Chas McCormick

Our expert takes a look at Pressly's struggles, McCormick's playing time and Abreu's return to the lineup.

The Astros' roster crunch could force some difficult decisions, especially with Abreu possibly returning in less than a week.

Divvying up outfield playing time has been a challenge for Joe Espada. It'll only be tougher upon McCormick's return.

With a 10-19 record to end April, the Astros have seen better days. Who is performing well and who is giving the team cause for concern?

“I’m a believer in my team and a believer the cream rises to the top and we’re close,” Baker said after the team's latest loss.

Four people with knowledge of the team’s inner workings said that McCormick’s weight has become a talking point for Baker.

Cobb smiles through the pain in remembering his many procedures. Plus items on McCormick, Casas, Freddy Peralta, Lucas Erceg and more.

“The thing about those guys is they have a different kind of hunger and drive," said former Astros scout Travis Coleman.

Houston's 10-9 win pulled the Astros within two games of the Rangers in the AL West.

The two Astros outfielders have gotten used to being the subject of rumors at this time of year.

Twenty hours after their worst loss of the season, the Astros grabbed their greatest win.

Former GM James Click promised to review Astros return to play policies last year; now Brantley and McCormick's issues raise questions anew.

Outfielders Chas McCormick and Jake Meyers are the two likeliest candidates to step up, though neither is ideal.

"We’ve faced adversity all year," Nick Castellanos said. "What's a better storybook ending than if we can go there and win this in Game 7?”

McCormick made a sensational catch, then proudly held his glove up for all the Phillies fans to see: "The best feeling ever."

The Astros hold on to defeat the Phillies 3-2 in Game 5, moving them to one win away from winning the World Series.

Five years after the Astros drafted him in a round that no longer exists, he has two home runs in the ALCS against the Yankees.

If you play here, expect to win in October. The culture keeps moving forward, even as stars go elsewhere.