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2014 Astros were also 17-28 in 45 games. 2011 team was 16-29

Exactly 10 years later. The 2026 Astros are mirroring the 2016 Astros. They went 84-78 and didn’t make the postseason. 2026: 17-28 (6 GB) 2016: 17-28 (10 GB)

Exactly 10 years later. The 2026 Astros are mirroring the 2016 Astros. They went 84-78 and didn’t make the postseason. 2026: 17-28 (6 GB) 2016: 17-28 (10 GB)

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As bad as Houston's start has been, the Astros are within five games of a playoff spot in the American League. https://t.co/psWoPNpY6Y

Exactly 10 years later. The 2026 Astros are mirroring the 2016 Astros. They went 86-76 and didn’t make the postseason. 2026: 17-28 (6 GB) 2016: 17-28 (10 GB)

When was the last time things were going well for the Astros? 2022?

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Mariners vs. Astros (05/14/2026)

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

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New ESPN MLB Mock Draft 📊

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

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1 Player Every Team Needs to Break Out 💥

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

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

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.

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

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Buy or Sell Breakout Pitchers

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

Astros Catcher's WILD Throw 😅

Christian Vazquez was just a bit off on this one

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New MLB Top 100 Prospects 🔢

Updated rankings with Konnor Griffin graduating 📲

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

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Power Ranking Every Rotation 💪

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

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

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Rafael Devers Trade Landing Spots ✈️

Where the embattled Giants star might head next amid rumors ➡️

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

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

Mariners vs. Astros (05/12/2026)

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

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

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.

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

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

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Astros Notes: Imai, Pearson, Peña, Meyers

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

Mariners vs. Astros (05/11/2026)

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

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10 Sell-High Trade Chips 📈

Munetaka Murakami, more early standouts teams should cash in ➡️

Astros' Injury Updates 😅

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Astros injury updates

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Astros shored up one roster weakness with waiver claim theft from AL West rival

The Houston Astros added a lefty hitting outfielder off of waivers from the division rival Mariners. However, how much it will matter is a fair question.

The Houston Astros benefit from a weak AL West, but they'll need to keep it together until the cavalry comes off the IL.

Weak AL West is giving Astros lifeline despite glaring problem nobody can ignore

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Players Who Should Lose ABS Rights ❌

These 8 guys are shockingly bad at using MLB's challenge system ➡️

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Updated Power Rankings 📊

Where every MLB team stands in mid-May ➡️

Despite all of the noise around the Houston Astros' pitching staff right now, one beat writer's quote cut right to the core and it's depressing.

Astros insider's brutal quote about Houston's pitching staff is a savage reality check

Astros vs. Reds (05/10/2026)

Full highlights from Cincinnati Reds' 5-0 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

Another starter may be down for the Houston Astros, so maybe a top prospect will be just what the doctor ordered.

Astros may give this top pitching prospect a chance after Lance McCullers Jr.'s injury

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Surprise MLB Trade Candidates 🫢

Eight players who could be on the move in coming weeks ➡️

The Houston Astros decision to hold onto Isaac Paredes suddenly looks brilliant in the aftermath of Carlos Correa's injury.

Astros' worst offseason 'failure' now looks like a blessing in disguise

Astros vs. Reds (05/09/2026)

Full highlights from Cincinnati Reds' 3-1 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

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Astros Claim Rhylan Thomas

Houston adds some outfield depth from the waiver wire of an AL West rival. Check out MLB Trade Rumors for more details.

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5 Astros players who will almost definitely be gone by June 1

The time is coming for roster moves, and the Houston Astros have a few that seem likely before the month of June rolls around.

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Ranking MLB's Best Young Cores 📊

Who has the highest potential for years to come ➡️

Astros vs. Reds (05/08/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 10-0 win vs. Cincinnati Reds 🎥

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Top Astros prospect's injury is even more brutal in the wake of Yainer Diaz's IL stint

The Houston Astros' roster is now almost unrecognizable from the one that took the field on Opening Day. Add Carlos Correa and Yainer Diaz to the latest list of

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Dustin Harris Elects Free Agency

The Astros announced Friday that outfielder Dustin Harris, whom they designated for assignment earlier in the week, cleared waivers and …

The Houston Astros are in desperate need of rotation help, and the latest injury update surrounding starter Hunter Brown could be a game-changer.

