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Astros get flurry of injury updates on Yordan Alvarez, others

The Houston Astros, for all their misfortune and blemishes, are actually in a considerably better position than the one they were in this time last season.

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A Bullpen Meltdown, Astros Lose 5-3 To Mariners

Entering Friday, the Astros only trailed the Twins by fWAR as the most valuable bullpen in baseball through the season’s first forty-something games. This relief staff has been quite excellent to start the season, striking out 26.5% of opposing hitters along with posting the second-lowest ERA (2.78) and FIP (3.17) in baseball.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 23

One Astros Infielder is Desperate to See Bump in One Key Metric

The Houston Astros are desperate for players to step up and begin performing at the plate to jumpstart their underwhelming offense. Averaging only 4.08 runs per game, which is 22nd in baseball, the team isn’t receiving the normal contributions a few of their key veterans would provide.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 23

3 players Houston Astros fans are already fed up with in 2025

The Houston Astros are nearing the end one of the most dominant stretches Major League Baseball history. Since 2017, the Astros made the playoffs in every season and got to at least the American League Championship Series in seven of them.

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Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 23

Astros Star Relief Pitcher Has Been Elite Leading League in This Important Statistic

The Houston Astros, as they have made a yearly routine out of doing, are right back in the mix in the American League West after a slow start. It took

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 23

Can Huge Night For Astros Superstar Finally Break Him Out of Horrific Slump?

The Houston Astros got their massive four-game series against their first place division rival Seattle Mariners off on the right foot on Thursday night.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 23

Top Astros Prospect at Each Minor League Level After First Quarter of Season

The Houston Astros are still hoping to be a competitive team over the next few years while also entering a bit of a new era. Youngsters like Hunter Brown and Cam Smith are starting to take over.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / May 23

A look at Astros and New Batting Analytics

Looking at some new batting analytics at Baseball Savant Baseball Savant recently released some new bat tracking analytics. You may be aware of the previous bat tracking measures like bat speed.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / May 23

Today in Astros history - May 23

What happened today in team history? 1965 - A sad goodbye for Ken Johnson A three-run, inside-the-park home run caused by the ball getting caught in the sunlight helped cap off a San Francisco Giants 5-2 win in the final game for Houston Astros pitcher Ken Johnson.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 23

Astros Unheralded Pitching Prospect Draws More Attention with Strong Play

The Houston Astros entered the 2025 MLB season with one of the least-regarded minor league systems in the sport. They were lacking high-end prospects, which limited the maneuverability of the front office to make changes to the roster.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 23

Astros Star Pitcher 'Still Has a Ways To Go' in His Recovery

The tale of starting pitching injuries continues for the Houston Astros. Ronel Blanco has now been moved to the injured list and will seek a second opinion on his elbow injury, something that is eerily similar to what happened with Hayden Wesneski who will now undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery.

MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / May 22

Astros 9, Mariners 2: Al(2)ve’s Return

Don’t call it a comeback, he’s been here for years. With a home crowd of 29,512 on hand at Daikin Park, Lance McCullers Jr. took the hill for his turn in the rotation.

Jose Altuve News / Field Level Media / May 22

Jose Altuve's two homers spark Astros' blowout of M's

Jose Altuve produced his 12th career multi-homer game as the Houston Astros topped the Seattle Mariners 9-2 on Thursday in the opener of a four-game series.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 22

Could Astros Reunite With Former Star in Free Agency This Offseason?

The Houston Astros have been able to survive in the early part of the regular season despite the team not quite living up to its potential. Coming into the year, the Astros had plenty of question marks.

Ronel Blanco News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 22

Ronel Blanco injury piles on as Astros rotation faces AL West pressure

The Houston Astros’ season continues to unravel, as yet another key pitcher lands on the injured list. Right-hander Ronel Blanco, a vital piece of the team’s pitching staff, has been placed on the 15-day IL with elbow inflammation—further compounding an already dire rotation crisis.

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Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / May 22

Astros' 13-Game Winner Seeking 'Second Opinion' After IL News

The Houston Astros relayed more bad news on the pitching front on May 22, as manager Joe Espada met with the media. Earlier in the week, on May 18, Espada informed reporters that pitching prospect Hayden Wesneski will miss the remainder of the 2025 season with Tommy John surgery.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / May 22

The Astros Can’t Control The Run Game

A short look into the team’s issues at controlling the opposing running game. Playing in a minor league ballpark or not, the series against the Rays further exposed one of the Astros’ most glaring weaknesses thus far in 2025: They can’t control the run game.

Yordan Alvarez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 22

Astros news: Yordan Alvarez takes crucial step back from hand injury

The Houston Astros continue to miss their All-Star slugger Yordan Alvarez, who was placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained muscle in his right hand in early May.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 22

Astros To Place Ronel Blanco on Injured List As He Seeks Second Opinion on Elbow

The Houston Astros have had plenty of injury setbacks early in the 2025 season, especially in regards to pitchers with five starters currently on the injured list, including Spencer Arrighetti and J.P.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 22

Showdown in Houston: AL West-leading Mariners visit Astros

The Seattle Mariners effectively have shared the offensive load thus far this season, with one of their recent acquisitions playing a key role in their 6-5, rubber-match win over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday.

Tayler Scott News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 21

Veteran righty Tayler Scott elects free agency

Right-hander Tayler Scott, who was designated for assignment by the Astros a week ago, has cleared waivers but has rejected an outright assignment and elected free agency.

Ronel Blanco News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 21

Astros starter being evaluated for elbow soreness

The Astros are in Tampa but right-hander Ronel Blanco isn’t with them. Manager Joe Espada tells Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle that the righty reported elbow soreness two days ago and flew back to Houston to be evaluated.

Houston Astros News / Inside The Diamonds / May 21

Houston Astros Roster Moves 5/21/2025

The Houston Astros have made a notable roster adjustment by activating right-handed pitcher Forrest Whitley from the 15-day injured list. To create space on the roster, the team has optioned left-handed pitcher Brandon Walter to Triple-A Sugar Land.

Hunter Brown News / Field Level Media / May 21

Astros' Hunter Brown looks to flip script vs. Rays

Houston Astros right-hander Hunter Brown did everything but win in his most recent outing. Fresh off a career-high eight-inning performance, Brown will look to send the Astros to a series victory on Wednesday afternoon when they play the rubber match of their three-game set against the host Tampa Bay Rays.

Brandon Walter News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 19