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Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / June 3
Astros Legends Series 21: Mike Madden 
He pitched his entire major league career in the 80’s with our Houston Astros. He’s Mike Madden, and he joins us exclusively at The Crawfish Boxes for our 21st installment of the Legends Series. Q: That 1983 season, you appeared in 28 games, started 13, and won 9 of those. What was that like?
Braden Shewmake News / Houston Astros on SI / June 3
Astros Utility Player Loses Important Chance at Playing Time After Injury
Braden Shewmake was supposed to be a cornerstone. Selected 21st overall by the Atlanta Braves in the 2019 MLB Draft out of Texas A&M, he arrived with the expectations that come with being in the first-round: a polished shortstop from a winning program, a player destined to eventually anchor a big-league infield.
The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz
How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?
MLB News / Sport Relay / June 3
Late Rally Lifts Pirates Past Astros
The Houston Astros fell to the Pittsburgh Pirates, 10-6, on Tuesday night at Daikin Park after a four-run sixth inning erased an early Astros lead. Yordan
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history
Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.
Bryan Abreu News / Crawfish Boxes / June 2
The Curious Case of Bryan Abreu: What Should the Astros Do?
The curious case of Bryan Abreu continues to become more intriguing with every appearance he makes for the Houston Astros. For a pitcher who was once considered one of the most feared setup men in Major League Baseball, it is an understatement to say that Abreu has underperformed this season.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / June 2
Astros get significant bullpen boost with return of six-time All-Star
The 32-year-old was diagnosed with left bicep tendinitis and has yet to make his debut this season.
Josh Hader News / Field Level Media / June 2
Astros to activate closer Josh Hader from IL
The Houston Astros will activate closer Josh Hader from the 60-day injured list on Tuesday, manager Joe Espada said on a local radio broadcast. The veteran left-hander is expected to be available for the opener of a three-game series Tuesday night against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates.
Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?
The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.
Isaac Paredes News / Houston Astros on SI / June 2
Astros Slugger Isaac Paredes Adds His Name to This Exclusive Club
Twenty-seven years ago, Isaac Paredes was born in Hermosillo, Mexico. Every parent believes that their children will go on to do great things, but there's no way that Paredes' parents knew that their son would go on to make history.
Josh Hader News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 2
Astros To Activate Josh Hader
The Astros announced yesterday that righty Logan VanWey was being optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land. The team didn’t specify a corresponding move, noting that a transaction would be announced Tuesday.
Yordan Alvarez News / Crawfish Boxes / June 2
Who could join Yordan Alvarez at the All-Star Game?
With a .301/.416/.634 slash line through his first 60 games of the season, it’s not a question of whether Yordan Alvarez will be selected to his fourth American League All-Star team.
MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / June 2
Astros-Pirates Series Preview: Starting Pitchers, Key Matchups
On the heels of a disappointing finale against the Milwaukee Brewers that saw ace and up-and-coming star Jacob Misiorowski completely shut down the Houston Astros' lineup, the Astros are set to face off against the Pittsburgh Pirates, another NL Central team that's eyeing the postseason.
Yordan Alvarez News / Just Baseball / June 2
Should the Houston Astros Trade Yordan Alvarez?
After Jose Altuve, when you think of the Houston Astros, you think of designated hitter and outfielder Yordan Alvarez. The 28-year-old took the league by storm in 87 games back in 2019, slashing .313/.412/.655 with 27 home runs and 78 runs batted in.
MLB News / Field Level Media / June 1
Fresh bullpens featured in matchup between Astros, Pirates
Following a tumultuous start to the season largely dictated by injuries, the Houston Astros have enjoyed a stretch of consistently solid pitching that has steered their crawl back into contention.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 1
Astros' Catching Situation Isn't as Simple as It Seems
There's almost nothing better than a good catcher in baseball. Catchers (usually) call the game from behind the plate, with their defensive efforts often being an important difference over the course of a nine-inning contest.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / June 1
Astros Trending in the RIGHT DIRECTION?
While the Astros are in the throws of another slow start, despite some recent success there aren’t many Astros fans who see any trends going in the right direction.
Joe Espada News / Houston Astros on SI / June 1
Houston Astros' Slow Start Raises Stakes for Joe Espada
Joe Espada has been the manager of the Houston Astros since November 2023. In many ways, his tenure has seen the team continue to win baseball games. He's put up two winning seasons, winning the AL West division in one while barely missing out on the postseason in the other.
Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / May 31
5 Greatest Houston Astros Pitchers of All Time
While the best teams in the history of the Houston Astros are driven by the bats -- highlighted by the "Killer B's" of Craig Biggio, Jeff Bagwell, and Lance Berkman -- the pitching has been sparkling as well.
Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / May 31
5 Greatest Houston Astros Hitters of All Time
The Houston Astros were one of the most fearsome dynasties in recent MLB memory, making the ALCS or World Series in every year from 2017 to 2022 and winning it all in 2017 and 2022.
Jacob Misiorowski News / Yardbarker / May 31
Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski finishes May with a bang vs. Astros
It comes as no surprise that Milwaukee Brewers flamethrower Jacob Misiorowski finished the month of May delivering another gem of a performance.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 31
Astros’ Cristian Javier gets massive injury update from Joe Espada
As Houston Astros pitcher Cristian Javier has been dealing with a shoulder injury that has kept him out for the majority of the season, the 29-year-old does get a big update on Sunday.
Jeremy Pena News / Field Level Media / May 31
Behind Jeremy Pena, Astros chase series win vs. Brewers
Houston shortstop Jeremy Pena routinely is lauded for his production and personality, and the Astros missed both while he spent 33 games on the injured list earlier this season because of a hamstring strain.
Yordan Alvarez News / Yardbarker / May 28
Astros' Yordan Alvarez is performing as the best hitter in MLB
The lethal combination of his raw power and exceptional plate discipline has made him a major threat at the plate.
Spencer Arrighetti News / Just Baseball / May 26
Spencer Arrighetti’s Continued Success Would Go a Long Way for the Astros
The Houston Astros have finished first or second in the AL West each year since 2016. A team that has built a sustainable winner from the ground up and won two World Series is not all too familiar with its current spot near the bottom with the Angels.
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