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What Jeremy Pena’s Opening Day status means for Astros and Brice Matthews

The Houston Astros have plenty riding on the injury status of shortstop Jeremy Pena before Opening Day. Pena fractured his right ring finger early in a WBC exhibition game, which opened the door for an open spot on the Opening Day roster.

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Astros’ Peter Lambert Granted His Release

Astros righty Peter Lambert was granted his release after triggering an out clause in his minor league deal, manager Joe Espada tells reporters (link via Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle).

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 24

Astros To Select Christian Vázquez

The Astros are going to open the season with Christian Vázquez as their backup to catcher Yainer Diaz, manager Joe Espada tells Matt Kawahara of The Houston Chronicle.

Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / March 24

Jeremy Peña Opening Day 2026: Finger Injury Update & Fantasy Baseball Advice

Jeremy Peña has been sidelined for most of spring training after fracturing his right ring finger preparing to play for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic.

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The 'Active MLB 3+ 30-homer seasons' quiz

How many of the active Major League Baseball players to hit 30 home runs in at least three different seasons can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 30/30 Club members' quiz

The 'Four-HR MLB games' quiz

The '2026 MLB managers' quiz

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / March 24

Four Big Questions With Former Astros GM Tim Purpura

A week after the All-Star Break in 2005, the Houston Astros were swept in St. Louis. The loss dropped them two under .500 and for all intents and purposes, left them dead in the water.

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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.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

Three comeback arms to watch in National League East

Five X factors in the AL Central

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 23

Astros Finalize Season-Opening Rotation

The Astros announced their season-opening rotation on Monday afternoon. Hunter Brown, Mike Burrows, Cristian Javier and Tatsuya Imai will take the ball in that order for their four-game opener against the Angels.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / March 23

Final Astros Roster Projection of Spring Training

One final look at who will be on the Opening Day Roster on March 26. As the Houston Astros prepare for their final two exhibition games of spring with the Sugar Land Space Cowboys, we take on final look at projecting the Opening Day Roster.

Spencer Arrighetti News / Crawfish Boxes / March 23

Spencer Arrighetti Optioned to Sugar Land

The Houston Astros announced today that they have optioned SP Spencer Arrighetti to Triple-A Sugar Land. This move would seem to indicate that Arrighetti will be the sixth starter for the team when they move to the expanded rotation in mid-April.

Houston Astros News / Larry Brown Sports / March 23

MLB player was denied a challenge thanks to weird rule

MLB players who want to make use of the new challenge system for balls and strikes are going to have to make up their minds quickly if they want those challenges to be recognized.

Jeremy Pena News / Athlon Sports / March 23

Astros Facing Jeremy Pena Opening Day Injury Decision

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena is recovering from a finger injury with Opening Day just a few days away. According to manager Joe Espada, Pena could possibly be available for Opening Day, although nothing is guaranteed as of this story's publication.

Cristian Javier News / Crawfish Boxes / March 22

Should Astros Be Worried About Cristian Javier?

Javier’s results in spring have been solid, but his peripherals don’t back it up. Astros SP Cristian Javier just finished his final outing of the spring.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Carlos Correa News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 22

Astros’ Carlos Correa shares frightening story of how he almost drowned

After a terrifying moment from last summer, Houston Astros 3B Carlos Correa recently revealed he nearly lost his life. During a family outing on Lake Minnetonka, Correa found himself stranded in deep water, battling severe cramps while trying to keep both himself and his young son afloat.

Tatsuya Imai News / Crawfish Boxes / March 21

Are Astros Lining Up Tatsuya Imai to be the Fourth Starter?

Looking at the schedule and the Astros’ plan to open with a 5-man rotation, there are certainly clues. Back on January 5th, at the press conference introducing