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On YouTubeHouston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 27
Houston Astros Ace Joins Elite Franchise Company As Scoreless Streak Ends
The Houston Astros have a burgeoning superstar on their pitching staff, and he just established himself with some great company in the franchise's history books after his latest feat.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / April 27
Yordan Alvarez homer helps Astros avoid sweep vs. Royals
Yordan Alvarez and Jeremy Pena drove in three runs apiece, and Chas McCormick went 3-for-4 with three runs scored for the Houston Astros, who avoided a sweep in Kansas City by beating the Royals 7-3 on Sunday.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 27
Houston Astros Receive Bonus Pool, Slot Budget for Upcoming MLB Draft
The Houston Astros will have one of the smallest budgets to work with in the 2025 MLB draft after they learned their bonus pool funding. MLB.com reported the bonus pools for all 30 teams and the slot bonuses for each pick in the first 10 rounds of the draft.
The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz
How many of the 50 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in six minutes?
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 27
Houston Astros Ace Hits Magic Number During Latest Injury Rehab Start
For Houston Astros left-hander Lance McCullers Jr., the goal has always been progress toward the goal of reaching the Majors again. On Saturday, he might have cleared that final hurdle.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 27
Former Houston Astros First-Round Pick Heading Back to Injured List
The return of this former Houston Astros first-round pick was short-lived. On Sunday, Julia Morales of Space City Home Network reported that the Astros moved relief pitcher Forrest Whitley to the 15-day injured list with a left knee sprain.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 27
Houston Astros Waiting on Star Rookie to Figure Things Out at the Plate
When the Houston Astros decided to trade former franchise star Kyle Tucker to the Chicago Cubs before the season started, they did so in large part because the package they were getting in return included former top draft pick Cam Smith.
MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / April 26
The Bats Are On Vacation, Astros Shutout 2-0 Again To Royals 
Wash, rinse, repeat. The Astros have now played 24 innings without scoring a run. They’ve lost their last two games against the Royals by the same score: 2-0.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 26
Four Starting Pitchers Houston Astros Need To Target Ahead of Trade Deadline
The Houston Astros have gotten off to a decent start in the 2025 MLB regular season, going 13-12 before play began on April 26. Their offense has been incredibly disappointing over the first month of the season with several players expected to be key contributors struggling mightily.
Hayden Wesneski News / Houston Astros on SI / April 26
Hayden Wesneski Flashed Again Despite Houston Astros Losing to Kansas City Royals
The Houston Astros lost their series opener against the Kansas City Royals on Friday. That put a stop to the momentum they had been building by winning three in a row and five out of their last six.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 26
Why This Houston Astros Reliever’s Uniform Lettering Looks So Weird
It's safe to say that Major League Baseball has dealt with some controversy in the past couple of seasons when it's come to player uniforms. MLB's uniform partner, Nike, made new uniforms for all teams last season, and most players had negative feedback on the uniforms, most notably the lettering on the back.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / April 26
Today in Astros history - April 26
What happened today in team history? 1995 - A warm welcome back After a late start to the season due to a player strike, the Houston Astros welcomed the fans back with a 10-2 win over the San Diego Padres.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 26
Josh Hader’s key change fueling dominant start to 2025 season
The Houston Rockets signed Josh Hader in 2024. Since then, the closer’s five-year, $95 million deal has paid off for Houston and manager Joe Espada. The pitcher who dominated with the Brewers and Padres is only getting better.
MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / April 25
The Bats Took The Night Off, Astros Shutout By Royals 2-0
I was raised to think that if I didn’t have anything nice to say, then I should say nothing at all. The Astros' lineup put that teaching to the test on Friday night.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 25
Astros’ Lance McCullers Jr. takes big step in injury recovery
Lance McCullers Jr. surrendered seven runs in Game 3 of the 2022 World Series, allowing a Fall Classic-record five home runs in just 4 1/3 innings. That was his last MLB start before undergoing surgery to repair a flexor tendon.
MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / April 25
Former Houston Astros Relief Pitcher Reportedly Signs With New York Mets
As the Houston Astros start to build some momentum, a former relief pitcher from their World Series team has signed with an emerging power in the National League.
Framber Valdez News / Athlon Sports / April 25
Rival Teams Urged Not to Trade for Astros All-Star Framber Valdez
Despite trading All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker over the offseason, the Houston Astros opted to also run it back with veteran starting pitcher Framber Valdez.
Cam Smith News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 23
Astros considering significant change involving Cam Smith
The Astros are considering some time in center field for Cam Smith, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic.
Jose Altuve News / Athlon Sports / April 23
Astros Urged to Trade for Former MVP Finalist as Jose Altuve Replacement
Houston Astros games look quite different thus far with Brendan Rogers, not perennial All-Star Jose Altuve, manning second base. Barring anything unexpected, don’t plan on seeing Altuve shift from left field back to second for any potential playoff run.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 23
Astros named as trade fit for Rays All-Star, with Jose Altuve catch
The MLB trade deadline isn’t until July 31, but rumors are already suggesting that teams like the Houston Astros could make a notable move.
Zach Dezenzo News / Field Level Media / April 22
Zach Dezenzo, Astros eye series win over Jays
Opportunities have been few and far between for Astros utility man Zach Dezenzo, whose breakout performance on Monday helped pace Houston to a 7-0 victory over the visiting Toronto Blue Jays.
Hunter Brown News / Field Level Media / April 21
Hunter Brown stars again as Astros blank Jays
Hunter Brown extended his consecutive scoreless innings streak to 24 and the Houston Astros parlayed a four-run fifth inning into a 7-0 victory over the visiting Toronto Blue Jays on Monday.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 21
Padres star Luis Arraez stretchered off field after scary collision
San Diego Padres star Luis Arraez had to be removed from Sunday night's game on a stretcher following a scary collision with Houston Astros second baseman Mauricio Dubon.
Forrest Whitley News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 19
Astros activate Forrest Whitley from IL
The Astros announced earlier today that they’ve activated right-hander Forrest Whitley from the injured list. Righty Nick Hernandez was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / April 13
Is series win over Angels a sign of things to come for Astros?
The Houston Astros have been a legitimate championship contender for the better part of the last decade. However, up until their most recent series, the Astros were limping along throughout the first two weeks of the 2025 season.
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