Houston Astros: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 28

Projecting the Houston Astros Playoff Roster for the A.L. Wild-Card Series

The Houston Astros are inevitable. In several instances, the Astros spiraled, and the season appeared to be over. It took all 162 games for Houston to clinch the American League West and its ninth playoff appearance in 10 seasons.

Joe Espada News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 28

Astros rumors: Why Joe Espada’s job may be in danger even if Houston wins World Series

The Houston Astros became the first team with a .500 record to clinch a playoff berth after earning a 9-0 win over the Athletics on Sunday, and as a result, Joe Espada will remain manager to begin the new week.

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The 'Most 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the pitchers in MLB's Live Ball era (since 1920) with five or more 200-strikeout seasons under their belt can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB all-time K-leaders' quiz

The 'League strikeout leaders by season' quiz

The 'Cy Young winners of the 2000s' quiz

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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.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / September 28

Astros Win AL West — Now Why Not One More October Run?

Astros fans, after 162 games, your team is once again the champion of the American League West. So how are you feeling? Excited? Relieved? Optimistic? Still concerned?

Jason Alexander News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 28

Astros Outright Jason Alexander

Right-hander Jason Alexander cleared waivers after being designated for assignment by the Astros and has been assigned outright to their Triple-A affiliate, per the transaction log at MLB.com.

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The 'A.L. Batting Champions' quiz

How many American League batting champions since 1990 can you name in five minutes?

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 28

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

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

The 'MLB player name riddles' quiz

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 28

Previewing Astros' AL Wild Card Playoff Series Against White Sox

The Houston Astros are officially back in the postseason as American League West division champions after a one-year absence. It was an absolutely wild season that saw so many ups and downs.

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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 / New Baseball Media / September 28

How the Astros Made the 2026 MLB Postseason

For the first time in MLB history, a team with a .500 record won a division. That club was the 2026 Houston Astros, a team that took advantage of a weak division and a fantastic year from a likely AL MVP.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 27

Astros Combine Great Pitching With Great Hitting to Take Division Crown

The Houston Astros teamed good pitching with great hitting over the last two games to win both games handily and clinch a division title. It was the team’s eighth division title in the last 10 seasons and their 10th postseason appearance in 12 seasons.

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The '100-receiving-yard playoff debuts' quiz

The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Active NFL catch leaders' quiz

The '4K-yard, 30-TD NFL seasons' quiz

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 27

Astros wins ugly AL West on final day of regular season

As the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers were in battle for the AL West divisional crown, the former team would come out on top on the final day of the regular season.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 26

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

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 26

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

Sean Burke News / Yardbarker / September 25

Sean Burke is the ace the White Sox need in the postseason

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Sean Burke has a 2.94 earned run average over his last 79.2 innings with 90 strikeouts. Burke has continued to improve in his second full season with the White Sox and as a starter.

Munetaka Murakami's two homers power White Sox past Rockies

White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery set dubious record

Cubs, White Sox make neat history with postseason berths

Every postseason the White Sox have participated in

The 'Legal MLB spitballers' quiz

Joe Espada News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 25

Astros’ Joe Espada shuts down ‘sense of panic’ amid competitive AL West race

It hasn’t been pretty, but the top of the American League West standings are competitive at least. The Houston Astros and Texas Rangers are currently tied for the division lead at 79-80 overall with three games left to play in the regular season.

Houston Astros News / Viral Sports News / September 25

Houston Astros Suddenly Part Ways With 5-Year MLB Veteran

The Houston Astros designated right-hander Jason Alexander for assignment on Thursday, clearing a 40-man roster spot after placing outfielder Daulton Varsho on the 10-day injured list with left wrist inflammation and selecting outfielder Jorge Barrosa from the minors, per Astros insider Brian McTaggart.

Daulton Varsho News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 24

Astros place Daulton Varsho on injured list

The Astros announced that they have placed outfielder Daulton Varsho on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to September 23, with left wrist inflammation.

Cristian Javier News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 23

Astros Select Josh Hendrickson, Place Cristian Javier On Injured List

7:31pm: It’s a Grade 2 strain for Javier, manager Joe Espada tells reporters (including Chandler Rome of The Athletic). 7:10pm: The Astros announced they’ve selected lefty Josh Hendrickson onto the major league roster.

Yordan Alvarez News / Yardbarker / September 23