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Astros Trade for Mike Burrows Already Paying Off Before Opening Day

The Houston Astros quietly acquired Mike Burrows from the Pittsburgh Pirates in a three-team trade earlier this offseason, which included the Tampa Bay Rays.

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In The Lab: A Look at Astros Reliever Numbers

We did this with the starters on Wednesday. We looked at six key numbers that can help us both explain why some pitchers succeed and some fail and hopefully help us predict progression or regression.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / March 13

“If I’m the Astros, I don’t trade Paredes.” – Bob Nightengale on AREA 45 Sportsradio 610

In an interview Thursday March 12, longtime MLB insider Bob Nightengale had some direct statements regarding his thoughts on the 2026 Houston Astros. Thursday, longtime MLB reporter and insider Bob Nightengale joined AREA 45 on Sportsradio 610.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / March 12

Astros Quietly Forming 'Big Three' Rotation for Upcoming Regular Season

Two weeks away from first pitch in Daikin Park against the Los Angeles Angels, and the Houston Astros are poised to take what was stolen valor: The AL West crown and a trip to the playoffs, something they've been known for over the past decade, with nine playoff appearances and seven straight full season division titles.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Active 100-RBI MLB season leaders' quiz

The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / March 12

Projecting the Astros Opening Day Roster 2.0

With the 2026 season opener two weeks away, most of the Astros’ Opening Day 26-man roster is coming into focus. A few spots, however, remain unsettled.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Ethan Pecko News / Houston Astros on SI / March 12

What This Astros Top Prospect Spring Usage Really Says About His 2026 Role

Ethan Pecko is the Houston Astros No. 7-ranked prospect, and he's looking to make a name for himself in 2026. The Astros 2023 6th round selection out of Towson University has put together two strong seasons since his debut, and worked his way up to Houston's Triple-A affiliate last season.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / March 12

Astros Top 3 Starters = A Division Winner?

The Houston Astros enter the season unlike any other in quite sometime. Astros fans don’t need a reminder of missing the Postseason in 2025. Also with a looming work stoppage and the CBA agreement set to expire Dec of this year.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / March 12

Astros Veteran Infielder's Contract Labeled Worst in Majors Entering Season

When the Houston Astros signed Christian Walker to a three-year, $60 million contract, general manager Dana Brown was hoping to strike it big at first base with a power-hitter.

Josh Hader News / Houston Astros on SI / March 12

Unknown Astros Reliever Could Benefit from Josh Hader’s Opening Day Delay

Now that the Houston Astros have ruled out closer Josh Hader for opening day, they can start working to arrange their bullpen. Hader’s build-up from a capsule strain in his shoulder last season has been slowed by a biceps issue.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / March 11

Astros All-Star closer Josh Hader (biceps) to open season on IL

Houston Astros All-Star closer Josh Hader will begin the 2026 season on the injured list due to biceps tendinitis in his left pitching arm, manager Joe Espada said Wednesday.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / March 11

Spring training roundup: Tatsuya Imai, Astros shut down Marlins

Tatsuya Imai threw three perfect innings, Jose Altuve hit his first home run of spring training and the Houston Astros defeated the host Miami Marlins 4-1 on Wednesday in Jupiter, Fla.

Tatsuya Imai News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 11

Tatsuya Imai doesn’t think Team Japan needs him to win World Baseball Classic

The World Baseball Classic is rolling on, and Team Japan is on its way to defending the championship. Meanwhile, back in Houston Astros spring training, Tatsuya Imai is preparing for his first MLB season after a great run in Japan.

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The '100-rushing-yard Super Bowls' quiz

The '1K-yard, 10-TD-catch NFL seasons' quiz

The '4,500-yard NFL passers' quiz

The 'NFL tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / March 11

New Astros Superstar Says Team Japan Will Win WBC With or Without Him

The Houston Astros continued spring training on Wednesday and one of their newest pitchers made his latest start. But much of the talk was about whether he might leave spring training to join his home country in the World Baseball Classic.

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / March 11

Impending Josh Hader IL stint still good news for Astros

Closer Josh Hader and the Houston Astros have run out of time.

Phillies facing troubling Bryce Harper development amid World Baseball Classic

Team USA stumble could cost Mark DeRosa MLB opportunities

Francisco Lindor encouraged after playing in minor league game

Five MLB managers who could be on hot seat

The 'MLB players hit by the most pitches in 2019' quiz

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / March 11

Astros Boss Makes Key Decision About Star Reliever’s Opening Day Status

The Houston Astros have made a decision that allows them to start planning out their bullpen for opening day. Astros manager Joe Espada told reporters in West Palm Beach, Fla., that closer Josh Hader will start the regular season on the injured list and won’t be ready for opening day.

Josh Hader News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 11

Astros' Josh Hader to begin season on Injured List

Star Astros closer Josh Hader will begin the 2026 season on the 15-day injured list, manager Joe Espada announced to the team’s beat this morning (via Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle).

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / March 11

This Long-Time Astros Starter Is Primed and Ready for 2026 Opening Day

Ever since Lance McCullers Jr. made his MLB debut back in 2015, Houston Astros fans knew he'd be special. Unfortunately injuries have defined his career, especially over the last three seaons, and limited him to 16 games since 2023.

Jeremy Pena News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 10

Astros’ Jeremy Pena takes step forward while dealing with finger injury

The Houston Astros are waiting the return of infielder Jeremy Pena, who has been dealing with a fractured finger. Pena is taking a big step forward, as he was seen Tuesday performing infield exercises with the team.

Carlos Correa News / Athlon Sports / March 9

Carlos Correa's Shortstop Move may Give Astros Difficult Decision

Jeremy Pena is the Houston Astros starting shortstop. He is dealing with a finger injury at the moment, however. For now, Carlos Correa is expected to fill in at the position, according to Chronicle Astros.

Houston Astros News / Viral Sports News / March 7

Astros Make Interesting Catcher Move With Familiar Name

The Houston Astros have made a strategic addition to their catching corps by bringing back a seasoned veteran on a low-risk agreement. The team has inked catcher Christian Vázquez to a minor league contract, complete with an invitation to participate in major league spring training.

Carlos Correa News / Athlon Sports / March 6

Astros' Carlos Correa News Emerges After Removal From Lineup

The Houston Astros are gearing up for the 2026 season, and there is still hope that the current roster can make a push toward October baseball. While Houston missed the postseason last year, the group will still return many veteran superstars.

Jeremy Pena News / Field Level Media / March 5

$Astros SS Jeremy Pena fractures finger playing for Dominican Republic$

Astros SS Jeremy Pena fractures finger playing for Dominican Republic

Houston Astros All-Star shortstop Jeremy Pena fractured the tip of his right ring finger during an exhibition game between his host Dominican Republic team and the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday.