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The Houston Astros’ 2025 season ended sooner than the team expected. Despite making a push for a playoff berth in the final stretch of the season, Joe Espada and his team finished just shy of the postseason. Now comes an important offseason for a team in flux. While there are some big decisions facing the […]

For eight consecutive seasons, the Houston Astros made the postseason. During that time frame, they won the 2017 and 2021 World Series, plus two more AL Pennants in 2019 and 2022. However, for the first time since 2016, the Astros missed the playoffs. Now the team needs to find a way back in 2026. While […]

For the first time since 2016, the Houston Astros will not participate in the MLB playoffs. The Astros were eliminated from playoff contention on Saturday despite a 6-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels. Now, Houston will look to finish off the 2025 season with a win on Sunday against the Angels. Astros infielder Carlos […]

For the first time since 2016, the Houston Astros won’t be competing in the postseason. But first baseman Christian Walker is opting to look at the situation with a glass half full mentality. Houston has been contenders for almost a decade now. For all the flash the Seattle Mariners brought in 2025, the Astros’ recent […]

The 2025 Houston Astros failed to make the playoffs for the first time since 2016. After an unprecedented run of success and a campaign they would likely prefer to forget, Houston could look to reunite with a familiar face. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale recently suggested that the club could check in with former manager A.J. […]

The Houston Astros received some heartbreaking playoff news during Saturday’s matchup against the Los Angeles Angels. Houston was in the playoff mix within the American League bracket. They were competing with the likes of the Cleveland Guardians and Detroit Tigers for the remaining spots. However, their chances came to an end after the Guardians beat […]

In a game that meant everything for the Houston Astros and little on paper for the Los Angeles Angels, the Halos flipped the script—and possibly the AL playoff race. Fueled by two clutch home runs from Mike Trout, they beat the Astros 4-3 at Angel Stadium to open a three-game set Friday night. With playoff […]

The Houston Astros kick off the final series of their regular season on Friday against the Los Angeles Angels. Astros manager Joe Espada is configuring his lineup for the final few games of the season as his squad fights for a playoff spot. If they make it into the American League postseason field, players like […]

After leading the AL West for the majority of the season, the Houston Astros’ form in recent weeks allowed the Seattle Mariners to surpass them and win the division. Now, the Astros are hunting down one of the AL’s Wild Card spots. However, the competition is stiff, as the AL East and Central haven’t been […]

The Houston Astros are in the final stretch of the regular season, and any lineup decisions surrounding the club draw extra attention. That includes Thursday’s update from Jose Altuve, who addressed his lingering right foot issue following the team’s 11-5 win over the Athletics in West Sacramento. Altuve’s injury update came after a game in […]

The Houston Astros’ run of postseason dominance has rarely looked so fragile. For eight straight years, they have punched their ticket to October, building one of the most consistent stretches in modern baseball. Now, however, the 2025 season has spiraled into a nightmare where the Astros’ AL Wild Card chase defines everything. With the Mariners […]

The Houston Astros once sat atop the AL West, but their grip on the division has slipped away at the worst possible time. Yordan Alvarez and Josh Hader remain sidelined, and manager Joe Espada admitted their timelines are still unclear. Alvarez has yet to resume baseball activities, while Hader underwent fresh imaging two days ago. […]

The Houston Astros are slumping at the worst possible time. Less than three weeks ago, Houston had a 3.5-game lead in the AL West and appeared certain to reach the playoffs for the ninth-straight season. But after getting shut out by the Athletics Wednesday, the Astros have lost five-straight games, including a sweep by the […]

Houston Astros right-hander Luis Garcia will have to wait for at least the 2027 MLB season before he can pitch in the big leagues again. Astros manager Joe Espada said on Wednesday that Garcia will have surgery and will miss the entire 2026 MLB campaign. Espada, however, did not mention the specifics of the injury […]

It’s hard to imagine Hall of Fame pitcher Billy Wagner as anything other than an elite closer, but when he came up with the Houston Astros in 1995, the plan was for him to start. In 83 career minor league games, he started 73 of them, pitching to a 3.10 ERA. There was only one […]

The Seattle Mariners took a 6-0 lead into the seventh inning against the Houston Astros Saturday. The Mariners’ offensive outburst was highlighted by Cal Raleigh’s 57th home run of the season, as he surpassed Ken Griffey Jr. for the franchise record. But Houston battled back in Game 2 of the pivotal three-game divisional clash. Jeremy […]

The Houston Astros are in a tight race in the American League East. Framber Valdez took the mound against the Seattle Mariners on Saturday, giving up a record-breaking home run to Cal Raleigh. On a team accustomed to dominance each season, Astros manager Joe Espada has his work cut out for him. Houston’s general manager, […]

Cal Raleigh reached yet another remarkable milestone on Saturday as the Seattle Mariners faced the Houston Astros in a pivotal three-game series. Earlier this week, Raleigh broke Mickey Mantle’s single-season record for home runs by a switch-hitter. But Big Dumper wasn’t finished. One inning later, Raleigh launched his major-league leading 56th homer of the season, […]

The Houston Astros dropped their series opener against the Seattle Mariners 4-0. Amid the final stretch of the season, Astros manager Joe Espada is managing a handful of injuries throughout his roster. Despite that, the manager is optimistic about his team as it tries to put a bow on another great season. He offered positive […]

