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Astros vs. Royals Game Discussion: 6/13/2026
TONIGHT’S GAME: The Astros continue a six-game road trip with the second game of a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals tonight at Kauffman Stadium. RHP Mike Burrows will be on the mound for the Astros, opposite LHP Noah Cameron and the Royals. ABOUT BURROWS: The 26-year old RHP Mike Burrows has been the only […]
Astros Prospect Report: June 12th
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 (29-38) won 4-3 (BOX SCORE) Sugar Land got the scoring started in the second inning on an Unroe RBI single and Dezenzo walk. After the River Cats scored 2 runs […]
Astros Score 9 in First, Hold On for 10-8 Victory Over Royals
Only the Houston Astros this season could deliver angst and high drama after posting a whopping 9 runs in the first inning. What should’ve been a contest set on cruise control, quickly became a roller coaster affair, between dueling bullpens. Houston would hang on for a 10-8 win. Royals starter Luinder Avila […]
Astros vs. Royals Game Discussion: 6/12/2026
TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (31-39) continue a six-game road trip with the first game of a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals (28-41) tonight at Kauffman Stadium. RHP Tatsuya Imai (3-3, 5.24 ERA) will be on the mound for the Astros, opposite RHP Luinder Avila (1-2, 4.02 ERA) and the Royals. ABOUT IMAI: […]
SB Nation Reacts Survey Results: How Many Games Will Astros Win in June?
We asked, you’ve spoken. This was our initial survey post: June is a huge month for Houston, as they face primarily teams with losing records and need to show they can get back to .500 and legitimately chase a playoff spot. Here is what you said: More optimism than pessimism among readers, but not optimistic […]
Astros Prospect Report: June 11th
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 (28-38) won 2-0 (BOX SCORE) The offense got on the board in the 2nd inning on a Winkler RBI double. Perez added to the score with an RBI double in […]
Astros vs. Royals Series Primer with Royals Broadcaster Rex Hudler
Like most Astros enthusiasts, it’s always a cringeworthy moment when Houston ventures out to Kauffman Stadium. It’s the site of the 2015 ALDS with flashbacks of falling short Game 5 flooding the memory banks. The landscape today has a few holdover members from that clash, Salvador Perez and Jose Altuve to name a few, but […]
Barzilla: It’s Time for a Managerial Change
We step outside the lab to look at a situation that is becoming more and more dire. However. we have to constantly remain guarded against the hyperbolic. People are often drawn to the extremes on managers. It was Whitey Herzog that said he was two players away from the pennant when he managed the Kansas […]
Astros Prospect Report: June 10th
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 (27-38) lost 2-1 (BOX SCORE) Brown made a rehab start for Sugar Land and looked good striking out 7 batters over 5 innings allowing 2 runs, 1 earned. Gordon went […]
Astros Legends Series 24: Mike Gallo
Mike Gallo played his entire major league career in Houston. Today, we chronicle his journey to the majors and his time with the Astros. Q: What do you remember about your debut on July 2nd, 2003? A: I got called up from New Orleans and I was in minor league camp. That […]
Astros Drop Series Finale to Angels 3-2 in 10
For the second time in three nights, it would require extra innings. This time however, the Astros wouldn’t be as fortunate as they were 48 hours earlier in the series opener, dropping the finale to the Angels by a score of 3-2. Former Astro Jose Siri would deliver the final blow with an […]
Astros vs. Angels Game Discussion: 6/10/2026
TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (31-38) continue a six-game road trip with the final game of a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels (26-42) tonight at Angel Stadium. RHP Peter Lambert (5-4, 3.55ERA) will be on the mound for the Astros, opposite LHP Reid Detmers (2-5, 4.26ERA) and the Halos. The Astros have won […]
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 […]
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 […]
Late Offense, Clutch Defense Lead Astros to 5-4 Victory Over Angels in 10
The Astros Road trip began with a little extra flavor for all, going 10 innings from Anaheim and in the process, producing one of the bigger comebacks of the year. From Jose Altuve’s daring baserunning to Brice Matthews one hop rocket throw to home plate, negating a slide by Mike Trout, it was […]
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, […]
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