Kai-Wei Teng Emerging as Astros Bullpen Bright Spot
In a season already defined by injury and misfortune, the Houston Astros have found a reliable arm in Kai-Wei Teng. The 27-year-old Taiwanese right-hander has been one of the few reliable arms in an otherwise battered bullpen, posting a 2-0 record with…
Astros Injuries Mount as Peña, Imai Join Brown, Javier on IL
Before Monday’s game against the Seattle Mariners, the Houston Astros were already short two starting pitchers. Then things got worse. The club placed right-hander Tatsuya Imai on the 15-day IL with right arm fatigue, meaning three-fifths of…
Four Starters in Eight Days: The Astros Have a Real Pitching Problem
At some point, bad luck stops being an explanation. The Houston Astros arrived in Colorado on April 6 with a rotation that appeared functional. Hunter Brown was already on the injured list with a Grade 2 right shoulder strain. That was one injury,…
Jeremy Peña to Undergo Imaging After Knee Tightness
Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña left Saturday night’s 8-7 loss in Seattle in the fourth inning with right posterior knee tightness and will undergo imaging Sunday, the team announced. Peña said he felt the tightness during Friday’s series opener…
Astros Send Imai Back to Houston, Call Up Murray
The Houston Astros’ pitching situation took another turn Saturday when right-hander Tatsuya Imai was sent back to Houston to be evaluated for what the team is calling a “tired arm,” following Friday night’s one-out start against…
The Houston Astros Have a Pitching Problem. “We’ll Figure It Out” Isn’t a Plan.
Fourteen games into the 2026 season, the Houston Astros are 6-8, losers of five straight, and are dealing with a pitching situation that has gone from concerning to alarming in the span of one week. Manager Joe Espada is staying positive.…
Astros Stars Carry the Load as Offense Keeps Team Afloat
It has not been a smooth week for the Houston Astros. A four-game losing streak, a sweep in Colorado, and dealing with multiple injuries have tested this team early. But even through that stretch, one thing has remained clear: the Astros’ offense is…
Astros Injury Avalanche Rekindles 2025 Nightmare
This was supposed to be the year the Houston Astros stayed healthy. After watching their 2025 rotation collapse in slow motion—seven pitchers on the injured list, 15 different starters used, only two pitching more than 100 innings all season—the refrain…
Astros Lineup Today at Rockies — April 8, 2026
The Houston Astros have released their lineup for today’s matchup against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Game Details Date: April 8, 2026First pitch: 2:10 p.m. CTLocation: Coors Field, Denver, CO How to Tune In TV: Space City Home Network…
Spencer Arrighetti Welcomes Twins as Astros Call-Up Nears
Spencer Arrighetti is already having a big 2026. On Tuesday, it got a little bigger. The Houston Astros right-hander and his wife, Zaxlee, welcomed twin boys, Luca and Nico, adding to what has already been a promising start to the season for the…
