Joseph Rutland

Joined: Feb 12, 2025

Houston Astros outfielder Jake Meyers has been impressive in the field so far this season, but he's also had a better eye while at the plate.

This once-hot Astros hitter suddenly looks like his old self again

Houston Astros v St. Louis Cardinals

Here is where Yordan Alvarez ranks among Astros' all-time best sluggers

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi has been quite human this season after a stellar second-half stretch with the Houston Astros.

Start of Yusei Kikuchi's season with Angels proof he and Astros should have stayed together

Houston Astros reliever Tayler Scott needs to focus on making better pitches around the strike zone, not outside of it.

Astros fans are growing frustrated as familiar foible haunts reliever Tayler Scott

Houston Astros left fielder Jose Altuve has done his best to be a team player, as always, in taking on an outfield position. But his play has been less than stellar.

Astros' outfield experiment with Jose Altuve has been a failure (so far)

Newest Astros addition Brendan Rodgers is putting up some nice numbers after a handful of games.

Brendan Rodgers' early success could provide answer to Astros' infield depth questions

Jon Singleton played first base for the Houston Astros last season. His baseball journey was followed by many fans. His home run bat flips were legendary. Now, Singleton will ply his trade for the New York Mets.

Ex-Astros slugger lands minor-league deal with Mets after being released by Houston

San Francisco Giants pitcher Justin Verlander

Justin Verlander's return to Houston has Astros fans reminiscing on the good times

Houston Astros rookie right fielder Cam Smith was pumped up after connecting on a first-pitch single to right field on Thursday. It was Smith's first major-league hit, setting off a raucous crowd at Daikin Park.

Here is how all the new Astros did during their 2025 debuts

It's been a productive spring training for Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña. Doing some extra work on his hitting has given manager Joe Espada hope for an improved batting average and extra pop in his bat.

Jeremy Peña's minor adjustment has Astros manager hoping for a major impact

Yordan Alvarez

Astros' star wildly disrespected after rankings for 2025 AL MVP favorites emerge

Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker

Projected home run leaderboard egregiously excludes proven Astros' newcomer

Entering this season, Houston Astros catcher Yanier Diaz will need to tighten up his at-bats. The Astros need some solid production from the catcher's spot in order to be competitive in the American League West Division.

Astros catcher Yainer Diaz must rectify this fatal flaw to unlock his full potential

Houston Astros relief pitcher Josh Hader (71) pitches

Astros' offseason moves suggest optimistic (but flawed) strategy for Josh Hader

Brandon Bielak, who at one time was a solid pitching prospect for the Houston Astros, finds himself hopefully landing a new start with the Arizona Diamondbacks this season.

Failed Astros prospect receives second chance after signing with Diamondbacks

Justin Verlander

Former Astros legend fuels Justin Verlander's desire to continue career with Giants