Christian Vázquez gives Houston Astros a veteran replacement for injured Yainer Diaz at catcher

Houston doesn't know how long Yainer Diaz will be out but Christian Vázquez is a veteran presence. César Salazar will help, ...

Arrighetti brings no-hitter into the eighth inning as Astros shut out Rangers 2-0

Spencer Arrighetti took a no-hitter into the eighth inning, Isaac Paredes homered and the Houston Astros beat the Texas ...
Sports Illustrated

Why Astros Should Consider Giving Christian Vazquez More Starts

The 2026 season hasn't been kind to the Houston Astros, especially for everyday backstop Yainer Diaz. Diaz has been the starting catcher for Houston since 2024. His debut season with Houston in 2023 ...
The Eagle-Tribune

Caruso fires one-hitter; Astros stop Londonderry

Astros Battery Charged Up. The dynamic combination of Pinkerton pitcher Julia Caruso and catcher Nalia Hilton was just too ...

Walking into trouble: Houston Astros' inability to throw strikes compounds season-long pitching woes

The Astros are walking more batters than any team in the majors and that lack of command was front and center Saturday against the Yankees.

In The Lab: Measuring Catcher Intangibles

Intangibles are things we are not able to measure. Fans, scouts, coaches, and historians often cite intangibles when trying ...