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Astros’ bullpen gets unfortunate injury update before Opening Day

With the Houston Astros preparing for Opening Day, the team is putting the last touches on the roster before next week, with the team looking to make some major noise.

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Astros to Open Season with 5 Man Rotation

Astros manager Joe Espada made the declaration before today’s spring training game vs. the Mets. Today, Houston Astros manager Joe Espada declared the team would open the season with a 5-man rotation, a reversal from earlier statements about using a 6-man rotation this season.

Carlos Correa News / Total Pro Sports / March 21

Carlos Correa Reveals Shocking Story Of Near-Death Experience

Carlos Correa has not enjoyed much success on the field since he became a free agent at the end of the 2021 season. The three-time All-Star is back with the Houston Astros after a few years with the Minnesota Twins.

Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / March 20

How the Christian Vázquez Signing Can Help the Astros

It’s already past the middle of March, which means the Houston Astros are wrapping up spring training and getting ready for the season ahead in one week.

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The 'Active 40-homer MLB seasons' quiz

There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / March 20

Astros Facing Early Bullpen Questions as Opening Day Nears

As the Houston Astros inch closer to Opening Day, it’s time to confront an increasingly uncomfortable reality: this roster already has some notable “have-nots,” particularly in the bullpen.

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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.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

Three comeback arms to watch in National League East

Five X factors in the AL Central

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / March 20

Astros Prospects Deliver Strong Performances in Spring Breakout Game

Yesterday, Astros prospects took on the Marlins in the Spring Breakout game, and rather than provide a traditional recap, the focus here is on the positives and the players who stood out.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / March 20

In The Lab: A Look at Astros Offensive and Defensive Efficiency

Analytics has any number of practical uses, but the best and original use is to verify feelings that we may have when we watch the games. Emotional responses are often rife with bias.

Houston Astros News / ESPN / March 19

Astros LHP Sousa (oblique) to start season IL

Astros left-hander Bennett Sousa will begin the season on the injured list, manager Joe Espada said Thursday.

Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / March 19

What Cavan Biggio Can Bring to the Astros

A familiar last name recently returned to the Houston Astros organization. The move was probably not expected, but it is now a nice story that has the

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / March 19

Projecting the Astros Opening Day Roster 3.0

The Astros will open the 2026 season in exactly one week. At this point in most springs, there might be two or three roster spots still up for grabs, but this year’s 26-man roster feels much murkier.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / March 19

Astros Welcome Back Ingram Little League with Rebuilt Fields After Hill Country Flood

The newly rebuilt Ingram Little League Ballpark, decimated by the devastating July 4, 2025 flooding will officially be debuted with a grand opening event set for Saturday, March 21 at 9 a.m.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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 / Crawfish Boxes / March 19

Astros News & Notes: Brown, Sousa, Spring Breakout, More 3/19/2026

Astros RP Bennett Sousa, who had a career season last year before being shut down with a pronator strain, injured his oblique during PFPs yesterday and

Steve Sparks News / Crawfish Boxes / March 19

Four Big Questions With Astros Broadcaster Steve Sparks

Astros fans know the numbers by heart. 106, 107 and 111. In a three-year span from 2011-2013, they’d amass 324 losses. I can vividly recall attending a four game home series verses the Tigers in May of 2013 in which they were outscored by a margin of 37-8 in four straight defeats. These were the early origins of Jim Crane’s team ownership.

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Jeremy Pena News / Crawfish Boxes / March 18

Astros News & Notes: Paredes, Pena, Pitching, More. 3/18/2026

SS Jeremy Pena has already resumed throwing, and will begin swinging a bat this weekend: Pena has NOT been ruled out yet for Opening Day: UT Zach Dezenzo will be limited to DH duties for a little while: So far, there’s no structural issues with Dezenzo’s elbow: Manager Joe Espada intended to give his starters some run in today’s game vs.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 18

Astros’ Joe Espada not closing the door on Jeremy Pena playing on Opening Day

With Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena fracturing the tip of his ring finger, his Opening Day status was drawn into question. However, he was never officially ruled out.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / March 18

Astros Spring Training Prospect Standouts Part 2

Baseball season is back, and spring training is in full swing. With that, there has been opportunities for prospects to play with the Major League club and show what they can do.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / March 16

Astros Give Intriguing Top Prospect Chance to Take MLB Spring Training At-Bats

The opportunities to give young prospects that won’t make the opening-day roster chances at swings in spring games is dwindling. The Houston Astros gave one of their top prospects the chance on Sunday.

Cristian Javier News / Houston Astros on SI / March 15

Cristian Javier’s Bounce Back Outing Positions Him Well for Astros Rotation

Cristian Javier missed part of this week in Houston Astros spring training to tend to a personal matter. Before that, his first spring training outing was uneven.

Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / March 15

Josh Hader Bicep Inflammation 2026: Astros Bullpen Chaos & Fantasy Fallout

News that Josh Hader will open the season with biceps inflammation has put the Astros closing situation in flux. Bryan Abreu will fill in for ninth-inning duties, but will his performance force the Astros hand when Hader returns?

Ryan Weiss News / Houston Astros on SI / March 15

Ryan Weiss Emerging as Versatile Pitching Option for Astros This Spring

Spring training often creates opportunities for pitchers to force their way into, at the very least, roster conversations. Ryan Weiss has made the most of his chance to be a part of the Houston Astros roster.

Bryan Abreu News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 14

Astros Haven’t Yet Discussed Extension With Bryan Abreu

Bryan Abreu is slated to become a free agent at the end of the 2026 season, and the reliever told The Athletic’s Chandler Rome that the Astros hadn’t yet

Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / March 13

How the Astros’ Pitching Stacks Up in the AL West

The Houston Astros finished the 2025 season looking up at another team in the AL West for just the second time in nine years. Now, their pitching staff might be the key to getting back atop the division.

Josh Hader 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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 11

Astros manager Joe Espada announces Josh Hader Opening Day IL decision

After missing out on the playoffs in 2025, the Houston Astros were looking to rebound in 2026. Part of returning to the playoffs will be the pitching performance of closer Josh Hader.

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.