Hunter Brown: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 19

Astros Urged To Trade One of Their Abundance of Infielders to Address Major Need

When the Houston Astros parted ways with general manager Dana Brown back in late August, it wasn't surprising. Former manager Joe Espada remained for the rest of the regular season and ended up getting Houston to the playoffs by winning a weak American League West Division.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 6

Why the Astros Shouldn’t Panic After Hunter Brown’s Wild Card Performance

The Houston Astros were rudely eliminated by the Chicago White Sox in a two-game sweep in the AL Wild Card round after finishing the season with a record of 81-81, which was good enough to win the AL West and hold the worst playoff record in Major League Baseball history.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 1

Astros' Hunter Brown Drops Blunt Quote About Frustrating Start Against White Sox

After dropping Game 1 of their American League wild-card series to the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night at Daikin Park, the Houston Astros were facing elimination in Game 2 on Wednesday.

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MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / October 1

Defensive Miscues Change Astros Season-Ending Loss To White Sox

The Astros bats couldn’t overcome four first inning runs by the Chicago White Sox in what would turn out to be the final game of the 2026 season for Houston.

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Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 30

Astros’ Hunter Brown pulled in 1st inning after 4 run diaster vs. White Sox

The Chicago White Sox have taken over Houston to begin the American League Wild Card series. After taking Game 1 on Tuesday, the Sox have stormed out of the gate yet again by scoring four runs in the top of the first inning against one of the best right-handed pitchers in the AL, Hunter Brown.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / September 29

Astros ask Hunter Brown to square series with White Sox

HOUSTON -- The Astros spent most of the regular season playing from behind, so their late rally to the American League West title should serve as a template for how they must respond after dropping Game 1 of their American League wild-card series with the Chicago White Sox.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 30

Sean Burke vs. Hunter Brown: How starters match up in White Sox-Astros Game 2

Game 2 between the Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros should unfold significantly differently than Game 1.

Hagen Smith gave the White Sox exactly what they needed as Game 1 opener

Astros ask Hunter Brown to square series with White Sox

Colson Montgomery becomes the second-youngest player in White Sox history to hit a postseason home run

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MLB News / Yardbarker / September 29

Hagen Smith gave White Sox what they needed in Game 1

Hagen Smith gave the White Sox exactly what they needed as Game 1 opener

Rookie Hagen Smith pitched three innings, allowing no runs on two hits with one strikeout in a 6-3 Chicago White Sox win at the Houston Astros in the first game of the wild-card series on Tuesday.

Colson Montgomery homers as White Sox beat Astros 6-3 in Game 1

Colson Montgomery becomes the second-youngest player in White Sox history to hit a postseason home run

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Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 3

Hunter Brown Is Starting to Look Like the Astros’ Ace Again

It is not easy for the Houston Astros to fight to win the division without their ace, Hunter Brown, leading the way. Brown has gone through a complicated season trying to make adjustments and overcome injuries and inconsistencies.

MLB News / EasySportz / August 29

Mets Stymied by Hunter Brown as Losing Streak Deepens

The New York Mets are stuck in a deep rut after suffering another loss to the Houston Astros. This defeat marks the third straight series loss for a squad that looked like a playoff contender just weeks ago.

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Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / August 28

Hunter Brown fans 10 as Astros beat Mets

Hunter Brown struck out a season-high 10 over 6 2/3 solid innings Friday night, as the visiting Houston Astros beat the New York Mets, 3-1, in the opener of a three-game interleague series.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 24

Astros Part Ways With GM Dana Brown

The Astros announced they’ve mutually agreed to part ways with general manager Dana Brown. Per the team’s press release, Brown’s duties will be “transitioned” to assistant GMs Charles Cook, Gavin Dickey and Connor Huff and to senior advisor Jeff Bagwell.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / July 31

Astros move struggling Tatsuya Imai to bullpen for crucial Rangers series

Houston Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai will be available out of the bullpen during the club's crucial weekend series against the Texas Rangers.

Rangers fortify two areas of need in trade with Angels

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Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / July 25

Hunter Brown in control, Astros down White Sox for 5th straight

Hunter Brown allowed two hits over seven shutout innings and Isaac Paredes drove in three runs to lead the Houston Astros to a 4-1 win over the host Chicago White Sox on Saturday night.

Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / June 25

Astros Share Hunter Brown Decision Ahead of Tigers Series

Houston Astros right-hander Hunter Brown is back and looking like himself. The 27-year-old made his return from a Grade 2 right shoulder strain earlier this week against the Toronto Blue Jays and showed little sign of the lengthy layoff, allowing one run on four hits while striking out seven over 5 2/3 innings.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 16

Astros’ Christian Javier gets injury update before Hunter Brown’s expected IL return

The Houston Astros are expected to activate Hunter Brown from the injured list on Tuesday. The team received an update on Christian Javier — who is dealing with a shoulder injury — before Tuesday’s ball game against the Detroit Tigers as well.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 15

Astros To Activate Hunter Brown On Tuesday

Hunter Brown will make his return to the Astros rotation tomorrow. Houston lists him as the probable starter for the second game of this week’s series against the Tigers, where he’ll match up against former rotation mate Framber Valdez.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / June 14

Astros RHP Hunter Brown (shoulder) slated to return Tuesday

Houston Astros ace right-hander Hunter Brown is slated to return to the starting rotation Tuesday against the Detroit Tigers after missing 2 1/2 months with a shoulder strain.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 6

Astros pitcher Hunter Brown’s injury update suggests return is near

The Houston Astros received a clearer Hunter Brown injury update Saturday, and his next step suggests a return could be near. The Astros right-hander now has a defined rehab start with Triple-A Sugar Land before a possible major league activation.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 17

Hunter Brown’s encouraging Astros injury update comes with a catch

The Houston Astros have an injured starting pitcher in Hunter Brown. Brown is going through a lengthy rehab process, per his latest update. He is battling a shoulder injury.

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / April 7

Astros ace's injury will test team's red-hot offense

The Astros will need more of that from Alvarez, Walker and the rest of the lineup with the pitching staff currently in shambles.

Cubs dealt a significant blow with Cade Horton injury update

Max Scherzer comments on his injury after exiting early against the Dodgers

Mike Trout fumes at the Mariners after getting injured on HBP

Mets get positive Juan Soto news

Chris Sale angrily hit himself in the head with a baseball

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 5

Astros Place Hunter Brown On Injured List With Shoulder Strain

The Astros are placing right-hander Hunter Brown on the injured list due to a right shoulder strain. Right-hander Christian Roa was recalled to the majors to replace Brown on the roster.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 24

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Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / February 11