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 medical evaluation. It’s a small step in practical…
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 of Houston’s coaching staff has left for the same program,…
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 seemed to bring another injury. The lineup changed almost daily. The…
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 July with 9 home runs, 22 RBIs, and a 1.188 OPS, leading all…
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 at the negotiating table. The timing could hardly be worse for…
Carlos Correa Back on the Field
Carlos Correa isn’t closing the door. Speaking with reporters Saturday for the first time since his ankle surgery, the Astros third baseman said he hasn’t given up on the idea of playing again before the year is out. “We’ll…
Braden Shewmake Returns to Astros on Minor League Deal
The Houston Astros re-signed infielder Braden Shewmake to a minor-league contract Friday and assigned him to Triple-A Sugar Land, the team announced. Shewmake appeared in 30 major-league games for Houston earlier this season, hitting .256 with a .272…
Ten Years Later, Yordan Alvarez Trade Remains Astros Masterpiece
Ten years ago Saturday, the Houston Astros completed a trade that has become one of the most consequential in franchise history, acquiring 19-year-old prospect Yordan Alvarez from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for veteran reliever Josh Fields. At…
Astros Could Shed Salary to Add Before Trade Deadline
With the August 3 trade deadline approaching, Houston may need to move money off its books to make a significant addition, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Rome named first baseman Christian Walker and right-hander Cristian Javier as the two…
J.P. France’s Unlikely Astros Journey Comes to an End
The Houston Astros have released right-hander J.P. France, ending a four-year run with the only organization he’s ever known as a professional, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. France’s path to the majors was never a given. Houston…
