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Houston Astros pitcher Kai-Wei Teng is finding success by trusting his full arsenal, not just his best pitch. His confidence paid off with six scoreless innings against the Cubs, helping Houston's injury-riddled rotation find stability.
Three Houston Astros pitchers combined for a no-hitter against the Texas Rangers, with rookie Alimber Santa closing out the historic game in his very first major league appearance. The 9-0 shutout marked baseball's first no-hitter of 2026 and capped the Astros' fourth straight win.
Houston Astros right fielder Cam Smith made his first-ever home run robbery look effortless, leaping above the wall to steal a potential homer from the Rangers' Brandon Nimmo. The defensive gem capped a stellar road trip where the Astros went 7-3, proving Smith's transition from third base to right field has been nothing short of spectacular.
Baseball veteran Cavan Biggio is coming full circle, signing with the Houston Astros where his Hall of Fame father Craig spent his entire 20-year career. The versatile player will join spring training as he continues the family legacy in Texas.
Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez is dominating the American League, leading in home runs and RBIs while batting over .300 as he pursues one of baseball's rarest achievements. His red-hot performance has him on track to join exclusive company in the MVP race.
The Houston Astros are promoting 23-year-old pitcher Alimber Santa from Triple-A, bringing hope to the league's worst bullpen. After years of injuries, Santa finally broke out this season with a 1.42 ERA and 24 strikeouts in 19 innings.
Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez is healthy and ready to chase a 26-year-old home run record after injuries limited him to just 48 games last season. The team's playoff hopes rest on keeping their most feared hitter in the lineup for 2026.
Houston Astros pitcher Tatsuya Imai and two relievers made baseball history with a combined no-hitter in a 9-0 victory over the Texas Rangers. For Imai, a rookie from Japan struggling through his first MLB season, the game marks a triumphant turning point.
The Houston Astros are teaching their clubhouse four languages at once. Every day, players learn words in English, Spanish, Japanese, and Mandarin to connect across cultures.
Tatsuya Imai stepped onto a major league mound for the first time Sunday, bringing eight seasons of Japanese professional baseball experience to the Houston Astros. The three-time All-Star's $54 million journey from Japan's Seibu Lions to America's biggest stage shows how baseball continues bridging cultures and creating new opportunities.
Houston's Yordan Álvarez just had the kind of inning most baseball players dream about their entire career. The slugger crushed both a two-run homer and a grand slam in the same first inning, joining an exclusive club of only eight players in MLB history to accomplish this rare feat.
When a Houston credit union hit $2.9 billion in assets, employees chose how to celebrate: by voting to give $228,500 to two local charities helping grieving families and vulnerable children. The donation will directly support thousands of Houston kids through free grief counseling and emergency assistance.
The Fertitta family has reached a deal to bring professional women's basketball back to Houston after nearly two decades. The legendary Houston Comets will return in 2027 after the family purchases the Connecticut Sun.
A baseball-sized space rock punched through a Houston roof Saturday after NASA tracked a meteor blazing across Texas skies at 35,000 mph. Despite the dramatic entrance, everyone stayed safe in what experts call a rare cosmic close call. #
Dominique Dawes, a three-time Olympian and member of the iconic "Magnificent Seven," is opening two gymnastics academies in Houston this spring and summer. Her mission is to create a compassionate, healthy environment that reverses the toxic culture gymnastics has been known for.
After nearly freezing during a winter storm, Doris Brown transformed her Houston home into a solar-powered emergency shelter for neighbors. Eight similar "hub houses" now dot the city, ready to welcome residents when the next disaster strikes.
A new scholarship program and cultural celebration brought Indian American and Black community leaders together at Houston's inaugural MLK Grande Unity Gala. Krishna and Lakshmi Vavilala honored Dr. King's legacy by creating educational opportunities for Texas Southern University students.
Houston Children's Charity is giving away 50 wheelchair-accessible vans to families in need, shattering their own record from last year. The $5.3 million donation represents the largest distribution of its kind in the country.
Houston Children's Charity made history by giving away 98 wheelchair-accessible vans in a single day, their largest distribution ever. The $5.39 million donation marks the organization's 30th anniversary and brings their total to 538 vans delivered since 1996.
Over 1,000 soccer balls lined up in Hermann Park as Houston attempted a Guinness World Record to celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Every ball used will help underserved kids play soccer.
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