The Astros announced Wednesday that outfielder Daulton Varsho underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left wrist. He’d been plagued by a pair of cysts in that wrist, which had become increasingly uncomfortable as the final stretch of the season inched toward its conclusion.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 30
Sean Burke vs. Hunter Brown: How starters match up in White Sox-Astros Game 2

Sean Burke vs. Hunter Brown: How starters match up in White Sox-Astros Game 2

Game 2 between the Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros should unfold significantly differently than Game 1.

Hagen Smith gave the White Sox exactly what they needed as Game 1 opener
Astros ask Hunter Brown to square series with White Sox
Colson Montgomery becomes the second-youngest player in White Sox history to hit a postseason home run
The 'MLB Playoff games with 10 K's, 0 BBs or runs' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 29
Hagen Smith gave White Sox what they needed in Game 1

Hagen Smith gave the White Sox exactly what they needed as Game 1 opener

Rookie Hagen Smith pitched three innings, allowing no runs on two hits with one strikeout in a 6-3 Chicago White Sox win at the Houston Astros in the first game of the wild-card series on Tuesday.

Colson Montgomery homers as White Sox beat Astros 6-3 in Game 1
Colson Montgomery becomes the second-youngest player in White Sox history to hit a postseason home run
One question to answer about every MLB wild-card team
The 'MLB active wins leaders' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 29
Former MLB pitcher projects White Sox's Game 1 pitching plans

Former MLB pitcher Dan Plesac projects White Sox's Game 1 pitching plans

Game 1 of the White Sox's American League wild-card series at the Houston Astros is on Tuesday. 

Astros, White Sox going with bullpen games in Game 1 of wild-card series
White Sox vs. Astros: Breaking down the 2026 season series
Predicting all MLB postseason rounds: Who wins the World Series?
The 'Active multiple .300 seasons' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 28
Astros, White Sox going with bullpen games in Game 1

Astros, White Sox going with bullpen games in Game 1 of wild-card series

The Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros are both expected to use bullpen games in Game 1 of their American League Wild Card Series on Tuesday.

White Sox vs. Astros: Breaking down the 2026 season series
Cubs, White Sox wild-card TV schedules announced
The most important, yet overlooked player for every MLB Wild Card team
Predicting all MLB postseason rounds: Who wins the World Series?
The 'A.L. Batting Champions' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 28
White Sox vs. Astros: Breaking down the 2026 season series

White Sox vs. Astros: Breaking down the 2026 season series

The two teams met up seven times in the regular season, with Houston winning five of the seven games.

Will Venable comments on Chase Meidroth missing second consecutive game
White Sox turn attention to wild card after Guardians win AL Central
The 'MLB active wins leaders' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 28
Four potential managerial candidates for Mariners

Four potential managerial candidates for Mariners

The Seattle Mariners are officially looking for a new manager. Here are four potential candidates.

The 'MLB player name riddles' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 26
White Sox turn attention to wild card after Guardians win AL Central

White Sox turn attention to wild card after Guardians win AL Central

The Chicago White Sox's 9-6 loss to the Colorado Rockies and the 11-5 Cleveland Guardians win over the Kansas City Royals ended the American League Central race.

White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery set dubious record
Munetaka Murakami's hilarious playoff celebration goes viral
Justin Verlander professes love for Tigers, foreshadows HOF plaque decision
The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz
Justin Verlander News / Yardbarker / September 26
Justin Verlander professes love for Tigers

Justin Verlander professes love for Tigers, foreshadows HOF plaque decision

Despite needing to leave to win a championship, Justin Verlander's eventual plaque inside the Baseball Hall of Fame will likely show him wearing the Detroit Tigers' logo on his cap.

White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery sets dubious record
Munetaka Murakami's hilarious playoff celebration goes viral
CC Sabathia's jersey number retired at Yankee Stadium
Eury Perez tosses first career complete game to blank Braves
Sweep, schedule change puts pressure solely on Cubs' shoulders
Why the Red Sox and Cubs are playing Game 162 at Tropicana Field
Yordan Alvarez News / Yardbarker / September 23
Why Astros' Yordan Alvarez should win AL MVP

Why Astros' Yordan Alvarez should win AL MVP

Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez deserves to win the 2026 AL MVP.

We Are Watching the End of an Astros Era
The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

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