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Astros Announce 2027 Regular Season Schedule
Opening Day set for March 25 vs. rival Texas Rangers The Houston Astros will open the 2027 regular season on Thursday, March 25 with an Opening Day matchup against their American League West and in-state rival Texas Rangers in the annual Silver Boot Series. The 2027 season will be the 66th for the Astros franchise, which played its first […]
Lance McCullers Jr. Agrees To Begin the 2026 Trade Deadline
The right-hander reluctantly waived his no-trade clause to help the Astros give the Brewers more pitcher depth.
Astros Prospects First Half Standouts
Here are some prospects who have stood out so far in the first half of the season! Jason Schiavone – Schiavone has put together a breakout season. The 23-year-old catcher got off to a hot start in Asheville hitting .289 with 17 home runs in 35 games. He earned a promotion to Double-A where he’s […]
Trade Deadline Outlook: Houston Astros
The Astros have rallied in almost unthinkable fashion, shaking off a cavalcade of injuries that sunk them to a 20-31 nadir as deep into the season as May 20. They’ve not only bounced back with a 27-20 record since that low point, they’ve done so despite long-term absences for several key players. Jeremy Peña, Hunter […]
Lance McCullers Jr. sends emotional message after Milwaukee Brewers trade ends Houston Astros era
The Milwaukee Brewers recently acquired Lance McCullers Jr. from the Houston Astros. The deal closes the curtain on the veteran right-hander’s long tenure in Houston, where he spent his entire Major League career, helped the franchise capture multiple World Series titles, and became one of the defining players of its championship era. After officially becoming [...]
Astros Legends Series 31: Casey Candaele
Casey Candaele became a member of the Houston Astros on July 23rd, 1988. In a three-year period from 1990-1992, he played in 416 contests. He joins us exclusively at The Crawfish Boxes for our 31st series entry of the Legends Series. Q: The trade in 1988 that brought you to Houston. What do […]
Houston Astros reveal why Lance McCullers Jr. approved trade to Milwaukee Brewers after 14-Year run
The Milwaukee Brewers bolstered their roster with a major deadline move, landing veteran pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. in a trade with the Houston Astros. McCullers agreed to waive his no-trade rights to make the deal happen. As part of the transaction, Milwaukee also received pitcher Colton Gordon and cash, while Houston acquired prospect Jadyn Fielder, [...]
Transaction Analysis: The Astros, Lance McCullers Jr., and the End of An Era
In Houston, at least, if not on Patrick's deck. The post Transaction Analysis: The Astros, Lance McCullers Jr., and the End of An Era appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
Lance McCullers Jr.’s Brewers debut timeline gets major hint from Matt Arnold
The Milwaukee Brewers pulled off a notable trade move amid the silence of the MLB All-Star break, as they acquired two-time World Series champion pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. from the Houston Astros. Also coming over to Milwaukee in the trade is lefty Colton Gordon, while the Brewers sent minor league outfielder/designated hitter Jadyn Fielder, who [...]
Astros Trade Lance McCullers Jr., Colton Gordon To Brewers
The Brewers and Astros have announced the first trade of the season’s unofficial second half, with Houston sending righty Lance McCullers Jr., left-hander Colton Gordon and cash to Milwaukee in exchange for minor league outfielder Jadyn Fielder. The Brewers are reportedly absorbing $2.5MM of the remaining money on McCullers’ underwater contract. Milwaukee transferred Rob Zastryzny to […]
Brewers share key updates on Brandon Woodruff, Kyle Harrison after Lance McCullers Jr. trade
The Milwaukee Brewers turned some heads amid the MLB All-Star break, as they made a deal with the Houston Astros to acquire right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. Milwaukee made the trade amid injuries to its pitching staff, with Brandon Woodruff recently placed on the 60-day injured list and Kyle Harrison on the 15-day injured list. McCullers [...]
Houston Astros Trade Former World Series Champion to Milwaukee Brewers for Prospect Jadyn Fielder
The Houston Astros and Milwaukee Brewers pulled off a shocking mid-July swap on Wednesday. Houston shipped two-time World Series champion […]
Milwaukee Brewers acquire Lance McCullers and Colton Gordon in trade with Houston Astros
The Milwaukee Brewers are 59-37 on the season as they prepare for the second half of the year following the MLB All-Star break. With the MLB trade deadline approaching on August 3, many believe the Brewers will, as they usually are, be in the market for any means to improve their roster. As is the [...]
