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What the Houston Astros should do with CF Jake Meyers has been one of the more polarizing topics for the last couple of seasons, now exacerbated by the fact the 29-year old centerfielder is coming off his best statistical season. Meyers’ value has never been higher, fresh of career highs at the plate that included […]
2 months ago | 11 reads
Today, the Houston Astros announced contract tenders meeting the deadline to tender contracts to their arbitration-eligible players. The deadline was today at 4 p.m. CT. The team announced it tendered contract to 11 of their arbitration-eligible players: The team also announced that they signed RP Enyel De Los Santos to a one-year contract for 2026, […]
2 months ago | 2 reads
No doubt Astros fans were taken by surprise when the news came down Wednesday night that Mauricio Dubon has been traded to the Atlanta Braves for IF Nick Allen. Dubon had become a fan favorite for his ability to play 7 positions, as well his gritty style of all out hustle. Dubon, however, appears to […]
2 months ago | 3 reads
Hello Crawfish Boxes! My name is Patrick Creighton, and I will be the new site manager for the Crawfish Boxes. I’ve been covering the Astros since 2013 in various roles with Sportsradio 610 and formerly ESPN 97.5. I am also currently the host of AREA 45, weeknights on Sportsradio 610, with my show partner Shaun […]
2 months ago | 3 reads
When you post on SB Nation, we don’t want you to miss all the conversations and responses that follow. So starting today, whenever a user replies to your comment or to your post on the Feed, you’ll see a notification at the top right corner of the page. And of course, this means that when […]
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Astros News Astros right-hander Hunter Brown finished third in Cy Young voting earlier this week. Brown finished behind Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal, who captured his second straight Cy Young Award, and Boston lefty Garrett Crochet. Brown posted a 2.43 ERA and a 3.14 FIP in 31 starts for the Astros this season. Brown was also […]
2 months ago | 4 reads
If you’re reading this, we’re assuming you love Houston Astros baseball. We are looking for a new site manager for The Crawfish Boxes. If you already spend a good amount of your days talking about the Astros and Major League Baseball, then this might be a perfect opportunity to take that passion to the next […]
3 months ago | 2 reads
The 2015 draft was an all time great for the Astros as they nailed their first two picks in the first round, and found some good talent late. Here is a look back at the first 5 rounds of picks and some other notables. Round 1, Pick 2 – Alex Bregman, INF The Astros were awarded […]
3 months ago | 2 reads
It’s the Thursday Crawfish Boil! Houston Astros News Injuries and roster moves Offseason FAQ Astros offseason shakeup (MCS) Brito making adjustments in AFL (BA) Orbit gets an upgrade for Thanksgiving (Chron) AL West News Raleigh stuns by winning Player of the Year award (MCS) Angles GM makes a statement about O’Hoppe (YB) DeGrom wins MLBPA […]
3 months ago | 5 reads
World Series Game 5 Game Thread for Astros Fans
3 months ago | 5 reads
It’s the Wednesday Crawfish Boil! Houston Astros News Injuries and roster moves Hicks named AFL pitcher of the week Lets talk about Yainer Could the Astros trade Abreu? (SN) Springer’s hurt (HC) Astros linked to former All-Star (SN) AL West News A look at the Naylor market (SS) Ex-wife of MLB employee says the league […]
3 months ago | 4 reads
World Series Game 4 Game Thread for Astros Fans
3 months ago | 4 reads
One of the more interesting subplots this offseason, to me, is what the Astros decided to do at catcher in the near term. We all know the organization is interested in bringing Victor Caratini back, but whether that happens won’t be determined for a while. Then there is Yainer Díaz, who has three more years […]
3 months ago | 4 reads
It’s the Tuesday Crawfish Boil! Houston Astros News Injuries and roster moves Murphy leaves for Pittsburgh (NYT) Framber projected ~$160 million (NW) Snitker signs a contract with the Mets (HC) Astros involved in trade rumors with Peralta (MCS) AL West News Stanton writes a letter to M’s fans (NW) Could the Angels sell as a […]
3 months ago | 4 reads
World Series Game 3 Game Thread for Astros Fans
3 months ago | 4 reads
Over the next few weeks I will be looking at the top performers at each level in the Astros system. This week is the Corpus Christi Hooks. Zach Cole, OFCole got off to a slow start this season with some injuries but once he got hot he couldn’t be stopped. He started the year in […]
3 months ago | 2 reads
It’s the Monday Crawfish Boil! Houston Astros News Injuries and roster moves Dubi or Urias? Astros connected to Lowe (MCS) Springer answered sign stealing questions (Chron) Astros plan to target Giolito (MCS) Relive Springer’s 2017 WS AL West News Angles outright four players (TR) Looking ahead at the 2026 Rangers rotation (DSN) Prospects that could […]
3 months ago | 10 reads
After four years of experimentation in the minor leagues, MLB will allow teams to challenge umpires’ ball-strike calls based on the results of an automated system. The challenges are limited in number, but presumably this will allow teams to overturn the most egregious errors by the plate umpire. The exact format has not been specified, […]
3 months ago | 2 reads
Game 1: Friday, October 24 @ 7:00 @ TOR [Blake Snell (3-0, 0.86 ERA) vs. Trey Yesavage (2-1, 4.20 ERA)] The game will be televised on Fox. I don’t know about you all, but I’m all in with George Springer and the Blue Jays against the evil witch of the West. What do you think? Comment below.
3 months ago | 2 reads
Results of Astros Fan Reacts Survey
3 months ago | 0 reads
You could certainly argue that the Astros have an expensive yet inefficient roster. And I would agree with that assessment. Including projected raises in arbitration, the organization is projected to have around $16 million under the first tax threshold of $244 million for the upcoming 2026 season. That number will almost certainly change, most likely […]
3 months ago | 3 reads
Breakout prospects are one of the most exciting parts of minor league baseball. Watching a player rise from unranked status to a top-10 prospect within a year is always fascinating and it’s something that seems to happen often in the Astros’ system. Below are several prospects who enjoyed breakout performances during the 2025 season. Alonzo […]
3 months ago | 2 reads
For the Astros’ fan, deprived of any meaningful games since late September, this World Series might not seem worth watching. Hard to blame the Houston fan for thinking that. The only notable Astros news centers on the purges of coaches/trainers and the signing of a depth piece at pitcher. Still, a World Series is a […]
3 months ago | 2 reads
It’s the Friday Crawfish Boil! Houston Astros News Injuries and roster moves Springer talks about 2017 ahead of WS (DN) Astros linked to Alcántara (YS) Peña stunned by Silver Slugger nomination (MS) Astros in the 2025 World Series (HC) AL West News M’s expect to prioritize Naylor (TR) Angles outright four players (TR) Angles make […]
3 months ago | 2 reads
It’s the Thursday Crawfish Boil! Houston Astros News Injuries and roster moves Astros survey Maldonado says he wants to be a manager Mallicoat passes away (HC) Mets talk to Snitker about vacant manager job (NYP) Best WS runner-up since 2000 (FS) Roster analysis: The Pen (HC) AL West News Time to look at the Mariners […]
3 months ago | 2 reads