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Astros 3 HRs Back Big Wes; Hold On for 6-5 Win Over Phillies
It turned into a nail-biter, but what a way to start a road trip! Astros 6 Phillies 5. The fireworks started early, silencing much of the 39,262 in attendance. Daulton Varsho doubled to start things in the second. Yanier Diaz followed with a single and then Christian Walker unleashed a dinger to center field and […]
Astros Promote Top Prospect C Jason Schiavone to Triple-A Sugar Land
Today, the Houston Astros announced they were promoting their #6 overall prospect, C/1B Jason Schiavone, from Double-A Corpus Christi to Triple-A Sugar Land. The Astros’ No. 6-ranked prospect leads the organization in home runs (31), RBI (86), slugging percentage (.533) and total bases (219), while ranking second in OPS (.922), extra-base hits (54) and runs […]
Astros at Phillies Game Discussion: 9/8/2026
TONIGHT’S GAME: The first-place Houston Astros (73-71) will take on the Philadelphia Phillies (81-63) tonight in the 1st game of a 3-game series at Citizens Bank Park. RHP Hayden Wesneski (4-1, 3.18 ERA) will start for the Astros vs. Phillies RHP Andrew Painter (3-8, 5.55 ERA). Tonight will be Wesneski’s 1st career start and 2nd […]
Bud Norris Says Altuve Changed the Game as Astros Legend Nears 2500 Hits
You never know what the baseball gods have in store. It can literally be hit or miss. The Cincinnati faithful packed Riverfront Stadium to witness Pete Rose’s magical night as he surpassed Ty Cobb’s record. Who could possibly forget the 22-minute victory lap that Cal Ripken Jr took around Camden? For every one of those, […]
Dana Brown Is Gone, but Astros’ Biggest Roster Problem Is Still Here
Dana Brown is no longer the general manager of the Houston Astros, and as we begin dissecting what he did and didn’t do, during his tenure, one glaring failure stands above the rest. The Astros started this season with a major problem in the outfield. Now, with less than a month remaining in the regular […]
Astros Prospect Report: September 6th
Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below. Check out the previous day’s recap here. AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (71-66) won 3-1 (BOX SCORE) Sugar Land got on the board in the first inning on a Cole solo home run. Hendrickson started for Sugar Land and pitched well allowing […]
SB Nation Reacts Poll Results: Which Pitcher Do Astros Need Fixed First?
We asked. You answered. With the return of pitching guru Brent Strom to the Houston Astros, we asked you which of the following pitchers do the Astros need Strom to fix first. Here’s what you said: SB Nation Reacts Polls are powered by FanDuel Sportsbook, the official sportsbook of SB Nation. https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/mlb
Astros vs Diamondbacks Game Discussion: 9/6/2026
TODAY’S GAME: The first-place Houston Astros (73-70) will host the Arizona Diamondbacks (75-68) for the rubber game of their three-game series today at Daikin Park. RHP Peter Lambert (8-7, 3.66 ERA) will close out the homestand for the Astros today as he starts opposite All-Star LHP Eduardo Rodriguez (14-5, 2.59 ERA) and the Snakes. SLOW […]
Astros Recall RP Miguel Ullola, Option RP Kai-Wei Teng to Sugar Land
The Houston Astros announced this morning that they are recalling reliever Miguel Ullola from Triple-A Sugar Land. The team optioned reliever Kai-Wei Teng to Sugar Land following last night’s game. Ullola, 24, is 0-0, 4.50 ERA for Houston in 4 appearances spanning 6 innings. He has allowed 3 runs on 4 hits, walked 1 and […]
Astros Prospect Report: September 5th
Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below. Check out the previous day’s recap here. AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (70-66) won 9-2 (BOX SCORE) Mayer got the start for Sugar Land and went 5 innings allowing 2 runs, 1 earned. The offense got on the board in the first […]
Astros Blow Late Lead, Fall to Diamondbacks 4-3/10
Saturday Night Bummer. A rare blown late inning lead by Houston. Diamondbacks 4 Astros 3. The night began with promise, thanks to a forged early lead which has been the formula for success of late. Taylor Trammell began things with a double, advancing to third on Yanier Diaz’s single. Yordan Alvarez […]
Astros vs. Diamondbacks Game Discussion: 9/5/2026
TONIGHT’S GAME: The first-place Houston Astros (73-69) will play the middle game of their three-game series with the Arizona Diamondbacks (74-68) tonight in a nationally televised game at Daikin Park. Rookie RHP Ethan Pecko (1-0, 6.23 ERA) will get the start for the Astros, the fourth of his Major League career, opposite RHP Brandon Pfaadt […]
Hader Joins Elite Company with 250th Career Save
