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…
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…