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Astros Prospect Report: July 24th
Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below. Check out yesterday’s recap here. AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (50-48) won 6-2 (BOX SCORE) Wesneski started for Sugar Land and turned in another good outing allowing one unearned run over 4.1 innings while striking out 7. The offense got on the […]
Hard Conversations: Should the Astros Trade Jeremy Pena?
Sometimes the toughest conversations are the ones worth having. As much as Astros fans would rather focus on another postseason run, the reality is that Dana Brown and the front office have to think beyond this season. Every decision they make isn’t just about winning in 2026, it’s about positioning the organization to remain a […]
8-Run 6th Inning Carries Astros to 4th Straight Win, 9-5 Over White Sox
Cheers at Rate Field turned to boos and a stunned crowd of 28,657 could only shake their collective heads in disbelief as the Astros would erase a five-run deficit in defeating the White Sox by a score of 9-5. The night began inauspiciously enough. The White Sox would send all nine men to the plate […]
Astros at White Sox Game Discussion: 7/24/2026
TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (50-54) begin a 3-game series tonight vs. the Chicago White Sox (54-47) at Rate Field. RHP Spencer Arrighetti (7-5, 4.34 ERA) will start for the Astros as he takes on White Sox RHP Davis Martin (9-5, 3.31 ERA). ROAD WARRIORS: Tonight is the 1st game of a 6-game road trip […]
Astros Prospect Report: July 23rd
Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below. Check out yesterday’s recap here. AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (49-48) POSTPONED AA: Corpus Christi Hooks (43-49) POSTPONED A+: Asheville Tourists (32-60) lost 4-3 (BOX SCORE) Oakes started for Asheville and went 3.1 innings allowing 2 runs. The offense got on the […]
Astros vs. White Sox Series Primer with White Sox Voice Len Kasper
Although lacking the drama of their historical post season battles, the three game series forthcoming on Chicago’s south side holds heightened significance should the Astros hope to remain relevant this baseball season. Len Kasper calls games for the White Sox and he joins us exclusively at The Crawfish Boxes to preview the weekend ahead. […]
In The Lab: A Look at Center Field Offense
At the outset I have to admit that I am going to break one of my rules. I am including Jake Meyers and Taylor Trammel even though they do not qualify under the 120 out rule. I am doing it for two reasons. First, Meyers comes very close with 114 outs, so sometimes that 120 […]
Astros Prospect Report: July 22nd
Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below. Check out yesterday’s recap here. AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (49-48) won 6-5 (BOX SCORE) Sugar Land got on the board in the first inning on a Biggio solo home run. They got another run in the 3rd inning on a […]
Yordan Blast Powers Astros to 5-2 Victory, Sweep of Marlins
Most casual observers felt the Astros would register their 50th win of the season well in advance of the All-Star Break. Unfortunately, it took until July 22nd. Better late than never. Astros 5 Marlins 2. Although Yordan Alvarez’s two run blast will command the majority of headlines, the question remains, where would the Astros […]
Astros vs. Marlins Game Discussion: 7/22/2026
TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (49-54) will go for a sweep of the Miami Marlins (52-50) tonight in the finale of their three-game series at Daikin Park in Houston, TX. RHP Peter Lambert (8-5, 3.03 ERA), who’s posted a 1.02 ERA (2ER/17.2IP) in his three starts this month, will get the start for the Astros […]
Astros Sign Top Two 2026 Draft Picks
The Houston Astros have officially signed both of their first-round picks from the 2026 MLB Draft. The Astros selected OF Logan Hughes from Texas Tech with 17th overall selection and RHP Jack Radel from the University of Notre Dame with the 28th overall pick. The announcement was made by Astros Director of Amateur Scouting Cam Pendino. Hughes, 21, a left-handed […]
Astros Trade RP Nate Pearson to Royals
Today, the Houston Astros announced they have traded reliever Nate Pearson to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for righthanded pitching prospect Max Martin. Martin, 22, has posted a 6-2 record with a 2.01 ERA in 26 relief appearances across two levels of Class A ball in the Royals system this season. Martin was a […]
Astros Prospect Report: July 21st
Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below. AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (48-48) won 3-2 (BOX SCORE) Sugar Land got on the board in the 2nd inning on a Guillemette groundout. Hendrickson started for Sugar Land and pitched well allowing 2 runs over 6 innings while striking out […]
In The Lab: A Look at Left Field Offense
As we continue our series we get to the most difficult position to profile. It is difficult because we entered into this series with some established rules. Players need to play a considerable amount at the position (you’ve seen some players qualify at more than one position) and they need to record at least 120 […]
Astros vs. Marlins Game Discussion: 7/21/2026
TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (48-54) and Miami Marlins (52-49) will play the middle game of their three-game series tonight at Daikin Park in Houston, TX. RHP Tatsuya Imai (5-4, 6.06 ERA) will get his first start of the second half and his first start in two weeks tonight opposite the Marlins and RHP Tyler […]
Three Potential Astros Paths at the Trade Deadline
At 48-54 with 13 days until the trade deadline, the Houston Astros find themselves in a historically unusual position: they are farther away from .500 (6 games) than they are from the AL West division lead (3.5 games). So far, nothing about this team says playoffs, yet their proximity to the playoffs and their owner’s […]
Astros vs. Marlins Game Discussion: 7/20/2026
TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (47-54) will wear their City Connect uniforms tonight as they welcome in the Miami Marlins (52-48) for a three-game series at Daikin Park in Houston, TX. After undergoing right elbow surgery last season, RHP Ronel Blanco (2026 Debut) is returning to the Astros rotation tonight for his first Major League […]
Astros Reinstate Blanco, Sousa; Option King, Delgado
Today, the Houston Astros officially announced the following roster moves: Blanco will start tonight’s game against the Marlins at Daikin Park, joining the Astros battered rotation. Sousa will likely reclaim a leverage role very soon, if not immediately. Sousa had ascended to being the primary setup man for Bryan Abreu after Josh Hader’s injury before […]
Jose Altuve: 15 Years of Memories 15 Years After His Astros MLB Debut
It was a Wednesday afternoon at then-named Minute Maid Park. On July 20, 2011, Jose Altuve made his MLB debut with the Houston Astros. He went 1×5 in a 3-2 victory over the Washington Nationals in 11 innings. He got his first major league hit with 2 out in the bottom of the 9th inning […]
Astros Prospect Report: July 19th
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 (47-48) lost 4-3 (BOX SCORE) Pecko started for Sugar Land and went 4 innings allowing 2 runs while striking out 4. After Sugar Land fell behind 3-0, the offense rallied […]
Astros vs. Miami Series Primer with Marlins Voice Jack McMullen
The Astros homestand continues tonight with an appearance from the Miami Marlins. We preview that three game set with WQAM’s play-by-play voice Jack McMullen who lends us his perspective exclusively at The Crawfish Boxes. Q: We’ve seen the Marlins each of the last four seasons appear on the schedule. However, prior to that, it’s […]
Astros Legends Series 33: Ty Wigginton
It was July of 2007 when Ty Wigginton was dealt to Houston in exchange for Dan Wheeler. Wigginton would pay dividends at multiple positions, playing third and LF. The following year, Ty would embark upon a phenomenal August posting a 1.200 OPS. He joins us exclusively as our 33rd entry of our continuing […]
In The Lab: A Look at Shortstop Offense
We have now come back from the break. These last couple of labs have come from the luxury of the cruise ship, so the numbers are all pre-All Star break numbers. We have been looking at offense position by position to get a better feel of where the Astros could use some help. We are […]
Ronel Blanco to Start for Astros Monday, Bryan King Optioned to Triple-A
The Houston Astros continue to shuffle the deck with their pitching staff. SP Ronel Blanco, who hasn’t pitched in the majors since May 18, 2025 due to Tommy John surgery, will return to the roster on Monday and get the start against the Miami Marlins at Daikin Park. Blanco has pitched well on his rehab […]
Dream Another Astros Dream, This Dream Is Over. Time to Sell
It literally pains me to write this, because the idea of flushing an MVP season from Yordan is a sin, yet here we are. Where we are is literally with the finish line in sight. Ronel Blanco, Hayden Wesneski, and Bennett Sousa are all about to return and provide much needed reinforcements to a beleaguered […]
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