Tatsuya Imai Points to American Lifestyle in Explaining Arm Fatigue
Tatsuya Imai has had an explanation for just about everything. The mound in Seattle was too hard. The weather was too cold. The baseball felt different. And now, the meal schedule. Since arriving in Houston on a three-year, $54 million contract, the…
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…
Phil Garner, Astros’ “Scrap Iron” Manager, Dies at 76
Phil Garner earned his nickname the hard way. Hall of Fame broadcaster Milo Hamilton first called the young Pittsburgh Pirates infielder “Scrap Iron”, a nod to the dirt-caked uniform, the knocked-down grounders, the absolute refusal to give…
Dusty Baker Secretly Fed Houston’s Homeless
Before Dusty Baker drove home after Astros games, he made a stop. Night after night, the championship manager would gather the leftover food from the clubhouse, package it up, and drive to the Interstate 69 underpass, where he quietly handed it out to…
Former Astro Davey Lopes Dies at 80
Davey Lopes, one of baseball’s premier base stealers and a former Houston Astro, died Wednesday at the age of 80 following complications from Parkinson’s disease. He passed away in Rhode Island. Lopes spent the final two seasons of his…
Astros Ace Hunter Brown Shut Down for Weeks With Shoulder Injury
The Houston Astros received discouraging news Tuesday on ace Hunter Brown, who has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 right shoulder strain and will refrain from throwing for a few weeks. Brown was placed on the 15-day injured list Sunday after feeling…
Astros 2026 Giveaway Schedule at Daikin Park (Promotions & Theme Nights)
The complete Astros 2026 giveaway schedule at Daikin Park includes bobbleheads, jerseys, theme nights, fireworks, special events, and promotional giveaways throughout the season. Tip: Click column headers to sort, or use the search box to filter the…
Astros Turn to Cody Bolton as Injuries Open Opportunity in Bullpen
When the Houston Astros selected Cody Bolton’s contract on March 30, it was the kind of transaction that barely registers: a 27-year-old reliever with a journeyman résumé, added to the roster as long relief depth. For Bolton, it was something else…
Houston Astros Walk-Up Songs 2026
Here are the Houston Astros walk-up songs for the 2026 season, with links to listen to each player’s track. The Houston Astros’ walk-up songs for the 2026 season reflect each player’s personality, from high-energy hip-hop to classic rock. This list is…
Astros Legacy Brick Program: How to Get Your Name at Daikin Park
The Houston Astros are offering fans a chance to make their mark at Daikin Park through the Astros Legacy Brick Program, a personalized brick installation located in the plaza outside the ballpark. The bricks will be installed between the left field and…