Christian Walker hit Logan Gilbert’s slider and ran toward first base, convinced that the ball would fly over the left-field wall at T-Mobile Park. Walker’s three-run explosion brought José Altuve and Yainer Díaz home to increase the Houston Astros’ lead to 4-0 over the Seattle Mariners in the top of the third inning.
Christian Walker has been in the midst of a major slump, hurting the Houston Astros during this stretch. His numbers have put manager Joe Espada in a difficult position when it comes to setting up his lineup.
Hayden Wesneski pitched five-plus effective innings, Christian Walker hit a two-run homer off Gerrit Cole as part of a three-hit display and the visiting Houston Astros earned a 5-1 victory over the New York Yankees on Thursday night.
How many of the 19 players to join the 30/30 club multiple times in their MLB careers can you name in five minutes?
The Houston Astros completed a gauntlet against the AL West, a nine-game homestand this weekend, dropping each series and falling below .500. Against the Seattle Mariners, Los Angeles Angels and the Athletics, Houston won only three games, one of each per series.
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.
The Houston Astros had one of their most dramatic victories of the season Friday night, and Christian Walker delivered the final punch. His three-run walk-off homer capped a five-run 10th inning and lifted the Astros to a 10-7 win over the Seattle Mariners at Daikin Park.
Christian Walker blasted a three-run, walk-off homer as the Houston Astros answered a three-run rally by the visiting Seattle Mariners in the top of the 10th with a five-run bottom half en route to a wild 10-7 victory on Friday.
Christian Walker blasted a three-run, walk-off homer as the Houston Astros answered a three-run rally by the Seattle Mariners with a five-run 10th inning en route to a wild 10-7 victory on Friday.
The Houston Astros did exactly what they had to do in the series opener against the Miami Marlins on Monday night at Daikin Park with a massive 8-5 win.
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.
The Houston Astros have had some rough games in recent days, and that includes their matchup with the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. Baltimore completed a three game sweep of the Astros thanks to a strong start from Brandon Young.
The Houston Astros received encouraging news ahead of Sunday's series finale against the Baltimore Orioles after manager Joe Espada shared updates on Jeremy Peña and Christian Walker.
Houston took two hits on July 18, as both Jeremy Pena and Christian Walker had to exit with injuries. Meanwhile, in Milwaukee, Brandon Woodruff’s 2026 season came to an unfortunate end, as the right-hander suffered another season-ending injury.
Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena and first baseman Christian Walker departed with injuries on Saturday against the Baltimore Orioles. Pena displayed discomfort during his second plate appearance against Orioles left-hander Trevor Rogers before striking out in the bottom of the third inning.
It seems like the season for the Cleveland Guardians to go all in. Here are three players they should go after.
For much of the 2025 season, the Arizona Diamondbacks looked like they had pushed every right button at their first base position. It began, of course, with the decision to allow long-tenured Gold Glove first baseman Christian Walker to depart in free agency.
Less than 24 hours after taking a fastball to the helmet, Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker was penciled into the starting lineup for the Astros' series finale on Sunday at Boston.
The Houston Astros have had one of the best lineups in baseball this year, and Christian Walker has been at the center of that success. The 35-year-old veteran first baseman struggled in the first year of his three-year, $60 million contract, but he is living up to expectations in his second season with Houston.
The Astros will need more of that from Alvarez, Walker and the rest of the lineup with the pitching staff currently in shambles.
PHOENIX — The Houston Astros are considering putting first baseman Christian Walker on the trading block, raising the question of whether a reunion with the Arizona Diamondbacks could be on the horizon.
With the Astros having plenty of holes on the roster, there is plenty of work to be done this offseason.
The Astros have been scuffling as of late, seeing their American League West Division lead shrink to two games.
It didn't take long for Christian Walker to rediscover his swing in one of his favorite MLB ballparks to be a hitter.
As the MLB season approaches its halfway point, these struggling stars will either turn their play around or risk posting career-worst seasons.
The Houston Astros defeated the Seattle Mariners in dramatic fashion on Sunday, and it was a player with a fitting name who delivered the game-winning hit.
San Diego Padres star Luis Arraez had to be removed from Sunday night's game on a stretcher following a scary collision with Houston Astros second baseman Mauricio Dubon.
Seeing longtime first baseman Christian Walker sign with the Houston Astros a few weeks ago, the Arizona Diamondbacks have completed a trade with the Astros for one of their infielders.
So what lies ahead for the rest of the offseason and the 2025 season as well? We offer a forecast.
A team in the American League got better on Friday afternoon. According to multiple sources, the Houston Astros have signed first baseman Christian Walker to a three-year, $60 million deal.
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