Houston Astros

Tatsuya Imai allowed six runs in four innings during his return to the majors on Tuesday night. Astros manager Joe Espada said afterward that the pitcher will take the mound again in his next scheduled start despite the poor outing.

May 13, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

The Houston Astros sit at 16-27 and tied for last in the AL West after an injury-plagued start to the 2026 season. Discussions are emerging about whether the team will sell at the August 3 trade deadline to rebuild its farm system.

Adley Rutschman hit a grand slam that slipped from Houston outfielder Brice Matthews’ glove, powering the Baltimore Orioles to a 10-3 victory over the Astros in Game 1 of a Thursday doubleheader at Camden Yards. Jeremiah Jackson added another grand slam as Baltimore hit two in the game. Hall of Famer Jim Palmer ate his first chicken wing on air, fulfilling a broadcast promise.

April 28, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Houston Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai made his first rehab appearance Tuesday since landing on the injured list April 13 with arm fatigue. Pitching for Double-A Corpus Christi, he allowed five runs on six hits over two innings. Imai threw 59 pitches, with 31 for strikes, while striking out two and walking three.

Josh Naylor broke out of a deep slump with two home runs in his first two at-bats, powering the Seattle Mariners to a 6-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Monday. The win completed a four-game sweep at T-Mobile Park. Naylor's blasts provided ample support for starter George Kirby.

April 13, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

The Houston Astros placed shortstop Jeremy Peña on the 10-day injured list with a Grade 1 right hamstring strain and pitcher Tatsuya Imai on the 15-day injured list with right arm fatigue on Monday in Seattle. The moves exacerbate a seven-game losing streak and mounting pitching injuries, following Imai's return to Houston for testing after Friday's rough outing.