MLB playoff odds: Teams way too high and way too low in latest projections
While FanGraphs is overrating some teams with its postseason odds, others are very underrated.
Houston Astros
$54 Million Houston Astros Pitcher Says He Hasn't Been Able To Adjust To Life In USA Because Of Team Dinners
Houston's massive investment in Tatsuya Imai is backfiring as the pitcher blames "arm fatigue" on being unable to handle American travel and dinner schedules.
Astros pitcher blames ‘American lifestyle’ for his arm injury
Houston Astros pitcher Tatsuya Imai is on the injured list after just three starts, and the Japanese right-hander thinks moving to America has something to do with it. Imai recorded just one out in his last start on Friday and was placed on the injured list with right arm fatigue. Through his interpreter, Shio Enomoto, … The post Astros pitcher blames ‘American lifestyle’ for his arm injury appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Astros’ Josh Hader, Tatsuya Imai injury updates will catch fans’ attention
The Houston Astros are not off to the best start to the 2026 campaign, starting just 7-11 on the year and in last place in the AL West. Injuries have already been an issue for the Astros, with multiple pitchers on the IL. Two of those pitchers, Josh Hader and Tatsuya Imai, just got some […] The post Astros’ Josh Hader, Tatsuya Imai injury updates will catch fans’ attention appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Carlos Correa sends a profane message amid the Astros’ concerning situation
The Houston Astros are on a downward spiral, and they can’t seem to find a way to stop the bleeding. They suffered their sixth consecutive defeat on Monday, punctuating a four-game series against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Wash., with a 6-2 loss. Injuries have greatly slowed down Houston, which started the … The post Carlos Correa sends a profane message amid the Astros’ concerning situation appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Mariners end 8-year drought in statement sweep of Astros
There was a changing of the guard in the AL West during the 2025 season, as a late charge from the Seattle Mariners not only allowed them to wrestle away the division title from the Houston Astros, they also sent them packing and out of postseason contention. And while the Mariners have not hit the […] The post Mariners end 8-year drought in statement sweep of Astros appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Astros Hit by Injuries as Losing Streak Raises Early Concerns
The Houston Astros have been decimated early in 2026 by the injury bug. As of April 13th, Houston has six key players on the injured list. Those being: Josh Hader (RP), Hunter Brown (SP), Ronel Blanco (SP), Tatsuya Imai (SP), and Jeremy Pena (SS). Hader, when healthy, is the team’s closer and one of the best relievers […] The post Astros Hit by Injuries as Losing Streak Raises Early Concerns appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Astros' Carlos Correa Makes Admission After Loss to Mariners
The Houston Astros lost to the Seattle Mariners by a final score of 6-2 on Monday. The loss came after the team placed shortstop Jeremy Pena and starting pitcher Tatsuya Imai on the injured list before the game. It has been a difficult season for the ball club, as Houston is now 6-11 overall and in ...
Astros hit unfortunate low not seen since 2013
The Houston Astros are enduring a brutal stretch, with their losing streak now at eight games. Their record continues to slide as road struggles shape the American League landscape. The Astros fell 6–2 to the Seattle Mariners on Monday, extending their skid to eight straight losses. The defeat capped a disastrous 1–9 road trip and […] The post Astros hit unfortunate low not seen since 2013 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Astros’ free agency splash already dealing with an injury
The Houston Astros won the sweepstakes for Tatsuya Imai, signing the Japanese pitcher to a three-year deal that could be worth as much as $63 million. However, after just three starts, Imai is now headed to the IL. Jeremy Pena is also going to the IL, so the Astros are already dealing with unfortunate injuries … The post Astros’ free agency splash already dealing with an injury appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Mariners’ Josh Naylor finally breaks season-opening slump with 2-homer game vs Astros
The Seattle Mariners and Houston Astros are in the finale of a 4-game series that extends to a rare Monday afternoon. Seattle has won each of the three games of the series, and they are on their way to sweeping the Astros to get back on track for the 2026 season. The Mariners began the […] The post Mariners’ Josh Naylor finally breaks season-opening slump with 2-homer game vs Astros appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Astros Make Carlos Correa Decision After Jeremy Pena Injury News
The Houston Astros made a decision involving Carlos Correa after an unfortunate update on Jeremy Peña.
