Houston Astros News
Early spring results suggest Astros might've nailed 3-team trade with Pirates, Rays
The Houston Astros have to like what they've seen from starting pitcher Mike Burrows so far this spring. Former outfielder Jacob Melton has been struggling with the Tampa Bay Rays.
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Astros new hitting approach focus seems to be ignoring one key detail
The Houston Astros want to transition to a small-ball, situational approach in 2026; however, they ignore the fact that it's a terrible fit for their roster.
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Joe Espada just revealed huge Astros rotation concern that is a true balancing act
Joe Espada said the Houston Astros are undecided as to whether they'll use a six-man rotation, laying out concerns on both sides of the debate.
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Lance McCullers Jr. has new approach at Astros camp and it could end up costing him
Lance McCullers Jr. believes his best path forward with the Houston Astros is to try a new approach, despite several reasons why that is a fool's errand.
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Zach Dezenzo's WBC success with Team Italy traces back to hilarious recruiting moment
The story behind Houston Astros infielder Zach Dezenzo's recruitment to Team Italy for the World Baseball Classic is objectively hilarious.
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Astros 2026 season may hinge on one player facing make-or-break year
2026 will be a make or break season for Lance McCullers Jr. who has been plagued by injuries
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Josh Hader's first spring warmup made Astros Opening Day decision rather easy
The Houston Astros will be without Josh Hader to begin the 2026 season. The Astros reliever will begin the year on the injured list.
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Josh Hader To Begin Season On Injured List
Star Astros closer Josh Hader will begin the 2026 season on the 15-day injured list, manager Joe Espada announced to the teams beat this morning (via Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle). Hes…
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Astros may have sneakily found the perfect bullpen weapon for 2026
AJ Blubaugh is having an impressive spring, and while he's a starter by trade a variety of factors might make his best fit in 2026 as a member of the Houston Astros' bullpen.
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MLB insider sparks Astros trade buzz surrounding Red Sox outfielder, WBC star
As the Houston Astros continue searching for a left-handed-hitting outfielder, MLB insider Buster Olney floats Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida as a near-perfect solution.
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Poll: Will The Astros Be Able To Add Another Outfielder Before Opening Day?
One of the biggest predicaments of the Astros offseason has been their as-of-yet unsuccessful efforts to reshape their outfield mix. After losing Kyle Tucker in a trade to the Cubs last winter, the…
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Fun Bryan Abreu anecdote from spring training also reveal Astros perilous situation with him
A fun spring-training story about Bryan Abreu and Cristian Javier also highlights just how dangerous it would be for the Astros to lose Abreu in free agency.
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Early reactions to Hunter Brown in Astros camp should have everyone really excited
Houston Astros starting pitcher Hunter Brown in spring training looks every bit the Cy Young candidate he was last season.
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Impressive top Astros prospect is the latest victim of spring roster cuts
The Houston Astros made another round of roster cuts on Tuesday and while Walker Janek was among them, that doesn't mean fans will have to wait long for him.
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Under-the-radar Astros bullpen addition could be poised for larger role than expected
The Houston Astros have some questions in their bullpen right now, but one of their potential solutions could be new addition, Kai-Wei Teng.
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Few prospects in Spring Breakout have as much helium as this young Astros slugger
Teenage Houston Astros' phenom Kevin Alvarez is set for action in the Spring Breakout game, which could take his already growing hype and take it to another level.
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Astros insider hints 3 out of nowhere candidates might make the Opening Day roster
Houston Astros insider Chandler Rome drops three names you might not have considered as surprise candidates to make the Opening Day roster.
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Astros latest round of roster cuts include breakout prospect and camp standout
The Houston Astros made another round of spring training roster cuts recently, and sent down some of their talented, young pitchers.
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Astros suddenly have new reason to rethink a potential Isaac Paredes trade
Now that Jeremy Pena is injured, Isaac Paredes could have a spot in the infield and serve as an injury backup for the Houston Astros.
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Tatsuya Imais latest spring training start shows Astros' gamble was wise
Tatsuya Imai is showing impressive stuff and a veteran mentality so far this spring, making it seem as if the Houston Astros made a wise gamble.
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