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On YouTubeHouston 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 / Houston Astros on SI / March 13
Astros Trade for Mike Burrows Already Paying Off Before Opening Day
The Houston Astros quietly acquired Mike Burrows from the Pittsburgh Pirates in a three-team trade earlier this offseason, which included the Tampa Bay Rays.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / March 13
In The Lab: A Look at Astros Reliever Numbers 
We did this with the starters on Wednesday. We looked at six key numbers that can help us both explain why some pitchers succeed and some fail and hopefully help us predict progression or regression.
The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / March 13
“If I’m the Astros, I don’t trade Paredes.” – Bob Nightengale on AREA 45 Sportsradio 610
In an interview Thursday March 12, longtime MLB insider Bob Nightengale had some direct statements regarding his thoughts on the 2026 Houston Astros. Thursday, longtime MLB reporter and insider Bob Nightengale joined AREA 45 on Sportsradio 610.
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 / Houston Astros on SI / March 12
Astros Quietly Forming 'Big Three' Rotation for Upcoming Regular Season
Two weeks away from first pitch in Daikin Park against the Los Angeles Angels, and the Houston Astros are poised to take what was stolen valor: The AL West crown and a trip to the playoffs, something they've been known for over the past decade, with nine playoff appearances and seven straight full season division titles.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / March 12
Projecting the Astros Opening Day Roster 2.0
With the 2026 season opener two weeks away, most of the Astros’ Opening Day 26-man roster is coming into focus. A few spots, however, remain unsettled.
Ethan Pecko News / Houston Astros on SI / March 12
What This Astros Top Prospect Spring Usage Really Says About His 2026 Role
Ethan Pecko is the Houston Astros No. 7-ranked prospect, and he's looking to make a name for himself in 2026. The Astros 2023 6th round selection out of Towson University has put together two strong seasons since his debut, and worked his way up to Houston's Triple-A affiliate last season.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / March 12
Astros Top 3 Starters = A Division Winner?
The Houston Astros enter the season unlike any other in quite sometime. Astros fans don’t need a reminder of missing the Postseason in 2025. Also with a looming work stoppage and the CBA agreement set to expire Dec of this year.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / March 12
Astros Veteran Infielder's Contract Labeled Worst in Majors Entering Season
When the Houston Astros signed Christian Walker to a three-year, $60 million contract, general manager Dana Brown was hoping to strike it big at first base with a power-hitter.
Josh Hader News / Houston Astros on SI / March 12
Unknown Astros Reliever Could Benefit from Josh Hader’s Opening Day Delay
Now that the Houston Astros have ruled out closer Josh Hader for opening day, they can start working to arrange their bullpen. Hader’s build-up from a capsule strain in his shoulder last season has been slowed by a biceps issue.
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.
Josh Hader News / Field Level Media / March 11
Astros All-Star closer Josh Hader (biceps) to open season on IL
Houston Astros All-Star closer Josh Hader will begin the 2026 season on the injured list due to biceps tendinitis in his left pitching arm, manager Joe Espada said Wednesday.
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.
Tatsuya Imai News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 11
Tatsuya Imai doesn’t think Team Japan needs him to win World Baseball Classic
The World Baseball Classic is rolling on, and Team Japan is on its way to defending the championship. Meanwhile, back in Houston Astros spring training, Tatsuya Imai is preparing for his first MLB season after a great run in Japan.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / March 11
New Astros Superstar Says Team Japan Will Win WBC With or Without Him
The Houston Astros continued spring training on Wednesday and one of their newest pitchers made his latest start. But much of the talk was about whether he might leave spring training to join his home country in the World Baseball Classic.
Houston Astros 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.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / March 11
Astros Boss Makes Key Decision About Star Reliever’s Opening Day Status
The Houston Astros have made a decision that allows them to start planning out their bullpen for opening day. Astros manager Joe Espada told reporters in West Palm Beach, Fla., that closer Josh Hader will start the regular season on the injured list and won’t be ready for opening day.
Jeremy Pena News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 10
Astros’ Jeremy Pena takes step forward while dealing with finger injury
The Houston Astros are waiting the return of infielder Jeremy Pena, who has been dealing with a fractured finger. Pena is taking a big step forward, as he was seen Tuesday performing infield exercises with the team.
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.
Carlos Correa News / Athlon Sports / March 6
Astros' Carlos Correa News Emerges After Removal From Lineup
The Houston Astros are gearing up for the 2026 season, and there is still hope that the current roster can make a push toward October baseball. While Houston missed the postseason last year, the group will still return many veteran superstars.
Jeremy Pena News / Field Level Media / March 5
Astros SS Jeremy Pena fractures finger playing for Dominican Republic
Houston Astros All-Star shortstop Jeremy Pena fractured the tip of his right ring finger during an exhibition game between his host Dominican Republic team and the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday.
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