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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

If Kai-Wei Teng wants to stick in the Astros rotation, he is going to have to make this big change
Kai-Wei Teng could become a Houston Astros' rotation solution, but to do so, he'll need to firm up this weakness.
These stats seem to show that Astros’ Cam Smith may be on the verge of breaking out
A rough start for Houston Astros outfielder Cam Smith has come with intriguing underlying statistics that indicate a breakout may be near.
Seldom-discussed Astros roster flaw continues to cost Houston games with time running out
The Houston Astros defensive struggles, largely due to roster construction, continues to cost the team games as time is getting thin on sorting out the issue.
Time may finally be running out for Joe Espada to save his Astros' job
As the Houston Astros' bats have gone silent, time may be running out for Joe Espada to save his job.Rumors




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Weak AL West is giving Astros lifeline despite glaring problem nobody can ignore
The Houston Astros benefit from a weak AL West, but they'll need to keep it together until the cavalry comes off the IL.
Astros need fewer excuses from Tatsuya Imai and more results at this point
Tatsuya Imai's repeated lame excuses to dismiss his struggles need to end before the Houston Astros run out of patience.
5 Astros players who will almost definitely be gone by June 1
The time is coming for roster moves, and the Houston Astros have a few that seem likely before the month of June rolls around.
Hunter Brown injury update may save Astros from looming disaster
The Houston Astros are in desperate need of rotation help, and the latest injury update surrounding starter Hunter Brown could be a game-changer.
Former Braves first-round pick may be saving his career with Astros
The Houston Astros look like they got a bargain with this journeyman infielder. Now, it looks like he may have finally become a player worth gambling on.
Tatsuya Imai's latest rehab start only confirmed what Astros fans already knew
Even with his struggles during his minor-league rehab outings, Tatsuya Imai is set to make a return to the Houston Astros.
Don’t look now, but Brice Matthews is finally figuring things out with Astros after dreadful start
Brice Matthews has heated up and could be on track to finally figure things out, but the Houston Astros youngster has a couple of things that he still needs to clean up.
Astros quickly confirm devastating Carlos Correa injury fears were justified
Carlos Correa will miss the rest of the 2026 season after the Houston Astros third baseman will require ankle surgery.
Carlos Correa's injury presents Astros owner Jim Crane with a difficult choice
Carlos Correa landed on the injured list and will miss significant time. That could lead Houston Astros owner Jim Crane to do the unthinkable.
Controversial Framber Valdez moment during Tigers-Red Sox validates Astros moving on
After watching Framber Valdez's latest start against the Boston Red Sox, Houston Astros fans probably don't mind being rid of their former All-Star.
Jose Altuve's cold stretch has Astros fans fearing early success was just a mirage
A hot start for Jose Altuve had Houston Astros fans excited, but a cold stretch has those same fans worried the decline might be here.
Latest Yainer Diaz injury update helps explain Astros' recent roster shuffling
The Houston Astros are unfortunately dealing with another injury situation after Yainer Diaz was scratched prior to Monday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Astros’ season may be made or broken by how their rehabbing arms do this week
The Houston Astros' pitching staff is on the verge of getting healthy, and could be the key to turning around their early-season struggles.
Mike Burrows’ struggles with Astros are more than just bad luck, but solutions are lacking
The Houston Astros needed Mike Burrows to be good for their rotation plans work. Unfortunately, their inability to fix one of his flaws is costing them now.
Astros pitching takes heat but hidden issue is making everything worse
The Houston Astros' pitching has been a disaster on multiple fronts, but the stats show that the hurlers have gotten no help from the defense playing behind them.
Framber Valdez is making Astros pitching woes look completely avoidable
Framber Valdez's success with the Detroit Tigers is making it seem like the Houston Astros made a huge mistake by letting him walk.
Isaac Paredes’ 2026 struggles show total loss of progress in key area of 2025 growth
Isaac Paredes has regressed in a key area, and even as he seems to right the ship for the Houston Astros, it might already prove to be too late.
Astros' trade candidates could be the lifeline fading Mets need to save their season
The Houston Astros suddenly look like a trade lifeline for the New York Mets as they look to salvage their season.
Early Astros trade deadline speculation should prep fans for harsh reality
The Houston Astros have had a slow start, which could lead them to trade talent from the big league team as 2026 MLB trade deadline sellers.

