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 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 Hit Hard by Injuries: Javier, Meyers Exit as Correa Sits Again
DENVER — The Houston Astros’ injury situation went from bad to worse Wednesday afternoon at Coors Field, as starting pitcher Cristian Javier and center fielder Jake Meyers both exited the team’s 9-1 loss to the Colorado Rockies within minutes…
Astros Swept by Rockies in 9–1 Rout as Javier Exits with Shoulder Tightness
DENVER — It was over almost before it started. Cristian Javier exited in the second inning with shoulder tightness, AJ Blubaugh allowed five runs without recording an out, and the Houston Astros were routed 9-1 by the Colorado Rockies to complete a sweep…
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…
A’s Beat Astros 11-4, End Five-Game Win Streak
WEST SACRAMENTO — The Houston Astros’ five-game winning streak came to a crashing halt Friday night, falling 11-4 to the Oakland Athletics at Sutter Health Park to open a three-game series. Cristian Javier lasted just 3â…” innings, allowing six runs…
Astros Lineup Today vs Red Sox — April 3, 2026
The Houston Astros have released their lineup for today’s matchup against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. Game Details Date: April 3, 2026First pitch: 8:40 p.m. CTLocation: Sutter Health Park, Sacramento, CA How to Tune In TV: Space City Home…
Astros Rally From 6 Down to Beat Angels 11-9 in Game 3
HOUSTON — Houston looked destined for an 0-3 start, but the Astros sent the Daikin Park crowd home happy with one of the more remarkable comebacks in recent memory. The team erupted for nine runs in the sixth inning, turning a 6-2 deficit into an 11-6…
Astros Lineup Today vs. Angels — March 28, 2026
The Houston Astros lineup today has been released ahead of their matchup against the Los Angeles Angels at Daikin Park. Game Details Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026First pitch: 6:10 p.m. CTLocation: Daikin Park (Houston, Texas) How to Tune In Local TV:…
Cardinals Edge Astros 3-2 Despite Strong Final Tuneup from Cristian Javier
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Cristian Javier looked sharp in his final Grapefruit League start Sunday, but a pair of late runs lifted the Cardinals to a 3-2 win over the Astros at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. Taylor Trammell gave Houston an early lead with…