Paul Cifonelli

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Houston Astros Farm Report: May 2026

Houston Astros Farm Report: May 2026

How 2017 Penalties Doomed the Astros Long-Term

How 2017 Penalties Doomed the Astros Long-Term

SARASOTA, FL - MARCH 04: Houston Astros pitcher Miguel Ullola (66) throws a pitch against the Baltimore Orioles on March 4, 2026, at Ed Smith Stadium at Sarasota, Florida. (Photo by Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Astros Farm Report: Who Played Well in April, Who Didn't

The Injury Bug Is Already Spoiling the Astros’ Season

The Injury Bug Is Already Spoiling the Astros' Season

HOUSTON, TX - MARCH 26: Yordan Alvarez #44 of the Houston Astros takes the field during player introductions prior to the game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on Thursday, March 26, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kevin M. Cox/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Why Yordan Alvarez's 2026 Could Make or Break the Astros

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - APRIL 27: Hunter Brown #58 of the Houston Astros pitches against the Kansas City Royals during the third inning at Kauffman Stadium on April 27, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Kyle Rivas/Getty Images)

How the Astros' Pitching Stacks Up in the AL West

HOUSTON, TEXAS - JULY 7: Isaac Paredes #15 of the Houston Astros celebrates his solo home run during a game against the Cleveland Guardians at Daikin Park on July 7, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Houston Astros/Getty Images)

What Can the Astros Do With Isaac Parades?

Which Houston Astros Top Prospects Could Contribute in 2026?

Which Houston Astros Top Prospects Could Contribute in 2026?

HOUSTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 15: Yordan Alvarez #44 of the Houston Astros is helped off the field turning his ankle at home plate in the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Daikin Park on September 15, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)

How Will the Astros Move Forward Without Yordan Alvarez?