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Jim Crane Discusses Astros Front Office Direction

The Astros parted ways with general manager Dana Brown on Monday, leaving the organization without a clear baseball operations leader. Owner Jim Crane is technically running the front office with…

08/25/26 - 9:49pm

Source: MLB Trade Rumors


Joe Espada To Remain Astros Manager For Rest Of Season

The Astros parted with general manager Dana Brown yesterday, leading to speculation about manager Joe Espadas job security. His gig appears safe. Owner Jim Crane met with reporters before…

08/25/26 - 5:47pm

Source: MLB Trade Rumors


Astros might be using emerging bullpen weapon wrong but there's still time for a change

The Houston Astros have developed a real bullpen weapon with AJ Blubaugh, but one has to wonder if the better play wouldn't have been working him as a starter.

08/25/26 - 6:11am

Source: Climbing Tal's Hill


Astros Re-Sign Nelson Velzquez

The Astros re-signed outfielderNelson Velzquez on a new major league deal, the team informed reporters (including Chandler Rome of The Athletic). InfielderRay Delgado was optioned back to…

08/24/26 - 6:15pm

Source: MLB Trade Rumors


Timing of Dana Brown's firing is aggressive even by Jim Crane's standards

Jim Crane fired Dana Brown as Houston Astros GM on August 24, weeks before the end of the season while tied for first in the AL West and weeks after Brown ran the draft and trade deadline. The timing…

08/24/26 - 5:30pm

Source: Climbing Tal's Hill


Joe Espadas gaffe didnt cost Astros, but looks far worse after Dana Brown's firing

After parting ways with GM Dana Brown, the Houston Astros microscope turns to manager Joe Espada, who's tenure in charge hasn't lived up to what fans had hoped.

08/24/26 - 10:14am

Source: Climbing Tal's Hill


Astros Part Ways With GM Dana Brown

The Astros announced theyve mutually agreed to part ways with general manager Dana Brown. Per the teams press release, Browns duties will be transitioned to assistant GMs Charles Cook,…

08/24/26 - 9:00am

Source: MLB Trade Rumors


Astros remove GM Dana Brown midway through playoff race in shockingly timed move

The Houston Astros have announced they've parted ways with Dana Brown, despite currently being a playoff team.

08/24/26 - 8:33am

Source: Climbing Tal's Hill


3 Astros who are playing their way off 2026 postseason roster right now

The Houston Astros have to start thinking about their postseason roster construction and these three players are quickly proving that they don't belong.

08/24/26 - 6:02am

Source: Climbing Tal's Hill


Astros are looking like draft geniuses after start to Logan Hughes' professional career

Houston Astros first round pick Logan Hughes could not have had a better start to his professional career and its time to give the front office some flowers.

08/23/26 - 4:26pm

Source: Climbing Tal's Hill


Previewing the Astros remaining 2026 schedule including vital stretch to start September

The Houston Astros' final six weeks have become that much harder, because they haven't been able to capitalize on a recent easy stretch.

08/23/26 - 6:08am

Source: Climbing Tal's Hill


Mike Burrows turnaround on rehab assignment may come too late for the Astros in 2026

Mike Burrows made his second rehab start and could be back soon, but is his return enough to fix the Astros' pitching woes in the final month of the season?

08/22/26 - 5:02pm

Source: Climbing Tal's Hill


Astros' Jose Altuve resurgence is arriving when stakes couldn't be higher

Jose Altuve is quietly having his best stretch of the season just as the Houston Astros' division lead evaporates and the injuries pile up. The timing isn't a coincidence.

08/22/26 - 6:02am

Source: Climbing Tal's Hill


Astros' latest blunder vs. Angels another example of how Houston has bungled prime opportunities

The Houston Astros lost two of three to the Los Angeles Angels, including an 18-3 blowout, the latest sign Houston can't put away a wide-open AL West.

08/21/26 - 5:19pm

Source: Climbing Tal's Hill


Tatsuya Imai makes painful admission about disappointing Astros rookie season

Tatsuya Imai's first season with the Houston Astros has been a disappointment, and it's hard determining his next steps.

08/21/26 - 6:09am

Source: Climbing Tal's Hill


Astros Designate Nelson Velzquez For Assignment

The Astros announced that they have recalled infielder Raynel Delgado from Triple-A Sugar Land. Outfielder Nelson Velzquez has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move. These moves…

08/20/26 - 5:55pm

Source: MLB Trade Rumors


One Astros stat for August is a huge red flag for their 2026 playoff chances

The Houston Astros clinging to a small AL West lead, but a 15-homer August and a shaky rotation beyond two arms are turning October into a real question mark.

08/20/26 - 4:45pm

Source: Climbing Tal's Hill


Astros dealing with troubling Hunter Brown trend at worst possible time

Hunter Brown suddenly can't throw his fastball for strikes and it could have a disastrous effect on the Houston Astros playoff hopes.

08/20/26 - 6:07am

Source: Climbing Tal's Hill


Astros' criticized Josh Hader decision looks genius after Dodgers' Edwin Diaz disaster

Josh Hader's contract with the Houston Astros has not always looked great, but at least it's not Edwin Daz's deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers

08/19/26 - 4:55pm

Source: Climbing Tal's Hill


Here's what to expect from Astros pitching prospect Ethan Pecko ahead of his MLB debut

The Houston Astros' #9 prospect, starting pitcher Ethan Pecko, is making his MLB debut against the Angels, here's everything you need to know.

08/19/26 - 3:58pm

Source: Climbing Tal's Hill


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