Astros Complete 22-Player Draft Class
The Houston Astros closed out the 2026 MLB Draft on Sunday with a 22-player class anchored by two first-round college performers, a pair of prep infielders and a run of...
Astros Add Four More Prospects to Cap Busy Draft Day
Houston's first day of the 2026 MLB Draft didn't end after its two first-round selections. Once Logan Hughes and Jack Radel were off the board, the Astros used their next...
Astros Draft Notre Dame RHP Jack Radel in Second Round
After going bat-first with Logan Hughes in the first round, the Astros pivoted to pitching with their next pick, taking Notre Dame right-hander Jack Radel in the second round. Radel,...
Astros Land One of Draft’s Best Hitters in Logan Hughes at No. 17
The Astros went for offense with their top pick in this year's draft, selecting outfielder Logan Hughes 17th overall out of Texas Tech. Hughes spent his freshman year at Stetson,...
Astros Wanted an Outfielder. The Rotation Had Other Ideas.
Houston has less than a month to figure out where its trade deadline dollars matter most, and this week did nothing to simplify the choice. General manager Dana Brown has...
Justin Verlander Announces Retirement, Earns All-Star Legend Honor
Justin Verlander is calling it a career. The right-hander announced Wednesday that this season will be his last, a decision that came down alongside news he'd been named a Legend...
MLB, Astros Join Stand Up To Cancer at All-Star Game
Major League Baseball's annual Stand Up To Cancer moment returns during the 2026 All-Star Game on July 14, bringing players, coaches, and fans together in support of those affected by...
Astros Send Mike Burrows to Triple-A, Face Rotation Decision Before Break
Houston's rotation shortage is no closer to being resolved. The Astros optioned right-hander Mike Burrows to Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday, and with one turn through the rotation still remaining...
Yordan Alvarez Wins Third AL Player of the Week Award of 2026
Yordan Alvarez capped one of the best weeks of his season by earning American League Player of the Week honors for the third time in 2026 and the sixth time...
2026 MLB All-Star Rosters Revealed: Yordan Alvarez Named AL Starter
The full rosters for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game were announced Saturday, with Yordan Alvarez set to start at designated hitter for the American League on July 14 at Citizens...