The Houston Astros are facing a challenging season in MLB, struggling with injuries, underperforming players, and questionable decisions affecting their performance. Despite their past successes, the team is currently 10 games behind in the AL West, experiencing their worst season since their 'Golden Era.' General Manager Dana Brown is under scrutiny for managing the team amidst pitching depth dilemmas and first base concerns, especially after the release of José Abreu. The Astros' center-field situation is also causing issues, with players like Myles Straw and Chas McCormick underperforming, impacting the team's offensive capabilities and potentially leading to changes in player roles to improve performance.