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Astros Prospect Report: June 9th

Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below. AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (27-37) lost 5-4 (BOX SCORE) Javier made a rehab start for Sugar Land last night and was really good tossing 3 perfect innings with 3 strikeouts. The offense got on the board in the first on […]

In The Lab: A Look at the MVP Race

There are any number of ways to look at the MVP award. It is why it is the single best award in sports. Some people look at it as who the best player is. Others look at which player meant the most to his team’s success. Obviously, the WAR revolution has taken the sport by […]

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Astros Crushed by Angels 10-1

If it was a title fight, it would’ve been stopped early.  A TKO.  The Astros were soundly defeated by the Angels in Anaheim by the score of 10-1.    Kai-Wei Teng, who back in March boasted a 2 1/3 scoreless outing in Anaheim, couldn’t get out of his own way on Tuesday night, imploding.  The final […]

Astros vs. Angels Game Discussion: 6/9/2026

TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (31-37) continue a six-game road trip with the second game of a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels tonight at Angel Stadium (25-42). RHP Kai-Wei Teng (3-4, 3.06 ERA) will be on the mound for the Astros, opposite RHP Walbert Ureña (3-4, 2.68 ERA) and the Halos. The Astros […]

SB Nation Reacts Survey: How Many Games Will Astros Win in June?

Finally getting healthier, the Houston Astros have won 3 of 4 and 11 of 17. Jeremy Pena is hitting .307 since returning from injury May 18, with 3 doubles, 3 HR, 12 RBI and 4 SB. Josh Hader has struck out 7 of the 10 batters he has faced in his 3 innings since returning […]

Crawfish Boil: Brown Won’t Sell; Wade Jr to IL; Arrighetti Milestone & More

The latest news on the Houston Astros! Another day, another injury: LaMonte Wade Jr. is heading to the IL, and Joey Loperfido is being recalled per Brian McTaggart: The IL stint follows a hamstring injury: The number is ZERO. Dana Brown also doesn’t intend on selling: Josh Hader has been on fire since returning: Hader […]

Report: Astros to Place LaMonte Wade Jr. on IL, Recall OF Joey Loperfido

According to a report by Brian McTaggart, the Houston Astros will place OF LaMonte Wade Jr. on the 10-day IL today, and recall OF Joey Loperfido from Triple-A Sugar Land. Wade Jr. made an immediate impact with the Astros after being signed by the team June 4, batting .333 with a .385 OBP and 1.135 […]

Astros vs. Angels Game Discussion: 6/8/2026

TONIGHT’S GAME: The Astros begin a six-game road trip with the first game of a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels tonight at Angel Stadium. The May AL Pitcher of the Month, Spencer Arrighetti will be on the mound for the Astros, opposite RHP Grayson Rodriguez and the Halos. The Astros have won 10 of […]

Astros DH Yordan Alvarez Named AL Player of the Week

Major League Baseball announced today that Astros OF/DH Yordan Alvarez has been named American League Player of the Week for the week of June 1-7. Alvarez hit .476 (10×21) in six games last week, recording six runs, one double, two home runs, nine RBI and five walks while posting a 1.386 OPS. Alvarez leads the Majors this season in […]

Report: IF Nick Allen to be Placed on IL, UT Shay Whitcomb to be Recalled

According to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com, the Astros are preparing to place IF Nick Allen on the IL. The slick-fielding Allen is batting .262 this season with a .304 OBP and .648 OPS. He had seen more duty of late with IF Braden Shewmake and 2B Jose Altuve both on IL recently. Altuve rejoined the […]

Astros Prospect Report: June 7th

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 (27-36) lost 11-5 (BOX SCORE) McPherson started for Sugar Land and had his best outing in Triple-A allowing 2 runs over 4 innings striking out 7 batters. The offense picked […]

Is Mike Burrows’ Rotation Spot in Jeopardy?

