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…
Astros Move Tatsuya Imai to Bullpen Ahead of Rangers Series
The Houston Astros will move Tatsuya Imai to the bullpen, at least for this weekend’s series against the Texas Rangers, manager Joe Espada said before Friday’s opener. The decision follows Imai’s latest short outing, a start Monday at…
Astros’ Kevin Alvarez Earns All-Star Futures Game Selection
The Houston Astros will have representation at this year’s All-Star Futures Game in Philadelphia, with outfield prospect Kevin Alvarez earning a spot on the American League roster. Alvarez, 18, is the organization’s top-ranked prospect by MLB…
Tatsuya Imai’s Jekyll-and-Hyde Season Is Testing the Astros’ Patience
The Houston Astros did not commit $54 million to Tatsuya Imai hoping the right version would show up every fifth day. They signed him to stabilize the middle of their rotation. Twelve starts into his Major League Baseball career, that stability remains…
Shewmake Heads to IL as Astros Recall Zach Cole
The Houston Astros added another name to their injured list Tuesday, placing infielder Braden Shewmake on the 10-day IL with a right adductor strain ahead of the series opener against Pittsburgh. Zach Cole was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land to fill…