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On YouTubeJose Abreu News / FanNation Inside The Astros / 13 minutes ago
Houston Astros Boss Still Confident Demoted Slugger Can Turn Things Around
The Houston Astros officially optioned Jose Abreu to West Palm Beach today. It was shocking when that news was announced because it was reported that the former MVP was in agreement that he needed to spend some time away from Major League Baseball after his brutal stretch to start the year.
Alex Bregman News / Crawfish Boxes / 59 minutes ago
A Couple of Notes About the Astros 
Bregman’s Slow Start and Decline in Team Defense As we hope for the Astros to start chipping away at the team’s poor Win% in 2024, let’s look at a couple of issues which may be relevant to the team’s start to this season.
Houston Astros News / FanNation Inside The Astros / 2 hours ago
Have Houston Astros Finally Righted The Ship?
For most of April, the Houston Astros couldn't do anything right. Timely hits eluded them, quality innings were hard to come by, and the bullpen couldn't hold a lead to save its life.
MLB News / Field Level Media / 7 hours ago
New-look Astros seek back-to-back wins vs. Guardians
Hours after the Astros made the shocking move of optioning veteran first baseman Jose Abreu to allow him to work on his swing at its Florida spring training facility, his replacements played a role in Houston's 10-9, 10-inning victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday.
Yordan Alvarez News / ESPN / 2 hours ago
Yordan Alvarez and other need-to-have slow staters
Tristan H. Cockcroft takes a look at the final April stats and passes judgment on which slow-starting fantasy players need to be traded for.
Jose Abreu News / Just Baseball / 41 minutes ago
Jose Abreu Optioned to the Minor Leagues: How Did We Get Here?
It’s been hard to watch Jose Abreu lately. If you’re a Houston Astros fan, you know exactly what I’m talking about. Abreu, 37, was mercifully optioned to West Palm Beach in a surprise transaction to close out a brutal month of April that featured a .099/.156/.113 triple slash, along with a .269 OPS (-21 wRC+) in 77 plate appearances.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / 4 hours ago
THE DOG DAYS ARE OVER?: The Astros finally win a close one.
Houston wins it 10-9 on a walk-off homer in the 10th WOW, what a wild game. Honestly, I am not even that excited, just relieved they didn’t blow another lead.
Victor Caratini News / Field Level Media / 9 hours ago
Victor Caratini's HR caps Astros' wild win over Guardians
Pinch hitter Victor Caratini slugged a two-run, walk-off home run with two outs in the 10th inning, lifting the Houston Astros to a 10-9 victory over the visiting Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday.
Joe Espada News / FanNation Inside The Astros / 6 hours ago
Has Joe Espada Gotten Too Much Criticism For Astros’ Horrendous Start?
The Houston Astros are off to their worst start in 55 years. They are currently ranked as the fourth-worst team in MLB Standings with a dismal 9-19 record.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / 6 hours ago
What’s Next At First Base?
With José Abreu hitting .099/.156/.113 with a -21 wRC+ across 77 plate appearances, it was only a matter of time before something broke the status quo.
Houston Astros News / Larry Brown Sports / 1 hour ago
Astros make big decision on former AL MVP
He is batting .099 this season. He has just seven hits in 71 at-bats, with only one extra-base hit. He has just three walks and 18 strikeouts.
Jose Abreu News / Field Level Media / 1 hour ago
Astros option struggling 1B Jose Abreu to minors
The Houston Astros and first baseman Jose Abreu agreed that the former American League Most Valuable Player would benefit from a minor league option. Astros general manager Dana Brown revealed Tuesday that Abreu accepted an assignment to the team's spring training facility in West Palm Beach, Fla., effective Wednesday.
Houston Astros News / FanNation Fastball / 8 hours ago
Houston Astros Sending Down Former MVP José Abreu in Shocking Roster Move
The Houston Astros are optioning first baseman José Abreu to West Palm Beach, effective Wednesday, general manager Dana Brown told The Athletic's Chandler Rome on Tuesday.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / 9 hours ago
Astros to option former MVP
First baseman José Abreu is not with the Astros right now and will be optioned Wednesday to West Palm Beach.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / 54 minutes ago
Four reasons for the Houston Astros' struggles
The Houston Astros' disastrous start may be the most surprising storyline of the MLB season.
Alex Bregman News / MLB Trade Rumors / 1 hour ago
Alex Bregman's slow start could cost him millions
When he has put the bat on the ball, he hasn’t been able to do damage. Most notably, he has yet to hit a home run this season. He has just 21 hits, with his five doubles being the only knocks of the extra-base variety.
MLB News / Yardbarker / 8 hours ago
Three MLB teams that should push the panic button
These three teams are not off to the starts they expected and are quickly running out of time to right the ship.
Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / April 29
Astros to Promote Organization’s Versatile No. 6 Prospect
The Houston Astros are shaking up their roster amidst a slow start to the season. The team plans to call up one of their top prospects to the big leagues before their series opens against the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday.
Joey Loperfido News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 28
Astros to promote batter who smoked the ball in spring training
The Astros are calling up slugger Joey Loperfido, who has been doing a nice job at the Triple-A level after earlier crushing the ball in spring training.
MLB News / Action Network / April 23
MLB betting: Astros vs. Cubs odds, pick and predictions for Tuesday 4/23
Cody Goggin of the Action Network shares his Astros vs. Cubs pick, including MLB odds and predictions for the game at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, April 23.
Houston Astros News / ClutchPoints / April 20
Astros’ Joe Espada gets 100% real after Ryan Pressly ‘s blown save vs Nationals — ‘Hard to swallow’
The Houston Astros fell to 7-15 on the season on Saturday night, losing a close game to the Washington Nationals in D.C. Manager Joe Espada’s team fell to 7-15 on the season while the Nationals moved to 9-11 overall.
Houston Astros News / ClutchPoints / April 20
Astros’ 3 shocking surprises to begin 2024 season
The word “surprise” has been miles away from the Houston Astros over the past several seasons. In fact, the most stunning thing about them is their ability to normalize dominance.
Ronny Garcia News / Larry Brown Sports / April 20
Former Astros prospect dies at 24
The Astros confirmed tragic news about one of their former prospects on Saturday.
The 'Active MLB strikeout leaders' quiz
How many of the active MLB pitchers with the most career strikeouts can you name in five minutes?
Josh Hader News / Larry Brown Sports / April 16
Astros' Josh Hader is having a brutal start to the season
The Astros have to be questioning whether they have Josh Hader out there pitching for them right now or Bill Hader.
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