Houston Astros News
4 Astros players who must step up immediately for a chance at playoff success
These 4 players have been struggling, but the Astros will need them to find their groove if they hope to have playoff success
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Brent Strom's return to Astros already paying dividends
The return of the legendary coach has rejuvenated the pitching staff
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Yordan Alvarezs MVP case for Astros may not be as ironclad as you might think
Astros DH Yordan Alvarez has been the leader in the clubhouse for AL MVP for most of the season, but some advanced metrics may favor someone else.
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Astros taking chance on waiver claim from Diamondbacks seems like a total waste
It seems like the Astros are digging through other teams' recyclables when they already have the same, if not better, talent available in their own system.
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Astros Joe Espada facing a cruel reality before new GMs arrival
It has become apparent that the Joe Espada era has run its course.
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Former Astros GM explains what Jeff Bagwell needs to do to follow Nolan Ryans path
Former Astros GM Tim Purpura discusses a GM's life, dealing with owners, and what HOFer Jeff Bagwell would need to do if he were to become the new GM. He used another Hall of Famer in Nolan Ryan to…
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Why Astros' run through AL playoff picture hinges on Jeremy Pea renaissance
Yordan Alvarez may be the engine, but Jeremy Pena is the catalyst of the Astros offense, and he's been mostly missing in action for 5 weeks
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Astros Claim Jorge Barrosa
The Astros announced that outfielder Jorge Barrosa has been claimed off waivers from the Diamondbacks. In corresponding moves for the 28-man and 40-man rosters, Houston optioned outfielder Jake…
Source: MLB Trade Rumors
AJ Blubaugh represents clear Astros solution to untimely bullpen injury
Steven Okert's injury presents a huge issue for the Astros, but a great opportunity for AJ Blubaugh
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Carlos Correa's return feels like Astros' final hope for roster to regain life
Correa's return could add some length to a lineup that has gotten very top heavy
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Why Astros must avoid Jeff Bagwell GM temptation (and how they should pivot)
The Astros need an analytical mind as GM, which means it's likely someone most fans have never heard of.
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Astros Place Steven Okert On Injured List
The Astros announced that left-hander Steven Okert has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to September 1, due to a right hamstring strain. Fellow southpaw Bryan King has been recalled…
Source: MLB Trade Rumors
Astros need to convert this reliever back to a starter to save pitching staff
It should have happened earlier this season, and the starting rotation suffered as a result
Source: Climbing Tal's Hill
This Astros player all but officially played his way off the roster as Houston enters home stretch
It's actually a surprise he got called back up September 1. Every metric says he shouldn't have.
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