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On YouTubeJeremy 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 / 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.
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 / 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
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 / 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 / Houston Astros on SI / March 15
Astros Newly-Signed Free Agent To Make Spring Training Debut This Week
One clear thing, out of all the offseason moves made by Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown, there is still a need ahead of Opening Day. A backup catcher.
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?
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.
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.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / March 15
Astros Spring Training News and Notes 3/15/2026: Yordan, Paredes, Weiss…
Astros manager Joe Espada was happy with what he saw from SP Ryan Weiss, as well as Isaac Paredes play at 2B: Yordan Alvarez hit his first HR of spring.
Ryan Pressly News / Houston Astros on SI / March 15
Ryan Pressly Returns to Astros in New Role as SpaceCityHN Analyst
A former fan favorite Houston Astro, Ryan Pressly, is returning to the home he had for seven years. This time, though, he will be watching the games from a little different perspective.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / March 14
Astros Giving Young Prospect Unusual Opportunity in Spring Training
Experiments happen in spring training every year. Just ask Jose Altuve. The Houston Astros moved him to left field in spring training to keep Altuve’s bat in the lineup and improve their defense at second base, where Altuve’s glove is in decline.
Dana Brown News / Houston Astros on SI / March 14
What Astros GM Dana Brown Is Telling Us — Without Actually Saying It
Few teams in baseball dealt with the kind of injury challenges that the Houston Astros saw in the 2025 season. At various points throughout the campaign, the injury reports looked more like a 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 / Houston Astros on SI / March 14
Astros Position Battle Heating Up as Decision Nears
We are officially less than two weeks away from Opening Day for the Houston Astros. That might be exciting news for fans, but it also necessitates more urgency from manager Joe Espada, GM Dana Brown and the club's front office.
Bryan Abreu News / Just Baseball / March 14
The Next Man Up: Bryan Abreu’s Time to Shine Is Now
For years now, Bryan Abreu has admirably filled the role of Houston Astros setup man. The team has All-Star closer Josh Hader on hand as their primary ninth-inning option, so there’s been very few chances for Abreu to get a crack at saves himself.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / March 14
Bullish Prediction by MLB Pipeline for Astros System in 2026
In a recent post by MLB Pipeline, they made predictions for every farm system heading into the 2026 season, and their outlook for the Houston Astros system was fairly bullish.
Ethan Frey News / Houston Astros on SI / March 14
Why This Houston Astros' Top Prospect Isn’t Close—And Why That’s Okay
Not every Houston Astros fan may know Ethan Frey, but he has the opportunity to be well-known for a long time in Houston. Frey was the Astros' 2025 third-round pick (95th overall), out of LSU.
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.
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 / 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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