
Astros Front Office Shake‑up Leads to Dana Brown’s Dismissal
Owner Jim Crane’s direct involvement in baseball operations culminated in the firing of general manager Dana Brown, exposing deep dysfunction within the Houston Astros.
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Owner Jim Crane’s direct involvement in baseball operations culminated in the firing of general manager Dana Brown, exposing deep dysfunction within the Houston Astros.

Houston’s early dominance evaporates as Brian Serven’s homer and Max Muncy’s sixth‑inning blast hand the Athletics a 7‑6 victory, dropping the Astros below .500.

A look at Tuesday’s starting pitcher performances, highlighting Klassen’s efficiency and the varying control issues across the rotation.

Despite a single trade and a handful of promising arms, the Houston Astros face a daunting challenge in shoring up a rotation that has been plagued by injuries and inconsistency, raising questions about their ability to compete in the upcoming season.

Several starters delivered quality starts on Monday, with Walbert Ureña’s dominant display against the Astros setting the tone for a night of high strikeout rates and effective pitch mixes.

The weekend’s starting-pitcher action delivered a mix of dominance and injury concerns, with Zach Thornton’s seven-inning shutout leading a wave of high-strikeout outings that could reshape fantasy rotations.

Daily rankings split into Auto‑Start, Probably Start, Questionable Start, and Do Not Start guide fantasy managers through matchups, performance expectations, and streaming opportunities.

The latest waiver wire roundup highlights several players added with less than 40% ownership who are delivering strong performances and could shift the balance in fantasy leagues.

A look at the latest injuries, performances and closer maneuvers shaping the MLB landscape as the season nears its climax

A look at the latest injury updates, standout performances and streaming pitcher recommendations that could influence fantasy lineups and playoff races

The latest waiver wire roundup highlights a surge of talent that has been steadily climbing the roster percentages on both CBS and Yahoo, making them prime targets for fantasy managers seeking a late‑season edge.

The latest ZiPS update projects a volatile 2027 season where a handful of pitchers climb sharply while a larger group slides, reshaping arbitration and trade outlooks.

A look at the strategic value of holding injured starting pitchers in fantasy leagues and a rundown of the most promising rehab candidates.

A look at the current crop of injured starters whose rehab trajectories could unlock late‑season value for fantasy baseball managers.

Spencer Arrighetti’s near‑no‑hitter against the Texas Rangers underscored a glimmer of optimism for a Houston Astros squad battling a cascade of injuries.