Brown, Diaz, Blanco: The Astros’ Cavalry Is Coming
The Houston Astros are about to get a lot healthier. Hunter Brown, Yainer Diaz, and Ronel Blanco are all moving toward returns, with Brown’s arrival the most imminent. The right-hander, who finished third in AL Cy Young voting last season, made his…
Hunter Brown’s Return Gives Astros Timely Boost
The Houston Astros have been playing without their ace for more than two months. That is about to change. Hunter Brown threw five innings and 78 pitches Wednesday night in what is expected to be his final rehab start at Triple-A Sugar Land, striking out…
Astros Acquire Raynel Delgado as Injuries Keep Piling Up
The Astros added some infield depth Wednesday. Houston acquired minor-league infielder Raynel Delgado from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for cash considerations and assigned him to Triple-A Sugar Land. Delgado, 26, brings versatility more than prospect…
Astros Place LaMonte Wade Jr. on IL, Bring Back Joey Loperfido
LaMonte Wade Jr.’s Astros tenure lasted four games. Houston placed Wade on the injured list Tuesday with a right hamstring strain after he exited Monday’s win over the Angels. Wade appeared to injure himself while running out a sixth-inning double and…
Yordan Alvarez Is AL Player of the Week Again — and the Numbers Are Ridiculous
There are good weeks, and then there are Yordan Alvarez weeks. The Houston Astros designated hitter was named American League Player of the Week on Monday for the second time this season after another stretch that looked less like a hot streak and more…
The Astros Thought Mike Burrows Was a Find. Now They Need Answers
There was a version of this season where Mike Burrows looked like a steal. The Houston Astros acquired the 26-year-old right-hander from Pittsburgh in a three-team trade last December, giving up two prospects in the process. He was not expected to anchor…
Yordan Alvarez Picks Up Another AL Player of the Week Award
Yordan Alvarez is running out of room on the shelf. The Astros designated hitter was named American League Player of the Week on Monday, marking the second time he has earned the honor this season and the fifth time in his career. The recognition adds to…
Price Checks in With the Astros
You probably haven’t heard of Collin Price. That’s okay. As of Wednesday night, neither had most of the Houston Astros fan base. By Thursday night, he was behind the plate at Daikin Park. Price is 26, from Suwanee, Georgia, about an hour…
The Astros Finally Have a Chance to Chase the Fight
For most of the season, it has felt like the fight has been chasing the Astros. Every time Houston solved one problem, another appeared. Josh Hader never got to begin his season. Hunter Brown went on the injured list after one start. Carlos…
2026 MLB All-Star Voting Is Open: Here’s How to Vote for Your Favorite Astros
Houston Astros fans can officially start stuffing the virtual ballot box. Phase 1 of voting for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game is now open, giving fans the chance to send their favorite Astros players to Philadelphia. During the first phase of voting, the…