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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

The blueprint already exists for Yordan Alvarez to win MVP, even if the Astros are terrible
The Houston Astros' struggles could make Yordan Alvarez getting the attention he deserves problematic, but not impossible.
Dana Brown may've cost the Astros their future (but there's still time for redemption)
Dana Brown might have wanted to rebuild the Houston Astros over the offseason, but his contract status made it impossible. There still might be time to save the future.
Astros just lost a lefty bat they stumbled across after Opening Day roster snub
Taylor Trammell had a hot start to the season after replacing an injured Jake Meyers on the Houston Astros' roster, but Trammell is now dealing with an injury.
Dana Brown's 'positive' Tatsuya Imai update won’t have Astros fans finding any clear answers
Dana Brown confirmed that there's nothing medically wrong with Tatsuya Imai but the Houston Astros don't know when he will return to the pitching mound.Rumors




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Astros may need to turn to an under-the-radar acquisition sooner than anyone thought
No one thought much of Kai-Wei Teng when the Houston Astros acquired him this offseason, but he's proving to be a rare bright spot among a struggling pitching staff.
One stat tells us all we need to know about the state of the Astros’ pitching staff
The Houston Astros' pitching staff is in shambles as the club has used 10 starters through 21 games, setting the scene for even more chaos.
Underlying data seems to show Astros were right to pursue Carlos Correa reunion
Carlos Correa has been off to a good start for the Houston Astros, but the underlying data suggests he'll be even better in all facets of the game.
Astros get good news on Tatsuya Imai, but that raises more questions than it answers
The good news is that Tatsuya Imai seems to be healthy. However, the bad news is that that doesn't give the Houston Astros any answers at the moment.
Astros lineup should give fans reason to rethink early-season panic
Even though the team has struggled, the lineup has put up impressive results to start the season.
Christian Walker’s stellar rebound could give Astros an important off-ramp down the road
Christian Walker's hot start has unexpectedly turned him into a prime trade chip, but moving on would mean a serious pivot from the Houston Astros.
Astros’ misguided offseason trade decision continues to look worse and worse
After being engulfed in trade rumors, Isaac Paredes' cold start threatens the chance the Houston Astros have of receiving any value for him at the deadline.
Dana Brown will shoulder blame for Astros’ pitching staff woes, but it's not all on him
The Houston Astros cheaped out on pitching this offseason, and while much of that has to do with Jim Crane, Dana Brown's past choices set the scene for the penny-pinching.
Joe Espada sent a clear message to Bryan Abreu (and the rest of the Astros bullpen)
The Houston Astros won a one-run game without deploying Bryan Abreu in the ninth inning. Is Joe Espada going with a closer-by-committee while Josh Hader's out?
Tatsuya Imai's struggles highlight the risks that the Astros did not plan for
The Houston Astros are finding out now that just because Tatsuya Imai is immensely talented does not mean that his adjustment to MLB will be easy.
Hunter Brown responds to Dana Brown and Astros drama escalates quickly
Houston Astros starting pitcher Hunter Brown seems to have taken issue with Dana Brown's insinuations about his injury.
Tributes poured in after former Astros manager Phil Garner passed away
When former Houston Astros manager Phil Garner passed away recently, the tributes to him and his legacy were fast and numerous.
Astros' early-season struggles are overshadowing Jose Altuve's stunning revival
Jose Altuve's boggling minds with an MVP-level start, but as he heats up, the Houston Astros are crumbling around him.
Astros losing skid has surprising silver lining hiding in plain sight
The Houston Astros fanbase is restless, and they should be. But there's a hidden truth amid the Astros' eight-game losing steak that should bring some comfort.
Carlos Correa tries to spin Astros disaster but reality tells another story
Carlos Correa was candid about the Houston Astros' early struggles but the reality of the situation should be concerning.
Astros' ongoing pitching problem starts with one brutal truth
The Houston Astros' pitching staff certainly has an issue with injuries, but their issues go deeper than just who is healthy and who is not.
Astros injury crisis may push Dana Brown to pursue overlooked free-agent arm
The Houston Astros are running out of starting pitchers and may have to turn to free agent right-hander Lucas Giolito to help fill the void.
Astros injury surge could push Jim Crane toward inevitable decision
The Houston Astros' season is already spiraling out of control, and Jim Crane may be forced to act soon.
Astros' biggest offseason regret is already setting the stage for their downfall
The Houston Astros went with unproven options to build the backbone of their starting rotation and are beginning to pay the price.

