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Best Draft Picks Outside 1st Round 📈

Rickey Henderson and the top star who outshone their draft spot for each team ➡️

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Astros beat writer floats intriguing option for team's rotation upon Hunter Brown's return

Houston Astros insider Chandler Rome points out why finally moving to a six-man rotation makes sense when Hunter Brown returns from the IL.

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Astros Release Daniel Johnson

The Astros have released Daniel Johnson, according to his transaction log on MLB.com. The outfielder played in eight games for …

Astros Throw No-Hitter 🤯

For the 18th time in franchise history to blank Rangers

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Astros insider points out curious trade deadline wrinkle Dana Brown may be banking on

The Houston Astros enter Memorial Day with a 23-31 record, an aging roster, and a litany of injuries. The window is closing, and the inevitable sell-off is comi

The Houston Astros have a potentially tough choice to make at this year's trade deadline. However, the one thing they can't do is do nothing.

Astros' outburst vs. Cubs highlights trade deadline dilemma that could plague Houston

Evaluating Kyle Tucker and others impacts since moving 📲

Re-Grading Biggest FA Signings 🔠

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Astros No-Hit Rangers 🤘

3 pitchers combine for 22nd combined No-hitter in MLB history 📲

Astros vs. Cubs (05/24/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 8-5 win vs. Chicago Cubs 🎥

The Houston Astros are getting dangerously close to following the Los Angeles Angels into baseball purgatory as the similarities between the two clubs grow.

Astros may have already started down the road that ruined cratering AL West rival

The Houston Astros have a golden opportunity to jumpstart their inevitable rebuild at the trade deadline, but Jim Crane's reported stance might stand in the way.

Early Astros' trade deadline intel suggests Jim Crane is a major road block

Astros vs. Cubs (05/23/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 3-0 win vs. Chicago Cubs 🎥

Big names who have fallen short of expectations so far ➡️

MLB Stars Struggling This Season 😔

How every team's prospect group stacks up after Top 100 update ➡️

New Farm System Rankings 📊

Yordan Exits Game in 6th

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Alvarez left game due to back spasms.

The Houston Astros' horrid luck in 2026 continues after Yordan Alvarez is pulled early from the Astros' game against the Cubs with an apparent injury.

Yordan Alvarez's injury vs. Cubs may have confirmed Astros fans' biggest fear

The Houston Astros have yet to agree to a contract extension with Jeremy Peña, and the latest mock draft reveals his potential replacement.

Latest MLB mock draft gives Astros a Jeremy Peña succession plan

Where Garrett Crochet, PCA, Jordan Walker and more would end up on do-over 📲

2020 MLB Re-Draft ⏮️

The Houston Astros got a convenient mulligan when Lance McCullers Jr. hit the IL - and they shouldn't waste it by activating him.

Astros simply have to accept this rash (but necessary) Lance McCullers Jr. decision

The Houston Astros are calling up a fresh prospect arm to reinforce their bullpen. While it doesn't fix all of their problems, it is at least a start.

Astros just called up a prospect that (hopefully) will address season-long Achilles' heel

The Houston Astros finally saw a glimpse of the Tatsuya Imai they were hoping for. Now, it is up to him to build on his improvements from against the Twins.

This one Tatsuya Imai improvement has to stick if Astros are to rely on him at all

Astros right-hander Cody Bolton went unclaimed on waivers following this week's DFA and has been assigned outright to Triple-A Sugar …

Astros Outright Cody Bolton

The Astros infield logjam is no longer jammed. But should they do something about this summer anyway?

How Should The Astros Handle Their Infield This Summer?

The offseason blunder each club would take back if it could ➡️

1 Do-Over for Every Team 🔄

The Houston Astros have put themselves in a tough spot and unfortunately, one of the players that they couldn't afford to be in a slump again is doing just that.

This slugger's slump is making Astros' attempts to stabilize almost impossible

Cam Smith is struggling mentally, and the Houston Astros only recourse might be to send him down to Sugar Land and hope he isn't broken beyond repair.

Cam Smith's new low forces Astros into reality check they must pull the trigger on

Calling our shot on Skubal and more a few months out from Aug. 3 ➡️

New Trade Deadline Predictions 🔮

Santa is coming to town. Read more about the Astros' newest call-up for the relief corps at MLB Trade Rumors.

Astros To Select Alimber Santa

Astros vs. Twins (05/20/2026)

Full highlights from Minnesota Twins' 4-1 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

Reporter Replaces Fan's Beer 😭

Twins sideline reporter steps up after fan botches attempt to catch foul ball

Lance McCullers Jr. continues to prove that he can't stay healthy for the Houston Astros, and this should be the final reminder.

