In the Astros' series opener against the Colorado Rockies, it was notable that Cam Smith was missing from the lineup, and it was likely due to poor performance. Smith has not recorded a hit in his last seven games and is just one for his last 24. He was hitting .292 on July 5, but now, about a month and a half later, his average sits at .242.

When the Houston Astros decided to trade star right fielder Kyle Tucker to the Chicago Cubs this past offseason, they did so intending to improve their future o

The Houston Astros face a catcher crisis as Victor Caratini enters concussion protocol and Yainer Diaz remains sidelined amid Rockies series.

The Astros' 2026 season will begin at home against the Angels but doesn't have many divisional games over the final month-plus.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/astros as Astros Officially Activate Yordan Alvarez Off Injured List in Seismic Roster Move. Yordan Alvarez is back for the Houston Astros.

The Houston Astros will open the 2026 regular season on Thursday, March 26 with an Opening Day matchup against their AL West rival the Los Angeles Angels. This will be the second time in franchise history that the Astros will open the season against the Angels and the first time doing so at home.