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Injured Astros Star Clears First Significant Hurdle in Arm Surgery Recovery

The Houston Astros have leaned hard into the starting pitchers that they have, with Framber Valdez and Hunter Brown taking the lead. But those that follow the team know the staff is beat up.

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Astros rotation adjusting again with RHP Hayden Wesneski on IL

Less than a week after getting starter Lance McCullers Jr. back from more than a two-year absence, the Houston Astros are going through another change in their rotation after Hayden Wesneski was placed on the injured list.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 10

Houston Astros Legend Reaches Historic Milestone During Victory Over Reds

The Houston Astros have gotten a front-row seat to watch the career of a future Hall of Fame talent for 15 years now. From the early stages of Jose Altuve's

Yordan Alvarez News / Houston Astros on SI / May 10

Yordan Alvarez Injury Exposes Another Major Flaw in Astros Lineup

The Houston Astros have had a lot of issues to overcome with their lineup thus far in the 2025 MLB regular season. Expected key contributors, such as first baseman Christian Walker and catcher Yainer Diaz, have fallen woefully short of expectations.

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The 'American and National League strikeout leaders since 2000' quiz

How many of the league leaders in K's for both the American and National Leagues since the 2000 MLB season can you name in five minutes?

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / May 10

Today in Astros history - May 6

What happened today in team history? 1979 - New ownership With the purchase of the team, the Houston Astros have their sixth new owner in their franchise’s history, being bought from Ford Motor Company by shipping giant Dr.

MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / May 10

Astros Pitcher Owns Singular Accomplish Against Seattle Mariners This Season

Houston Astros starting pitcher Hayden Wesneski has had an up-and-down start to his tenure with the team. He was one of the players whom the Astros acquired from the Chicago Cubs in the Kyle Tucker blockbuster trade this offseason.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / May 10

Lance McCullers Jr. back in the saddle for Astros vs. Reds

Astros right-hander Hunter Brown fell just one out shy of logging at least six innings for the eighth time this season in a 3-0 win Friday night over the Cincinnati Reds.

Hunter Brown News / Field Level Media / May 9

Hunter Brown fans nine as Astros shut out Reds

Hunter Brown posted his fourth scoreless start of the season and the host Houston Astros registered a 3-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Friday in the opener of a three-game interleague series.

Jose Altuve News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 9

Concerning Jose Altuve stat will raise eyebrows of Houston fans

Jose Altuve has been one of the cornerstones of the Houston Astros’ golden era, but in 2025, the 35-year-old veteran is facing a reality check — not at the plate, but in the field.

Cam Smith News / Houston Astros on SI / May 9

Astros Claim to One of Major League Baseball’s Top Prospect May Soon End

In the eyes of Major League Baseball, Houston Astros outfielder Cam Smith is a rookie. In the eyes of talent evaluators, he’s a prospect. Only one of those statuses will continue in the coming weeks.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 9

Astros place starting pitcher on IL with elbow issue

The Houston Astros (18-18) have vanquished adversity time and again, replacing star players, overcoming injury problems and enduring an ever-changing MLB landscape.

Cristian Javier News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 9

Astros’ Cristian Javier takes important step towards return from Tommy John

Cristian Javier experienced arm discomfort in the middle of the 2024 season and ended up suffering an elbow injury that led to Tommy John surgery. Since then, the Houston Astros’ starting pitcher has been going through rehabbing his elbow to get back on the mound.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 9

Current Pace Suggests Astros Could Make Plenty of Noise in MLB Postseason

While the Houston Astros are currently in the muddy-middle of the AL West with an 18-18 record, the team's improvement compared to the same time last year is promising for the outlook of a team that was predicted to have an outside shot at the AL pennant before the season.

Jose Altuve News / Athlon Sports / May 9

Astros Facing Jose Altuve Decision After Latest Ranking

The baseball outfield is an unforgiving place, and it's not for everyone. Especially not a star infielder like former Astros second baseman Jose Altuve.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 9

How loss of veteran pitcher affects Astros

It’s ominous any time a pitcher hits the injured list due to a nebulous designation.

Photo surfaces of Pope Leo XIV attending World Series in 2005

Who are the hardest-throwing MLB pitchers right now?

The 'MLB franchise all-time saves leaders' quiz

Joe Espada News / Houston Astros on SI / May 9

After Pirates Fire Manager, Is Astros Skipper Joe Espada In the Hot Seat?

The Houston Astros have made a habit of starting slow over the last few years before figuring things out and getting the season on track. They did something similar this year, not winning back-to-back games until April 18 and 19, which started a stretch in which they won five out of six and eight out of 10 games to push over the .500 mark.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 9

There Is One Factor Holding the Astros Back From Being a True Contender This Season

It has been a bit of an inconsistent start to the season for the Houston Astros, who are trying to remain a top team in the American League. Coming into the year, there was a lot of question marks for the Astros based on what they did in the offseason.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / May 9

Today in Astros history - May 9

What happened today in team history? 1979 - Cards dugout gets thrown out After protesting a call made by substitute umpire Dave Pallone by throwing helmets and bats, the entire bench for the St.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / May 9