Hunter Brown injury update may save Astros from looming disaster

Projecting how first round could go as College World Series approaches 📲

MLB Mock Draft 5.0 Predictions 🔮

The Astros are bringing up a fresh arm for their bullpen. MLB Trade Rumors has more on the latest move out of Houston.

Astros To Promote Logan VanWey

It doesn't take much for fans to vocalize their disdain toward these despised players ➡️

Ranking MLB's Biggest Villains 👿

One day after electing free agency, lefty-hitting outfielder Daniel Johnson returns to the Astros on a minor league contract.

Astros Re-Sign Daniel Johnson To Minor League Deal

The Astros keep trying to tread water as they deal with a number of injuries.

Latest On Astros' Rotation

The Houston Astros look like they got a bargain with this journeyman infielder. Now, it looks like he may have finally become a player worth gambling on.

Former Braves first-round pick may be saving his career with Astros

Houston Zoo honors Astros star with baby howler monkey 'Tuve' 📸

Monkey Named After Altuve 🐒

The Houston Astros rotation needs help, but it's hard to see how that help is on the way with Tatsuya Imai recovering from arm fatigue and making a second rehab

Tatsuya Imai's latest rehab start only confirmed what Astros fans already knew

How the Astros have fared in growing homegrown talent ➡️

Assessing Every MLB Team's Development System ⚾

Houston Astros 2025 first-round pick Xavier Neyens is off to a hot start to his professional career, but a common problem among the club's prospects could derail him.

Astros' slugging first-round pick is showing out so far, but there is one huge red flag

Dishing out predictions across the league that get spicer and spicer 📲

10 Scorching MLB Takes 🌶️

Outfielder Daniel Johnson returns to the free agent market after being designated for assignment by the Astros.

Daniel Johnson Elects Free Agency

Brice Matthews has heated up and could be on track to finally figure things out, but the Houston Astros youngster has a couple of things that he still needs to clean up.

Don't look now, but Brice Matthews is finally figuring things out with Astros after dreadful start

Dodgers vs. Astros (05/06/2026)

Full highlights from Los Angeles Dodgers' 12-2 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

Imai to Return Next Week

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He will start one of the games against the Mariners next week in Houston

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Tatsuya Imai’s next start will be with the Astros, manager Joe Espada said.

MLB Star Trade Rumors 👂

Devers and Trout on the move? LIVE scoops with insider Jon Heyman 📳

Astros infielder Carlos Correa will undergo ankle surgery and miss the remainder of the season. MLB Trade Rumors has more details.

Carlos Correa To Undergo Season-Ending Ankle Surgery

The Houston Astros wasted little time confirming the fears that surrounded Carlos Correa's ankle injury. Further testing has confirmed that Correa suffered a to

Astros quickly confirm devastating Carlos Correa injury fears were justified

Assessing the best fits for the three-time AL MVP ➡️

Potential Trades to Rescue Mike Trout📍

Carlos Correa landed on the injured list and will miss significant time. That could lead Houston Astros owner Jim Crane to do the unthinkable.

Carlos Correa's injury presents Astros owner Jim Crane with a difficult choice

Projecting who will be moved by the trade deadline on the Astros 📲

Every Team's Player Most Likely to Be Dealt ⚾

After watching Framber Valdez's latest start against the Boston Red Sox, Houston Astros fans probably don't mind being rid of their former All-Star.

Controversial Framber Valdez moment during Tigers-Red Sox validates Astros moving on

Carlos Correa is believed to have suffered a significant left ankle injury, reports Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. He'll visit a …

Carlos Correa Believed To Have Suffered Significant Left Ankle Injury

Dodgers vs. Astros (05/05/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 2-1 win vs. Los Angeles Dodgers 🎥

A hot start for Jose Altuve had Houston Astros fans excited, but a cold stretch has those same fans worried the decline might be here.

Jose Altuve's cold stretch has Astros fans fearing early success was just a mirage

MLB's 10-Year Long Rivalry Continues 😡

Dodgers vs. Astros series is here 👀

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🚨 Carlos Correa Out for Season

Astros star underwent successful surgery to repair torn tendon in left ankle. See all of Houston's injuries here 📲

Houston shuffles up the roster.

Astros Designate Dustin Harris For Assignment

The Houston Astros are unfortunately dealing with another injury situation after Yainer Diaz was scratched prior to Monday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Latest Yainer Diaz injury update helps explain Astros' recent roster shuffling

The Houston Astros' pitching staff is on the verge of getting healthy, and could be the key to turning around their early-season struggles.

