The Astros bet on Tatsuya Imai, but the early data shows the risk
Imai lasted 2.2 innings and hit the zone on 48.6 percent of pitches in his MLB debut. The Dodgers passed on him this winter. Turns out they knew something.

Imai lasted 2.2 innings and hit the zone on 48.6 percent of pitches in his MLB debut. The Dodgers passed on him this winter. Turns out they knew something.

The Houston Astros have a lot to look forward to this season, and some of those things are starting just three games into the year. Tatsuya Imai is set to make his Major League debut in the series finale against the Los Angeles Angels, and many can’t wait to see him start on the mound. […] The post Astros’ Joe Espada gets real on ‘excitement’ for Tatsuya Imai’s MLB debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.

When Jeremey Peña was injured on March 4 with a fractured right ring finger playing for the Dominican Republic against the Detroit Tigers, it was a big blow not only for the World Baseball Classic for the Dominican Republic, but also for the Houston Astros.The injury left his Opening Day in doubt. There was some […] The post Houston Astros Gets Major Boost To Lineup Against Los Angeles Angels appeared first on Heavy Sports.

The Houston Astros begin the 2026 season on Thursday afternoon at home against the Los Angeles Angels. It is going to be a different-looking Astros team than the one that ended the 2025 season missing the playoffs.Gone is left-hander pitcher Framber Valdez, signing with the Detroit Tigers in free agency. General manager Dana Brown traded […] The post Houston Astros Predicted To Trade All-Star Infielder Early in 2026 Season appeared first on Heavy Sports.

The Cubs aren’t waiting for the free-agent market to fix their rotation. They’re building one abroad. Why the Cubs Look to Japan and Korea President...
