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Christian Walker has started his 2026 strong for the Houston Astros by finding success against the fastball.
The Houston Astros seem to have a sound strategy to get Tatsuya Imai the help and support he needs. Now they just have to pray that it actually works.
The Houston Astros' offense has been on fire, and while a simplistic approach from the coaching staff has some impact, the true cause of their rise is even simpler.
Signing Yordan Álvarez to a contract extension would be an aggressive way for the Houston Astros to end trade speculation.
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Houston Astros star Jose Altuve is struggling again and this time, there is some genuine cause for concern if he can't reverse this trend.
The Houston Astros are in need of starting pitching, but not every option should be considered. The Philadelphia Phillies just released a former All-Star, but the glory days are long gone.
Dana Brown's seat is getting scorching hot, but timing could save his job through season's end, and the longer leash could keep him with the Houston Astros beyond 2026.
The Houston Astros' trials and tribulations have not only cost them early in 2026, but they also simply do not have any easy solutions.
The Houston Astros are considering a move from the bullpen to the rotation for Kai-Wei Teng in an effort to boost a starting rotation that has struggled with injuries and ineffectiveness to start 2026.
Houston Astros manager Joe Espada didn't turn to Bryan Abreu during the eighth inning, and it's hard to blame him.
The Houston Astros' struggles could make Yordan Alvarez getting the attention he deserves problematic, but not impossible.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Houston Astros drug their feet on a Hunter Brown extension and it cost them. Will they make the mistake with Spencer Arrighetti?
The Houston Astros have addressed their infield depth issues with an unlikely trade with the Yankees for shortstop Braden Shewmake.
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.
Cam Smith is a clear candidate for a contract extension but the Houston Astros' turmoil could ruin the chances of one.
There is no shortage of reasons to be pessimistic about the Houston Astros going forward, but not all of the news is bad news when it comes to their future.
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.
Even though the team has struggled, the lineup has put up impressive results to start the season.
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.
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.