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Dickie Thon News / Crawfish Boxes / April 7
Astros Legends Series: Dickie Thon 
For many, Dickie Thon is on the short list of “what if” legends of the game. “What if” Mets pitcher Mike Torrez’ fastball doesn’t hit Thon in the face, breaking the orbital bone around Thon’s left eye in just his 17th at-bat in the 1984 season?
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 6
Outfielders’ Comeback Responsible for Astros' Giant Leap in Power Rankings
It's still incredibly early in the season, but the Houston Astros are showing glaring signs of making a comeback this year after their disastrous 2025 campaign.
Hunter Brown News / Crawfish Boxes / April 6
Astros’ 2026 Season May Hinge on Hunter Brown’s Shoulder, And Trust in the Organization
It didn’t seem like it would happen this soon, but here we are: the 2026 season for the Houston Astros may already be approaching a pivotal moment. And it all centers around one name, Hunter Brown.
The 'Active MLB wins leaders' quiz
How many of the active pitchers to win at least 80 games can you name in five minutes?
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 6
Astros Right-Hander Earns Nod To Make First Career Start Against Rockies
The Houston Astros are on the rise, leading the American League West standings with a 6-4 overall record. Compared to their brutal outcome last year, the Astros are making strides this time around.
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 / April 6
Stock up, Stock down through 10 games
Astros fans have gone from doom and gloom after two games to euphoria following the next five, and back to doom and gloom after a strange series in West Sacramento that saw the ace of their staff land on the IL.
Roddery Munoz News / Crawfish Boxes / April 6
Report: Astros Place RP Roddery Munoz on Outright Waivers
The clock has struck 12 on Roddery Munoz’ time as a Houston Astro: Munoz was a Rule 5 pick, the first made by the Astros in 8 years. The team liked his power breaking stuff, and a strong stretch in Spring Training where he ran through batters racking up strikeouts got him an extended look with the team early in the season.
MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / April 6
Astros' Series Opener vs. Rockies: Preview, Storylines
After beginning the season 5-2, the Houston Astros hit the road for their first road trip of the 2026 season over the weekend. They began their 10-game road trip in Sacramento against the Athletics and dropped two of the three games.
Cody Bolton News / Crawfish Boxes / April 6
Astros Turn to Cody Bolton for Spot Start with Brown Out
The Houston Astros announced that Cody Bolton will make the start for them tonight against the Colorado Rockies in Denver. The 28-year old journeyman made his first appearance for the Astros on March 31, picking up a 3 inning save against the Boston Red Sox.
Cristian Javier News / Crawfish Boxes / April 6
In The Lab: The Law of Sunken Costs
Certainly, the results for the first week plus of games have been mostly positive. The Astros are a winning baseball team overall and that is huge news given how they have started the last few seasons.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 5
Astros Face Issues After Latest Lance McCullers Start, Hunter Brown Injury
The Houston Astros have an easy-to-spot issue with their current roster: depth with the starting rotation. Even though the Astros currently sit at the top of the AL West but, that is primarily thanks to their bats, which have scored the most runs in all of baseball.
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 / April 5
Astros GM Brown on SCHN: Update on Hunter Brown, Rotation Plans
Astros GM Dana Brown joined Todd Kalas and Julia Morales in the SCHN broadcast booth in the top of the 4th inning during today’s game. Kalas asked the GM about SP Hunter Brown going on the IL.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 5
Astros’ Hunter Brown doesn’t sound concerned about shoulder injury, per Joe Espada
The Houston Astros have played well to start the season, but they’re dealing with an injury to one of their key players. Ace Hunter Brown was recently placed on the 15-day injured list because of a strain in his pitching shoulder.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 5
Three Reasons Astros Fans Should Be Excited — and 1 Real Concern Early
The Houston Astros have started the 2026 campaign strong and they currently sit on top of the American League West standings with a record of 6-3. Sure, it is early in the season, but the Astros are starting to show exactly what kind of team they could be in 2026.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / April 5
Ryan Weiss’ Time May Be Now for Astros
With Hunter Brown going on the IL and Cristian Javier’s pronounced struggles, the KBO star may be getting his chance to start for Houston sooner than later.
Hunter Brown News / Field Level Media / April 5
Astros ace Hunter Brown (shoulder) placed on 15-day IL
The Houston Astros placed ace right-hander Hunter Brown on the 15-day injured list Sunday with a right shoulder strain. The move was retroactive to Thursday.
Hunter Brown News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 5
Astros Place Hunter Brown On Injured List With Shoulder Strain
The Astros are placing right-hander Hunter Brown on the injured list due to a right shoulder strain. Right-hander Christian Roa was recalled to the majors to replace Brown on the roster.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / April 4
Cristian Javier's struggles putting Astros in rough spot
There is still time for Javier to return to form and be that steady arm in the middle of the Astros rotation. However, if he continues to struggle, a return to the minors could be in the future.
Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / April 3
How the Astros Offense Has Exploded To Start the Season
The Houston Astros have a 5-2 record after the first two series of the season. This is actually a new spot to be in for the Astros, who have not gotten off to the best of starts in the last few years.
Jeremy Pena News / Athlon Sports / April 1
Astros Get Jeremy Pena Injury Update After Missing Red Sox Game
Coming off of an excellent 2025 season, Jeremy Pena and the Houston Astros have been cautious with his recovery from a right ring finger fracture he suffered in the spring.
Houston Astros News / The Lead / April 1
Lance McCullers Jr. Is the Perfect Anchor for Astros’ Rotation
Monday’s 8-1 win over the Boston Red Sox had the Houston Astros feeling like it was the good old days. Jose Altuve reached base five times with four hits, two home runs, and a walk.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 1
Early Red Sox slump could be cause for greater concern
It's only April Fools' Day, but the Boston Red Sox may already be in serious trouble.
Zach Cole News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 31
Astros’ Zach Cole Suffers Broken Toe
Astros outfielder Zach Cole broke a toe on his right foot while playing in a Triple-A game, reports Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. He was hit by a pitch from Rangers’ non-roster reliever Mason Thompson in the fourth inning on Sunday.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / March 30
Jose Altuve's 2 HRs, 4 hits power Astros to blowout of Red Sox
Jose Altuve slugged two home runs and Lance McCullers Jr. carried a shutout bid into the seventh inning of his season debut as the Houston Astros claimed the opener of their three-game series with the visiting Boston Red Sox 8-1 on Monday.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / March 30
'I was kind of nervous': Ex-Japanese star flops for Astros in MLB debut
Nerves got the best of Houston Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai in his big-league debut Sunday. In a 9-7 win over the Los Angeles Angels, Imai pitched 2.2 innings, walking four.
Yordan Alvarez News / Just Baseball / March 27
Why Yordan Alvarez’s 2026 Could Make or Break the Astros
Yordan Alvarez is undoubtedly the top hitter in the Houston Astros‘ lineup, and one of the best left-handed hitters in Major League Baseball today. That’s been backed up by his recent production, but the problem is he’s not always on the field.
Yordan Alvarez News / Larry Brown Sports / March 26
Yordan Alvarez bizarrely gets robbed of a potential HR by Daikin Park roof
Yordan Alvarez fell victim to his own ballpark during Thursday’s Opening Day. The Houston Astros slugger Alvarez came to bat in the first inning of his team’s season-opening matchup against the Los Angeles Angels at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas.
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