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Astros Scratch Yainer Diaz Late with Abdominal Injury vs. Dodgers

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May 4, 2026

The Houston Astros’ injury list grew longer Monday when catcher Yainer Diaz was scratched from […]

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Astros Get Rare Good News: Hader Nears Rehab, Imai Set for Next Step

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April 25, 2026

In the middle of a difficult start to the season, the Houston Astros got some […]

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“You Can’t Cry About It”: Dana Brown On Houston’s Relentless Injury Wave

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April 22, 2026

CLEVELAND — Nine players placed on the injured list in 17 days. Seventeen players dealing […]

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Astros Pitching Crisis: 10 Starters in 21 Games

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April 18, 2026

What was supposed to be the Astros’ biggest strength has become a nightly scramble. Three […]

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Astros Injury Avalanche Rekindles 2025 Nightmare

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April 9, 2026

This was supposed to be the year the Houston Astros stayed healthy. After watching their […]

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Astros Face Roster Crunch as De Los Santos Nears Return

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April 5, 2026

WEST SACRAMENTO — The Houston Astros received good news on the injury front Saturday, but […]

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Astros Get Encouraging Injury Updates on Peña, Hader Ahead of Road Trip

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April 2, 2026

The Houston Astros head out on a 10-game road trip to Sacramento, Denver, and Seattle […]

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The Closer Question: Breaking Down the 2026 Astros Bullpen

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March 31, 2026

Five games into the 2026 season, the Houston Astros bullpen is already the most pressing […]

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AJ Blubaugh May Be the Astros’ Most Valuable Bullpen Arm — And Nobody’s Talking About It

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March 29, 2026

While questions swirl about who isn’t in the Houston Astros bullpen this season—Framber Valdez in […]

Five or Six? The Astros’ Rotation Decision Has Real Consequences

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March 12, 2026

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Joe Espada has been upfront about wanting to open the […]