Just in Time, Cam Smith
The Houston Astros have spent much of the season searching for consistent production from their outfield. They may be finding it in Cam Smith. The rookie right fielder has become one...
Astros Claim Nelson Velázquez to Bolster Bench
The Houston Astros claimed outfielder Nelson Velázquez off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday, adding a right-handed bat to help balance a lineup that has struggled for production...
Holding Out for a Hero: The Astros’ Greatest Stretch-Run Legends
Every baseball season eventually reaches a point where every game feels bigger than the last. The calendar turns to August, the standings tighten, and the margin for error disappears. Some...
The Astros Have a Habit of Catching Fire in August
Every baseball season has its turning points. For the Astros, August has often been the month when good teams become dangerous—and where struggling clubs suddenly find themselves back in the...
Astros Face Crucial Road Test Against Surging Padres
The Houston Astros head west Friday to open a three-game series against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park, beginning one of their most important series of the stretch run....
Carlos Correa Cleared to Resume Swinging in Bid for 2026 Return
Wednesday brought the first concrete sign that Carlos Correa's season might not be over. Manager Joe Espada confirmed doctors have signed off on Correa resuming bat work, following a Tuesday...
Why Wake Forest Keeps Poaching Astros Coaching Talent
Dan Hennigan's departure this week for an assistant coaching job at Wake Forest wasn't an isolated move. It's the second time in a little over a year that a member...
First Place Isn’t the Finish Line for the Astros
For much of the 2026 season, the Houston Astros weren't trying to become a championship-caliber team. They were simply trying to survive long enough to have the chance. Every day...
Yordan Alvarez Named AL Player of the Month for July
Yordan Alvarez was named the American League's Player of the Month for July on Monday after another dominant month at the plate, Major League Baseball announced. Alvarez hit .360 in...
Astros Face Rising Cost of Waiting on Jeremy Peña Extension
Jeremy Peña extended his hitting streak to 13 games Saturday, the latest data point in a season that's become a real problem for Houston's front office—not on the field, but...