Ben Fisher is a long-time sportswriter and baseball lover, dating back to 2008, when he was a member of the media relations team for the Toronto Blue Jays. He has covered a wide range of sports for a seemingly endless array of publications, including The Canadian Press, Fansided and The Hockey Writers. When he isn't writing about sports, he can be found coaching his equally baseball-obsessed sons' Little League teams.
After an award-winning start to the 2026 season, this Houston Astros star has come back to earth amidst a May slump.
An offseason addition to the Houston Astros' starting rotation is set to make another rehab start after struggling in his first outing.
Amidst rough start, one MLB writer is already prepared to write off the Houston Astros this season.
Early 2026 stats offer cause for both hope and despair for the Houston Astros.
The Houston Astros currently boast the league's two best players when it comes to getting on base.
The Houston Astros got little help from their No. 2, 3 and 4 starters during their opening weekend series against the Los Angeles Angels.
The Houston Astros' biggest position battle is ramping up as things draw closer to Opening Day.
Some early Spring Training decisions have shed light on how the Houston Astros plan to approach their pitching staff in 2026.
Learning about the Houston Astros' new starting rotation hopeful.
Examining the most costly starting pitchers in Astros' franchise history, but total contract value.
The Houston Astros could continue their offseason of low-cost, under-the-radar pitching additions by adding this Japanese star hurler.
3 Houston Astros candidates poised to bounce back from poor 2025 showings in time for the 2026 MLB season.
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