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Cristian Javier’s Spring Struggles Raise Concern for Astros Before Opening Day

Out of the plethora of Houston Astros starting pitchers, one of them is expected to pitch in the middle of the six-man rotation. That is right-hander Cristian Javier, who spent most of 2024 and half of the 2025 regular season on the injured list due to Tommy John surgery.

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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.

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Houston Astros Unsurprisingly Send Top Prospects Back to Minor League Camp

The Houston Astros made another edition of spring training reassignments, but today's round came with a little more emotion than usual. This afternoon, the club announced that No.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / March 9

Astros Roster Projections as of March 9

There’s some interesting decisions that have to be made. Where could the Astros be leaning as of today? This article updates my previous roster projection:

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This Weakness Could Be Trouble for the Houston Astros in 2026

When push comes to shove, it wasn't exactly a busy offseason for the Houston Astros and general manager Dana Brown. They did lose starting pitcher Framber Valdez to the Detroit Tigers in free agency, but signed Japanese star Tatsuya Imai.

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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.

Yordan Alvarez News / Crawfish Boxes / March 9

Opinion: The Astros Should Stop Overthinking It and Let Yordan Alvarez Play Left Field

At some point, the Houston Astros need to stop overthinking this and simply accept reality. Yordan Alvarez can play left field. And more importantly, if the Astros are serious about maximizing their championship window, they should let him.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / March 9

Astros Prospects Spring Training Standouts

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.

Josh Hader News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 9

Latest Josh Hader, Enyel De Los Santos injury updates will catch Astros fans’ attention

Houston Astros relievers Josh Hader and Enyel De Los Santos are both dealing with injury concerns during spring training. Hader has a biceps issue, while De Los Santos has a knee injury.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / March 9

In The Lab: Astros Right Field Offense

We finally get to the end of the positions on the hitting side of the equation. Keep in mind, we are trying to include all of the relevant candidates to be on the opening day roster.

Cam Smith News / Houston Astros on SI / March 9

Astros Boss Talks Cam Smith's Swing Improvements after Huge Home Run

The Houston Astros have a lot of belief and faith in Cam Smith. A 2024 first round pick by the Chicago Cubs, he was the centerpiece of the Astros return in the Kyle Tucker trade.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / March 8

What Spring Reps Have Revealed About Astros Top Prospect Trust Level

The Houston Astros' farm system is filled with incredibly young talent, especially at the top. The list is headlined by 18-year old outfielder Kevin Alvarez, who completed his first professional season before he even became an adult.

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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 / Houston Astros on SI / March 7

Houston Astros Young Catcher Turning Heads During Spring Training Games

To say that the Houston Astros are not looking to repeat 2025 would be an understatement. They missed the playoffs in the final weekend of the year and led the league with injuries on multiple occasions.

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.

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Astros Veteran Pitcher Tabbed As X-Factor for 2026 Season

When Framber Valdez signed with the Detroit Tigers this offseason, it came as little surprise that he wasn't returning to the Houston Astros. It was surprising that he signed with the Tigers, giving them a tough 1-2 punch at the top of the rotation.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / March 7

Astros Facing Decision After Red Sox Trade Report During World Baseball Classic

The Houston Astros exist in between two worlds this offseason as they intend on contending but have done little to upgrade the 2025 roster, which finished 87-65 and became the first Astros team to miss the playoffs since 2016.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / March 7

Astros Bringing Back Former World Series Champion for Much-Needed Reunion

When the Houston Astros lost catcher Victor Caratini in free agency to the Minnesota Twins, that left an opening for a reliable backup for Yainer Diaz.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 7

Astros add catching depth with latest signing

The Houston Astros reinforced their roster depth Saturday by adding another experienced option behind the plate. The club announced that veteran catcher Christian Vazquez has signed a minor league contract, giving Houston additional catching depth as the organization prepares for the 2026 MLB season.

Houston Astros News / Total Pro Sports / March 7

Geraldo Perdomo Suspects The Houston Astros Over Jeremy Pena’s Injury

The Houston Astros expected a routine injury update. However, the news turned into a heated storyline around star shortstop Jeremy Peña. The Astros announced

Christian Vazquez News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 7

Astros Sign Christian Vazquez To Minor League Deal

The Astros announced that catcher Christian Vazquez was signed to a minor league contract. The deal contains an invitation for Vazquez (an MDR Sports

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.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 6

Joe Espada’s Isaac Paredes ‘All-Star’ truth bomb will catch Astros fans’ attention

One of the main points of discussion surrounding the Houston Astros heading into the 2026 season is that the club has too many good infielders on the roster.

Houston Astros News / Total Pro Sports / March 6

Jeremy Pena Injury: Astros Face Huge Blow With Latest Update

Although the Houston Astros missed out on a playoff berth last season, Jeremy Pena delivered an outstanding campaign for the team. The Astros’ shortstop earned his first All-Star selection before finishing the best season of his four-year MLB career.