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Longtime ESPN insider perfectly summed up Dana Brown’s current catch-22 with Astros
Dana Brown likely needs to figure out how to make the Houston Astros into a 2026 playoff team in order to keep his job, but the best move for the organization probably involves a reset and selling at the deadline, which puts him in a bad situation.
Cristian Javier rehab update continues parade of good news for the Astros
The Houston Astros were ravaged by injuries early in 2026, but they've slowly gotten more and more healthy. Now Cristian Javier looks like he's on the verge of returning to bolster a rotation that continues to need help.
2 former Astros prospects that are flourishing with their new teams, 2 who have cratered
The Houston Astros have traded away a handful of interesting prospects over the last few years. Some of those trades look smart and others...do not.
Astros top IFA signing is finding that the minor leagues are anything but easy
Houston Astros top prospect Kevin Alvarez is struggling in his transition to A-ball after tearing up the DSL, but there is more to the story than meets the eye.Rumors




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Astros helped create a special American sports moment for World Cup soccer super fan
The Houston Astros may have lost in spectacular fashion, but that did not seem to matter one bit to one group of World Cup soccer super fans.
Astros appear to be circling top college hitting prospect if latest mock draft is close to correct
With the MLB Draft less than a month away, the Houston Astros could get back to their tendencies and select a top college hitter who would be a slam-dunk pick.
Hunter Brown’s impending return doesn’t solve Astros' latest shortcoming
The Houston Astros have more problems than just their pitching and Hunter Brown can't solve them alone (probably).
Dana Brown’s goal of getting more offense out of Astros’ outfield has huge obstacle
The Houston Astros need more offense from their outfield, but the one player who makes the most sense to replace offensively, Cam Smith, is also the one player who they can't afford to sit because of his defense.
Framber Valdez just revealed Astros' offseason lie that was all too obvious
Despite what Dana Brown said during the offseason, Framber Valdez revealed he had no talks with the Houston Astros about a return.
Astros GM’s non-answer to trade deadline 'buyer or seller' question masks inconvenient truth
Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown is ignoring the reality that is facing the team ahead of the MLB trade deadline.
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.
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.

