Carlos Correa: The Next Pete Rose?
At this point, the Houston Astros might as well make it official. Carlos Correa is already the third baseman, clubhouse leader, spokesman, mentor, occasional motivational speaker, and apparently a useful person to consult about the direction of the…
Astros Head to New York Looking Up at Rangers
The Houston Astros managed to lose first place Monday without throwing a pitch. Texas beat the Chicago White Sox to move to 66-66 and take a half-game lead in the American League West, leaving the Astros at 65-66 as they open a three-game series against…
One Push From Chaos
The Houston Astros apparently decided Monday morning that something had to change. They were right about that. Whether parting ways with general manager Dana Brown with 31 games remaining was the change this organization actually needed is another…
Joe Espada “Heartbroken” After Family Emergency, Will Travel With Astros
Houston Astros manager Joe Espada is expected to travel with the team to New York after missing Sunday’s game against the Athletics because of a family emergency. Bench coach Omar López managed the Astros in Espada’s absence as Houston closed its…
Astros Tie 60-Year-Old Franchise Record With 17 Starting Pitchers
The Houston Astros entered 2026 expecting a deeper starting rotation. Instead, with 35 games remaining and a division title still very much at stake, they have matched a franchise record that stood for 60 years. Ethan Pecko became the 17th different…
Astros Edge Angels 3-2 in Ethan Pecko’s Major League Debut
Ethan Pecko’s first major league start featured a standing ovation, a bizarre fan-interference play, and a bullpen that refused to give up the lead as the Houston Astros beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-2 Wednesday night at Daikin Park. The win moved…
Trey Mancini Retires, Forever Part of Astros’ 2022 World Series
Trey Mancini’s time with the Houston Astros was brief, and much of it didn’t go the way anyone hoped. But when Houston needed him most, he made a play that helped preserve a World Series championship. Mancini officially announced his retirement Tuesday,…
From “Out of My Control” to Too Valuable to Lose
There was a time this year when Isaac Paredes looked like a player the Astros might not keep. Now he looks like one they couldn’t afford to lose. Paredes arrived at spring training in February with his future in Houston anything but certain. Carlos…
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 of Houston’s most productive hitters over the past two weeks,…
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…
