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Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena yanked from Dominican Republic WBC exhibition with finger injury

The Houston Astros received concerning news on Wednesday after one of their most important players exited a World Baseball Classic exhibition early. The situation now creates uncertainty surrounding Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena following a finger injury during the Dominican Republic’s tournament preparation.

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Astros Isaac Paredes Trade Is Becoming Tougher for One Major Reason

All offseason long, Houston Astros utility infielder Isaac Paredes was in several trade rumors. General manager Dana Brown has yet to make a move with Paredes, and right now, it's looking like he's going to be on the Opening Day roster.

Brice Matthews News / Houston Astros on SI / March 4

Brice Matthews Falls in Latest Astros Prospect Rankings, Key Outfielder Climbs

In 2025, the Houston Astros' farm system was led by infielder Brice Matthews, followed by shortstop Xavier Neyens at No. 2 and catcher Walker Janek at No.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / March 4

The Non-Obvious Astros Player Who Has Real Roster Leverage

The Houston Astros found themselves caught up in a flurry of moves during the offseason, but one of their more significant took place in November when they shipped out 31-year-old Mauricio Dubón.

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The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz

How many of the starting pitchers to lead the American League in wins since the 2000 season can you name in five minutes?

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Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / March 4

Risers and Fallers in MLB’s Latest Astros Top 30 Prospects List

There’s a new top prospect in the organization entering 2026, and five new entrants to the list. MLB.com has published their new Astros Top 30 Prospects list for 2026.

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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.

Cristian Javier News / Houston Astros on SI / March 4

Astros' Cristian Javier Shows Promising Signs in First Spring Training Start

The Houston Astros went to battle against Team Venezuela, who will compete in the World Baseball Classic, on Tuesday, and showed promising signs. Not only did the Astros bring home the win, but they saw encouraging things from starting pitcher Cristian Javier.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / March 4

In The Lab: Astros Left Field Offense

Let’s start off by being honest. Left field is a bit of a quagmire for the Astros as they aren’t sure if Yordan Alvarez will get a majority of the starts out there or if they can follow through with their plan to DH him.

Brice Matthews News / Houston Astros on SI / March 3

What Brice Matthews Spring Usage Says About His 2026 Role With Astros

The Houston Astros' farm system continues to be a work in progress, but there are a handful of prospects on board who are expected to make quite an impact on the ballclub.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / March 3

Why Astros Losing Games in Spring Training Poses Cause For Concern

Halfway through the end of spring training, and the Houston Astros have played 10 games with three ties, and only one win. Throughout these games, the Astros have scored a total of 32 runs, ranking at the bottom of the league in spring training while surrendering 45 runs, tallying a -13 run differential.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / March 3

Is It Time Astros Pivot from Trading Paredes to Trading Walker?

Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic calls the current situation untenable. MLB Insider Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic believes the Astros must trade 3B Isaac Paredes and get a lefthanded hitting outfielder.

J.P. France News / Houston Astros on SI / March 3

How J.P. France is Impressing Astros with Early Spring Training Results

The odds are against J.P. France cracking the Houston Astros starting rotation, a place he occupied in 2023 and part of 2024. But it doesn't mean he’s not trying to impress the organization anyway.

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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.

Dana Brown News / Crawfish Boxes / March 2

The Clock Is Ticking on the Astros’ Outfield, So What’s Dana Brown’s Drop-Dead Date?

4 We’re about halfway through spring training, and if you’ve read anything I’ve written before, you know I’m not in the business of overreacting to one Grapefruit League box score.

Lance McCullers News / Houston Astros on SI / March 2

Astros See Encouraging Signs in Lance McCullers’ First Spring Start

Houston Astros fans love Lance McCullers Jr. He's a household icon of Houston. With all the experience and pivotal moments he's showcased on the Daikin Park mound, like the postseason, he won't be forgotten in the Astros pitching lore.

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Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / March 2

2024 Astros Draft Pick Making Significant Noise in Spring Training

The Houston Astros have a ton to look forward to this season with the team that they've constructed. After missing the playoffs for the first time since 2016, the Astros feel to be the most refocused team in Major League Baseball throughout spring, despite the poor results on the field.