Astros' season may be made or broken by how their rehabbing arms do this week

How Houston will represent in the Midsummer Classic 📲

Predicting MLB All-Star Roster Selections 🔮

Highlighting what has gone right for the Astros one month into the season ➡️

1 Fun Fact About Every MLB Team Thus Far 😀

Walker Takes Ohtani Yard ☄️

First HR Shohei has allowed this season

The Houston Astros needed Mike Burrows to be good for their rotation plans work. Unfortunately, their inability to fix one of his flaws is costing them now.

Mike Burrows' struggles with Astros are more than just bad luck, but solutions are lacking

A left oblique injury will send Astros catcher Yainer Diaz to the 10-day injured list, manager Joe Espada tells the Houston …

Astros To Place Yainer Diaz On Injured List

Dodgers vs. Astros (05/04/2026)

Full highlights from Los Angeles Dodgers' 8-3 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

The Astros are selecting catcher César Salazar back onto the big league roster, reports Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. Infielder Shay Whitcomb was …

Astros Select César Salazar

By now, it's well known that pitching has been the Houston Astros' main Achilles' heel. Whether it be ineptitude from the starters or implosions by the relief c

Astros pitching takes heat but hidden issue is making everything worse

The Astros announced that outfielder Daniel Johnson has been designated for assignment. His roster spot goes to fellow outfielder Zach …

Astros Designate Daniel Johnson For Assignment

It's become abundantly clear that the Houston Astros' starting rotation gambles haven't paid off. It's clear now that they should have brought in a veteran star

Framber Valdez is making Astros pitching woes look completely avoidable

Isaac Paredes has regressed in a key area, and even as he seems to right the ship for the Houston Astros, it might already prove to be too late.

Isaac Paredes' 2026 struggles show total loss of progress in key area of 2025 growth

The Houston Astros suddenly look like a trade lifeline for the New York Mets as they look to salvage their season.

Astros' trade candidates could be the lifeline fading Mets need to save their season

Astros vs. Red Sox (05/03/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 3-1 win vs. Boston Red Sox 🎥

Projecting what the Reds will do after a strong start to the season ➡️

Bold MLB Predictions For May 🔮

Where the Astros stand after a rollercoaster week 📲

New MLB Power Rankings 🔢

A recent report suggests Joe Espada's job with the Houston Astros may not be as safe as it seems.

Astros insider strongly implies that Joe Espada's time is running out unless something changes

10 players who haven't lived up to expectations so far this year ➡️

MLB Season's Biggest Busts 🫣

The Houston Astros have had a slow start, which could lead them to trade talent from the big league team as 2026 MLB trade deadline sellers.

The Astros might be tracking to be trade deadline sellers in 2026

Astros vs. Red Sox (05/02/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 6-3 win vs. Boston Red Sox 🎥

The Houston Astros are struggling hard, but their omission from a list of MLB executives' biggest disappointments shows that the rest of the league expected this.

Astros' struggles somehow avoid MLB execs' attention, but the reason why is depressing

10 prospects climbing up draft board entering May ➡️

MLB Mock Draft's Biggest Risers 📈

Houston Astros reliever Bryan Abreu's fall from grace feels very similar to another infamous reliever bust, but there is one important difference.

Astros fans are seeing shades of past bullpen disaster in Bryan Abreu

Astros vs. Red Sox (05/01/2026)

Full highlights from Boston Red Sox' 3-1 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

The Astros have MLB's second-worst record, and things don't look any better when you zoom out. MLB Trade Rumors breaks down their dire situation.

The Astros' Ominous Long-Term Outlook

If the Houston Astros are seeking to become a headline rather than a punchline, their quest back to relevance begins with a visit to play the Boston Red Sox.

Astros face defining stretch that could spark a comeback or seal their fate

Speculation surrounding Houston Astros manager Joe Espada's job isn't going to go away anytime soon.

Phillies' abrupt Rob Thomson firing should fuel Astros speculation about Joe Espada

How the Astros' lineup stacks up after one month of the season ➡️

Ranking Every Team's Current Starting 9 🔢

The Houston Astros were forced to finally give up on their former top prospect last season, but he's now thriving overseas.

