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On YouTubeHouston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / March 20
Astros Facing Early Bullpen Questions as Opening Day Nears 
As the Houston Astros inch closer to Opening Day, it’s time to confront an increasingly uncomfortable reality: this roster already has some notable “have-nots,” particularly in the bullpen.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / March 20
Astros Prospects Deliver Strong Performances in Spring Breakout Game
Yesterday, Astros prospects took on the Marlins in the Spring Breakout game, and rather than provide a traditional recap, the focus here is on the positives and the players who stood out.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / March 20
In The Lab: A Look at Astros Offensive and Defensive Efficiency
Analytics has any number of practical uses, but the best and original use is to verify feelings that we may have when we watch the games. Emotional responses are often rife with bias.
The 'Active 40-homer MLB seasons' quiz
There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?
Houston Astros News / ESPN / March 19
Astros LHP Sousa (oblique) to start season IL
Astros left-hander Bennett Sousa will begin the season on the injured list, manager Joe Espada said Thursday.
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.
Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / March 19
What Cavan Biggio Can Bring to the Astros
A familiar last name recently returned to the Houston Astros organization. The move was probably not expected, but it is now a nice story that has the
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / March 19
Projecting the Astros Opening Day Roster 3.0
The Astros will open the 2026 season in exactly one week. At this point in most springs, there might be two or three roster spots still up for grabs, but this year’s 26-man roster feels much murkier.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / March 19
Astros Welcome Back Ingram Little League with Rebuilt Fields After Hill Country Flood
The newly rebuilt Ingram Little League Ballpark, decimated by the devastating July 4, 2025 flooding will officially be debuted with a grand opening event set for Saturday, March 21 at 9 a.m.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / March 19
Astros News & Notes: Brown, Sousa, Spring Breakout, More 3/19/2026
Astros RP Bennett Sousa, who had a career season last year before being shut down with a pronator strain, injured his oblique during PFPs yesterday and
Jeremy Pena News / Crawfish Boxes / March 18
Astros News & Notes: Paredes, Pena, Pitching, More. 3/18/2026
SS Jeremy Pena has already resumed throwing, and will begin swinging a bat this weekend: Pena has NOT been ruled out yet for Opening Day: UT Zach Dezenzo will be limited to DH duties for a little while: So far, there’s no structural issues with Dezenzo’s elbow: Manager Joe Espada intended to give his starters some run in today’s game vs.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 18
Astros’ Joe Espada not closing the door on Jeremy Pena playing on Opening Day
With Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena fracturing the tip of his ring finger, his Opening Day status was drawn into question. However, he was never officially ruled out.
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 / March 18
Astros Spring Training Prospect Standouts Part 2
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.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / March 17
Astros News & Notes: McCullers, Imai, OF, More: 3/17/2026
The Astros clobbered the Pirates earlier today 10-2, beating up on SP Mitch Keller. Keller has been a solid starter for the last 4 seasons. Lance McCullers Jr.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / March 16
Astros News and Notes 3/16/2026
The latest updates on the Houston Astros from Spring Training: Cristian Javier continues to strengthen his arm and get ready for the regular season. His
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / March 16
As the WBC Ends, Worrying About the Astros Begins
As the calendar moves deeper into March, many baseball fans have found a welcome distraction in the World Baseball Classic. For Astros fans like me, it
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / March 16
In The Lab: Astros Pitching Depth
Sometimes when we go over numbers things get missed. In this case, there were a few arms that got left out of the conversation and I would be remiss if I didn’t at least address them as camp is coming to a close.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / March 16
Astros Give Intriguing Top Prospect Chance to Take MLB Spring Training At-Bats
The opportunities to give young prospects that won’t make the opening-day roster chances at swings in spring games is dwindling. The Houston Astros gave one of their top prospects the chance on Sunday.
Cristian Javier News / Houston Astros on SI / March 15
Cristian Javier’s Bounce Back Outing Positions Him Well for Astros Rotation
Cristian Javier missed part of this week in Houston Astros spring training to tend to a personal matter. Before that, his first spring training outing was uneven.
Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / March 15
Josh Hader Bicep Inflammation 2026: Astros Bullpen Chaos & Fantasy Fallout
News that Josh Hader will open the season with biceps inflammation has put the Astros closing situation in flux. Bryan Abreu will fill in for ninth-inning duties, but will his performance force the Astros hand when Hader returns?
Ryan Weiss News / Houston Astros on SI / March 15
Ryan Weiss Emerging as Versatile Pitching Option for Astros This Spring
Spring training often creates opportunities for pitchers to force their way into, at the very least, roster conversations. Ryan Weiss has made the most of his chance to be a part of the Houston Astros roster.
Bryan Abreu News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 14
Astros Haven’t Yet Discussed Extension With Bryan Abreu
Bryan Abreu is slated to become a free agent at the end of the 2026 season, and the reliever told The Athletic’s Chandler Rome that the Astros hadn’t yet
Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / March 13
How the Astros’ Pitching Stacks Up in the AL West
The Houston Astros finished the 2025 season looking up at another team in the AL West for just the second time in nine years. Now, their pitching staff might be the key to getting back atop the division.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / March 11
Spring training roundup: Tatsuya Imai, Astros shut down Marlins
Tatsuya Imai threw three perfect innings, Jose Altuve hit his first home run of spring training and the Houston Astros defeated the host Miami Marlins 4-1 on Wednesday in Jupiter, Fla.
Josh Hader News / Yardbarker / March 11
Impending Josh Hader IL stint still good news for Astros
Closer Josh Hader and the Houston Astros have run out of time.
Carlos Correa News / Athlon Sports / March 9
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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