Mike Burrows is the only Astros starter to make every turn in the rotation through the first 67 games of the season, but after another rough outing Sunday against the A’s, and with Hunter Brown due back later this month, Burrows’ spot in the rotation could be in jeopardy. Burrows allowed five runs, four earned, […]

Astros Legends Series 23: John Hudek

John Hudek’s start was something that only Hollywood could conjure up.     A year to the day from when he was in Toledo, Ohio and the Tigers dropped from the 40-man roster, he’d appear as an All-Star for the Houston Astros.    He was a model of perseverance.  He’s reliever John Hudek, and he’s […]

Astros vs. Athletics Game Discussion: 6/7/2026

TODAY’S GAME: The Houston Astros (30-36) will complete their nine-game homestand this afternoon as they play the second game of a three-game series against the Athletics (30-34) at Daikin Park. RHP Mike Burrow (3-7, 5.66 ERA) will make his 13th start of the year for the Astros this afternoon opposite the A’s and LHP Gage Jump (1-1, 3.75 […]

Astros Fans, Is Dana Brown All Fun and Games?

Astros fans, where are you on your frustration level with General Manager Dana Brown and this year’s team? There is no denying that injuries have played a significant role in the Astros’ disappointing season to this point. It’s impossible to ignore the impact of losing key contributors for extended periods of time. Many of us […]

Astros Prospect Report: June 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 (27-35) lost 11-2 (BOX SCORE) Weiss started for Sugar Land and struggled allowing 7 runs over 2.2 innings. The pen allowed another four runs as Sugar Land found themselves in […]

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Astros vs. Athletics Game Discussion: 6/6/2026

TODAY’S GAME: The Houston Astros (29-36) will continue their nine-game homestand this afternoon as they play the second game of a three-game series against the Athletics (30-33) at Daikin Park. RHP Tatsuya Imai (2-3, 5.52 ERA) will make his eighth start of the year for the Astros tonight opposite the A’s and RHP Kade Morris (0-0, —- ERA), […]

Astros Prospect Report: June 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 (27-34) won 9-6 (BOX SCORE) Ferreras put Sugar Land on the board in the 2nd inning connecting on a 3 run home run. They got another run in the third […]

Astros vs. Athletics Game Discussion: 6/5/2026

TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (28-36) will continue their nine-game homestand tonight as they open a three-game series against the Athletics (30-32) at Daikin Park. RHP Peter Lambert (4-4, 3.77 ERA) will make his ninth start of the year for the Astros tonight opposite the A’s and RHP Jack Perkins (2-2, 5.46 ERA), who’s making […]

Jose Altuve Activated from IL, Dezenzo Optioned

The Astros have reinstated 2B Jose Altuve from the 10-day IL. The club optioned OF Zach Dezenzo to Triple A after last night’s game. Altuve, 36, was initially diagnosed with a Grade 2 oblique strain, but recovered faster than expected. Altuve last played May 16, missing almost 3 weeks with an injury that was expected to sideline him 4-6 […]

Astros Prospect Report: June 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 (26-34) won 4-1 (BOX SCORE) Sugar Land got the scoring started in the 5th inning scoring 3 runs on an Alexander RBI single and Perez 2 run single. Brown made […]

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Astros Legends Series 22: J. R. Towles

J.R. Towles is one of two Astros to have driven in 8 runs in a contest, sharing that distinction with Yuri Guerriel.  We catch up with the former catcher in our 22nd installment of our Legends Series.     Q:  What do you remember about your debut on September 5th, 2007 against the Brewers in Milwaukee? A:  […]

In The Lab: Putting LaMonte Wade Jr. in the Lab

I make no bones about the fact that “Major League” is probably my favorite baseball movie. Half of my fantasy baseball teams have the name “Jobu’s Rum.” There are other good ones to be sure. “The Natural” is a good one. “Bull Durham” is a classic. “Eight Men Out” is another one. There are probably […]

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Bats Go Quiet as Astros Fall to Pirates 5-1

The hope going in was that momentum would continue, propelling the Astros to a series win and consecutive victories.  Unfortunately, no one told Ryan O’Hearn and the rest of the Pittsburgh Pirates.   O’Hearn would be a constant thorn in the side of this rubber match.    Pirates 5 Astros 1.       The scoring opened with […]