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In Search of a Spark, Astros Make Changes to Their Outfield
In one of four roster moves made before Saturday’s game against the Rays, the Astros optioned struggling outfielders Jake Meyers and Joey Loperfido to Triple-A Sugar Land. Meyers, a Gold Glove finalist in 2024 and the Astros’ third longest tenured position player, went hitless in Friday’s 3-1 loss to the Rays, dropping his batting average […]
Astros Reinstate Wade Jr., Recall Dezenzo, Option Meyers, Loperfido
Today, the Houston Astros announced a series of moves affecting their outfield: Wade Jr., 32, was signed by Houston on June 4 to a 1 year, $1M contract. He made an immediate impact, going 4×12 in 4 games with 2 doubles, a HR, 4 RBI, and 2 runs scored before a hamstring injury landed him […]
Astros Prospect Report: July 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 (39-45) lost 4-3 (BOX SCORE) Weiss got the start for Sugar Land and went 3.2 innings allowing 3 runs. The offense got on the board in the 6th inning on […]
Astros Legends Series 30: Strikeout King & Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan
Growing up in the 80’s, my brother Chris would always select Nolan Ryan on Nintendo’s RBI baseball, and for good reason. Nobody threw as hard in a video game or in real life for that matter. Often overlooked due to his dominant velocity, was the relative ease in which he’d strike out hitters with his […]
Astros vs Rays Game Discussion: 7/3/2026
TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (43-46) will welcome in the top team in the AL, the Tampa Bay Rays (51-33), for a three-game holiday weekend series at Daikin Park beginning tonight. RHP Spencer Arrighetti (7-4, 4.00 ERA) will get the Friday night start for the Astros opposite the veteran RHP Nick Martinez (7-2, 2.66 ERA) […]
Astros Prospect Report: July 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 (39-44) won 3-2 (BOX SCORE) Hendrickson started for Sugar Land and was solid allowing 2 runs over 5.2 innings. Sugar Land got on the board in the 6th inning scoring […]
Legends at the Astrodome: 1986 All Star Game: Don Aase
As we inch closer to the All-Star Break, we continue our 40-year anniversary of the game’s 57th Summer Installment which took place at the iconic Houston Astrodome on July 15th, 1986, in front of a capacity crowd of 45,774. Don Aase would come on for the American League and notch the save on this night. […]
In The Lab: Carlos Correa and the HOF Index
The Hall of Fame Index was first published in 201o. It had been in the works for nearly a decade at that point. The whole point was to establish a systematic way of looking at Hall of Fame candidates and those already in the Hall of Fame. At its best, it measures fitness for the […]
Crawfish Boil: Javier to Pen, Teng IL, Teams Like Blubaugh, Walker & More
The latest news and updates on the Houston Astros: Cristian Javier will return to the Astros in the bullpen: Javier’s inability to maintain effective velocity has plagued him since he returned from Tommy John surgery. It continues to be an issue for him on his rehab assignment. The Astros appear to be banking that shorter […]
SB Nation Reacts Poll Results: Which Astros SP Will Lead Team in Wins?
We asked. You answered. The answers seem to indicate a common thread: Astros fans have more faith in Hunter Brown to have a dominant 2nd half than they do in Mike Burrows, Tatsuya Imai or Spencer Arrighetti to be even decent the rest of the season. The poll was fashioned in such a way to […]
Astros Prospect Report: July 1st
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 (38-44) won 4-3 (BOX SCORE) Sugar Land got on the board in the first inning on a Dezenzo RBI single. They picked up a run in the third on a […]
Imai Implodes Again, Astros Blasted by Twins 8-3
It’s never a good sign when your first mile feels like you’ve already run a full marathon. For Tatsuyi Imai, the outing was quick and ugly. Twins 8 Astros 3. Imai’s early game struggles were on full display before an announced crowd of 29,179. In the opening several minutes, Trevor Larnach […]
Astros vs Twins Game Discussion: 7/1/2026
TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (43-45) will play another rubber game tonight as they conclude their three game series with the visiting Minnesota Twins (41-46) at Daikin Park. RHP Tatsuya Imai (5-3, 5.36 ERA), who’s won three straight decisions, will get the start for the Astros tonight opposite RHP Taj Bradley (6-3, 3.98 ERA) and […]
Astros Prospect Report: June 30th
Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below. AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (37-44) lost 6-2 (BOX SCORE) Pecko started for Sugar Land and was pitching well but ran into some trouble in the 5th. He ended up going 5 innings allowing 6 runs. The offense got on the […]
Legends at the Astrodome: 1986 All Star Game: Mike Krukow
With the calendar turning to July, we place our focus on the upcoming 40-year anniversary of the 1986 MLB All-Star Game which took place at the Houston Astrodome. The contest would feature future Hall of Famers and would also serve as a preview of things to come three months later in the fall classic with […]
In The Lab: Alex Bregman and the HOF Index
The Hall of Fame Index was first published in 201o. It had been in the works for nearly a decade at that point. The whole point was to establish a systematic way of looking at Hall of Fame candidates and those already in the Hall of Fame. At its best, it measures fitness for the […]
SB Nation Reacts Survey: Which Astros Pitcher Will Lead Team in Wins?
