New Study Questions One of Baseball’s Oldest Rules
Every time a hitter strikes out with runners in scoring position, the reaction from the stands is immediate and predictable. Shorten the swing. Put it in play. Stop swinging for the fences. New research suggests it may not be that simple. A study…
Astros Hit Pause on Mike Burrows’ Rotation Spot
Mike Burrows is getting a breather. The Houston Astros will use the right-hander out of the bullpen during the upcoming three-game series against the Cleveland Guardians at Daikin Park, manager Joe Espada announced Wednesday. The move is…
Brown, Diaz, Blanco: The Astros’ Cavalry Is Coming
The Houston Astros are about to get a lot healthier. Hunter Brown, Yainer Diaz, and Ronel Blanco are all moving toward returns, with Brown’s arrival the most imminent. The right-hander, who finished third in AL Cy Young voting last season, made his…
Astros Buy Salvation Army Shelter as Daikin Park District Moves Forward
The Houston Astros are one step closer to turning their long-discussed vision outside Daikin Park into reality, though the latest piece of land comes with more baggage than most. According to deed records reviewed by The Real Deal, Dugout Properties, an…
Astros Acquire Raynel Delgado as Injuries Keep Piling Up
The Astros added some infield depth Wednesday. Houston acquired minor-league infielder Raynel Delgado from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for cash considerations and assigned him to Triple-A Sugar Land. Delgado, 26, brings versatility more than prospect…
Astros Lineup Today vs Angels — June 9, 2026
Game Details Date: June 9, 2026 First pitch: 8:38 p.m. CT Location: Angel Stadium, Anaheim, CA How to Tune In TV: SCHN Streaming: SCHN app (with provider login) Radio: KBME 790 AM / 94.5 FM HD-2 Astros Starting Lineup Jeremy Peña (R) SS Yordan Alvarez…
Yordan Alvarez Is AL Player of the Week Again — and the Numbers Are Ridiculous
There are good weeks, and then there are Yordan Alvarez weeks. The Houston Astros designated hitter was named American League Player of the Week on Monday for the second time this season after another stretch that looked less like a hot streak and more…
The Astros Thought Mike Burrows Was a Find. Now They Need Answers
There was a version of this season where Mike Burrows looked like a steal. The Houston Astros acquired the 26-year-old right-hander from Pittsburgh in a three-team trade last December, giving up two prospects in the process. He was not expected to anchor…
Price Checks in With the Astros
You probably haven’t heard of Collin Price. That’s okay. As of Wednesday night, neither had most of the Houston Astros fan base. By Thursday night, he was behind the plate at Daikin Park. Price is 26, from Suwanee, Georgia, about an hour…
The Astros Finally Have a Chance to Chase the Fight
For most of the season, it has felt like the fight has been chasing the Astros. Every time Houston solved one problem, another appeared. Josh Hader never got to begin his season. Hunter Brown went on the injured list after one start. Carlos…