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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.

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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.

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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?

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

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Houston Astros 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.

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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.

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 / Houston Astros on SI / March 13

Who the Astros Already Know Will Be on the Opening Day Roster

The Houston Astros have less than two weeks to figure out what their opening day roster will look like coming out of spring training. The Astros will start the season at home when they host the Los Angeles Angels on March 26 at Daikin Park.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / March 13

Astros Pitcher Gets Shocking Prediction From MLB Insider

Going into the winter, a lot of the talk surrounding the Houston Astros was whether or not Framber Valdez had thrown his last pitch for the Astros. The writing on the wall suggested that he was moving on from Houston and that ended up being the case.

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 / 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.

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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 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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.