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MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / September 17
Astros Outlast Rangers to Grow Lead to Clinch AL Wild Card Berth
It wasn’t easy, but the Houston Astros outlasted the Texas Rangers, 6-5, on Tuesday night to improve their hold on an American League wild card berth. The Astros (83-69) built a big lead, scoring six runs in the first four innings, as Jose Altuve and Jesus Sanchez each drove in two runs.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / September 16
Astros Hold On to Win Series Over Rangers. Take Game Two 6-5 
Who woulda thunk on Opening Day that the Astros would enter the final ten games of the season fighting just to make the playoffs, and they would depend on pitchers named Jason Alexander, A.J.
Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / September 16
Rookie Zach Cole May Be The Astros' Saving Grace After Yordan Alvarez Injury
Astros star Yordan Alvarez is out...yet again. The 2019 Rookie of the Year hit the injured list on Monday after missing all of May, June, July and August with a broken THUMB?
The '50-home run MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the players to reach the 50-home run milestone in one MLB season can you name in five minutes?
Yordan Alvarez News / Larry Brown Sports / September 16
Astros share rough news on Yordan Alvarez’s latest injury
Houston Astros star Yordan Alvarez may be headed for another lengthy stint on the sidelines. The All-Star outfielder twisted his ankle in gruesome fashion while stepping on home plate during the first inning of the Astros’ Monday game against the Texas Rangers.
The most disappointing player for every MLB team from the 2025 season
The 2025 season didn't go as well as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments from their respective teams.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / September 16
Major Astros injury could impact AL playoff race
The Houston Astros are in a fierce competition for both an American League playoff spot as well as a potential American League West crown.
Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / September 16
Astros Getting Late-Season Boost from Unexpected Hero
It looked like the Astros were in a great position to take the American League West division crown with over a six-game lead over the Mariners in mid-July. Since then, injuries piled up on the pitching staff, and the offense slumped in mid-August.
Josh Hader News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 16
Astros closer Josh Hader has ‘no set timetable’ for return from injury
The Houston Astros are entering a crucial stretch in the 2025 MLB playoff push, but they’ll be doing so without clear answers on when star closer Josh Hader will return.
Yordan Alvarez News / Field Level Media / September 16
Astros' Yordan Alvarez out indefinitely after spraining ankle
Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez is out indefinitely with a "pretty significant" left ankle sprain, manager Joe Espada said Tuesday. "This is going to keep him out for a while," Espada said.
Mauricio Dubon News / Houston Astros on SI / September 16
Astros Versatile Star Mauricio Dubon Predicted To Win Some Hardware This Season
Houston Astros manager Joe Espada has had his work cut out for him this season, figuring out different lineup combinations and what will work best. Part of the struggle has been plugging holes when injuries occur.
Houston Astros News / Sporting News / September 16
Astros' ace 'under most pressure' as playoffs loom
The Houston Astros will rely heavily on their starting pitching the remainder of the season.
Yordan Alvarez News / Houston Astros on SI / September 16
How Will Astros Handle Another Injury To Star Slugger Yordan Alvarez?
The Houston Astros went into chase mode for the first time since May 31 as they began the day a game behind the Seattle Mariners in the division. Monday's series kicked off what has been the most important one so far for the Astros, welcoming the Texas Rangers for three games.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 16
3 Astros Prospects Who Could Become Breakout Stars At Arizona Fall League
The Houston Astros aren't known for having a strong farm system. That's been the result of them entering the current championship window they are in, with the front office using their prospects to acquire win-now pieces who have helped the team compete for World Series titles during what has been a dynastic run in the American League.
Houston Astros News / Sporting News / September 16
Astros' Jeremy Pena shares gruesome outlook of Yordan Alvarez's injury
Jeremy Pena said Yordan Alvarez's ankle injury "wasn't pretty."
Houston Astros News / Larry Brown Sports / September 15
Astros star suffers gruesome ankle injury while stepping on home plate
The Houston Astros slugger suffered an ugly ankle injury during Monday’s game against the Texas Rangers.
Josh Hader News / Athlon Sports / September 15
Astros Announce Josh Hader News Before Rangers Game
The Houston Astros couldn't be in a more high-stress situation with two weeks left in the season. Not only are they just two games ahead of the Texas Rangers for the third and final AL wild card spot, but their star closer is injured.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 14
Astros GM Dana Brown reveals ‘long shot’ Isaac Paredes injury return
Looking to finish off a sweep of the Atlanta Braves, the Houston Astros are currently down 5-2 to the home team. If the Braves hold on to win, it’s possible that the Astros could lose control of first place in the AL West.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 14
Why Astros’ Dana Brown ‘isn’t concerned’ about Jose Altuve injury
The Houston Astros are on track to make the Postseason for the ninth year in a row, and All-Star Jose Altuve should be healthy enough to compete once the tournament begins.
Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / September 13
Astros Pitching Injuries Piling Up
When the Houston Astros got their healthy offense back, the pitching took a hit. In miserable news for the Astros, starting pitcher Luis Garcia exited his second start of the season Wednesday night in Toronto after just five outs with right elbow discomfort.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 14
Astros' Jose Altuve exits game with foot discomfort
The Astros removed veteran star Jose Altuve from their win over the Braves in the third inning today due to what the team has termed “right foot discomfort.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 12
Astros place former All-Star pitcher on IL
The Astros have placed right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. on the 15-day injured list due to right-hand soreness, per Matt Kawahara of The Houston Chronicle.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 10
Carlos Correa's milestone HR becomes difference-maker for Astros
The Houston Astros needed every bit of Carlos Correa's milestone home run on Wednesday. In a game the Astros edged out the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2, Correa reached a new round number for career home runs.
Framber Valdez News / Yardbarker / September 7
Framber Valdez's tantrum could cost him in free agency
Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez may have tanked his free-agent stock with one pitch.
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