In last night’s 3-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks, Houston Astros closer Josh Hader joined some elite company and put himself atop an impressive list: The 32-year-old Hader is perhaps in the midst of his finest season. The 6x All Star and 3x NL Reliever of the Year is currently 4-1 with a career-best 0.70 […]
Astros Prospect Report: September 4th
Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below. Check out the previous day’s recap here. AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (69-66) lost 8-5 (BOX SCORE) McPherson started for Sugar Land but struggled allowing 8 runs over 3.2 innings. The offense got a run in the 2nd inning on a Price […]
Four Big Astros Questions with Fox 26 Houston’s Nate Griffin
The lights are always a little brighter when the Astros play nationally on Fox. Today we’re treated to an exclusive conversation at The Crawfish Boxes with Fox 26 Houston’s long time sports personality, Nate Griffin. Q: Nate, does something just feel “right” about the Astros playing a meaningful game in September on Fox? A: […]
Astros vs. Diamondbacks Game Discussion: 9/4/2026
TONIGHT’S GAME: The first-place Houston Astros (72-69), who hold a slim 2.0-game lead in the AL West over the Texas Rangers, will welcome in the Arizona Diamondbacks (74-67) tonight for the first of a three-game weekend series at Daikin Park. RHP Cristian Javier (1-5, 6.45 ERA) will get the start for the Astros tonight opposite […]
Astros Place RP Steven Okert on 15-Day IL, Recall RP Bryan King
Today brought more bad news for the Houston Astros pitching staff. The Astros have placed LHP Steven Okert on the 15-day IL with a right hamstring strain (retro to Sept. 1). In a corresponding move, the Astros recalled LHP Bryan King from Triple A Sugar Land. Okert has been one of the team’s most durable and consistent relievers and […]
Astros Announce 2027 Spring Training Schedule
The Houston Astros are scheduled to play the first game of the 2027 Spring Training season on Friday, Feb. 19 when they host the Washington Nationals at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. The 2027 season will mark the Astros 11th Spring Training at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches, located in West Palm Beach, […]
Astros Prospect Report: September 3rd
Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below. Check out the previous day’s recap here. AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (69-65) won 11-4 (BOX SCORE) Sugar Land got on the board in the 2nd inning on a Salazar RBI double. Alexander got the start and went 5 innings allowing […]
4-Run Third Backs Brown as Astros Drop White Sox 6-2
Talk about Dr. Jeckyl and Mr. Hyde. The Astros seemed poised this week to not only beat them in a series, but also eventually leapfrog them into the two seed. Astros 6. White Sox 2. It took more than a month, but finally, Houston has won a series at home. You’d be hard […]
Astros vs. White Sox Game Discussion: 9/3/2026
TODAY’S GAME: The first-place Houston Astros (71-69), who hold a slim 2.0-game lead in the AL West, will host the Chicago White Sox (73-66) for the finale of their four-game series today at Daikin Park. RHP Hunter Brown (4-3, 3.33 ERA), who shut out the White Sox in 7.0 innings on July 25 in Chicago, […]
Astros Closer Josh Hader Named AL Reliever of the Month for August
Major League Baseball announced today that Astros LHP Josh Hader has been named the American League Reliever of the Month for August. It is Hader’s ninth career Reliever of the Month Award and his third with the Astros, also winning in August 2024 and June 2025. His nine career Reliever of the Month honors are the second-most […]
Astros Prospect Report: September 2nd
Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below. Check out the previous day’s recap here. AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (68-65) lost 2-1 (BOX SCORE) Sugar Land went with a bullpen game as King got the start and tossed a scoreless first. The offense got on the board in the […]
Velazquez Delivers, Wesneski Brilliant as Astros Blank White Sox 2-0
At this rate, Nelson Velazquez might just become “Mr. September”. For the second time this week, he’d come through in a major way. Astros 2 White Sox 0. Wednesday Night was a scoreless affair until the 8th inning. Hayden Wesneski was nothing short of sensational. Seven innings, and only a single hit allowed. […]
Astros vs. White Sox Game Discussion: 9/2/2026
TONIGHT’S GAME: The first-place Houston Astros (70-69), who hold a slim 1.0-game lead in the AL West, will play the third game of their four-game series with the Chicago White Sox (73-65) tonight at Daikin Park. RHP Hayden Wesneski (4-1, 3.86 ERA), who’s won his last two starts, will get the start for the Astros […]
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