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2026-09-30 22:10:03

Espada Tells Astros to Tune Out Boos Before Elimination Game

Astros manager Joe Espada told players to move on after they were booed by home fans during a 6-3 Game 1 loss to the White Sox, urging focus and respect. read more

2026-09-29 21:30:42

Astros Deploy Pena Alvarez Paredes to Spark Offense

Astros batters J. Pena, Y. Alvarez, and I. Paredes are due up, each with no hits or at-bats recorded yet in the game. read more

2026-08-24 18:10:08

Astros Fire GM Dana Brown Despite Division Lead

Dana Brown is out as Houston Astros general manager despite the team's first-place AL West standing. His contract expires this season; assistant GMs and Jeff Bagwell will assume duties. The Astros have lost six of eight games. read more

2026-08-03 22:10:03

Astros Trade for Gold Glover Varsho in Outfield Boost

Astros acquire Gold Glove center fielder Daulton Varsho from Blue Jays for injured pitcher Spencer Arrighetti, boosting their left-handed outfield bat and elite defense amid a hot streak. Varsho, a free agent after 2026, brings power and veteran presence. read more

2026-07-15 17:20:05

Astros Trade Lance McCullers Jr. to Brewers

Astros finalizing trade sending oft-injured pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. to Brewers. The 32-year-old is in final season of $85M deal, currently on IL rehab with rotator cuff issue. Milwaukee leads NL Central by five games. read more

2026-07-05 04:10:45

Alvarez Walk-Off Blast Ends Rays Nine-Game Streak

Yordan Alvarez hit two home runs, including a 424-foot walk-off in the ninth, to lead the Astros past the Rays 10-8, ending Tampa Bay's nine-game win streak. He now leads the AL with 29 homers. read more

2026-06-14 18:00:11

Astros ace Hunter Brown returns from shoulder injury

Astros ace Hunter Brown returns Tuesday from a Grade 2 shoulder strain after four rehab starts. He has a 0.84 ERA in two 2026 starts and finished third in 2025 Cy Young voting. read more

2026-06-13 03:40:07

Yordan Alvarez Makes History with Six-RBI First Inning

Yordan Alvarez hit a grand slam and two-run homer in the first inning, driving in six RBIs for the Astros against the Royals. He matched David Ortiz as the only players with two homers and six RBIs in a first inning since 1920. read more

2026-05-26 03:10:06

Astros trio combines for no-hitter against Rangers

Houston Astros' Tatsuya Imai, Steven Okert, and Alimber Santa combined for a no-hitter, beating the Texas Rangers 9-0. It was MLB's first no-hitter since September 2024, ending a 630-day drought. Santa finished his debut with two perfect innings. read more

2026-05-22 12:10:03

Astros dynasty at crossroads after worst start

The Houston Astros face a pivotal choice: stay competitive, soft rebuild, or fully tear down. Aging stars, injuries, and a weak farm system threaten their dynasty. Trading key players like Yordan Alvarez could reignite long-term success, but owner Jim Crane may resist a full rebuild. read more

2026-05-17 21:40:03

Astros star Altuve out with oblique strain

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve will go on the injured list with a Grade 2 left oblique strain. The nine-time All-Star is batting .245 with 12 RBIs this season. The Astros have 14 players on the IL. read more

2026-05-06 17:10:09

Carlos Correa to miss rest of season with ankle surgery

Astros infielder Carlos Correa suffered a complete left ankle tendon tear during batting cage swings and will undergo season-ending surgery. He expects six to eight months of recovery. Correa was batting .279 this season. read more

2026-04-12 18:40:09

Baseball Legend Phil Scrap Iron Garner Dies at 76

Phil Garner, a three-time All-Star infielder and manager who led the Astros to their first World Series, has died at 76. The "Scrap Iron" player won a 1979 championship with Pittsburgh and later managed for 15 MLB seasons. read more

2026-03-07 18:20:10

Vázquez Returns to Astros on Minor League Deal

The Houston Astros have signed veteran catcher Christian Vázquez to a minor league contract with a spring training invite. The 35-year-old, a 2022 World Series champion with Houston, returns after three seasons with the Minnesota Twins. read more

2026-02-15 18:10:08

Astros Sign Hall of Famers Son to Minor League Deal

Cavan Biggio, 30, joins the Houston Astros on a minor league deal. The versatile son of Hall of Famer Craig Biggio will attend spring training as a non-roster player after hitting .223 over seven MLB seasons. read more