Houston Astros: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Big League Stew / 17 minutes ago

Astros have dug a big hole, Ohtani returns to Toronto & Pete Crow-Armstrong’s first MLB hit

Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman talk about the absolute mess of a season from the Houston Astros thus far and where the team has gone wrong, as well as give their good, bad and Uggla from this week & preview this weekend in baseball.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / 3 hours ago

The road to where? What path do the Houston Astros take from here?

There are multiple options for the Houston season, but that doesn’t mean they are good ones. If you are a Houston Astros fan, April 2024 may be the longest month in the history of history.

Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / 17 hours ago

How a Bad Season Can Save the Houston Astros Dynasty The Astros Rough Start Could Be a Blessing in Disguise

It’s no secret that the Houston Astros have gotten off to a rough start this year. The Astros currently sit 12 games below .500 and in last place in the American League West.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / 14 hours ago

Astros set to activate key starting pitcher on Sunday

The news is obviously great for Valdez personally. He and the club got a scare when he landed on the injured list earlier this month due to soreness in his throwing elbow.

Cubs hit three homers to top slumping Astros

Justin Verlander, Astros aim to slow quick-starting Cubs

Digging into the decline of the Astros

The greatest postseason moment for every MLB team

The 'Active MLB strikeout leaders' quiz

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / 2 hours ago

Offensive Anemia, Bullpen Paralysis Continue to Plague Astros. No Cure in Sight.

Astros swept in Chicago. Fall 3-1 As I’ve seem to say in every recap. if it’s not one thing it’s another. After three straight games of throwing away chances of victory in the first inning, today Justin Verlander worked out of a bases loaded, no-out, first inning jam without allowing a run.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / 20 hours ago

The Astros Have A First Inning Problem

Quality depth in the starting rotation remains elusive. In a first inning this season, Astros pitchers have allowed 30 earned runs across 25 games. Or, you know, a ghastly 10.80 ERA.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 25

Justin Verlander, Astros aim to slow quick-starting Cubs

The Chicago Cubs teed off on the struggling Houston Astros in the first inning each of the past two nights. The Cubs will try to continue causing early damage Thursday afternoon when they aim for a sweep of the visiting Astros in the finale of a three-game series.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / April 25

Astros vs. Cubs Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Thursday, April 25, 2024

The Houston Astros (7-18) visit the Chicago Cubs (15-9) at 2:20 PM ET Thursday for a sluggers’ duel between two of the best home-run hitters in baseball.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / April 25

Astros vs. Cubs Probable Starting Pitchers – April 25

The Houston Astros (7-18) and the Chicago Cubs (15-9) play at Wrigley Field on Thursday at 2:20 PM ET. In this contest, the Astros have the chance to end a four-game skid.

Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / 22 hours ago

Astros First Baseman Averaging Less Than Jersey Number

Houston Astros first baseman José Abreu, once one of the best hitters in baseball, has a batting average lower than his jersey number. No batter has had a worse start to the season than Abreu.

MLB News / Field Level Media / 2 hours ago

Misfiring Astros look to reverse course vs. Cubs

The Houston Astros are 10 games under .500 for the first time since May 2016, but manager Joe Espada is refusing to push the panic button. The Astros will look to end a three-game losing streak when they continue a three-game series against the host Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night.

MLB News / Action Network / April 23

MLB betting: Astros vs. Cubs odds, pick and predictions for Tuesday 4/23

Cody Goggin of the Action Network shares his Astros vs. Cubs pick, including MLB odds and predictions for the game at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, April 23.

MLB strikeout props for 4/23: Fade Cards' Steven Matz

Three-time All-Star running out of time with Astros

MLB betting: Five best bets for Tuesday's MLB slate

MLB News / Field Level Media / 17 hours ago

Astros bring sense of urgency into series vs. Cubs

These are unchartered waters for the Houston Astros, who are off to their worst 23-game start since 2016. After losing nine of their past 12 games, the Astros will look to regroup before opening a three-game series against the host Chicago Cubs on Tuesday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 21

Astros' horrible start continues with series loss to Nationals

Astros' horrible start continues with ugly series loss to Nationals

They look nothing like that team so far this season, and with Sunday's 6-0 loss to the Washington Nationals, the Astros find themselves at the bottom of the American League standings with a shocking 7-16 record.

Three-time All-Star running out of time with Astros

MLB 30-day stock report: Why the Mets and Astros are headed in opposite directions

Which players have the most hits in MLB postseason history?

The '2017 Houston Astros World Series roster' quiz

Jose Abreu News / Yardbarker / April 21