Astros are finding out (again) what they should've already known about Lance McCullers Jr.

Full first-round, competitive-balance round predictions in late May ➡️

Fresh Mock as College Playoffs Begin 🔮

The Houston Astros had every reason to keep Jose Altuve in the organization for the rest of his career when they extended him. Now, that deal is a problem.

Revisiting Jose Altuve's extension from the Astros in the wake of his latest injury

Breaking down the hot-stove's bleak future ➡️

Why MLB Free Agency Is Dying 💸

Astros vs. Twins (05/19/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 2-1 win vs. Minnesota Twins 🎥

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

Astros Place Lance McCullers Jr. On Injured List

Braden Shewmake's hot start has Houston Astros fans dreaming, but the best-case scenario for his future is likely much less glamorous than they envision.

Astros fans have to pump the brakes after Braden Shewmake's torrid stretch

Rockies and Rangers at opposite ends. Tap for more 📲

Best, Worst Teams at Using ABS Challenges

The one player every club would be most reluctant to part with ➡️

Each Team's Most Untouchable Trade Chip ❌

Stacking up top contenders in the AL and NL ➡️

Ranking Top MVP Candidates 🏆

The Houston Astros have been waiting a long time to see this top hitting prospect have the weekend performance that he just had.

Top Astros international prospect had breakout weekend that fans have been dying to see

Dylan Cease was supposed to be an Astro. Spencer Arrighetti made sure he wasn't, and now he's making sure Houston never regrets it.

Spencer Arrighetti is proving the Astros got one trade deadline decision exactly right

Astros vs. Twins (05/18/2026)

Full highlights from Minnesota Twins' 6-3 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

Bryan Abreu has been one of the Houston Astros' biggest disappointments in 2026, but a quiet pitch-mix change since May could flip the bullpen outlook.

Bryan Abreu's simple adjustment could change Astros bullpen outlook entirely

The Astros shake up the roster.

Astros Designate Cody Bolton For Assignment

Rangers OF thankful after robbing HR

Nimmo's Message to Fan 😂

Josh Hader is nearing a return to the Houston Astros' bullpen, but the timing forces the Astros into a new reality they must consider.

Astros reveal latest Josh Hader injury timeline but it may already be too late

One of the most shocking developments as a result of the crushing wave of injuries to hit the Houston Astros has been the play of Braden Shewmake. The long-forg

Jeremy Peña's return should end one growing Astros debate quickly

Can you guess who makes the list from your team? ➡️

Every Team's Longest-Tenured Player 💪

Where every team stands in mid-May ➡️

Astros Climb in Latest Power Rankings 📊

Mike Burrows took a step in the right direction with but the Houston Astros have a lot more work to do if they want to salvage that trade.

Mike Burrows needs an overhaul, not adjustments, if Astros hope to win this trade

The Astros are placing infielder Jose Altuve on the injured list. The veteran went down with an oblique injury on Saturday.

Jose Altuve To Be Placed On IL With Oblique Strain

Rangers vs. Astros (05/17/2026)

Full highlights from Texas Rangers' 8-0 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

The Houston Astros may be better equipped to deal with Jose Altuve's injury than some may initially think.

Jose Altuve's injury may not be as disastrous as some Astros fans may think

Astros star will be shelved with Grade 2 left oblique strain

Jose Altuve Going on IL

7 players that have yet to live up to expectations so far 📲

Former Top Prospects Close to Being Labeled a Bust 😬

The Houston Astros are running out of time. The blueprint had been the 2024 season, when they started off 12-24, but came back to win the AL West. However, at 1

6 Astros players in the most danger if trade deadline fire sale happens

Top 10 shortstops in 2026 MLB Draft class 📲

MLB SS Prospect Rankings 📊

Astros second baseman Jose Altuve left tonight's game against the Rangers with an apparent left side injury. Facing Cal Quantrill …

Astros Notes: Altuve, Brown, Hader

Rangers vs. Astros (05/16/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 4-1 win vs. Texas Rangers 🎥

Jose Altuve's recent struggles are forcing the Houston Astros to start considering some uncomfortable truths about his future.

Jose Altuve's brutal slump must force Astros to start asking some uncomfortable questions

The Houston Astros don't have much in the way of bluechip prospects down in the minor leagues, but one young man is turning heads with his light-tower power.

