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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.
The Houston Astros suddenly look like a trade lifeline for the New York Mets as they look to salvage their season.
A recent report suggests Joe Espada's job with the Houston Astros may not be as safe as it seems.
The Houston Astros have had a slow start, which could lead them to trade talent from the big league team as 2026 MLB trade deadline sellers.
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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.
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The Houston Astros were forced to finally give up on their former top prospect last season, but he's now thriving overseas.
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 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?
If the Houston Astros want to salvage their season and Cam Smith, they may be forced to make a very tough decision.
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.
The Boston Red Sox firing Alex Cora has increased the speculation surrounding Joe Espada's status with the Houston Astros.
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.
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.
AJ Blubaugh, Bryan Abreu, and Yainer Diaz have all been more detrimental to the Astros than Dana Brown or Joe Espada.
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.
If Joe Espada isn't on the hot seat already due to the Houston Astros' slow start to the season, it certainly is around the corner.