Houston Astros: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 13

Astros, Cubs, Tigers deliver walk-off wins minutes apart

Watch: Astros, Cubs, Tigers deliver walk-off wins in span of four minutes

If you like exciting baseball finishes minutes apart, Tuesday night's slate was for you.

Cubs dip into deep minor league system again, call up catching prospect

Watch: Chandler Simpson used his speed to leg out ridiculous double

Struggling Brewers offense continues to plummet in ugly May stretch

75 iconic superstar athletes wearing unusual & unfamiliar uniforms

The 'Active MLB RBI leaders' quiz

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 13

Astros Emerging Starting Pitcher’s ‘Hot Start Is for Real’ Says MLB Writer

During the Houston Astros' dynasty, there were a few things their roster consistently had to help keep them atop the league. One of the most important things was to have an ace to anchor the staff.

Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?

Colton Gordon News / Crawfish Boxes / May 13

Pitching Depth Being Tested; Colton Gordon Called Up

It wasn’t long ago that I felt somewhat decent about the Astros’ pitching depth in the rotation. Then Spencer Arrighetti broke his thumb. Undeterred, though, I still felt alright about their overall situation.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The 25 most surprising players from the 2025 MLB season so far

The first six weeks of the MLB season have been full of surprising player performances. These 25 players stand out for their hot and surprising starts early in 2025.

Houston Astros News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 13

Houston Astros' Double-A Affiliate Makes a Splash in Game That Should Lift Spirits

The Double-A Corpus Christi Hooks need to update the record book after their 20-14 win on Tuesday – an offensive performance that can only buoy the spirits of the Houston Astros after a less-than-stellar assessment of their farm system this week.

Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / May 13

Astros Make Top Prospect Announcement After Latest Injury

The Astros' pitching depth has been tested to start 2025, with former Cubs prospect Hayden Wesneski hitting the injured list with elbow inflammation. Wesneski going down is the latest blow to a pitching staff already missing Spencer Arrighetti, Luis Garcia, Cristian Javier and JP France.

Colton Gordon News / New Baseball Media / May 13

What to Expect from Astros Pitcher Colton Gordon

Houston will call upon a prospect on the 40-man roster to replace an injured Hayden Wesneski. The Astros are promoting Colton Gordon, who was off to a strong start with Sugar Land, to join Houston’s rotation.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 13

Have Astros Shown Interest in Trading for Previous Offseason Target?

This past offseason, the Houston Astros put the spotlight on themselves. That has been the story surrounding this franchise for the past few winters, making

Colton Gordon News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 13

Astros to promote Colton Gordon

The Astros will recall left-hander Colton Gordon from Triple-A Sugar Land to start tomorrow’s game, reports Chron.com’s Leah Vann. Gordon, who’ll be making his MLB debut, will step into the rotation spot of the injured Hayden Wesneski.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

Who threw the most recent no-hitter for every MLB team?

Look, the no-hitter is no perfect game. A pitcher can get a bit sloppy and still throw a no-hitter. Loud outs, walks, and the like. Five pitchers have thrown no-hitters and allowed multiple runs.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / May 13

Today in Astros history - May 13

What happened today in team history? 1969 - First game outside the US In the Houston Astros first game ever played outside of the US, the team heads up North to play the Montreal Expos, leading to a massive 10-3 beating.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / May 13

Astros Future Players of the Week: May 6-11

See which prospects have been hot. Check out a quick look at a hitter and pitcher who performed well last week! Max Holy - Holy was signed as an undrafted free agent following the draft last year and he has been really good for the Woodpeckers this season and on this list again.

Houston Astros News / Fastball on SI / May 13

Former Houston Astros' WS Champion, Batting Champion Trying to Hang onto MLB Career

After being released by the San Diego Padres earlier this season, former batting champion Yuli Gurriel is looking to do all he can to keep his major league career going.

Framber Valdez News / Field Level Media / May 13

Framber Valdez, Astros aim to slow down surging Royals

Kansas City Royals veteran right-hander Michael Wacha had allowed no more than three earned runs in any of his previous six starts before Monday -- yet had just two victories to show for his efforts.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 13

Former World Series MVP Emerging as Astros Best Hitter This Season

Despite a slow start to the season, the Houston Astros are playing some good baseball and have creeped above the .500 mark. After what was a wild winter for the Astros, it was hard to predict what this team was going to be.

Ryan Gusto News / Crawfish Boxes / May 12

Royals get to Gusto quick and rally falls short, lose 7-5

Seven runs through the first three innings ended up as just enough for the KC win After starting the 2025 season with multiple solid outings on the mound, the Kansas City Royals got to Houston Astros starter Ryan Gusto early and fast.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 12

Astros Offseason Trade Acquisition Starting To Show Positive Developments at Plate

The Houston Astros have had a very odd start to their 2025 campaign. After an offseason full of moves, they have put themselves in a position where they are not bad, but also not particularly great, either.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 12

Astros Veteran Finally Getting on Track After Brutal Early-Season Slump

When the Houston Astros announced they had signed veteran first baseman Christian Walker in free agency, it was seen as a positive move. First base was a glaring hole for the team after their last signing, Jose Abreu, flamed out.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 12

Lance McCullers Jr death threats being investigated by Houston police

The Houston Police Department is investigating death threats made to Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. and his family, a spokesperson has confirmed to the Houston Chronicle.

Jose Altuve News / Athlon Sports / May 11

Jose Altuve Missing From Astros’ Announcement on Sunday

Any moms hoping to celebrate Mother’s Day with a Jose Altuve home run got bad news Sunday morning. The Houston Astros ruled Altuve out of Sunday’s Mother’s Day series finale against the Cincinnati Reds with a hamstring injury.

Brice Matthews News / Athlon Sports / May 11

Astros Former 1st-Round Pick Records Career-First Feat

Houston Astros prospect Brice Matthews accomplished a career-first Saturday night for the Triple-A Sugar Land Space Cowboys. In a 14-7 win over the Salt

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / May 11

Astros RHP Lance McCullers Jr. gets death threats after loss

Houston Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr.'s rough outing on the mound on Saturday night turned uglier when he and his family received death threats over social media.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 10