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Astros Prospect Report: August 11th
Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below. AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (59-55) lost 9-8 (BOX SCORE) Hendrickson started for Sugar Land but struggled allowing 7 runs, 4 earned, over 6 innings of work. The offense got on the board in the 4th inning on an Alexander 3 […]
In the lab: An alternative look at offensive efficiency
One of the more fascinating parts of statistics is that they give us the opportunity to prove or disprove the veracity of what we are seeing and experiencing. Games like last night come immediately to the forefront. The Astros load the bases twice in the first two innings with a combined one out and come […]
Astros Waste Early Opportunities in 4-1 Loss to Giants
It was a costly night in the bay. Not only would Houston lose by a score of 4-1, but they’d also witness an early exit from Jose Altuve who was hit in the left foot on an errant pitch from Carson Whisenhunt during his first AB. Nick Allen would replace Altuve as a result. […]
Astros vs. Giants Game Discussion: 8/11/2026
TONIGHT’S GAME: The first-place Astros continue their six-game road trip tonight and will hand the ball to RHP Hunter Brown (3-1) for game two of their three-game set at Oracle Park. The Giants will counter with LHP Carson Whisenhunt (2-3), who will be making his 6th start of the season. THE TURNAROUND: After a slow […]
Crawfish Boil: Hader Milestone, Cam on Fire, Paredes Resurgence & More
The latest news and notes about the Houston Astros: Josh Hader pitched more than 1 inning for the first time this season, something that at the beginning of the year, Astros manager Joe Espada said he would not do this season: Cam Smith is on fire: Yordan Alvarez continues to climb the Astros record books […]
Astros Bats Come to Life Late, Topple Giants 6-3/10
Different venue, different result. Astros 6. Giants 3. It took extra innings, it took perseverance, and it took Jeremy Pena breaking out of a 0-24 slump. It also took a three-hit night from Cam Smith. The change of scenery from Petco to Oracle made all the difference as the offense finally […]
Astros vs. Giants Game Discussion: 8/10/2026
TONIGHT’S GAME: The first-place Astros continue their six-game road trip with the opener of a three-game series at Oracle Park. RHP Hayden Wesneski (2-0) will make his third start of the season since returning from Tommy John surgery, opposite RHP Blade Tidwell (0-0) and the Giants. THE TURNAROUND: After a slow start to the season, […]
SB Nation MLB Reacts Survey: Will Astros Make Postseason?
It’s time for this week’s SB Nation Reacts poll question. Do you believe that the Houston Astros will make the postseason? Please vote below! Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Astros fans and fans across the country. Sign up here […]
Astros Claim OF Nelson Velazquez Off Waivers, DFA Whitcomb
The Houston Astros announced they have claimed OF Nelson Velazquez off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals. To clear a spot for him on the 40-man roster, they have designated UT Shay Whitcomb for assignment. Velazquez, 27, is a right-handed hitting outfielder with experience at all three outfield spots. He was batting .216 with a […]
Astros Prospect Report: August 9th
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 (59-54) lost 8-5 (BOX SCORE) Pecko got the start and went 4 innings allowing 3 runs, though all 3 score din the first inning. The offense got on the board […]
Astros vs. Giants Series Primer with SF Broadcaster Dave Flemming
Over the course of a thirteen-year stretch, (2010-2022) Houston and San Francisco have combined to capture five World Series. Dave Flemming has become a fixture throughout the Bay Area since joining Giants broadcasts in 2003, leaving an undeniable favorable mark from the booth. He joins us exclusively at The Crawfish Boxes to preview the […]
In The Lab: A Critical Look at the Outfield
There has been a lot of talk about Dana Brown over the last week and rightfully so. He is on the chopping block and what was done or not done at the deadline will go a long way in determining whether he will be back in 2027 or not. I already commented about the issues […]
Astros Held to 2 Hits, Blasted by Padres 7-2
