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Lance McCullers Jr.’s Injury Highlights Astros Biggest Problems

It’s officially time to tear it all down. Some might say that’s an overreaction to Lance McCullers Jr., a pitcher who’s had middling results at best throughout the twilight seasons of his career, going on the 15-day injured list due to right shoulder inflammation.

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Astros Legends Series: Ty Gainey

In our 17th installment of our Legends Series we sit down with Ty Gainey, whose debut with the Astros in 1985 was brief and memorable. Q: What do you

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / May 20

In The Lab: Astros Catchers BPO

On a long enough timeline the survival rate drops to zero. Water finds its level. Everything regresses to the mean. Insert your euphemism here. One of the things we notice with numbers is that over time they usually approach what we would have expected.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 20

Banged-up Astros pursue series victory over Twins

Jake Meyers is ready to provide the latest jolt of energy to the Houston Astros. Meyers played center field and went 1-for-3 in his return from the injured list on Tuesday, and he will look to keep the momentum going when Houston faces the Minnesota Twins in the decisive game of a three-game series Wednesday afternoon in Minneapolis.

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The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

How many of the players to hit at least 30 home runs in a season for each MLB franchise most recently can you name in six minutes?

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Houston Astros News / Total Pro Sports / May 20

Houston Astros Nightmare Deepens After Another Pitching Injury Scare

The Houston Astros are not off to the right start in 2026. The franchise lost some of its World Series winners last season, and things are not getting any better for the roster.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Isaac Paredes News / Field Level Media / May 19

Isaac Paredes, Astros get by Twins 2-1

Isaac Paredes hit a two-run homer, and that proved to be enough as the Houston Astros held on for a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night in Minneapolis.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 19

Astros Place Lance McCullers Jr. On Injured List

The Astros announced that right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to May 16th, due to right shoulder inflammation.

Tatsuya Imai News / Houston Astros on SI / May 19

Tatsuya Imai’s Latest Start Offers Astros Optimism

Tatsuya Imai was the premier signing of the offseason for the Houston Astros. After spending eight years honing his craft in Nippon Professional Baseball in Japan, Imai finally made his way stateside this winter, joining the Astros on a three-year, $54 million contract.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 19

Astros’ Offensive Frustrations Boil Over In Loss To Twins

The Houston Astros are usually not all that bad at driving in runners in scoring position. After 47 games, the team is slashing .255/.363/.369 in those situations, which is about middle of the pack in MLB.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / May 19

Astros Minor League Hotlist: May 19th

Chase Call – Call was selected by the Astros in the 16th round of the 2025 draft. The outfielder had a monster week for Asheville hitting .556 with 3 doubles, 3 home runs, 10 runs batted in and 3 stolen bases in just 4 games.

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Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 19

Astros’ Chase Problem at Plate is Becoming Impossible to Ignore

There’s been a lot wrong with the Houston Astros throughout the start of the 2026 season. Whether it be bad pitching performances or no-shows by the offense, there always seems to be something awry with how the Astros are playing.

Jose Altuve News / HITC / May 19

Jose Altuve hit the IL just as Jeremy Peña came back, and the Astros are not as whole as it looks

Houston placed Jose Altuve on the 10-day injured list with a Grade 2 left oblique strain on May 18, just as Jeremy Peña returned from the injured list.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 18

Houston Astros Activate Star Shortstop Jeremy Peña in Flurry of Roster Moves

The Houston Astros' poor injury luck continued on Sunday when it was announced that Jose Altuve would be placed on the injured list with a quad strain.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 18

Astros Activate Jeremy Peña, Designate Cody Bolton

The Astros made a few moves going into tonight’s series opener in Minnesota. Jeremy Peña is back from the injured list, while the Astros officially placed Jose Altuve on the 10-day IL with a Grade 2 left oblique strain.

Carlos Correa News / Houston Astros on SI / May 18

Astros-Twins Series Loses Serious Juice Without Carlos Correa

291 days ago, the Houston Astros appeared to be on the precipice of making yet another run toward the postseason and were pushing all their chips to the middle of the table.

Joe Espada News / Total Pro Sports / May 18

'Joe Espada’s Job In Danger' – MLB Insider Sees Houston Astros Parting Ways With Manager

The vibes around the Houston Astros have shifted fast. A franchise that spent years bullying the American League is stuck searching for answers, and the

Jose Altuve News / Field Level Media / May 17

Astros 2B Jose Altuve placed on IL with Grade 2 left oblique strain

Astros second baseman Jose Altuve will go on the injured list after exiting Saturday's game with a Grade 2 left oblique strain, Houston manager Joe Espada told reporters Sunday.

Houston Astros News / Fastball on SI / May 17

Astros Manager May Be in Trouble as Struggles Continue

The Houston Astros have gotten off to a terrible start this season. They just barely missed the postseason in 2025 and have seemingly collapsed to start 2026.

Hunter Brown 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.

Tatsuya Imai News / Ball Exclusives / May 15

Astros Pitcher, Tatsuya Imai Struggling in First Months in MLB

Houston Astros pitcher, Tatsuya Imai, has struggled to adjust in his first few months in MLB. The Japanese pitcher signed with the Astros for a reported $54 million dollars over three years according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com Through his 12.2 IP, he was accumulated a 9.24 ERA and a WHIP of 2.053.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 12

Former NPB star continues to struggle in MLB

A major offseason acquisition for the Houston Astros was right-handed pitcher Tatsuya Imai. The addition of Imai, though, has not yet panned out.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / May 13

Three MLB teams who could get early jump on trade deadline

As the major league season approaches the quarter mark, several teams are seeing their playoff hopes slip away. Although the MLB trade deadline is not until August 3, these teams could get an early jump on the trade market, potentially maximizing their return.

Former NPB star continues to struggle in MLB

New update emerges on when Mets owner Steve Cohen could make final David Stearns decision

Mets calling up top prospect in attempt to jumpstart lineup

Concern levels for five of MLB’s slumping stars

The 'MLB active home run leaders' quiz

Carlos Correa News / Yardbarker / May 7