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Nick Allen, Christian Walker help Astros hand Cubs 8th straight loss

Nick Allen, Christian Walker help Astros hand Cubs 8th straight loss

Nick Allen homered, singled twice, drove in two runs and scored twice to help the visiting Houston Astros complete a three-game sweep of the reeling Chicago Cubs with an 8-5 victory on Sunday afternoon.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 24
Astros Rotation for Rangers Series Set with Tatsuta Imai, Spencer Arrighetti

Astros Rotation for Rangers Series Set with Tatsuta Imai, Spencer Arrighetti

The Houston Astros have set their starting pitcher for Monday's game and Thursday's game with the Texas Rangers. Beyond that it's a mystery. Tatsuya Imai will start for the Astros against the Rangers when they face each other on Monday at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.

Jose Altuve News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 24
Astros’ Jose Altuve injury update puts him on path to return soon

Astros’ Jose Altuve injury update puts him on path to return soon

The Houston Astros have struggled mightily this season, putting themselves in a big hole if they want to get back to the playoffs. Injuries have played a part in that demise, especially to some of their top pitchers as well as Jose Altuve.

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?

Yordan Alvarez News / Total Pro Sports / May 24
Astros Injury Update: Yordan Alvarez Abrptly Comes Out From His At-Bat Against Cubs In 6th Inning

Astros Injury Update: Yordan Alvarez Abrptly Comes Out From His At-Bat Against Cubs In 6th Inning

The Houston Astros are having an utterly forgettable 2026 campaign. But that is not preventing Yordan Alvarez from laying the foundations for a monster season.

MLB News / Yardbarker
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

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.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 24
Astros ‘Nightmare’ Start Will Make Them Trade Deadline Sellers

Astros ‘Nightmare’ Start Will Make Them Trade Deadline Sellers

The Houston Astros haven’t given up the ship just yet. The Astros have won six of their last 10 games and are 22-31 after beating the Chicago Cubs on Saturday.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 23
Astros Sending Four Injured Starters to Corpus Christi to Rehab in Same Game

Astros Sending Four Injured Starters to Corpus Christi to Rehab in Same Game

For Houston Astros fans in Corpus Christi who would like to get some autographs from some Major League players, Sunday is not a day to be late. The Corpus Christi Hooks, the Astros’ Double-A affiliate, will wrap up a series with Midland on Sunday at 6:35 PM central time.

Yordan Alvarez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 23
Astros’ Yordan Alvarez won’t play Sunday vs. Cubs, but it’s not because of injury scare

Astros’ Yordan Alvarez won’t play Sunday vs. Cubs, but it’s not because of injury scare

As Houston Astros star Yordan Alvarez exited Friday’s win against the Chicago Cubs, 3-0, fans are wondering if the issue is something to be worried about or not.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 23
Astros' Kai-Wei Teng shuts out Cubs

Astros' Kai-Wei Teng becoming bright spot after shutout performance vs. Cubs

The Houston Astros have been in desperate need of pitching help, and they're getting it from an unlikely source.

Cubs recalling one of top outfield prospects in Kevin Alcantara
Cubs promoting No. 2 prospect Pedro Ramirez prior to Astros series
Blue Jays' Patrick Corbin has best performance of season vs. Pirates
Louis Varland is the ace of Blue Jays' bullpen
The 'MLB postseason save leaders' quiz
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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

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.

Jose Altuve News / Houston Astros on SI / May 23
Jose Altuve’s Next Move Encouraging for Astros Legend’s Injury Recovery

Jose Altuve’s Next Move Encouraging for Astros Legend’s Injury Recovery

For hitters, there are few injuries more stubborn than an oblique injury. It impacts how they swing, it impacts how they throw and it impacts how they run because of where the oblique is located — on either side of the abdominal muscle.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / May 23
Christian Walker homers twice as Astros top Cubs

Christian Walker homers twice as Astros top Cubs

Christian Walker homered twice and Kai-Wei Teng threw six shutout innings to lead the visiting Houston Astros to a 3-0 win against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday afternoon in the second game of their three-game series.

