https://climbingtalshill.com/seldom-discussed-astros-roster-flaw-continues-cost-houston-games-time-running-outClimbing Tal's HillenSeldom-discussed Astros roster flaw continues to cost Houston games with time running outJose Altuve,Houston Astros,astros news,astros defense,Cam Smith2026-05-12T21:55:00Z2026-05-12T21:55:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2290,h_1288,x_290,y_88/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/141/01krbtv3fs4r3q11qfqk.jpgMay 8, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Houston Astros outfielder Cam Smith (11) catches a fly out hit by Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (not pictured) in the second inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Imageshttps://climbingtalshill.com/time-may-finally-be-running-out-for-joe-espada-to-save-his-astros-jobClimbing Tal's HillenTime may finally be running out for Joe Espada to save his Astros' jobJoe Espada,houston astros,Astros News,astros rumors2026-05-12T10:59:00Z2026-05-12T10:59:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5013,h_2819,x_0,y_167/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/141/01krc6mekq803q45nwwz.jpgMay 6, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros manager Joe Espada (19) talks to the media in the dugout prior to the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images https://climbingtalshill.com/astros-shored-up-one-roster-weakness-with-waiver-claim-theft-from-al-west-rivalClimbing Tal's HillenAstros shored up one roster weakness with waiver claim theft from AL West rivalhouston astros,astros news,Rhylan Thomas,astros roster2026-05-11T14:21:42Z2026-05-11T14:28:01Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5467,h_3075,x_1549,y_118/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/141/01krbn97a4d7ywpqpgfj.jpgMay 2, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Seattle Mariners right fielder Rhylan Thomas (31) runs to third base during the fifth inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Imageshttps://climbingtalshill.com/weak-al-west-giving-astros-lifeline-despite-glaring-problem-nobody-can-ignoreClimbing Tal's HillenWeak AL West is giving Astros lifeline despite glaring problem nobody can ignoreHouston Astros,Jeremy Pena,Astros News,al west2026-05-11T11:13:00Z2026-05-11T11:13:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2159,h_1214,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/141/01kr74ggd6419zd4evjw.jpgApr 18, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros manager Joe Espada (19) prior to the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images