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Who are the best young players in baseball right now? Our Top 100 MLB prospects ranking stacks the game’s rising stars, weighing their upside, risk and trajectory.News

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.Rumors




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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.
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.
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.
Mike Burrows needs an overhaul, not adjustments, if Astros hope to win this trade
Mike Burrows took a step in the right direction with but the Houston Astros have a lot more work to do if they want to salvage that trade.
Jose Altuve's injury may not be as disastrous as some Astros fans may think
The Houston Astros may be better equipped to deal with Jose Altuve's injury than some may initially think.
Jose Altuve's brutal slump must force Astros to start asking some uncomfortable questions
Jose Altuve's recent struggles are forcing the Houston Astros to start considering some uncomfortable truths about his future.
Cam Smith slump is forcing Astros to revisit a decision that aged poorly
The Houston Astros have tried to allow Cam Smith to play his way out of his current slump, but it may be time to take an alternative approach.
Tatsuya Imai's spiral has Astros starter rivaling some historic Houston busts
Four starts in, the Houston Astros' first big swing on a Japanese ace is starting to look less like Yamamoto and more like the ghosts of Abreu and Montero.
Tatsuya Imai signing’s biggest selling point may now be Astros’ barrier to a solution
Tatsuya Imai's contract with the Houston Astros was widely praised at the time it was signed. Now, it is becoming a real problem.
Pitching expert noticed a Tatsuya Imai change that only adds to growing list of questions
Despite initial reports, Tatsuya Imai curiously shelved his four-seam fastball in favor of his sinker, but still had horrible results in the Houston Astros' loss.
Peter Lambert was great again for the Astros, but his total transformation isn’t what it seems
Peter Lambert has been a pleasant surprise for the Houston Astros, but in order to be a rotation savior, he'll need to get a handle on his fastball.
4 Astros manager replacement candidates if Houston does actually fire Joe Espada
The Houston Astros should already have candidates in mind, assuming they are inching closer to firing Joe Espada.

