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On YouTubeNick Allen News / Crawfish Boxes / April 8
In The Lab: Effects of Good Coaching 
Admittedly, there is nothing more challenging than doing analysis on the fly. All numbers that appear in the lab during the regular season are a snapshot in time.
MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / April 7
Bats Go Silent as Astros Fall to Rockies 5-1
The league’s best offense decided to take the night off as Astros pitching, defense continue to struggle. It was a night to forget for the Astros offense, who managed just 1 run on 3 hits with one walk against Rockies pitchers Kyle Freeland and Antonio Senzatela, as Houston loses its second straight game in Denver, 5-1 to the Rockies.
Josh Hader News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 7
Astros closer Josh Hader update included in latest Houston injury news
The Houston Astros received encouraging injury updates Tuesday, as progress from Josh Hader, Bennett Sousa, and Nate Pearson signaled potential reinforcements for a pitching staff navigating early-season setbacks.
The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz
How many of the players to appear in the most games all-time for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 7
Astros Duo Impressively Tops All of Baseball in On-Base Percentage
For a decade between the mid-nineties and into the 2000's, the high-powered Houston Astros were led by an offensive juggernaut trio known as the "Killer B's" (Craig Biggio, Jeff Bagwell and Lance Berkman).
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 / Athlon Sports / April 7
Astros Three-Time All-Star Has Raked Vs. Left-Handers
After Houston Astrosdesignated hitter/outfielder Yordan Alvarez missed most of 2025 (playing in 48 games) due to injuries, 2026 has shown that he hasn’t missed a beat.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / April 7
Astros ace's injury will test team's red-hot offense
The Astros will need more of that from Alvarez, Walker and the rest of the lineup with the pitching staff currently in shambles.
Jose Altuve News / Houston Astros on SI / April 7
Hot Start Pushes Jose Altuve Into Another Historic Milestone
The Houston Astros were overlooked entering this season after missing the playoffs for the first time since 2016, as many believe that their dynasty is over.
Hunter Brown News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 7
Astros’ Hunter Brown shut down from throwing for at least ‘a few weeks’ amid shoulder injury
Houston Astros starting pitcher Hunter Brown is dealing with a Grade 2 shoulder strain, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. “Hunter Brown has a Grade 2 shoulder strain, according to the Astros, who say he will ‘refrain from throwing for a few weeks,'” Rome wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
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 / April 7
Disastrous 5th Inning Sinks Astros in 9-7 Loss to Rockies
It was an inning Joe Espada, Ryan Weiss, and (most surprisingly) Jeremy Pena would like to forget. All things considered, things were going about as well as could possibly be hoped for the Houston Astros through the first four innings of Monday’s game.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / April 7
Astros Minor League Hotlist: April 7th
This will be your weekly look at the hottest prospects in the system, highlighting the top performers at the plate and on the mound. Here’s the first hotlist.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 7
Astros Infielder Stamps Name Into Franchise History with Latest Homer
The Houston Astros have been off to a hot start this season, and many of their younger stars have much to do with this success. They continue to stand
Dickie Thon News / Crawfish Boxes / April 7
Astros Legends Series: Dickie Thon
For many, Dickie Thon is on the short list of “what if” legends of the game. “What if” Mets pitcher Mike Torrez’ fastball doesn’t hit Thon in the face, breaking the orbital bone around Thon’s left eye in just his 17th at-bat in the 1984 season?
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 6
Outfielders’ Comeback Responsible for Astros' Giant Leap in Power Rankings
It's still incredibly early in the season, but the Houston Astros are showing glaring signs of making a comeback this year after their disastrous 2025 campaign.
Hunter Brown News / Crawfish Boxes / April 6
Astros’ 2026 Season May Hinge on Hunter Brown’s Shoulder, And Trust in the Organization
It didn’t seem like it would happen this soon, but here we are: the 2026 season for the Houston Astros may already be approaching a pivotal moment. And it all centers around one name, Hunter Brown.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / April 6
Stock up, Stock down through 10 games
Astros fans have gone from doom and gloom after two games to euphoria following the next five, and back to doom and gloom after a strange series in West Sacramento that saw the ace of their staff land on the IL.
Roddery Munoz News / Crawfish Boxes / April 6
Report: Astros Place RP Roddery Munoz on Outright Waivers
The clock has struck 12 on Roddery Munoz’ time as a Houston Astro: Munoz was a Rule 5 pick, the first made by the Astros in 8 years. The team liked his power breaking stuff, and a strong stretch in Spring Training where he ran through batters racking up strikeouts got him an extended look with the team early in the season.
Hunter Brown News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 5
Astros Place Hunter Brown On Injured List With Shoulder Strain
The Astros are placing right-hander Hunter Brown on the injured list due to a right shoulder strain. Right-hander Christian Roa was recalled to the majors to replace Brown on the roster.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / April 4
Cristian Javier's struggles putting Astros in rough spot
There is still time for Javier to return to form and be that steady arm in the middle of the Astros rotation. However, if he continues to struggle, a return to the minors could be in the future.
Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / April 3
How the Astros Offense Has Exploded To Start the Season
The Houston Astros have a 5-2 record after the first two series of the season. This is actually a new spot to be in for the Astros, who have not gotten off to the best of starts in the last few years.
Jeremy Pena News / Athlon Sports / April 1
Astros Get Jeremy Pena Injury Update After Missing Red Sox Game
Coming off of an excellent 2025 season, Jeremy Pena and the Houston Astros have been cautious with his recovery from a right ring finger fracture he suffered in the spring.
Houston Astros News / The Lead / April 1
Lance McCullers Jr. Is the Perfect Anchor for Astros’ Rotation
Monday’s 8-1 win over the Boston Red Sox had the Houston Astros feeling like it was the good old days. Jose Altuve reached base five times with four hits, two home runs, and a walk.
Zach Cole News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 31
Astros’ Zach Cole Suffers Broken Toe
Astros outfielder Zach Cole broke a toe on his right foot while playing in a Triple-A game, reports Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. He was hit by a pitch from Rangers’ non-roster reliever Mason Thompson in the fourth inning on Sunday.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / March 30
'I was kind of nervous': Ex-Japanese star flops for Astros in MLB debut
Nerves got the best of Houston Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai in his big-league debut Sunday. In a 9-7 win over the Los Angeles Angels, Imai pitched 2.2 innings, walking four.
Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / March 27
Why Yordan Alvarez’s 2026 Could Make or Break the Astros
Yordan Alvarez is undoubtedly the top hitter in the Houston Astros‘ lineup, and one of the best left-handed hitters in Major League Baseball today. That’s been backed up by his recent production, but the problem is he’s not always on the field.
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