Houston Astros News
Astros Sign Daniel Johnson To Minors Contract
The Astros have signed Daniel Johnson to a minor league deal, according to the outfielders MLB.com profile page. Johnson became a free agent earlier this month when he was released from a…
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Astros strike surprise trade with the Yankees as roster woes and injuries mount
The Houston Astros have addressed their infield depth issues with an unlikely trade with the Yankees for shortstop Braden Shewmake.
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Underlying data seems to show Astros were right to pursue Carlos Correa reunion
Carlos Correa has been off to a good start for the Houston Astros, but the underlying data suggests he'll be even better in all facets of the game.
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Astros Notes: Harris, Loperfido, Allen, Sousa
Outfielder Dustin Harris is expected to be with the Astros soon,manager Joe Espada told reporters, including Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. Harris was nabbed off waivers from the White Sox on…
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Astros' timing issue may complicate Cam Smith contract extension plans
Cam Smith is a clear candidate for a contract extension but the Houston Astros' turmoil could ruin the chances of one.
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Astros Claim Dustin Harris, Designate J.P. France For Assignment
The Astros announced that outfielder Dustin Harris was claimed off waivers from the White Sox. To create space for Harris on Houstons 40-man roster, right-hander J.P. France was designated for…
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3 reasons why Astros playoff window may already be closed, 2 signs where hope remains
There is no shortage of reasons to be pessimistic about the Houston Astros going forward, but not all of the news is bad news when it comes to their future.
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Astros get good news on Tatsuya Imai, but that raises more questions than it answers
The good news is that Tatsuya Imai seems to be healthy. However, the bad news is that that doesn't give the Houston Astros any answers at the moment.
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Astros To Sign Miguel Yajure To Minor League Deal
The Astros are adding right-hander Miguel Yajure on a minor league agreement, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic. The 27-year-old has spent the past two seasons pitching in Japans Nippon…
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Astros Transfer Josh Hader To 60-Day IL
The Astros announced that they have selected right-hander Peter Lambert, a move that was reported yesterday. To open an active roster spot, they have optioned right-hander Christian Roa to Triple-A…
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Astros lineup should give fans reason to rethink early-season panic
Even though the team has struggled, the lineup has put up impressive results to start the season.
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Christian Walkers stellar rebound could give Astros an important off-ramp down the road
Christian Walker's hot start has unexpectedly turned him into a prime trade chip, but moving on would mean a serious pivot from the Houston Astros.
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Astros To Select Peter Lambert
Right-hander Peter Lambert will start for the Astros on Friday, with Chandler Rome of The Athletic among those to relay the update. Lambert is not currently on the roster, so hell need to be…
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Astros misguided offseason trade decision continues to look worse and worse
After being engulfed in trade rumors, Isaac Paredes' cold start threatens the chance the Houston Astros have of receiving any value for him at the deadline.
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Dana Brown will shoulder blame for Astros pitching staff woes, but it's not all on him
The Houston Astros cheaped out on pitching this offseason, and while much of that has to do with Jim Crane, Dana Brown's past choices set the scene for the penny-pinching.
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Joe Espada sent a clear message to Bryan Abreu (and the rest of the Astros bullpen)
The Houston Astros won a one-run game without deploying Bryan Abreu in the ninth inning. Is Joe Espada going with a closer-by-committee while Josh Hader's out?
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Tatsuya Imai's struggles highlight the risks that the Astros did not plan for
The Houston Astros are finding out now that just because Tatsuya Imai is immensely talented does not mean that his adjustment to MLB will be easy.
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Hunter Brown responds to Dana Brown and Astros drama escalates quickly
Houston Astros starting pitcher Hunter Brown seems to have taken issue with Dana Brown's insinuations about his injury.
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Under-appreciated Astros prospect could help solve Houstons rotation quandary
The Houston Astros' starting rotation is crashing and burning amid injuries and poor performance, while forgotten prospect Miguel Ullola dominates Triple-A.
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Astros To Recall Spencer Arrighetti
Astros right-hander Spencer Arrighetti is expected to get the ball for an upcoming matchup against the Rockies, reports Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. Itll come either today or tomorrow, adds…
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