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On YouTubeHouston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / 10 minutes ago
Astros Minor League Hotlist: April 16th 
See who has been hot over the last week. This year I figured I would try something new. Rather than do another recap of the full week, I will highlight the top performers at the plate and on the mound from the previous week of play.
Josh Hader News / Crawfish Boxes / 12 hours ago
Josh Hader Melts Down Again. Braves Over Astros 6-1
Spencer Arrighetti improves in his second big-league start Losing this game makes me sick. And why are the Astros so bad at choosing free agents? Coming in, the Braves were the best-hitting team in baseball.
Justin Verlander News / ClutchPoints / 19 hours ago
Justin Verlander breaks silence on rehab start, potential return to Astros rotation
Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander is getting close to returning to the team’s rotation, as he has made a few rehab starts, and he addressed the possibility of starting at some point this week.
Justin Verlander News / NBC Sports / 3 hours ago
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / 35 minutes ago
Why Astros' pitching problems could lead to a collapse
Aside from Ronel Blanco, the rest of the rotation has yet to step up.
Houston Astros News / ClutchPoints / 2 hours ago
Astros manager Joe Espada gets 100% real on Jose Altuve’s crucial impact
The Houston Astros are off to one of the worst starts in years, sitting at the bottom of the American League West with a 6-11 record. While there’s of course hope this team will turn things around, fans are certainly concerned.
Cooper Hummel News / MLB Trade Rumors / 15 hours ago
Astros Outright Cooper Hummel
Catcher/outfielder Cooper Hummel, whom the Astros designated for assignment last week, went unclaimed on outright waivers and has been assigned to Triple-A Sugar Land, per the team’s transaction log at MLB.com.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / 41 minutes ago
Astros’ Rotation: Javier, Blanco....and pray for rain?
Cristian Javier and Ronel Blanco have been solid....but what will we get from the rest of the rotation? Sure, the headline is tongue in cheek. But the point is that Cristian Javier and Ronel Blanco have been solid starters for the Astros, but the rest of rotation fell off a cliff last week.
Josh Hader News / ClutchPoints / 3 hours ago
Astros’ $95 million Josh Hader signing already being questioned amid slow start
The Houston Astros put their depth to the test this offseason when they decided to consolidate their financial resources to bring in one of the best closers in the game in Josh Hader.
MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 17 hours ago
Braves vs. Astros Probable Starting Pitchers – April 15
The Houston Astros (6-11) kick off a three-game series on Monday against the Atlanta Braves (9-5). The matchup begins at 8:10 PM ET at Minute Maid Park.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / 1 hour ago
You got to know when to fold em: Jose Abreu, Joey Loperfido and the sunk cost fallacy
Let’s say you bought tickets to your favorite band; let’s say that band is the greatest band of the 21st century: Creed. You look forward to seeing them all week, but on the day of the concert, you have a terrible day at work, and you feel like absolute dog crap.
Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / 3 hours ago
Houston Astros Ace Could Make Season Debut Friday
The Houston Astros are getting help, as their ace Justin Verlander could make his season debut this Friday. Astros manager Joe Espada and general manager Dana Brown commented on the injured three-time Cy Young winner on Sunday.
Jose Altuve News / Crawfish Boxes / 19 hours ago
Jose Altuve Is Having His Best Start Ever. Is He Cheating Again?
At almost 34 years old, he may be putting the punctuation mark on his Hall of Fame career. Calm down, Astros fans. Yes, that title is clickbait. For all
MLB News / Field Level Media / 2 hours ago
Astros, Braves begin series with young starters on mound
After three consecutive rough outings by their rotation, the Houston Astros were bolstered by the performances of right-handers Ronel Blanco and Cristian Javier over the final two games of their three-game weekend series with the Texas Rangers.
Jose Altuve News / Field Level Media / 13 hours ago
Jose Altuve's 2-HR day carries Astros over Rangers
Jose Altuve smacked two home runs as part of a three-hit game as the Houston Astros topped the Texas Rangers 8-5 on Sunday in the rubber match of a three-game series at Minute Maid Park.
MLB News / Field Level Media / 14 hours ago
Astros hope to turn win into hot streak vs. Rangers
A day after Houston's newfound workhorse turned in another stellar outing, the Astros hand the ball to a guy who has come through for them for years. And they're hoping he can lead them to a series win.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / 2 hours ago
Infamous umpire makes another brutal call behind home plate
This is just the latest in a long line of clearly horrible calls or no-calls.
MLB News / Action Network / April 12
MLB best bets: 4 expert picks for Mets vs. Royals, Rangers vs. Astros and more for 4/12
Our friends at Action Network share MLB best bets, including expert picks for Mets vs. Royals, Rangers vs. Astros and more on Friday, April 12.
Jose Abreu News / Yardbarker / April 11
Don't expect Astros' Jose Abreu to break out of slump anytime soon
The nadir of Jose Abreu's career may have come on Tuesday night.
Cooper Hummel News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 11
Astros designate versatile utility player for assignment
Not many players have experience both at catcher and in the outfield, but Cooper Hummel is one of them.
Framber Valdez News / Larry Brown Sports / April 8
Astros reveal another top starting pitcher is facing elbow concerns
Another top pitcher is dealing with concerns regarding his elbow, though his team appears to believe that the situation is not serious.
Justin Verlander News / Yardbarker / April 8
Astros ace speaks out on 'pandemic' of pitcher injuries
Justin Verlander is concerned about the rise in injuries to star pitchers and believes baseball must address the issue before it spirals out of control.
Ronel Blanco News / Last Word On Sports / April 8
Astros Early-Season Ace Off to Historic Start, Makes MLB History
Two starts into the season and the Houston Astros early-season ace Ronel Blanco is having the best start to a season in over 60 years. Blanco backed up his no-hitter with another great performance.
Jose Altuve News / Larry Brown Sports / April 7
Jose Altuve targeted by Yankees fan chant despite being thousands of miles away
New York Yankees fans never miss an opportunity to go at Jose Altuve … even when he is in a different time zone. During Saturday’s game between the Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays in New York, the Bronx faithful busted out an interesting chant.
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