Astros dealing with painful reality as former top prospect excels overseas

Trade fits for star if Phillies decide to blow it up 📲

Bryce Harper Trade Landing Spots 🛬

How the Astros could be operating differently this summer 📲

Early Predictions for 2026 MLB Trade Deadline 🔮

Astros vs. Orioles (04/30/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 11-5 win vs. Baltimore Orioles 🎥

Astros vs. Orioles (04/30/2026)

Full highlights from Baltimore Orioles' 10-3 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

Brice Matthews has struggled mightily, but a big game against the Baltimore Orioles could foreshadow a breakout that the Houston Astros desperately need.

Astros fans seeing encouraging signs that Brice Matthews' breakout is coming

Breaking down the biggest standouts and disappointments so far ➡️

Biggest Winners and Losers After 30 Games ⚾

Tatsuya Imai's rehab outing was less than stellar, and the Houston Astros may have to soon answer a question they've been dreading. What role will Imai have up on his return from the injured list?

Tatsuya Imai's rehab start could force Astros to rethink their bullish stance

If the Houston Astros want to salvage their season and Cam Smith, they may be forced to make a very tough decision.

It's time for the Astros to consider bold pivot with Cam Smith after latest cold stretch

Tatsuya Imai started a minor-league rehab assignment on Tuesday and did little to silence the growing fears surrounding the three-year deal he signed with the H

Tatsuya Imai's brutal rehab appearance increases odds that Astros committed all-time blunder

Astros vs. Orioles (04/28/2026)

Full highlights from Baltimore Orioles' 5-3 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

Where the Astros' relievers stack up in the league ➡️

Bullpen Power Rankings For All 30 Teams 🔢

The English language can be hard for anyone, but especially for a baseball player making the jump to Major League Baseball. It's been a bumpy start to Tatsuya I

Tatstuya Imai's interpreter may have accidentally fueled unnecessary Astros drama

Spencer Arrighetti has been a revelation for the struggling Houston Astros' rotation, but he'll need help if the club wants to salvage the season.

Spencer Arrighetti's heroics have helped, but he can't save the Astros by himself

Celebrating the league's premier talent from 20 to 43 years old 📲

MLB's Best Player at Every Age in 2026 ⚾

The Boston Red Sox firing Alex Cora has increased the speculation surrounding Joe Espada's status with the Houston Astros.

Red Sox firing Alex Cora makes Astros strategy with Joe Espada stand out

What a difference a year makes. After signing a three-year, $60 million deal to be a key cog in a strong Astros lineup, Christian Walker was much more of an anc

Christian Walker's resurgence for the Astros starts with the fastball

Mets, Cubs, Royals tied for best success rate. The Athletic has team-by-team breakdown 📲

ABS Challenge Stats Revealed

Yankees vs. Astros (04/26/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 7-4 win vs. New York Yankees 🎥

Awarding the best team gifts so far this year ➡️

Best MLB Bobblehead Giveaways 😀

Where the Astros stand as their frustrating year continues 📲

New MLB Power Rankings 🔢

One positive trend for every club so far 📲

Exciting Developments for Each Team 🤩

Potential destinations for former Red Sox manager after firing 📲

Alex Cora's Top Landing Spots 📍

The Houston Astros' offense has been on fire, and while a simplistic approach from the coaching staff has some impact, the true cause of their rise is even simpler.

There's an even simpler reason for Astros' offensive outburst than a new coaching staff

Impressively, the Houston Astros' 2026 season already is on the verge of going off the rails. Injuries have decimated the team's pitching staff, and while the o

Astros can erase Yordan Alvarez speculation with one bold decision

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AL West Injury Notes: Imai, O'Hoppe, Montgomery

Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai could begin a rehab assignment as early as Tuesday. MLB Trade Rumors has injury updates from the AL West.

Yankees vs. Astros (04/25/2026)

Full highlights from New York Yankees' 8-3 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

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Astros Reinstate Bennett Sousa From Injured List

The Astros have activated left-hander Bennett Sousa from the 15-day injured list, according to Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle. …

Houston Astros star Jose Altuve is struggling again and this time, there is some genuine cause for concern if he can't reverse this trend.

Jose Altuve's hot start for Astros a distant memory thanks to one unusual flaw

Players primed to crack the Top 100 list soon 📲

MLB Prospects Rising Up the Ranks 📈

As the Houston Astros sputter, one has to start to wonder what the trade deadline will look like for a club that hasn't considered a rebuild for over a decade.

One Astros' trade candidate to watch if early collapse takes wrecking ball to the roster

Yankees Destroy Astros 💪

NY slugs four home runs in 12-4 rout on the road