Just one of four hits Imai allowed Wednesday was on his slider, but it was damaging. After Twins leadoff batter Trevor Larnach doubled on a fastball, Imai induced a flyout from Brooks Lee and struck ...

If the Houston Astros are going to get back into the playoff race in the American League, they are going to have to do it behind their pitching, which could be getting a step closer to being healthy.

Sometimes you just need a little time to get comfortable in a new environment. Tatsuya Imai's stateside debut was a disaster, as he walked 11 batters across his first three starts and was clearly ...

DETROIT — Each outing is an evaluation point, a chance to plot Tatsuya Imai’s progress in the trajectory of his first Major League Baseball season. A sample of fewer than 50 innings leaves the Houston ...

Yordan Alvarez’s incredible performance against the Kansas City Royals did more than just set franchise records. It gave starting pitcher Tatsuya Imai a hiding place. Alvarez hit two home runs, ...

Tatsuya Imai was great for the Houston Astros in the series finale against the Milwaukee Brewers, yet he took the loss after only giving up two runs. Here are his takeaways from a strong, yet ...

Tatsuya Imai allowed two earned runs over six innings against the Brewers. Tim Warner / Getty Images HOUSTON — Every fifth or sixth day, thresholds are crossed, limits are tested and new wrinkles are ...

After Tatsuya Imai held the Rangers hitless through six innings, his recent struggles look behind him. Ron Jenkins / Getty Images The Windup Newsletter ⚾ | This is The Athletic’s MLB newsletter. Sign ...

Tatsuya Imai’s May 12 return from the injured list was a disaster. The Japanese standout, playing in his fourth MLB game for the Houston Astros, allowed 5 hits, 6 earned runs, 3 walks and 2 ...

Houston Astros starting pitcher Tatsuya Imai, center, celebrates with teammates, including pitcher Alimber Santa (72) after the team combined for a no-hitter against the Texas Rangers on Monday. Julio ...

The Texas Rangers did not have a hit on Monday night. The pitching staff of the Houston Astros combined to throw a no-hitter during a 9-0 win, led by starter Tatsuya Imai (six innings, two strikeouts, ...

After allowing six runs over four innings, Tatsuya Imai's ERA sits at 9.24. Tim Warner / Getty Images HOUSTON — A mural greets drivers traveling on Texas Street toward Daikin Park in downtown Houston.