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MLB rumors: Jeff Passan urges Yankees to make blockbuster Astros trade, but not for Yordan Alvarez

The New York Yankees have not won a World Series since 2009. At 16 years, the streak is approaching the longest in Yankees history between World Series titles. If the team is going to break their drought, the Yankees are going to need to make some moves. The Yankees could go after a pitcher like […] The post MLB rumors: Jeff Passan urges Yankees to make blockbuster Astros trade, but not for Yordan Alvarez appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Nick Gonzales is having an underrated season for Pirates

On Tuesday night, the Pittsburgh Pirates took down the Houston Astros 10-6 on the road. Third baseman Nick Gonzales was a huge part of the Bucs offensive success against Houston.  Gonzales went 3-4 with 3 hits and walked once. He has done a great job getting on base and producing in the middle of the […]

Astros vs. Pirates Game Thread: Game 63, 6/3/2026

TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (27-35), who are 6-4 in their last 10 games, will continue their nine-game homestand tonight as they play the second game of a three-game series against their former divisional opponent, the Pittsburgh Pirates (33-28). RHP Spencer Arrighetti (7-1, 1.34 ERA), who was acquired from the Pirates this offseason, will open the series against his former […]

Game #62: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Houston Astros

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Houston Astros, June 3, 2026, 8:10 p.m. ET Location: Daikin Park, Houston, TX Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pitching Matchup: Paul Skenes (6-5, 2.89 ERA) vs. Spencer Arrighetti (7-1, 1.34 ERA) The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road today against the Houston Astros looking to grab a win. Please remember our Game Day […]

Astros SP Spencer Arrighetti Named AL Pitcher of the Month for May

First Career Pitcher of the Month Award for Astros hurler. HOUSTON, TX – Major League Baseball announced today that Astros RHP Spencer Arrighetti has been named American League Pitcher of the Month for May. It is the first Pitcher of the Month Award and second monthly award overall for Arrighetti. He was also named AL Rookie of the […]

Astros Prospect Report: June 2nd

Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below. AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (24-34) won 7-2 (BOX SCORE) Sugar Land got on the board in a big way in the 5th scoring 4 runs on a Nelson sac fly, Whitcomb 2 run double and Price RBI single. Alexander got […]

Astros Legends Series 21: Mike Madden

He pitched his entire major league career in the 80’s with our Houston Astros.    He’s Mike Madden, and he joins us exclusively at The Crawfish Boxes for our 21st installment of the Legends Series.    Q:  That 1983 season, you appeared in 28 games, started 13, and won 9 of those.    What was that […]

Astros Announce Josh Hader Role After Return from Injury

The Houston Astros welcome back Josh Hader from injury. The left-hander’s season has been delayed due to biceps tendinitis, which slowed his recovery from shoulder surgery.With Hader back in the bullpen, Astros manager Joe Espada made clear what the left-hander’s role will be. Espada told reporters, including Brian McTaggart of MLB.com, that Hader will “step […] The post Astros Announce Josh Hader Role After Return from Injury appeared first on HEAVY .

Astros vs. Pirates Game Thread: Game 62, 6/2/2026

TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (27-34), who are 7-3 in their last 10 games, will continue their nine-game homestand tonight as they open a three-game series against their former divisional opponent, the Pittsburgh Pirates (32-28). RHP Mike Burrows (3-6, 5.40 ERA), who was acquired from the Pirates this offseason, will open the series against his […]

Game #61: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Houston Astros

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Houston Astros, June 2, 2026, 8:10 p.m. ET Location: Daikin Park, Houston, TX Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pitching Matchup: Bubba Chandler (1-6, 4.85 ERA) vs. Mike Burrows (3-6, 5.40 ERA) The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road today against the Houston Astros looking to grab a win. Please remember our Game Day […]

Astros’ Josh Hader breaks silence on returning from injury

Houston Astros star closer Josh Hader is set to return from injury on Tuesday. The 32-year-old has not made his 2026 debut yet due to a bicep injury. Hader had been trending in the right direction in recent weeks, and now he is indeed being activated from the injured list. Hader spoke to reporters before […] The post Astros’ Josh Hader breaks silence on returning from injury appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Curious Case of Bryan Abreu: What Should the Astros Do?