The Houston Astros initially placed Isaac Paredes on the IL back in mid-July after he suffered a severe right hamstring strain. However, with the playoffs around the corner, it sounds like Paredes is finally set to return. Reports indicate that the Astros plan to activate the 26-year-old infielder from the IL on Friday before the […]

The Houston Astros stand on the precipice of another October run, currently positioned as the sixth seed in the American League with an 84-69 record. Despite facing significant injury challenges and roster turnover from their championship core, the Astros’ dream playoff scenario involves a perfect storm of favorable matchups, key player returns, and their proven […]

The Houston Astros are limping into the playoffs. Their manager, Joe Espada, is clinging to the hope that Josh Hader is going to make his return to the bullpen before the playoffs begin. While that may be unlikely, Isaac Paredes’ chances of doing so are much better. Houston may finally get a look at a […]

The Houston Astros are entering a crucial stretch in the 2025 MLB playoff push, but they’ll be doing so without clear answers on when star closer Josh Hader will return. In a recent injury update, The Astros closer confirmed there is still no set timetable for his return from a left shoulder capsule sprain suffered […]

Houston Astros star Yordan Alvarez exited Monday night’s 6-3 win over the Texas Rangers after suffering a left ankle sprain, leaving the club facing a crucial stretch without its middle-of-the-order power bat. The injury to Alvarez is a major setback for a team now sitting half a game behind the Seattle Mariners in the AL […]

There may not be a worse time in the season for a team in the playoff hunt to lose a key contributor like the Houston Astros did on Monday when Yordan Alvarez, who’s done nothing but rake since coming off the injured list, exited their 6-3 win over the Texas Rangers early with an ankle […]

The Houston Astros are in the middle of an intense race in the American League West standings, so one of the last things they want to hear is a key player getting hurt. But that’s exactly what happened during Monday night’s series opener against the Texas Rangers at Daikin Park in Houston, with star left […]

Looking to finish off a sweep of the Atlanta Braves, the Houston Astros are currently down 5-2 to the home team. If the Braves hold on to win, it’s possible that the Astros could lose control of first place in the AL West. The Seattle Mariners’ torrid form lately has led to a tie at […]

The Houston Astros are on track to make the Postseason for the ninth year in a row, and All-Star Jose Altuve should be healthy enough to compete once the tournament begins. Altuve left Saturday’s game against the Atlanta Braves with right foot discomfort, but Astros general manager Dana Brown expressed optimism that the 35-year-old would […]

The Houston Astros’ 6-2 win over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night maintained their spot at the top of the AL West. After being in the driver’s seat for the majority of this season, the Seattle Mariners’ late surge has allowed them to tie the Astros in first place. If the Astros complete the sweep […]

The Houston Astros are feeling the pressure of a tight division race. The Seattle Mariners moved into a tie for first place in the AL West with a September surge. And the Mariners kept the heat on Houston, winning their seventh-straight game Friday. The Astros held onto a share of the division lead with an […]

As Houston Astros young outfielder Zach Cole hit his first home run during the beatdown against the Atlanta Braves, 11-2, there’s no denying that a star is in the making for the ball club. The home run from the Astros prospect came on the first pitch of his first at-bat, marking an explosive start to […]

The Houston Astros blew away the Atlanta Braves on Friday, winning 11-3, all thanks to Zach Cole, who made an unforgettable Major League debut by launching a home run on the first pitch he saw and driving in four RBIs at Truist Park. Called up from Triple-A Sugar Land after posting a .353/.459/.745 slash line […]

Jose Altuve had a remarkable highlight during the Houston Astros’ series opener against the Atlanta Braves on Friday night. Houston began the series looking for a bounce back as they lost two of their last three games to the Toronto Blue Jays. As one of the better teams in the American League, they needed momentum […]

The Houston Astros are taking on the Atlanta Braves in the first of a three-game series with the hopes of remaining firmly in the AL West playoff hunt. With things coming down to the wire, the franchise called up prospect Zach Cole to the majors to provide a boost to the offense. He did just […]

The Houston Astros’ current stretch can best be described by looking to one of America’s most celebrated reality television competition shows, “The Amazing Race.” One of the seasons, which I will not name here, ended in an epic foot race. What was most dramatic about the classic finale is that you can see the inevitable […]

The AL West is in a tight race as the Houston Astros are fighting for first place with the Seattle Mariners, with the Texas Rangers not too far behind. With the playoff race heating up, Houston receives some positive news regarding Isaac Paredes that could largely benefit them in the final stretch of the regular […]

The Houston Astros have placed right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. on the 15-day injured list due to right hand soreness, Matt Kawahara of The Houston Chronicle reported. The severity of the injury remains unclear, and McCullers has returned to Houston for further evaluation. Left-hander Colton Gordon has been recalled in the corresponding roster move. McCullers’ absence […]

It is the middle of September, and things have become urgent for the Houston Astros. Now, they need to figure it out. With the American League West on the line, there is work to do. All the Astros players must do what it takes to win the AL West over the Seattle Mariners. Significantly, the […]

The Houston Astros are reportedly promoting outfielder Zach Cole ahead of their game against the Atlanta Braves on Friday night, a source told Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. “Source: The Astros are calling up OF prospect Zach Cole from Triple-A Sugar Land. He’ll join the team tonight in Atlanta. He’s played only 15 games at Triple-A, […]