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Bryan Abreu's absence will have Astros fans asking questions about team's next steps

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Astros insider just hinted at Yordan Alvarez's biggest obstacle to current MVP push

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Top Astros pitching prospect squandering golden opportunity to force Houston's hand

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Astros may have already found the perfect Lance McCullers Jr. replacement

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Top Prospect Injured By...A DOG!?

Add this to the list of bizarre baseball injuries 🤕

Game Recaps

Astros vs. Rangers (05/28/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 5-1 win vs. Texas Rangers 🎥

Astros vs. Rangers (05/27/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 4-3 win vs. Texas Rangers 🎥

Astros vs. Rangers (05/26/2026)

Full highlights from Texas Rangers' 10-7 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

Astros vs. Rangers (05/25/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 9-0 win vs. Texas Rangers 🎥

Astros vs. Cubs (05/24/2026)

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

Astros vs. Cubs (05/23/2026)

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

Astros vs. Twins (05/20/2026)

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

Astros vs. Twins (05/19/2026)

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

Astros vs. Twins (05/18/2026)

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

Rangers vs. Astros (05/17/2026)

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

What's Buzzing

Michael Schwab

The AL West is funny. Not showing the record, here is the Astros games back on the division lead at 58 games per year. 2026: 2.5 games back 2025: .5 games back 2024: 6.5 games back 2023: 2.5 games back 2022: 9 games UP 2021: 2 games back 2020: 6.5 games back Still in it.

Chandler Rome

Fifteen days ago, Spencer Arrighetti spoke up and pumped life into a place that needed it. The Astros have responded — and are rejuvenated - https://t.co/QbOV9z99uz

Jayson Stark

Lots of Weird/Wildness from me today! The NL Cy race got even more insane in May https://t.co/u11IDzFT8r Wildest games of May (so far) https://t.co/8yO4qUNQpe Fun notes on that Astros no-no, Cubs streaks, Schwarber, a new HBP legend & so much more https://t.co/Pt9PKQjOLA

Chronicle Astros

An early home-run robbery by Houston's right fielder denied the Rangers momentum as the Astros took three of four against their intrastate rival to end a strong road trip. https://t.co/LGUfoXLP2i

Brian McTaggart

'Gonna win five Gold Gloves': Smith's HR robbery astounds teammates https://t.co/7i7OJcylLd

Astros vs. Rangers (05/28/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 5-1 win vs. Texas Rangers 🎥

Cam Smith HR Robbery ❌

Astros RF makes leaping grab to keep Rangers scoreless 🎥

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Astros' first-round pick is starting to heat up except in one key area

When we last checked in with Houston Astros 2025 first-round pick Xavier Neyens, he was shining in most aspects, with his power at the forefront, but a strong s

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MLB Proposes Salary Cap in CBA

Owners propose system for first time since 1994 strike after MLBPA insists they would not approve change (AP)

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2019 MLB Re-Draft 🔄

How Bobby Witt Jr., Corbin Carroll, more stack up seven years later ➡️

Astros vs. Rangers (05/27/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 4-3 win vs. Texas Rangers 🎥

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Top Takeaways So Far 🎭

Who's up and who's down after two months of regular-season play ➡️

Yordan Homers off DeGrom 🔥

Astros star has gone yard in 3 straight games

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It may look like Astros set precedent for Yordan Alvarez-level trade, but details say otherwise

If the Houston Astros do decide to sell at the trade deadline, Yordan Alvarez could end up being the prize of the trade market. The soon-to-be 29-year-old super

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Astros insider gets ahead of Yordan Alvarez trade speculation with firm response

The Houston Astros will be confronted with Yordan Alvarez trade speculation but the answer may already be clear.