Fernando Tatis is hot and the Padres are riding the wave. In a rubber match affair on Peacock, San Diego won by a final score of 7-2. The loss means that Houston still hasn’t claimed a series at Petco since 2015. It took Tatis until May 30th to register his first home […]
Astros at Padres Game Discussion: 8/9/2026
TONIGHT’S GAME: The first-place Houston Astros (60-58) continue their six-game road trip with the third game of three-game series against the San Diego Padres (61-57) at Petco Park. RHP Cristian Javier (1-2, 6.59 ERA) will be on the mound for the Astros for sixth start of the season tonight, opposite RHP Randy Vásquez (7-6, 4.19 […]
Crawfish Boil: Yordan Chasing History, Search for RH OF Bat, Okert, Lambert, Smith & More
The latest news and notes about the Houston Astros: Four times since 1920 has a player led all of MLB in AVG, HR, and RBI. The last player to do it was Mickey Mantle in 1956. 70 years later, Yordan Alvarez is challenging to be the next to do it: Some Astros top draft picks […]
Astros Prospect Report: August 8th
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 (59-53) lost 10-1 (BOX SCORE) Mayer made his Triple-A debut but got roughed up a bit allowing 6 runs over 3 innings of work. The pen allowed another four runs […]
Rally Comes Up Short as Astros Fall 3-2 to Padres in San Diego
It was set up to be a solid pitching matchup, with Astros SP Peter Lambert (entered game with 3.06 ERA) and Padres SP Michael King (entered game with 3.45 ERA) taking the mound today. Those two held up their end of the deal for a terrific matchup today at Petco Park. The Astros offense, however, […]
Astros at Padres Game Discussion: 8/8/2026
TODAY’S GAME: The first-place Houston Astros (60-57) continue their six-game road trip with the second game of three-game series against the San Diego Padres (60-57) at Petco Park. RHP Peter Lambert (8-5, 3.06 ERA) will be on the mound for the Astros for his 20th start of the season today, opposite RHP Michael King (6-8, […]
The Dana Brown Ledger: Have the Astros GM’s Hits Outweighed His Misses?
As Dana Brown works through the final year of his current contract as Astros general manager, it’s fair to start evaluating his tenure the same way you would any executive in professional sports. Create a ledger. Put the good decisions on one side, the questionable ones on the other, and determine whether the positives outweigh […]
Astros Prospect Report: August 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 (59-52) won 18-10 (BOX SCORE) Nezuh started for Sugar Land and went 3.2 innings allowing 4 runs, 3 earned. The offense got on the board in the 4th scoring 3 […]
Astros at Padres Game Discussion: 8/7/2026
TONIGHT’S GAME: The first-place Houston Astros (59-57) will begin the first game of a six-game road trip tonight at Petco Park against the San Diego Padres (59-56). RHP Ronel Blanco (0-1, 7.36 ERA) will make his fourth start of the season for the Astros tonight opposite newly acquired LHP Robbie Ray (10-6, 3.08 ERA) and […]
SB Reacts Survey Results: Will Astros GM Dana Brown Be Fired After Year?
We asked. You answered. Here is what you said when we asked you if you thought Astros GM Dana Brown would be fired at the end of the season: SB Nation Reacts Polls are brought to you by Fanduel Sportsbook, the official sportsbook partner of SB Nation https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/mlb
Astros Prospect Report: August 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 (58-52) lost 5-3 (BOX SCORE) Alexander started for Sugar Land and went 4 innings allowing 3 runs. He was relieved by Weiss who allowed one unearned run over 2.1 […]
Astros vs. Padres Series Primer with San Diego Voice Tony Gwynn Jr.
He’s the son of baseball royalty. His father would play twenty seasons, capture eight batting titles and lead the Padres to a pair of World Series appearances. Tony Gwynn Jr. joins us today exclusively at The Crawfish Boxes to preview the Astros upcoming series in San Diego. Gwynn serves as color commentator […]
What Does the Trade Deadline Say About the Future of Dana Brown?
I usually want to wait a few days to let the dust settle before writing a commentary piece like this. Going through the trade deadline is a lot like going through the stages of grief. In Economics we teach the concept of opportunity costs. It is simply the idea of the infinite number of possibilities […]
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