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Showdown in Houston: AL West-leading Mariners visit Astros

The Seattle Mariners effectively have shared the offensive load thus far this season, with one of their recent acquisitions playing a key role in their 6-5, rubber-match win over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday.

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Astros Ace Struggles in Latest Start After Phenomenal Beginning to Season

The Houston Astros have had a hit-or-miss start to the 2025 season, and much of the success they have been able to find is via their pitching staff. Multiple starters have shown promising flashes, and when Spencer Arrighetti returns, they will have one more added to the mix.

Jeremy Pena News / Houston Astros on SI / May 21

Could This Contract Lock Up Jeremy Pena Long-Term With Astros?

It feels like the Houston Astros' decisions to let their star players walk out of the building is finally starting to come back to haunt them. While they haven't been a bad team this year with a record that's two games above.500, they also have not looked like the dominant group they have been in the past.

Tayler Scott News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 21

Veteran righty Tayler Scott elects free agency

Right-hander Tayler Scott, who was designated for assignment by the Astros a week ago, has cleared waivers but has rejected an outright assignment and elected free agency.

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The 'Active MLB players to hit .300 multiple times' quiz

How many of the 27 active MLB players to post a .300 or better batting average in multiple seasons can you name in five minutes?

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Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 21

1 player Houston Astros must trade before 2025 deadline

The Houston Astros, perennial contenders in the American League, find themselves at a crossroads as the 2025 MLB trade deadline approaches. After a tumultuous

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 21

First Base Continues to Plague Astros Despite Attempts to Improve Position

The Houston Astros continue to play well of late, but still aren’t firing on all cylinders as a team. Despite being over .500 and right in the mix in the American League West, the Astros have yet to play their best baseball.

Hunter Brown News / Crawfish Boxes / May 21

Astros drop first series to the Rays since 2019, loses 8-4

Coming off his best outing of the year, Hunter Brown couldn’t help out in this one With Hunter Brown’s worst outing of the year coming against the Tampa Bay Rays, the Houston Astros (25-24) weren’t able to back him up at the plate after eventful first innings from both teams.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / May 21

The 2025 Houston Astros’ season is...well, it is.

A sluggish start for the Astros, even by their usual slow starting selves. As baseball moves through May and into the heart of the summer season, the narratives about various teams come more into focus.

Ronel Blanco News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 21

Astros starter being evaluated for elbow soreness

The Astros are in Tampa but right-hander Ronel Blanco isn’t with them. Manager Joe Espada tells Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle that the righty reported elbow soreness two days ago and flew back to Houston to be evaluated.

Forrest Whitley News / Houston Astros on SI / May 21

Forrest Whitley Is Back After Astros Activate Him off Injured List for Second Time

The saga of Forrest Whitley and the Houston Astros gets another chapter. As reported by Julia Morales of Space City Home Network, the former top prospect has been activated off the injured list.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / May 21

Today in Astros history - May 21

What happened today in team history? 1965 - Kibler did it again Just two days after ejecting Colt .45s manager Luman Harris, umpire John Kibler ejects Bob Aspromonte after arguing a play at third base.

Yordan Alvarez News / Houston Astros on SI / May 21

Yordan Alvarez Offers Nightmare Injury Update on His Injured Hand

When the Houston Astros put Yordan Alvarez on the 10-day injured list on May 5 with what was deemed right hand inflammation, the hope was this stint would allow his body to get 100% healthy while also providing him a reset at the plate.

Hunter Brown News / Field Level Media / May 21

Astros' Hunter Brown looks to flip script vs. Rays

Houston Astros right-hander Hunter Brown did everything but win in his most recent outing. Fresh off a career-high eight-inning performance, Brown will look to send the Astros to a series victory on Wednesday afternoon when they play the rubber match of their three-game set against the host Tampa Bay Rays.

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Jonathan Aranda News / Crawfish Boxes / May 20

Jonathan Drives Two Aranda Bases: Astros 2, Rays 3

Rays rally late to even series. With another 10,046 of their best friends on hand, the Rays answered Houston’s win on Monday with some late signs of life on Tuesday.

Brandon Walter News / Crawfish Boxes / May 20

Bullpen Blows One. Astros Get Walked-Off by Rays, 3-2

Brandon Walter goes five scoreless in his MLB starting debut The Astros bullpen, going into the game with the lowest ERA in baseball, and largely responsible for whatever success the Astros have had this season, wasted Brandon Walter’s MLB starting debut, giving up a two-run lead as the Rays walked off the Astros 3-2.

Jose Altuve News / Houston Astros on SI / May 20

Astros Legendary Franchise Player Has Found Himself in Brutal Slump As of Late

The Houston Astros have had some pleasant surprises this year, but they also have had a lack of production from players they expected to be stars in 2025.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / May 20

Some Hitter Notes

The Astros are currently a league-average offense, with a 100 wRC+ through their first 47 games this season. That’s remarkable considering Yordan Alvarez has only 121 plate appearances of below-average production (79 wRC+) this season, in addition to the struggles from Christian Walker, Yainer Díaz, and Jose Altuve.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 20

Astros Send Top Prospect Back to Triple-A, Call Up Another Lefty for Tuesday's Start

The Houston Astros are mixing and matching with their starting rotation and pitching staff right now. Following the news that Hayden Wesneski was undergoing Tommy John surgery, that put a major wrench in their plans while they wait for some of their other injured starters to come back at some point this summer.

MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / May 20

Could Astros Target Elite Tampa Bay Rays Right-Hander in Blockbuster Trade?

Houston Astros starting pitcher Hayden Wesneski is set to undergo Tommy John surgery that will sideline him rest of the season and put his 2026 campaign in jeopardy, as well.

Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / May 20

Former LSU Catcher Signs with Pro Organization

Former LSU catcher Hayden Travinski has signed a contract with the Houston Astros organization. Hayden Travinski played a major role on LSU's 2023 National Championship team and has finally signed a pro contract after going undrafted in 2024.

Brandon Walter News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 19

Astros to select lefty Brandon Walter, will start Tuesday's game

Left-hander Brandon Walter will start for the Astros Tuesday against Tampa Bay, manager Joe Espada told reporters.

Yordan Alvarez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 19

Astros’ Yordan Alvarez gives crucial hand injury update

The Houston Astros have received a cautiously optimistic update regarding their star slugger. In the latest Yordan Alvarez injury development, the Houston DH said his hand is “getting a lot better,” sparking hope for a return to the Astros lineup soon.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / May 18

Astros RHP Hayden Wesneski will undergo Tommy John surgery

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada announced on Sunday that right-handed pitcher Hayden Wesneski will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the rest of the 2025 season.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 17

Astros’ Lance McCullers Jr gets real on first start since death threats

It’s been a trying time for one of the Houston Astros pitchers. Lance McCullers Jr was on the receiving end of online death threats after his first start of the season against the Cincinnati Reds on May 10. He gave up seven runs on three hits in the first inning of a 13-9 loss to the Reds.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 13