Halfway There: Why the Astros Still Have a Shot in 2026
On May 20, the Houston Astros were 20-31. Sixteen players had cycled through the injured list. The rotation was a daily emergency. The AL West already looked out of reach. They have gone 18-12 since. They have won three consecutive series for the first…
Astros Reveal Loaded Second-Half Promotions Schedule for 2026
The Houston Astros released the second half of their 2026 promotions schedule Tuesday, adding dozens of new giveaways and fan events to the calendar through the end of the regular season at Daikin Park. The schedule features multiple bobbleheads, several…
Astros Make Surprise Bryan Abreu Move Before Blue Jays Series
The Houston Astros placed reliever Bryan Abreu on the restricted list Monday before the series opener against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Manager Joe Espada said Abreu is tending to a personal matter but did not offer further specifics,…
What Changed? Spencer Arrighetti Suddenly Has a Left-Handed Problem
For two months, Spencer Arrighetti was the answer to a question the Houston Astros desperately needed answered. With Hunter Brown sidelined and the rotation in disarray, Arrighetti stepped in and pitched like an ace. June has looked different.…
Yordan Alvarez Says No to Home Run Derby Despite All-Star Lead
Yordan Alvarez appears headed for his fourth All-Star selection and leads all American League position players in fan voting — but don’t expect to see him in the Home Run Derby. After Sunday’s 2-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians, in which…
Astros Make Two Moves, Add Pioneer League Infielder
The Houston Astros made three roster moves Saturday, trading right-hander Jayden Murray to the Chicago Cubs and purchasing the contract of infielder Brandon Nigh from the Boise Hawks of the independent Pioneer League. In return for Murray, the Astros…
MLB Changes Home Run Derby Format — And Yordan Alvarez Could Benefit
The Home Run Derby is changing its format this year, and if things continue as they have been, Yordan Alvarez will have earned himself a spot in the batter’s box. Major League Baseball announced it is scrapping the timer that has governed the…
New Study Questions One of Baseball’s Oldest Rules
Every time a hitter strikes out with runners in scoring position, the reaction from the stands is immediate and predictable. Shorten the swing. Put it in play. Stop swinging for the fences. New research suggests it may not be that simple. A study…
Astros Hit Pause on Mike Burrows’ Rotation Spot
Mike Burrows is getting a breather. The Houston Astros will use the right-hander out of the bullpen during the upcoming three-game series against the Cleveland Guardians at Daikin Park, manager Joe Espada announced Wednesday. The move is…
Yordan Alvarez Is Leading All-Star Voting — Astros Fans Shouldn’t Stop Now
MLB released the first 2026 All-Star vote totals today, and the news for Houston Astros fans is good. Yordan Alvarez leads all American League players with 1,015,768 votes, putting him on track to earn an automatic starting spot as the AL’s leading…