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The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners' quiz
 The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners' quiz
The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz
 The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz
The '35-5-5 Conference Finals games' quiz
 The '35-5-5 Conference Finals games' quiz
The 'NBA MVPs' quiz
 The 'NBA MVPs' quiz
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 23
Houston Astros Reveal Lineup as They Chase Series Edge Over Cubs

Houston Astros Reveal Lineup as They Chase Series Edge Over Cubs

The Houston Astros are looking to break this win-one-lose-one trend they've found themselves in over the last four games by taking down the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Saturday afternoon.

Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / May 23
Astros’ Joe Espada Shares Hunter Brown Injury Update on Friday

Astros’ Joe Espada Shares Hunter Brown Injury Update on Friday

Astros manager Joe Espada has revealed that Hunter Brown responded well after his live batting practice session and his return to the rotation is close, according to Matt Kawahara of The Houston Chronicle.

Kai-Wei Teng News / Field Level Media / May 23
Astros' Kai-Wei Teng eager to add to Cubs' woes

Astros' Kai-Wei Teng eager to add to Cubs' woes

Houston Astros right-hander Kai-Wei Teng will try to continue fine-tuning his role as a starting pitcher when he faces the host Chicago Cubs on Saturday afternoon in the second contest of a three-game series.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / May 22
Astros top Cubs on Christian Vazquez's bat, Spencer Arrighetti's arm

Astros top Cubs on Christian Vazquez's bat, Spencer Arrighetti's arm

Christian Vazquez homered, singled and drove in two runs for the visiting Houston Astros in a 4-2 win against the Chicago Cubs in the opener of their three-game series on Friday afternoon.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 22
Astros rumors: Why Houston could ‘crush’ selling at trade deadline this year

Astros rumors: Why Houston could ‘crush’ selling at trade deadline this year

As the Houston Astros start the series against the Chicago Cubs on Friday, the baseball world is wondering if the team will make big changes by the MLB trade deadline.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 22
Astros’ Joe Espada shares pivotal Josh Hader, Hunter Brown injury updates

Astros’ Joe Espada shares pivotal Josh Hader, Hunter Brown injury updates

The Houston Astros have dealt with several injuries this season, and there’s no doubt that it has affected them throughout the year so far. Josh Hader and Hunter Brown are two of the players who are trying to get back from their injuries, and the good news is that they’re trending upward.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 22
Cubs promoting No. 2 prospect Pedro Ramirez prior to Astros series

Cubs promoting No. 2 prospect Pedro Ramirez prior to Astros series

A rough two week stretch for the Chicago Cubs has led to the promotion of one of the organization's top prospects.

Cubs host Astros with both sides searching for a spark
Alex Bregman sends Pete Crow-Armstrong clear message after Cubs-Brewers series
MLB decides on punishment for Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong following confrontation with White Sox fan
The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz
Alimber Santa News / New Baseball Media / May 22
What to Expect from Astros Pitcher Alimber Santa

What to Expect from Astros Pitcher Alimber Santa

The Houston Astros are reportedly planning on calling up right-hander Alimber Santa, one of the better relief pitcher prospects in the upper Minors. Santa, who excelled in the Pacific Coast League, will look to provide relief for an Astros bullpen that has not met expectations in 2026.

Cody Bolton News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 21
Astros Outright Cody Bolton

Astros Outright Cody Bolton

Astros right-hander Cody Bolton went unclaimed on waivers following this week’s DFA and has been assigned outright to Triple-A Sugar Land, the team announced this afternoon.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 21
How Should The Astros Handle Their Infield This Summer?

How Should The Astros Handle Their Infield This Summer?

In the offseason, there was a lot of talk about the Astros having a crowded infield. On paper, they had Christian Walker at first base, Jose Altuve at second, Jeremy Peña at short and Carlos Correa at third.

Alimber Santa News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 20
Astros To Select Alimber Santa

Astros To Select Alimber Santa

The Astros are selecting reliever Alimber Santa onto the MLB roster, reports Héctor Gómez. Houston opened a spot on the 40-man roster by designating righty Cody Bolton for assignment on Monday.

Houston Astros News / Total Pro Sports / May 20
Houston Astros Nightmare Deepens After Another Pitching Injury Scare

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.

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

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.

Joe Espada News / Total Pro Sports / May 18
'Joe Espada’s Job In Danger' – MLB Insider Sees Houston Astros Parting Ways With Manager

'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

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