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The Astros are designating reliever Nate Pearson for assignment, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Rome adds that infielder Ray Delgado is in the team’s clubhouse, suggesting he’s been recalled from Triple-A. With Pearson’s designation, the Astros have three open 40-man roster spots. It’s a mild surprise to see Pearson lose his roster spot. […]
As the trade deadline draws closer, the conversation surrounding the Houston Astros has remained fairly consistent. The assumption is that Dana Brown will be looking for two things: a left-handed bat, preferably a corner outfielder, and possibly a starting pitcher. Both make perfect sense. But what if we’re all overlooking the area that has quietly […]
The Astros had a pair of regulars depart early against the Orioles on Saturday. Shortstop Jeremy Pena was removed from the game after striking out in the third inning. He was diagnosed with a right hamstring cramp. First baseman Christian Walker was removed during an at-bat in the fourth inning due to right hip tightness. […]
The Orioles may or may not be a good team. But right now, they’re pulling off a heck of a lot of improbable wins. The O’s stunned the Astros in Houston for a second straight game, somehow emerging with a 4-2, 11-inning victory to extend their season-best winning streak to six. It was a game […]
Earlier this week, the Houston Astros traded Lance McCullers Jr. to the Milwaukee Brewers.McCullers Jr. had spent all nine seasons of his MLB career pitching for the Astros.Brian McTaggart of MLB.com wrote (on July 15): “Official: Astros have acquired prospect OF Jadyn Fielder from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for RHP Lance McCullers Jr., LHP […] The post Houston Astros Legend Lance McCullers Jr. Makes Heartfelt Post After Brewers Trade appeared first on HEAVY .
Just as tonight’s game with the Houston Astros was beginning, the Orioles announced that they have signed starting pitcher Kyle Bradish to a five-year contract extension. The deal starts with the 2027 season. Bradish had been slated to become a free agent in the 2029 season, so the deal keeps him under team control for […]
The Orioles are in unprecedented territory, carrying a season-best five-game winning streak into today’s game. What do you say we make it six? The Birds’ second-half opener last night wasn’t the most crisply played affair, with nine walks by the O’s pitching staff and a nearly non-existent offensive showing, but Taylor Ward’s dramatic, eighth-inning home […]
TODAY’S GAME: The Astros will play their 100th game of the season today as they host the Orioles for the middle game of their three-game series at Daikin Park. RHP Spencer Arrighetti (7-5) will get his first start of the second half today opposite the Orioles and starter LHP Trevor Rogers (6-7). THE STOPPER: RHP […]
Veteran pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. is the newest addition to the Milwaukee Brewers after the team acquired him the from the Houston Astros. Although Milwaukee hopes he can eventually provide value as a starter, McCullers will begin his tenure with the club in a relief role as he works his way back into a larger [...]
Game Summary The Diamondbacks made their return from the All-Star Break with a series that feels like it will mean a lot in the direction of this season. Our beloved Serpientes entered the night behind several teams in the chase for a Wild Card slot, one of them being tonight’s opponent, the St. Louis Cardinals. […]
The second half of the season is officially underway. Unfortunately for Houston, they’ve started off on the wrong foot, disappointing the assembled crowd of 31,867 with a late inning blown lead. Orioles 3 Astros 2. The Orioles have now won five in a row and have passed Houston in the wildcard standings. Peter […]
Today, the Astros announced the following roster moves: Teng had been sidelined with a right knee sprain, though he also admitted to some arm fatigue as well. He has been on IL retroactive to June 28. Teng will transition to a bullpen role going forward. In 23 appearances including 10 starts, Teng is 4-6 this […]
TONIGHT’S GAME: The Astros will open the second half of play tonight at Daikin Park as they welcome in the Orioles for a three-game series. RHP Peter Lambert (8-5), the Astros most consistent starter of the first half, will get the start for Houston opposite RHP Dean Kremer (1-2) and the Orioles. RIDING THE LAMBO: […]
The Astros announced Friday that they’ve selected the contract of outfielder Lucas Spence from Triple-A Sugar Land. Houston also reinstated righty Kai-Wei Teng from the 15-day injured list and placed Brice Matthews on the 10-day IL with a sprained left knee. Spence, 23, signed with the Astros in 2024 as an undrafted free agent. He’s […]
It’s hard to believe, considering how poorly the Orioles often played before the All-Star break, that they begin the second half still within shouting distance of a postseason spot. But the American League is, let’s face it, a giant mess. And so, as the O’s resume their 2026 schedule after their four-day break, they sit […]
Only Willie Mays, Ken Griffey Jr. and today’s guest, Steve Finley amassed 2,500 hits and 5 Gold Gloves while patrolling center field in the history of Major League Baseball. Steve Finley is our 32nd entry of the continuing Legends Series exclusively at The Crawfish Boxes. Q: Where were you when you learned of […]
Before the second half of the 2026 season gets underway, let’s check in on the current state of the four major award races. AL MVP Front-runner: DH Yordan Alvarez, Houston Astros It takes a truly historic year for a designated hitter to win MVP. Neither Edgar Martinez nor David Ortiz ever claimed the award, and […] The post MLB Award Race Updates: Favorites Through the First Half appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Milwaukee Brewers made headlines this week by acquiring veteran pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. from the Houston Astros. Following the blockbuster move, McCullers opened up about his decision to approve the trade, explaining his reasoning in an interview with Chandler Rome of The Athletic. “I’ve dedicated my life to this sport and this game and [...]
Fin de era en Houston, por lo menos, porque para McCullers la vida seguirá en los Grandes Lagos. The post Análisis de transacción: Los Astros, Lance McCullers Jr., y el fin de una era appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
These two have a loooooong (and unexpected) history.
Opening Day set for March 25 vs. rival Texas Rangers The Houston Astros will open the 2027 regular season on Thursday, March 25 with an Opening Day matchup against their American League West and in-state rival Texas Rangers in the annual Silver Boot Series. The 2027 season will be the 66th for the Astros franchise, which played its first […]
The right-hander reluctantly waived his no-trade clause to help the Astros give the Brewers more pitcher depth.
Here are some prospects who have stood out so far in the first half of the season! Jason Schiavone – Schiavone has put together a breakout season. The 23-year-old catcher got off to a hot start in Asheville hitting .289 with 17 home runs in 35 games. He earned a promotion to Double-A where he’s […]
The Astros have rallied in almost unthinkable fashion, shaking off a cavalcade of injuries that sunk them to a 20-31 nadir as deep into the season as May 20. They’ve not only bounced back with a 27-20 record since that low point, they’ve done so despite long-term absences for several key players. Jeremy Peña, Hunter […]
The Milwaukee Brewers recently acquired Lance McCullers Jr. from the Houston Astros. The deal closes the curtain on the veteran right-hander’s long tenure in Houston, where he spent his entire Major League career, helped the franchise capture multiple World Series titles, and became one of the defining players of its championship era. After officially becoming [...]