Christian Walker’s Quiet Surge Is Carrying the Astros Lineup
The Houston Astros have given fans plenty to worry about in April. The pitching staff has been historically bad, the injured list reads like a roster, and the record sits at 12-20. It is easy, in that context, to miss what Christian Walker has been…
Astros Explode Early: Smith, Alvarez Power 11-5 Rout to Split Doubleheader
If Game 1 was a nightmare, Game 2 was the wake-up call the Astros needed. The Houston Astros erupted for five runs in the first inning and never looked back, routing the Baltimore Orioles 11-5 Thursday afternoon at Oriole Park at Camden Yards to split…
Astros Lineup Today vs. Rockies — April 14, 2026
The Houston Astros have released their lineup for today’s game against the Colorado Rockies at Daikin Park. Game DetailsDate: April 14, 2026First pitch: 7:10 p.m. CTLocation: Daikin Park, Houston, TX How to Tune InTV: Space City Home Network…
Astros Swept by Mariners as Josh Naylor Powers 6-2 Loss
A depleted Houston Astros lineup had no answer for Josh Naylor on Monday afternoon at T-Mobile Park, as the Seattle Mariners first baseman homered twice and drove in five runs to lead Seattle to a 6-2 victory and complete a four-game sweep of the Astros.…
Astros Roll A’s 11-0 as Imai Deals, Offense Explodes
WEST SACRAMENTO — The Houston Astros delivered the perfect response to Friday night’s embarrassing loss, hammering the Athletics 11-0 Saturday afternoon at Sutter Health Park behind a dominant pitching performance from Tatsuya Imai and an offensive…
One Week In: What We’ve Learned About the 2026 Astros
Seven games. Five straight wins to close the homestand. A sweep of the Red Sox. The 2026 Houston Astros have made an early statement, and there’s plenty to take into a 10-game road trip. The Core Is Delivering Lance McCullers pitching seven dominant…
Astros Stay Hot, Sweep Red Sox for Fifth Straight Win
HOUSTON—The Houston Astros completed a three-game sweep of the Boston Red Sox with a 6-4 win Wednesday afternoon at Daikin Park, their fifth consecutive victory to open what is suddenly looking like a very promising 2026 season. It wasn’t pretty at the…
Astros Prospect Zach Cole Out Indefinitely With Broken Toe
Houston Astros outfield prospect Zach Cole is out indefinitely after suffering a broken toe on his right foot Sunday night, when he was hit by a pitch from Rangers reliever Mason Thompson in the fourth inning of a Triple-A Sugar Land game. Cole was…
Umpire Loses Count, Gives Astros’ Cam Smith Extra Life
HOUSTON — Tuesday night’s 9-2 Astros win over the Red Sox at Daikin Park included an unusual officiating mistake, as plate umpire Mark Wegner lost track of the strike count during a fifth-inning at-bat involving Cam Smith. Smith swung and missed at two…
Houston Astros Corner Outfield Battle: Four Players Competing for Two Spots
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — With eleven days remaining until Opening Day, most of the Houston Astros’ roster picture is coming into focus. The rotation is settling in, the bullpen is taking shape, and Jake Meyers has center field firmly in hand. What remains…