Prediction Favors Big Year for New Astros Rotation Piece

The Houston Astros made a big splash this offseason in adding Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai to help round out the starting ...

What We Learned From Tatsuya Imai’s First Astros Press Conference

Town? I'm ready to chase a world championship. Let's go, Houston." Looking at your google translate app with little to no ...

Pitcher Tatsuya Imai and Houston Astros agree to $54 million, 3-year contract, source says

A 27-year-old righty, Imai went 10-5 with a 1.92 ERA last season for the Pacific League’s Seibu Lions. He struck out 178 ...

MLB free agent tracker: Astros kick off 2026 with NPB's Tatsuya Imai, Blue Jays grab fellow Japanese star

Earlier this winter, right-hander Dylan Cease agreed to a seven-year, $210 million deal with the Blue Jays on Thanksgiving ...
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Can Astros get back to the playoffs? Targets, trade chips as Houston tries to start new postseason streak

A run of eight consecutive seasons of playoff berths -- including four pennants and the first two World Series titles in franchise history -- ended for the Houston Astros in 2025. They went 87-75, ...