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MLB Power Rankings: Tigers reach rock bottom as AL contenders (finally) emerge
The cream is beginning to rise to the top in the Junior Circuit, but Detroit is headed in the opposite direction.News

Josh Hader’s Astros comeback still looks promising despite rough rehab ending
Josh Hader's last two rehab outings have been rough, but his return for the Houston Astros can still help the team in a big way.
Dana Brown's lame-duck status could throw a wrench in Astros' trade deadline plans
Dana Brown's uncertain status with the Houston Astros may cause a headache for the team ahead of the MLB trade deadline.
Bryan Abreu's absence will have Astros fans asking questions about Houston's next steps
The Houston Astros handling of Bryan Abreu, even after his improvement in May, should be raising some red flags.
Astros insider just hinted at Yordan Alvarez's biggest obstacle to current MVP push
Yordan Alvarez is putting up MVP numbers once again for the Houston Astros, but if he can't stay on the field, it'll be hard for him to win the award.Rumors




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Astros insider gets ahead of Yordan Alvarez trade speculation with firm response
The Houston Astros will be confronted with Yordan Alvarez trade speculation but the answer may already be clear.
Tatsuya Imai finally gave Astros hope after combined no-hitter, but concerns remain
Tastuya Imai's start to the Houston Astros combined no-hitter gives reason for optimism, but reasons to worry about him moving forward remain.
Real hero of Astros’ combined no-hitter should have fans wondering why team waited so long
The Houston Astros had a number of guys to thank for their combine no-hitter on Memorial Day. One of them, if we are honest, should have been up a while ago.
Astros beat writer floats intriguing option for team's rotation upon Hunter Brown's return
Houston Astros insider Chandler Rome points out why finally moving to a six-man rotation makes sense when Hunter Brown returns from the IL.
Astros may have already started down the road that ruined cratering AL West rival
The Houston Astros are getting dangerously close to following the Los Angeles Angels into baseball purgatory as the similarities between the two clubs grow.
Yordan Alvarez's injury vs. Cubs may have confirmed Astros fans’ biggest fear
The Houston Astros' horrid luck in 2026 continues after Yordan Alvarez is pulled early from the Astros' game against the Cubs with an apparent injury.
Latest MLB mock draft gives Astros a Jeremy Peña succession plan
The Houston Astros have yet to agree to a contract extension with Jeremy Peña, and the latest mock draft reveals his potential replacement.
Astros simply have to accept this rash (but necessary) Lance McCullers Jr. decision
The Houston Astros got a convenient mulligan when Lance McCullers Jr. hit the IL — and they shouldn't waste it by activating him.
This one Tatsuya Imai improvement has to stick if Astros are to rely on him at all
The Houston Astros finally saw a glimpse of the Tatsuya Imai they were hoping for. Now, it is up to him to build on his improvements from against the Twins.
Astros' skid spawn Josh Hader trade rumors with links to his former team
Josh Hader hasn't appeared in a game this season, so it's easy for Houston Astros fans to forget about him. But at least one of Hader's former teams could be interested in trading for him this summer.
This slugger’s slump is making Astros’ attempts to stabilize almost impossible
The Houston Astros have put themselves in a tough spot and unfortunately, one of the players that they couldn't afford to be in a slump again is doing just that.
Cam Smith's new low forces Astros into reality check they must pull the trigger on
Cam Smith is struggling mentally, and the Houston Astros only recourse might be to send him down to Sugar Land and hope he isn't broken beyond repair.
Astros are finding out (again) what they should've already known about Lance McCullers Jr.
Lance McCullers Jr. continues to prove that he can't stay healthy for the Houston Astros, and this should be the final reminder.
Revisiting Jose Altuve’s extension from the Astros in the wake of his latest injury
The Houston Astros had every reason to keep Jose Altuve in the organization for the rest of his career when they extended him. Now, that deal is a problem.
Astros fans have to pump the brakes after Braden Shewmake’s torrid stretch
Braden Shewmake's hot start has Houston Astros fans dreaming, but the best-case scenario for his future is likely much less glamorous than they envision.
Spencer Arrighetti is proving the Astros got one trade deadline decision exactly right
Dylan Cease was supposed to be an Astro. Spencer Arrighetti made sure he wasn't, and now he's making sure Houston never regrets it.
Bryan Abreu's simple adjustment could change Astros bullpen outlook entirely
Bryan Abreu has been one of the Houston Astros' biggest disappointments in 2026, but a quiet pitch-mix change since May could flip the bullpen outlook.
Astros reveal latest Josh Hader injury timeline but it may already be too late
Josh Hader is nearing a return to the Houston Astros' bullpen, but the timing forces the Astros into a new reality they must consider.
Jeremy Peña’s return should end one growing Astros debate quickly
Jeremy Pena's return from the IL should quickly quell any desires to create a controversy with Braden Shewmake over the Houston Astros' starting shortstop job.

