

FanSided's Top 100 MLB Prospects of 2026
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

Former Braves first-round pick may be saving his career with Astros
The Houston Astros look like they got a bargain with this journeyman infielder. Now, it looks like he may have finally become a player worth gambling on.
Tatsuya Imai's latest rehab start only confirmed what Astros fans already knew
Even with his struggles during his minor-league rehab outings, Tatsuya Imai is set to make a return to the Houston Astros.
Astros’ slugging first-round pick is showing out so far, but there is one huge red flag
Houston Astros 2025 first-round pick Xavier Neyens is off to a hot start to his professional career, but a common problem among the club's prospects could derail him.
Don’t look now, but Brice Matthews is finally figuring things out with Astros after dreadful start
Brice Matthews has heated up and could be on track to finally figure things out, but the Houston Astros youngster has a couple of things that he still needs to clean up.Rumors




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Astros quickly confirm devastating Carlos Correa injury fears were justified
Carlos Correa will miss the rest of the 2026 season after the Houston Astros third baseman will require ankle surgery.
Carlos Correa's injury presents Astros owner Jim Crane with a difficult choice
Carlos Correa landed on the injured list and will miss significant time. That could lead Houston Astros owner Jim Crane to do the unthinkable.
Controversial Framber Valdez moment during Tigers-Red Sox validates Astros moving on
After watching Framber Valdez's latest start against the Boston Red Sox, Houston Astros fans probably don't mind being rid of their former All-Star.
Jose Altuve's cold stretch has Astros fans fearing early success was just a mirage
A hot start for Jose Altuve had Houston Astros fans excited, but a cold stretch has those same fans worried the decline might be here.
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.
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.
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.
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.





