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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

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.Rumors




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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.
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.
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.
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' outburst vs. Cubs highlights trade deadline dilemma that could plague Houston
The Houston Astros have a potentially tough choice to make at this year's trade deadline. However, the one thing they can't do is do nothing.
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.
Early Astros' trade deadline intel suggests Jim Crane is a major road block
The Houston Astros have a golden opportunity to jumpstart their inevitable rebuild at the trade deadline, but Jim Crane's reported stance might stand in the way.
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.