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Updated Lineup Rankings 📊

How all 30 offenses stack up at the end of May ➡️

Astros vs. Rangers (05/26/2026)

Full highlights from Texas Rangers' 10-7 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

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Tarik Skubal Trade Packages 📦

Cooking up realistic proposals and landing spots for the Tigers ace ➡️

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Tatsuya Imai finally gave Astros hope after combined no-hitter, but concerns remain

Tastuya Imai's start to the Houston Astros combined no-hitter gives reason for optimism, but reasons to worry about him moving forward remain.

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Real hero of Astros' combined no-hitter should have fans wondering why team waited so long

The Houston Astros had a number of guys to thank for their combine no-hitter on Memorial Day. One of them, if we are honest, should have been up a while ago.

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Every Team's Toughest Trade Deadline Question 🤔

The one thing every club needs to ask itself ahead of Aug. 3 ➡️

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New MLB Power Rankings 📊

📈 Guardians enter top 5 😬 Cubs, Tigers moving down 📲 Full breakdown here

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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

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

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.

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Re-Grading Biggest FA Signings 🔠

Evaluating Kyle Tucker and others impacts since moving 📲

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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 🎥

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

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

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

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.

Astros vs. Cubs (05/23/2026)

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

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MLB Stars Struggling This Season 😔

Big names who have fallen short of expectations so far ➡️

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New Farm System Rankings 📊

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

Yordan Exits Game in 6th

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Alvarez left game due to back spasms.

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

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.

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Latest MLB mock draft gives Astros a Jeremy Peña succession plan

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

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2020 MLB Re-Draft ⏮️

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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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 …

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How Should The Astros Handle Their Infield This Summer?

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

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1 Do-Over for Every Team 🔄

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

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

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.

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

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.

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New Trade Deadline Predictions 🔮

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

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Astros To Select Alimber Santa

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

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

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

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

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Fresh Mock as College Playoffs Begin 🔮

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

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

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.

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Why MLB Free Agency Is Dying 💸

Breaking down the hot-stove's bleak future ➡️

Astros vs. Twins (05/19/2026)

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

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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, …

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

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.

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Best, Worst Teams at Using ABS Challenges

Rockies and Rangers at opposite ends. Tap for more 📲

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Each Team's Most Untouchable Trade Chip ❌

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

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Ranking Top MVP Candidates 🏆

Stacking up top contenders in the AL and NL ➡️

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

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

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

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.

Astros vs. Twins (05/18/2026)

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

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

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.

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Astros Designate Cody Bolton For Assignment

The Astros shake up the roster.

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Nimmo's Message to Fan 😂

Rangers OF thankful after robbing HR

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

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

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

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

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Every Team's Longest-Tenured Player 💪

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

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Astros Climb in Latest Power Rankings 📊

Where every team stands in mid-May ➡️

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

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.

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Jose Altuve To Be Placed On IL With Oblique Strain

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

Rangers vs. Astros (05/17/2026)

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

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

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

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Jose Altuve Going on IL

Astros star will be shelved with Grade 2 left oblique strain

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Former Top Prospects Close to Being Labeled a Bust 😬

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

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

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

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MLB SS Prospect Rankings 📊

Top 10 shortstops in 2026 MLB Draft class 📲

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Astros Notes: Altuve, Brown, Hader

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

Rangers vs. Astros (05/16/2026)

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

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

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

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Astros fans suddenly have a terrifying new slugger to dream about

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.

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Altuve Leaves with Injury

Astros star exits from game after swing in 8th

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Mock Draft Ahead of College Tourneys

Experts analyze top players to look out for

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

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.

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

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.

'Decent Chance' Walker Traded 👀

Heyman explains why 1B could move if Astros are willing

Cam Smith HR Robbery ❌

Astros RF makes leaping grab to keep Rangers scoreless 🎥

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Cam Smith HR Robbery ❌

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Predicting 2026 MLB Trade Deadline's Biggest Names Up for Grabs

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2019 MLB Re-Draft 🔄

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Top Takeaways So Far 🎭

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Philadelphia Phillies v San Diego Padres

Why Is Offense So Bad This Year? 😫

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MLB Proposes Salary Cap in CBA

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