Astros fans suddenly have a terrifying new slugger to dream about

Astros star exits from game after swing in 8th

Altuve Leaves with Injury

Experts analyze top players to look out for

Mock Draft Ahead of College Tourneys

The Houston Astros have tried to allow Cam Smith to play his way out of his current slump, but it may be time to take an alternative approach.

Cam Smith slump is forcing Astros to revisit a decision that aged poorly

Four starts in, the Houston Astros' first big swing on a Japanese ace is starting to look less like Yamamoto and more like the ghosts of Abreu and Montero.

Tatsuya Imai's spiral has Astros starter rivaling some historic Houston busts

'Decent Chance' Walker Traded 👀

Heyman explains why 1B could move if Astros are willing

Rangers vs. Astros (05/15/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 2-0 win vs. Texas Rangers 🎥

On the comeback trail, Nate Pearson is lighting up radar guns, but don't expect him to be a real solution for the Houston Astros bullpen.

Nate Pearson's high-octane rehab showing is nothing but false hope for the Astros

Tatsuya Imai's contract with the Houston Astros was widely praised at the time it was signed. Now, it is becoming a real problem.

Tatsuya Imai signing's biggest selling point may now be Astros' barrier to a solution

Breaking down prospective buyers and sellers ahead of Aug. 3 ➡️

Early Trade Deadline Predictions for Every Team 🔮

MLB Trade Rumors continues its division by division look at upcoming options with the AL West, headlined by a former batting champion.

2026-27 Club Options: AL West

Despite initial reports, Tatsuya Imai curiously shelved his four-seam fastball in favor of his sinker, but still had horrible results in the Houston Astros' los

Pitching expert noticed a Tatsuya Imai change that only adds to growing list of questions

Mariners vs. Astros (05/14/2026)

Full highlights from Seattle Mariners' 8-3 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

Kiley McDaniel's latest projections two months out from the draft. Tap for top 10 📲

New ESPN MLB Mock Draft 📊

Fernando Tatis Jr., Alex Bregman, others who need to play better ASAP ➡️

1 Player Every Team Needs to Break Out 💥

Peter Lambert has been a pleasant surprise for the Houston Astros, but in order to be a rotation savior, he'll need to get a handle on his fastball.

Peter Lambert was great again for the Astros, but his total transformation isn't what it seems

The Houston Astros should already have candidates in mind, assuming they are inching closer to firing Joe Espada.

4 Astros manager replacement candidates if Houston does actually fire Joe Espada

Breaking down if Cam Schlittler, other massive leaps are for real 📲

Buy or Sell Breakout Pitchers

Astros Catcher's WILD Throw 😅

Christian Vazquez was just a bit off on this one

Updated rankings with Konnor Griffin graduating 📲

New MLB Top 100 Prospects 🔢

Mariners vs. Astros (05/13/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 4-3 win vs. Seattle Mariners 🎥

The Houston Astros narrowly avoided another disaster on Tuesday after Jeremy Peña had himself quite the eventful rehab game.

Jeremy Peña injury scare appears to have a happy ending (for now) as Astros fans exhale

Where every team's starting five lands in mid-May ➡️

Power Ranking Every Rotation 💪

Less than two months into the 2026 season, it's hard to imagine the Houston Astros envisioned a strategy for Tatusya Imai that rivals what coaches tell little l

Astros' simple plan for Tatsuya Imai couldn't have gone any worse

The Houston Astros are desperate for a solution to fix their starting rotation, and in doing so, they're trying to rob Peter to pay Paul by taking lights-out re

If Kai-Wei Teng wants to stick in the Astros rotation, he is going to have to make this big change

Where the embattled Giants star might head next amid rumors ➡️

Rafael Devers Trade Landing Spots ✈️

A rough start for Houston Astros outfielder Cam Smith has come with intriguing underlying statistics that indicate a breakout may be near.

These stats seem to show that Astros' Cam Smith may be on the verge of breaking out

Mariners vs. Astros (05/12/2026)

Full highlights from Seattle Mariners' 10-2 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

The Houston Astros defensive struggles, largely due to roster construction, continues to cost the team games as time is getting thin on sorting out the issue.

Seldom-discussed Astros roster flaw continues to cost Houston games with time running out

As the Houston Astros stumbled out of the gate to start the 2026 season, the hope was that the team would hit enough to stay in contention while the pitching st

Time may finally be running out for Joe Espada to save his Astros' job

The Astros will activate Tatsuya Imai from the injured list tomorrow. MLB Trade Rumors has more on that and other updates from Houston.

Astros Notes: Imai, Pearson, Peña, Meyers

Mariners vs. Astros (05/11/2026)

Full highlights from Seattle Mariners' 3-1 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