It’s not a surprise that when the Astros get solid pitching, their winning percentage is very high. for years I’ve called it the Astros’ Rule of 4. Their record when giving up 4 or less runs has been incredibly high. This season, when the Astros allow 4 runs or less, they are 32-10. That’s a […]
Yordan Slam Powers Astros to 6-4 Victory Over Twins
This was a game the Houston Astros (43-45) needed to win if they were going to have a shot to win their 6th straight series. It didn’t start well, but it did end well. Astros starter Mike Burrows (W, 4-8) surrendered 3 runs in the first inning on 2 hits, 2 walks and an HBP, […]
Astros vs. Twins Game Discussion: 6/30/2026
TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (42-45) will play the middle game of their three-game series against the visiting Minnesota Twins (41-45) tonight at Daikin Park. RHP Mike Burrows (3-8, 5.48 ERA) will make his team-leading 16th start of the season tonight opposite the Twins and their ace RHP Joe Ryan (5-4, 3.18 ERA). ABOUT BURROWS: […]
Ray Delgado Recalled by Astros
In the corresponding move following the Astros placing SS Jeremy Pena on IL, the team has recalled IF Ray Delgado. Delgado, 26, was acquired by Houston on June 10 from the Tampa Bay Rays for cash considerations. The Astros then promoted him to the major league club on June 12, and he made his MLB […]
Four Big Questions: Garrett Greene Gets Radio Call For Astros vs. Twins
Sometimes even broadcasters get called up from Triple-A. Sugar Land Space Cowboys play-by-play man Garrett Greene manned the call with Steve Sparks from Daikin Park last night. He will have the call the entire series vs. the Minnesota Twins. We caught up with Garrett this morning and recapped last night’s call, with an eye also […]
Astros Minor League Hotlist: June 30th
Check out some prospects who have been hot in the system! HITTERS: Xavier Neyens – Neyens, the Astros first round pick last year, has put together a strong season so far. This week the 19-year-old hit .400 with 3 home runs and 9 walks in just 5 games. Overall this season, Neyens has a .900 OPS […]
Astros Place SS Jeremy Pena on 10-Day IL
Houston Astros SS Jeremy Pena showed up to Daikin Park today and reported some “left leg discomfort” according to manager Joe Espada. As a result, Pena was kept out of tonight’s 5-4 loss to the Minnesota Twins. After the game, Espada announced Pena would be placed on the 10-day IL with a “mild calf strain”. […]
Astros 9th Inning Rally Falls Short in 5-4 Loss to Twins
The Twins came into Monday Night leading the American League in runs scored for the month of June. Unfortunately for the Astros, they kept the hot bats going, launching multiple homeruns in a 5-4 win before an announced crowd of 22,969. Royce Lewis and Victor Caratini would go back-to-back with solo blasts in the 4th […]
Astros vs. Twins Game Discussion: 6/29/2026
TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (42-44) will wear their City Connect uniforms tonight as they open a week-long, six-game homestand with the first of three games against the visiting Minnesota Twins (40-45). RHP Peter Lambert (6-4, 3.28 ERA), who’s won four straight decisions, will open the homestand for Houston opposite RHP Zebby Matthews (3-5, 4.56 […]
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