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Paredes homers for 3rd straight game, drives in 4 in Astros' 5-1 win over A's

Isaac Paredes homered for the third straight game, driving in four runs to propel the Houston Astros to a 5-1 victory over the Athletics on Friday night

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Josh Hader's Return From Injury Could Spice Up Reliever Trade Market Houston Astros closer Josh Hader made his first big league pitching appearance in nearly 300 days on Wednesday. And depending on how the Ast...

2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Converts first save Hader walked one and struck out one in a scoreless and hitless inning to earn the save in Wednesday's 11-9 win over the Pirates.

Impact Hader missed more than two months due to left biceps tendinitis. This was his season debut, and he was able to convert the save while throwing 17 pitches (11 strikes). Hader's 2025 campaign was interrupted by a left shoulder strain, preventing him from earning his sixth 30-save campaign. He'll likely fall short of that mark again in 2026 due to the time he's already missed, but he looks ready to take full control of the closing duties for the Astros.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Smith has tiebreaking 2-run triple in 8th to help the Astros beat the Pirates 11-9

Cam Smith hit a tiebreaking two-run triple to cap Houston’s six-run eighth inning, Isaac Paredes homered and the Astros overcame a five-run deficit to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 1...

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Astros get a major bullpen boost as closer Josh Hader returns from the 60-day IL

All-Star closer Josh Hader has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list by Houston after sitting out all season, giving the Astros bullpen a major boost

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Deadspin | Astros to activate closer Josh Hader from IL Deadspin | Astros to activate closer Josh Hader from IL

4 DAYS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Reinstated from 60-day injured list The Astros activated Hader (biceps) from the 60-day injured list Tuesday.

Impact Hader is ready to go after missing the first two months of the season with left biceps tendinitis. He was also shelved down the stretch of last season with a left shoulder strain, though the issues are considered unrelated. Hader posted a 4.15 ERA and 11:3 K:BB over 8.2 innings on a rehab assignment and displayed diminished velocity, averaging just 92.9 mph with his four-seamer in his last rehab appearance. The southpaw should move back into the Houston closer role even if he's unable to rediscover the pep on his heater, though Hader might be eased into high-leverage situations.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Astros Officially Activate Josh Hader to Give Bullpen Massive Boost Despite a series loss to close out the month, the Houston Astros won seven of their final 10 games in May. The pitching staff has made stead...

4 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Astros activate Hader from IL for season debut The Astros activated closer Josh Hader from the injured list for his season debut before Tuesday night's game against the Pirates in Houston...

4 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Poised to return from IL on Tuesday Astros manager Joe Espada said on SportsTalk720 in Houston that Hader (biceps) will be activated from the 60-day injured list prior to Tuesday's game against the Pirates, Chandler...

Impact Hader has been sidelined all season due to left biceps tendinitis, but he's been cleared for activation after posting a 4.15 ERA and 11:3 K:BB over 8.2 innings on a rehab assignment. The lefty averaged only 92.9 mph with his four-seamer during his final rehab appearance, which is down significantly from the 95.5 mph he averaged last season for Houston. It's possible Hader is able to get his velocity back up to par once he pitches in major-league games, but it's something to keep a close eye on as he returns to the Astros' closer role. Houston might give Hader a few low-leverage outings before throwing him back into the ninth inning.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pirates look to continue win streak, play the Astros

The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking to extend a three-game win streak with a victory over the Houston Astros

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Hader, Altuve making big strides to coming back for Astros HOUSTON -- The Astros could be close to getting closer Josh Hader back and second baseman Jose Altuve might not be too far behind. Manager J...

6 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Astros play the Brewers with series tied 1-1

Both the Houston Astros and the Milwaukee Brewers are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Brewers bring win streak into matchup with the Astros

The Milwaukee Brewers seek to keep a four-game win streak alive when they play the Houston Astros

MAY 30 • Associated Press

Astros get terrifying update for rest of American League as Josh Hader nears return | Sporting News This is a team only 3 games back of first place.

MAY 28 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Final steps of rehab assignment Hader (biceps) will pitch for Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday and Thursday, which should be the final steps before he's activated from the 60-day injured list, Chandler Rome of Th...

Impact Hader embarked on his minor-league rehab assignment in early May, and across seven outings he has allowed one run on four hits and one walk while striking out 11 batters over seven innings. Per Brian McTaggart of MLB.com on Sunday, Hader is expected to be activated from the 60-day IL in the first week of June, so he's unlikely to be available for the Astros' weekend series against the Brewers. However, the left-hander could be activated for Houston's following series against Pittsburgh that starts Tuesday.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Astros bring 4-game road win streak into matchup with the Rangers

The Houston Astros hit the road against the Texas Rangers aiming to continue a four-game road winning streak

MAY 26 • Associated Press

2026 MLB Power Rankings: One Stat To Help Explain Every Team's Start To Season

Has Atlanta done enough to continue holding onto the top spot in this week’s power rankings? Take a look, along with one stat for each team...

MAY 25 • FOX SPORTS

2026 MLB Power Rankings: One Stat To Help Explain Every Team's Start To Season

Astros take 3-game win streak into game against the Rangers

The Houston Astros seek to extend a three-game win streak with a victory against the Texas Rangers

MAY 25 • Associated Press

Astros righty Brown fans 5 in 2 scoreless innings in 1st rehab outing A contingent of Astros made rehab appearances for Double-A Corpus Christi on Sunday. Hunter Brown (Grade 2 right shoulder strain), Josh Hade...

MAY 25 • MLB.COM

Astros Injury Updates: Yainer Diaz Set to Begin Rehab, Josh Hader to Return Soon The injury luck of the Houston Astros has been astonishing. But it may be ready to turn around.

MAY 25 • SI.COM

Tracking toward early June return Astros general manager Dana Brown said Sunday that Hader (biceps) is in line to return from the 60-day injured list in the first week of June, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Hader has thus far looked sharp through his first six rehab appearances between Double-A Corpus Christi and Triple-A Sugar Land, covering six innings and striking out nine batters while giving up one earned run on four hits and no walks. Brown said that the left-hander is scheduled to pitch for Corpus Christi again on Sunday, then will require two more tune-up outings in the minors before getting cleared to return from the IL. Assuming Hader checks out fine from a performance and velocity standpoint during his upcoming appearances, he'll likely slide back into the closer's role for Houston immediately upon being activated.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs host Houston Astros, look to stop home skid

The Chicago Cubs look to end their five-game home losing streak with a win against the Houston Astros

MAY 24 • Associated Press

Blue Jays should have Josh Hader on radar if Astros become trade deadline sellers With June around the corner, the Toronto Blue Jays are desperate to find bullpen help, especially now that relief pitcher Joe Mantiply was p...

MAY 23 • JAYSJOURNAL.COM

Cubs enter matchup against the Astros on losing streak

The Chicago Cubs aim to stop their six-game losing streak when they play the Houston Astros

MAY 23 • Associated Press

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