The curious case of Bryan Abreu continues to become more intriguing with every appearance he makes for the Houston Astros. For a pitcher who was once considered one of the most feared setup men in Major League Baseball, it is an understatement to say that Abreu has underperformed this season. A reliever who routinely sat […]

Astros Activate Josh Hader

2:25pm: The Astros have now officially announced Hader’s reinstatement. Correa was indeed moved to the 60-day IL to open a 40-man spot. They also placed infielder Braden Shewmake on the 10-day IL, retroactive to May 31st, with a right adductor strain. Outfielder Zach Cole was recalled to replace Shewmake. 12:56pm: The Astros announced yesterday that […]

Astros’ Joe Espada makes huge Josh Hader injury announcement on Tuesday

The Houston Astros prepare to face a surging Pittsburgh Pirates team on Tuesday. Houston is getting some big news ahead of the contest, as reliever Josh Hader is back from the injured list. Astros manager Joe Espada made the announcement about Hader on Tuesday, per The Athletic. Hader hasn’t pitched this season. He suffered an […] The post Astros’ Joe Espada makes huge Josh Hader injury announcement on Tuesday appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Who Could Join Yordan Alvarez at the All-Star Game?

With a .301/.416/.634 slash line through his first 60 games of the season, it’s not a question of whether Yordan Alvarez will be selected to his fourth American League All-Star team. The question is whether he’ll be traveling to Philadelphia alone. It’s been 12 years since the Astros were limited to a single All-Star, and […]

Astros Trending in the RIGHT DIRECTION?

Always look on the bright side of LIFE! While the Astros are in the throws of another slow start, despite some recent success there aren’t many Astros fans who see any trends going in the right direction. The Clubhouse would tell you a different. Here are a few of those bright spots: “I know it […]

Reds series preview: Both teams hate the month of May

The Reds have not finished in first place since 2012, but were in first place in the National League Central after a hot start had them 20-11 by the end of April. They have lost 17 of 27 since then and their only series wins since have come against the struggling Astros, Phillies, and Mets. […]

The Week Ahead for Atlanta: Tough pitching matchups lie ahead for the Braves

At first glance, it seems like good news that the Atlanta Braves won’t have to deal with Paul Skenes once the Pittsburgh Pirates come to town since he’s going to be pitching against the Astros during the midweek series. With that being said, the pitching matchups still figure to be pretty tough for the Braves […]

Astros Legends Series 20: Danny Darwin

He pitched for 20 seasons, 8 clubs, and was a member of the beloved 1986 Astros.    The Legends Series 20th installment features Danny Darwin, who amassed 171 wins throughout his career.     Q:  What did you think of Nolan Ryan’s nickname of “Dr. Death” for you?    Did you like it? A:  (laughs)  Oh My […]

In The Lab: Astros Infield Bases Per Out

As we go through some of these statistical series it becomes important to occasionally go back and explain the whys and what fors for these numbers. Simply put, the more numbers we can use to demonstrate the difference between players the better. Essentially, we are looking the mathematics of situational baseball. The good news is […]

Series Preview: Milwaukee Brewers vs. San Francisco Giants

After a quick three-game road trip to visit the Houston Astros, the Milwaukee Brewers are back home to host the San Francisco Giants for four games beginning Monday night. The Brewers had a strong month of May, going 19-7 with just one series loss (a 1-2 series against the Dodgers over Memorial Day weekend). At […]

Brewers’ Jacob Misiorowski completes historic feat in Cy Young-worthy start

The Milwaukee Brewers moved to 35-21 on the season with a 2-0 victory over the Houston. Leading the way was starting pitcher Jacob Misiorowski, who was again dominant on the mound. The right-hander pitched seven innings of scoreless baseball, allowing three hits and no walks while striking out eight. Misiorowski put up 57 total strikeouts […] The post Brewers’ Jacob Misiorowski completes historic feat in Cy Young-worthy start appeared first on ClutchPoints .