Tatsuya Imai gives the Astros a solid complement to team ace Hunter Brown. Gene Wang, Capture At Media / Getty Images HOUSTON — The Houston Astros started 2026 in stunning fashion, solidifying their ...

The Houston Astros fell apart down the stretch this year, eventually missing the postseason as the Seattle Mariners won the division and took their spot in October. Now the Astros could lose their ace ...

The Houston Astros fell out of first place in the AL West. But they weren’t the only team that lost a division lead. For the Houston Astros, the 2025 season was the end of a treasured run for the ...

The Houston Astros kicked off 2026 with a bang by adding Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai to their pitching staff. Imai, 27, was one of a handful of talented players from the NPB to be available on the ...

Tatsuya Imai's deal maxes out at $63 million and contains opt-outs after every season. Sports Nippon / Getty Images Making their first splash in the Japanese free-agent market, the Houston Astros have ...

The Houston Astros have reportedly made their decision with the top of their starting rotation. Long-time ace Framber Valdez became a free agent at the end of last season, and he will likely be ...

The Astros have landed the offseason's top Japanese pitcher. Houston and right-hander Tatsuya Imai have agreed to a deal, CBS Sports HQ's Jim Bowden confirmed Thursday. It's a three-year contract that ...

As we turn the page to 2026, Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown didn't waste time in the New Year to make an eye-opening addition to his roster. The Astros landed free agent pitcher Tatsuya ...

The Astros officially introduced Tatsuya Imai at Daikin Park this morning. The surprising three-year deal continues what has been a pitching-focused offseason for a Houston team losing Framber Valdez ...

The Houston Astros retained general manager Dana Brown and manager Joe Espada for the 2026 season, but both men’s status beyond that is uncertain. Astros owner Jim Crane said Monday the team has not ...

The Tatsuya Imai sweepstakes has come to a close. The right-hander and the Houston Astros have agreed to a $54 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dan has written 41 books and more than 25,000 articles about baseball. The Houston Astros hope Tatsuya Imai can follow in the ...