The Houston Astros have starting pitching depth problems and they’re unlikely to get much better anytime soon. Houston has six pitchers on the 60-day injured list. The only one that could be back in a reasonable amount of time is Spencer Arrighetti, who was moved there recently as a procedural move to create a 40-man […]
Where Young Houston Astros Ace Stands Against Other Cy Young Favorites
Houston Astros starting pitcher Hunter Brown has taken himself from an underrated, ascending young pitcher to one of the best arms in the MLB in 2025. Brown put on a show in Saturday’s 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins, throwing for seven innings with three hits, two earned runs, and a new career-high 12 strikeouts. […]
Astros take 5-game win streak into matchup with the Athletics
Houston Astros (41-30, first in the AL West) vs. Athletics (29-44, fifth in the AL West) West Sacramento, California; Monday, 10:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Lance McCullers (1-2, 4.91 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 39 strikeouts); Athletics: Mitch Spence (2-1, 3.67 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 45 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Astros -156, Athletics +131; over/under is 10 […]
New day, same result! Astros seal sweep behind 2nd straight walk-off
Cardinals Breakout Superstar Listed As Trade Target For Astros
The St. Louis Cardinals are expected to be very active at the trade deadline, whether it be as buyers or sellers. As the Cardinals continue to fall off from their hot start this season, it seems as though they may lean toward selling. There are a few expiring players, like Ryan Helsley, Erick Fedde, and […]
Ranking Most Likely Astros Trade Deadline Targets Listed by Former MLB Executive
It didn’t seem like this would be the case a couple of months ago, but the Houston Astros now find themselves in the familiar territory of looking around at potential acquirable assets before the trade deadline. With a 40-30 record entering Sunday that is even more remarkable when considering all the injuries they have suffered, […]
Twins scratch Buxton from lineup following HBP
Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton was scratched from Sunday’s lineup a day after being hit on the left elbow by a pitch. Buxton left Saturday’s game against the Houston Astros with a bruised elbow after Hunter Brown’s throw in the sixth inning of a 3-2 Twins loss. Manager Rocco Baldelli said after the game […]
Astros Power-Throwing Pitching Prospect Could Be Seen in Majors Very Soon
The Houston Astros have leaned on their offense to not just stay afloat, but thrive in the top spot in the American League West as their pitching staff continues to deal with injuries, both lingering from last season and new from this one. Guys like Jeremy Peña, Jake Meyers, and Isaac Paredes are contributing on […]
Today in Astros history – June 15
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WATCH: Astros Star Rookie Secures Win With First Career Walk-Off
The Houston Astros have rounded into one of the best teams in all of baseball over the past month, and they’ve done so with a roster that looks very different than the ones that led them to two World Series titles. A key part of these new-look Astros has been rookie sensation Cam Smith, who […]
Smith plays hero with 1st career walk-off hit in Astros’ victory
Brown deals with career-high 12 K’s over 7 frames to pad All-Star resume
Byron Buxton exits Twins-Astros game with apparent injury
Twins star Byron Buxton exited Saturday’s game against the Astros with an elbow injury after getting hit by a pitch.
Twins walked off by Astros, spoiling Joe Ryan’s strong start
HOUSTON — After a relatively turbulent trip through the rotation, Joe Ryan gave the Twins everything they needed from him on Saturday. They needed length. He gave them seven innings. They needed a chance after falling into two straight noncompetitive games early. He allowed just two runs and two hits. And against Houston Astros starter […]
Rookie Cam Smith hits walkoff single to give Astros a thrilling 3-2 win over Twins
HOUSTON, Texas (KNFL/KFGO/AP) — Rookie Cam Smith hit a tiebreaking RBI single off closer Jhoan Duran with two outs in the ninth inning to give the Houston Astros a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday. Duran (4-2) walked Christian Walker with one out in the ninth and he moved to third on a […]
Rumored Houston Astros Target Not Expected To Be Moved at Trade Deadline
The Houston Astros have bounced back from a tough start to the 2025 MLB campaign to take a commanding lead of the American League West. As they’ve begun to play themselves into becoming buyers at the trade deadline, the needs for the Astros are clear. Hayden Wesneski is out for the season after undergoing Tommy […]
How fatherhood has changed Dubón for the better
Melton (sprained right ankle) placed on IL as injuries mount for Astros
Astros rookie outfielder Jacob Melton sidelined with a sprained ankle
Melton was injured playing defense in Friday night’s win over Minnesota. The 24-year-old Melton hit .241 with a triple and six RBIs in 11 games this season.
Astros’ Joe Espada gives positive update on Isaac Paredes’ injury recovery
The Houston Astros lost an important player to injury late in the week, as third baseman Isaac Paredes suffered a hamstring strain that has kept him out since Friday, June 13. In a video shared on Twitter/X by Brian McTaggart of MLB.com, Espada announced before the game that Paredes was “Making progress.” “He’s taking ground […]
Houston Astros Could Address Lineup Needs by Trading with Miami Marlins
The Houston Astros have gone on one of the more surprising surges in baseball over the last few weeks. Despite suffering several blows to their starting rotation, with Spencer Arrighetti, Hayden Wesneski and Ronel Blanco all hitting the injured list, and their star designated hitter Yordan Alvarez being sidelined, the team is thriving. With a […]