2026 Fantasy Baseball Bat Speed Gainers & Losers: Early Signs of Slumps or Surges?
We are more than two weeks into the 2026 season and overreactions reign supreme. So we are going to look at some early data, examine the historical context of that data, and make our best guesses as to what fantasy baseball owners should do based on the given data. Today we are looking at bat ...
ClutchPoints 2026 MLB Power Rankings, Vol. 8: Disastrous Yankees and Mets skids
The ClutchPoints MLB Power Rankings are back after a bizarre week across the league. With two full weeks in the books, 20 teams are within two games of .500 in either direction. Among those are the New York Mets and New York Yankees, who are falling in the power rankings amid their five-game losing streaks. […] The post ClutchPoints 2026 MLB Power Rankings, Vol. 8: Disastrous Yankees and Mets skids appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Astros get brutal Jeremy Pena, Tatsuya Imai injury news
The 2026 season has not gone according to plan for the Houston Astros so far. The ball club is 6-10 and in last place in the American League West. Additionally, Jeremy Pena and Tatsuya Imai are dealing with injury concerns. According to Chandler Rome of The Athletic, both Pena and Imai are being placed on […] The post Astros get brutal Jeremy Pena, Tatsuya Imai injury news appeared first on ClutchPoints.
MLB Betting Picks: Best Prop Bets for Monday, April 13
Monday MLB prop bets target fading Astros and Yankees, hot pitchers, power matchups, and MVP-level production in key early-season spots.
Dana Brown Sends Strong Message Amid Astros’ Pitching Injuries
Dana Brown addressed the Astros’ pitching injuries with a firm message, backing the team’s depth and urging resilience moving forward.
Phil Garner dead at age 76 as tributes pour in for World Series winner – ‘never lost his signature spark’
MLB icon Phil Garner has passed away at the age of 76 following a battle with pancreatic cancer. His family announced the heartbreaking news in a statement on Sunday. It…
Astros Cody Bolton Injury Update: What’s Next For Latest Injured Pitcher
Cody Bolton joins the Houston Astros injury list, deepening a pitching crisis that manager Joe Espada is scrambling to address. The post Astros Cody Bolton Injury Update: What’s Next For Latest Injured Pitcher appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Astros’ injury woes get worse with Cody Bolton’s early exit
The word “catastrophic” does not often have a place in April baseball, but it is hard to describe the Houston Astros’ first road trip of the 2026 MLB campaign as anything else. Joe Espada’s squad has gone 1-8 versus the Athletics, Colorado Rockies and Seattle Mariners and is off to a slow start for the […] The post Astros’ injury woes get worse with Cody Bolton’s early exit appeared first on ClutchPoints.
MLB Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams stand as slow starts take a toll
As we head deeper into April, it's becoming harder and harder to chalk poor play up to a small sample size.
Former World Series manager Phil Garner dies at 76
Former MLB player and manager Phil Garner has died at 76. Garner died after a battle with pancreatic cancer, his family said in a statement. He “passed away peacefully” while surrounded by family. The Pittsburgh Pirates, where Garner spent the most memorable portion of his playing career, paid tribute to the former second baseman with … The post Former World Series manager Phil Garner dies at 76 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Joe Espada Announces Carlos Correa Update After Removal From Astros Lineup
Houston Astros infielder Carlos Correa was removed from the lineup.
2026 Fantasy Baseball Closer Confidential: Week 2 Bullpen Updates (4/6-4/12)
On Wednesday the following household names recorded saves: Zach Agnos, Cole Winn, Rico Garcia, Matt Festa, Michael Petersen, Joel Kuhnel, Kody Funderburk. And some guy named Jeff Hoffman got one too. Deep breath. Okay, let’s get to work. After a busy week, we are seeing volatility in bullpens ...