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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 [...]
Casey Candaele became a member of the Houston Astros on July 23rd, 1988. In a three-year period from 1990-1992, he played in 416 contests. He joins us exclusively at The Crawfish Boxes for our 31st series entry of the Legends Series. Q: The trade in 1988 that brought you to Houston. What do […]
The Milwaukee Brewers bolstered their roster with a major deadline move, landing veteran pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. in a trade with the Houston Astros. McCullers agreed to waive his no-trade rights to make the deal happen. As part of the transaction, Milwaukee also received pitcher Colton Gordon and cash, while Houston acquired prospect Jadyn Fielder, [...]
In Houston, at least, if not on Patrick's deck. The post Transaction Analysis: The Astros, Lance McCullers Jr., and the End of An Era appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
The Milwaukee Brewers pulled off a notable trade move amid the silence of the MLB All-Star break, as they acquired two-time World Series champion pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. from the Houston Astros. Also coming over to Milwaukee in the trade is lefty Colton Gordon, while the Brewers sent minor league outfielder/designated hitter Jadyn Fielder, who [...]
The Brewers and Astros have announced the first trade of the season’s unofficial second half, with Houston sending righty Lance McCullers Jr., left-hander Colton Gordon and cash to Milwaukee in exchange for minor league outfielder Jadyn Fielder. The Brewers are reportedly absorbing $2.5MM of the remaining money on McCullers’ underwater contract. Milwaukee transferred Rob Zastryzny to […]
The Milwaukee Brewers turned some heads amid the MLB All-Star break, as they made a deal with the Houston Astros to acquire right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. Milwaukee made the trade amid injuries to its pitching staff, with Brandon Woodruff recently placed on the 60-day injured list and Kyle Harrison on the 15-day injured list. McCullers [...]
The Houston Astros and Milwaukee Brewers pulled off a shocking mid-July swap on Wednesday. Houston shipped two-time World Series champion […]
The Milwaukee Brewers are 59-37 on the season as they prepare for the second half of the year following the MLB All-Star break. With the MLB trade deadline approaching on August 3, many believe the Brewers will, as they usually are, be in the market for any means to improve their roster. As is the [...]
On Friday, the Houston Astros will resume action following the All-Star break when they host the Baltimore Orioles in Texas.They are coming off a 6-5 loss to the Texas Rangers (on Sunday).Houston Astros Acquire MLB Legend’s SonUPDATE: The Astros have officially announced the deal. On Wednesday, news came out that the Astros are making a trade […] The post Houston Astros Acquire MLB Legend’s Son In Trade With Milwaukee Brewers appeared first on HEAVY .
As Major League Baseball reaches the All-Star break, Astros fans have every reason to celebrate what has been another remarkable season from Yordan Alvarez. He’s not just putting together another All-Star campaign. He’s making a legitimate case to be the American League’s Most Valuable Player. While much of the attention over the next few weeks […]
The Milwaukee Brewers have made an addition to their pitching staff ahead of the stretch run, acquiring veteran right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. from the Houston Astros. As the Brewers continue their push toward the MLB postseason, they’ve added a pitcher…