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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

Latest Yainer Diaz injury update helps explain Astros' recent roster shuffling
The Houston Astros are unfortunately dealing with another injury situation after Yainer Diaz was scratched prior to Monday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Astros’ season may be made or broken by how their rehabbing arms do this week
The Houston Astros' pitching staff is on the verge of getting healthy, and could be the key to turning around their early-season struggles.
Astros pitching takes heat but hidden issue is making everything worse
The Houston Astros' pitching has been a disaster on multiple fronts, but the stats show that the hurlers have gotten no help from the defense playing behind them.
Framber Valdez is making Astros pitching woes look completely avoidable
Framber Valdez's success with the Detroit Tigers is making it seem like the Houston Astros made a huge mistake by letting him walk.Rumors




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Mike Burrows’ struggles with Astros are more than just bad luck, but solutions are lacking
The Houston Astros needed Mike Burrows to be good for their rotation plans work. Unfortunately, their inability to fix one of his flaws is costing them now.
Isaac Paredes’ 2026 struggles show total loss of progress in key area of 2025 growth
Isaac Paredes has regressed in a key area, and even as he seems to right the ship for the Houston Astros, it might already prove to be too late.
Astros' trade candidates could be the lifeline fading Mets need to save their season
The Houston Astros suddenly look like a trade lifeline for the New York Mets as they look to salvage their season.
Astros' struggles somehow avoid MLB execs' attention, but the reason why is depressing
The Houston Astros are struggling hard, but their omission from a list of MLB executives' biggest disappointments shows that the rest of the league expected this.
Astros fans are seeing shades of past bullpen disaster in Bryan Abreu
Houston Astros reliever Bryan Abreu's fall from grace feels very similar to another infamous reliever bust, but there is one important difference.
Astros face defining stretch that could spark a comeback or seal their fate
If the Houston Astros are seeking to become a headline rather than a punchline, their quest back to relevance begins with a visit to play the Boston Red Sox.
Astros dealing with painful reality as former top prospect excels overseas
The Houston Astros were forced to finally give up on their former top prospect last season, but he's now thriving overseas.
Astros fans seeing encouraging signs that Brice Matthews' breakout is coming
Brice Matthews has struggled mightily, but a big game against the Baltimore Orioles could foreshadow a breakout that the Houston Astros desperately need.
Tatsuya Imai's rehab start could force Astros to rethink their bullish stance
Tatsuya Imai's rehab outing was less than stellar, and the Houston Astros may have to soon answer a question they've been dreading. What role will Imai have up on his return from the injured list?
It’s time for the Astros to consider bold pivot with Cam Smith after latest cold stretch
If the Houston Astros want to salvage their season and Cam Smith, they may be forced to make a very tough decision.
Spencer Arrighetti’s heroics have helped, but he can’t save the Astros by himself
Spencer Arrighetti has been a revelation for the struggling Houston Astros' rotation, but he'll need help if the club wants to salvage the season.
Red Sox firing Alex Cora makes Astros strategy with Joe Espada stand out
The Boston Red Sox firing Alex Cora has increased the speculation surrounding Joe Espada's status with the Houston Astros.
Christian Walker's resurgence for the Astros starts with the fastball
Christian Walker has started his 2026 strong for the Houston Astros by finding success against the fastball.
Astros betting this one change will unlock Tatsuya Imai again (and they better hope so)
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.
There's an even simpler reason for Astros' offensive outburst than a new coaching staff
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.
Astros can erase Yordan Alvarez speculation with one bold decision
Signing Yordan Álvarez to a contract extension would be an aggressive way for the Houston Astros to end trade speculation.
Jose Altuve’s hot start for Astros a distant memory thanks to one unusual flaw
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.
One Astros' trade candidate to watch if early collapse takes wrecking ball to the roster
Bryan Abreu has been named the top potential Houston Astros' trade chip, but his massive struggles highlight just how bad the club's position really is.
Astros pitching desperation could lead to mistake fans will hate after Phillies release
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.