Houston Astros Acquire MLB Legend’s Son In Trade With Milwaukee Brewers
On Friday, the Houston Astros will resume action following the All-Star break when they host the Baltimore Orioles in Texas.They are coming off a 6-5 loss to the Texas Rangers (on Sunday).Houston Astros Acquire MLB Legend’s SonUPDATE: The Astros have officially announced the deal. On Wednesday, news came out that the Astros are making a trade […] The post Houston Astros Acquire MLB Legend’s Son In Trade With Milwaukee Brewers appeared first on HEAVY .
As Yordan Alvarez Chases MVP, Astros Face Their Biggest Decision Yet
As Major League Baseball reaches the All-Star break, Astros fans have every reason to celebrate what has been another remarkable season from Yordan Alvarez. He’s not just putting together another All-Star campaign. He’s making a legitimate case to be the American League’s Most Valuable Player. While much of the attention over the next few weeks […]
Brewers acquire former World Series hero in bold trade with Astros
The Milwaukee Brewers have made an addition to their pitching staff ahead of the stretch run, acquiring veteran right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. from the Houston Astros. As the Brewers continue their push toward the MLB postseason, they’ve added a pitcher…
What’s Behind Peter Lambert’s Career Year?
The Houston Astros seem to be a team in transition, with former stars like Alex Bregman, Kyle Tucker and Framber Valdez donning different jerseys in 2026. There are still stalwarts like Jose Altuve, Yordan Álvarez and Carlos Correa on the squad, but the pitching staff has seen lots of new names over the last few […] The post What’s Behind Peter Lambert’s Career Year? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Brewers’ Jacob Misiorowski drops big injury update amid arm fatigue concern
Milwaukee Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski had his recent start that was scheduled for Sunday pushed back due to arm fatigue. The Brewers are currently finalizing a trade with the Houston Astros to acquire starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr., as pitching depth is always a good thing when your ace is dealing with some uncertainty. However, […] The post Brewers’ Jacob Misiorowski drops big injury update amid arm fatigue concern appeared first on ClutchPoints .
UPDATED: Brewers acquire Lance McCullers Jr., Colton Gordon in trade with Astros
The Milwaukee Brewers are finalizing a deal to acquire right-handed pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. and left-handed pitcher Colton Gordon in a trade with the Houston Astros, with the return to Houston not yet known. UPDATE: Per Chandler Rome of The Athletic, the return in the deal is Jadyn Fielder, the son of Brewer legend Prince […]
Astros Trade Second-Longest-Tenured Player, 2-Time Champion
The Houston Astros have had one of the worst pitching staffs in 2026 with a 4.81 team ERA. They just traded away a piece of their staff and one of their longest-tenured players.The Astros have traded right-handed starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. and left-hander Colton Gordon to the Milwaukee Brewers in a salary dump, according […] The post Astros Trade Second-Longest-Tenured Player, 2-Time Champion appeared first on HEAVY .
Astros, Brewers nearing Lance McCullers Jr. trade during All-Star break
The Milwaukee Brewers are reportedly nearing a trade with the Houston Astros for starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr., according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. Jon Heyman of the New York Post later confirmed the report. Chandler Rome of The Athletic reported that Houston has been “floating” McCullers in trade talks for “most of the last […] The post Astros, Brewers nearing Lance McCullers Jr. trade during All-Star break appeared first on ClutchPoints .
McCullers to the Brewers, per report
MLB Trade Rumors: The Milwaukee Brewers are acquiring pitcher Lance McCullers, Jr., from the Houston Astros, according to Astros beat writer Brian McTaggert. The 32 year old McCullers has spent his entire career up to now with the Astros, having been drafted with the 41st pick of the 2012 MLB Draft (two picks after the […]
Brewers & Astros Complete Trade For Former All-Star
The Milwaukee Brewers are adding more depth to their pitching staff, as they are completing a trade with the Houston Astros for former All-Star and playoff hero Lance McCullers. The Milwaukee Brewers are taking a flier on RHP Lance McCullers, who has pitched just 39.1 innings this year for the Astros. @brianmctaggart on it — Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) July 15, 2026 "Taking a flier" on him, as Bob Nightengale describes it, is a good description. McCullers, now 32, was an All-Star with the ...
Lance McCullers Jr. Reportedly Being Traded to Brewers from Astros amid MLB Deadline Rumors
The Houston Astros are reportedly preparing to part ways with veteran right-hander and two-time World Series champion Lance McCullers Jr.
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