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The longer this topsy-turvy season goes, the more likely it seems like these feel-good stories could have more staying power than we thought.News

Tigers learning the harsh Framber Valdez truth Astros already knew
The Houston Astros knew exactly what the Detroit Tigers were getting into when they signed Framber Valdez, both and on off the mound, this winter.
Astros are clearly betting everything that Hunter Brown will save their 2026 season
Hunter Brown is set to come off the injured list next week, and Dana Brown believes that'll be the spark the Houston Astros need to go on a run to get back into the race.
Latest Astros injury has 2026 on track to reach all-time heights of bad luck for franchise
The Houston Astros have had one injury after another, with the latest coming for a player who was brought in because they had so many injuries. And then his roster spot went to an outfielder who had just recovered from an injury. They're everywhere.
Astros admit failure with offseason gamble after surprise DFA
The Houston Astros have designated Ryan Weiss for assignment, ending an offseason gamble that was destined to fail.Rumors




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Astros pitching turnaround may have unsung hero no one expected
Christian Vazquez has proven to be a sneaky-good pickup for the Houston Astros; quantifying the exact impact he's had on the pitching staff is very difficult.
Astros’ rotation gamble is showing obvious signs of falling back to Earth
Kai-Wei Teng has been trending in the wrong direction for the Houston Astros with a decline in fastball velocity one of the main reasons for concern that his effectiveness is starting to wane.
Astros precarious swap with AL rival feels like a trade they're destined to lose
The Houston Astros just struck a minor trade with a team that almost never loses swaps. Sometimes, you just have to hope to get lucky.
Dana Brown's defiant trade deadline stance reveals Astros' misguided direction
On the outside looking in and under .500 in mid-June, the Houston Astros could look to rebuild a farm system with some of their top veterans, but Dana Brown has already shut the door on that possibility.
Jose Altuve’s speedy return isn’t going to quiet doubts over Astros handling of injuries
Jose Altuve's miraculous recovery from an oblique injury raises questions about the Houston Astros' handling of injuries, given their history.
Astros paying for early-season disaster right now with division rival’s hot streak
The Houston Astros have played better of late, but as their chief rivals heat up as well, the club might find that the early-season scuffle is too much to overcome.
Hunter Brown rehab update is music to the Astros’ ears and solidifies his return timeline
Hunter Brown's latest rehab start was dominant and sets him up for a mid-June return to the Houston Astros, whose playoff hopes depend on him.
Figuring out Astros players worthy of All-Star nod is tricky except in one obvious case
Yordan Alvarez is an easy All-Star decision, but figuring out if the Houston Astros will have another representative is a tough task.
Christian Walker has a long way to go to be worth the contract Astros gave him
The Houston Astros have seen better performance out of Christian Walker, but it is still nearly impossible for him to live up to his contract.
Astros activating Josh Hader is coming with some familiar and unfortunate guardrails
The Houston Astros may not be able to take advantage of having Josh Hader back as much as they would probably prefer to.
Jose Altuve's rapid recovery may not be the blessing Astros fans want it to be
Jose Altuve is close to returning to the Houston Astros, but that may not be a good thing to come back to a team in the midst of turning their season around.
2 Astros players that the team should try to extend before it is too late
The Houston Astros face a tight budget and an uncertain future, making it clear that they need to extend these two budding young stars before it's too late.
Grading the Astros’ 2025 draft class with the 2026 MLB Draft coming up fast
The Houston Astros' draft class from 2025 has some talent to be sure, but it is also lacking in some fundamental ways right now.
Astros’ turnaround may have been spurred by unlikely source, but pieces were always there
Spencer Arrighetti gave the clubhouse speech for the Houston Astros, but the underlying talent is what has them back in a position to content for a playoff spot in 2026.
Latest Josh Hader injury update could be exactly the spark the Astros need right now
The Houston Astros may finally get to show what they are capable of once Josh Hader returns. That could happen very, very soon.
Cam Smith is making Astros' early-season gamble look like a stroke of genius
After looking lost, Cam Smith has done a 180 and could be putting all of his tools together to help set the Houston Astros up for a run.
Astros cannot afford to pass on this draft prospect if he is available when Houston picks
The Houston Astros desperately need an injection of impact talent into their barren farm system, and this player could be just that in the 2026 MLB Draft.
Mike Burrows gave the Astros hope but now comes the hard part
Mike Burrows strong outing was encouraging, but in order for him to provide the Houston Astros with what they need, he'll need to develop consistency.
Christian Walker's turnaround is quickly making this Astros veteran even more expendable
The Houston Astros were desperate to trade Christian Walker, but now that he's performing, it could make sense to push the struggling Isaac Paredes out of town.

