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There are currently four players from Japan’s NPB league that have been posted for MLB teams to bid on. Could any of them be a fit for the Houston Astros? (Note: NPB consists of Pacific League (JPPL) and Central League (JPCL). JPPL has DH, JPCL does not) 1) SP Tatsuya Imai (27 years old, 5’ […]
From The Crawfish Boxes | 14 days ago | 4 reads
What the Houston Astros should do with CF Jake Meyers has been one of the more polarizing topics for the last couple of seasons, now exacerbated by the fact the 29-year old centerfielder is coming off his best statistical season. Meyers’ value has never been higher, fresh of career highs at the plate that included […]
From The Crawfish Boxes | 15 days ago | 2 reads
No doubt Astros fans were taken by surprise when the news came down Wednesday night that Mauricio Dubon has been traded to the Atlanta Braves for IF Nick Allen. Dubon had become a fan favorite for his ability to play 7 positions, as well his gritty style of all out hustle. Dubon, however, appears to […]
From The Crawfish Boxes | 16 days ago | 3 reads
Hello Crawfish Boxes! My name is Patrick Creighton, and I will be the new site manager for the Crawfish Boxes. I’ve been covering the Astros since 2013 in various roles with Sportsradio 610 and formerly ESPN 97.5. I am also currently the host of AREA 45, weeknights on Sportsradio 610, with my show partner Shaun […]
From The Crawfish Boxes | 16 days ago | 2 reads
Just a stray thanks to you, the reader. I never forget that, if you’re not out there reading these words, I don’t get to write them. The timing doesn’t really matter on these things, so it isn’t a worry or a complaint. Just an observation: feels like this is pretty late in November for the Cubs not to have made their first small move. Now, to be fair, they retained Shota Imanaga via the Qualifying Offer, which is a major move, but that’s more of a procedural thing. What I’m talking abou...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 17 days ago | 3 reads
Astros News Astros right-hander Hunter Brown finished third in Cy Young voting earlier this week. Brown finished behind Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal, who captured his second straight Cy Young Award, and Boston lefty Garrett Crochet. Brown posted a 2.43 ERA and a 3.14 FIP in 31 starts for the Astros this season. Brown was also […]
From The Crawfish Boxes | 23 days ago | 3 reads
Free agent projections are out, and so it is that time again — time for the annual “should the Rangers sign This Player” polls. Today, we are looking at outfielder Kyle Tucker. Tucker is a 28 year old right fielder who was with the Houston Astros prior to being traded to the Chicago Cubs this […]
From Lone Star Ball | 24 days ago | 4 reads
How Acquired Jesús was acquired via a trade from the Houston Astros for cash considerations on August 7th. What Were Expectations? There were not any expectations for Jesús, given the fact that he was acquired during the season! He was acquired for depth in the organization due to multiple injuries in the organization at the […]
From Talking Chop | 24 days ago | 5 reads
The run-around given to the media members covering the Cincinnati Reds from the front office early this offseason has pretty much dictate that the 2026 payroll is going to be just about the same as it was in 2025. That payroll changed a lot during the course of the year – they added Miguel Andujar, […]
From Red Reporter | 25 days ago | 3 reads
Overview 2025 review I’m somewhat impressed that Getty Images had as many as two (2) pictures of Richards in a D-backs uniform, with which to illustrate this article. After all, he only appeared in two (2) games for Arizona, over a three-day span, both against the Houston Astros. Trevor did spend a total of eight […]
From AZ Snake Pit | 27 days ago | 5 reads
We’ve been doing this for several years now. We got through some of the top free agents, use the contract the FanGraphs suggests they will get and ask have a poll asking should we sign him. Both Keith Law and Ben Clements have Kyle Tucker as the number one free agent this year. He’s been […]
From Bluebird Banter | 28 days ago | 4 reads
Today was the deadline to extend Qualifying Offers to outgoing free agents, and the following 13 free agents got the offer from their respective teams: Houston Astros LHP Framber Valdez San Diego Padres RHP Dylan Cease San Diego Padres RHP Michael King Philadelphia Phillies LHP Ranger Suarez Philadelphia Phillies DH Kyle Schwarber New York Mets RHP Edwin Diaz Detroit Tigers 2B Gleyber Torres Milwaukee Brewers RHP Brandon Woodruff Arizona Diamondbacks RHP Zac Gallen Chicago Cubs OF Kyle Tu...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 1 month ago | 5 reads
https://www.gaslampball.com/san-diego-padres-news/51353/victor-rodriguez-to-become-astros-hitting-coach (Matt DeWalt – Gaslamp Ball) https://www.gaslampball.com/gaslamp-ball-reacts-poll/51318/padres-reacts-survey-players-become-free-agents-which-one-would-you-bring-back-to-san-diego (Matt DeWalt – Gaslamp Ball) https://www.gaslampball.com/gaslamp-ball-staff-editorials/51321/padres-need-to-add-left-handed-hitter (Thomas Conroy – Gaslamp Ball) https://www.mlb.com/padres/news/mlb-2026-spring-trai...
From Gaslamp Ball | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
In a recent Padres Reacts Survey Poll, the majority of San Diego Padres fans thought it was time for a new hitting coach. It was reported Wednesday by San Diego Union Tribune’s Kevin Acee that is just what they will get as Victor Rodriguez left the Padres and joined the Houston Astros as their new […]
From Gaslamp Ball | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
It was no surprise when the Orioles began trading off their assets at the trade deadline this year. Out of contention and with a fair number of players approaching free agency, it only made sense. But when news broke that they had traded Ramón Urías to the Astros, it was a little confusing. For one, […]
From Camden Chat | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
Well, here we go, folks. The first Game 7 in a World Series since the before times – the last was in 2019 when the Nationals squeaked past the Astros, in the only case ever where the road team won all seven games. Game 7 was started by Max Scherzer, who will be starting for […]
From AZ Snake Pit | about 1 month ago | 4 reads
It was a grand opening followed almost immediately by a grand closing when it came to Héctor Neris’ time with the Atlanta Braves. The former high leverage reliever for the Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies ended up latching on with the Braves just in time for Spring Training and ended up pitching (or existing?) his […]
From Talking Chop | about 1 month ago | 1 read
If you’re reading this, we’re assuming you love Houston Astros baseball. We are looking for a new site manager for The Crawfish Boxes. If you already spend a good amount of your days talking about the Astros and Major League Baseball, then this might be a perfect opportunity to take that passion to the next […]
From The Crawfish Boxes | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
Braves History 1960 – The San Francisco Giants acquire veteran shortstop Alvin Dark from the Milwaukee Braves and then sign Dark to a two-year contract as team manager. The Giants send infielder Andre Rodgers to the Braves as compensation for Dark. 2021 – Houston remains alive in the World Series with a 9 – 5 […]
From Talking Chop | about 1 month ago | 4 reads
The 2015 draft was an all time great for the Astros as they nailed their first two picks in the first round, and found some good talent late. Here is a look back at the first 5 rounds of picks and some other notables. Round 1, Pick 2 – Alex Bregman, INF The Astros were awarded […]
From The Crawfish Boxes | about 1 month ago | 1 read
It’s the Thursday Crawfish Boil! Houston Astros News Injuries and roster moves Offseason FAQ Astros offseason shakeup (MCS) Brito making adjustments in AFL (BA) Orbit gets an upgrade for Thanksgiving (Chron) AL West News Raleigh stuns by winning Player of the Year award (MCS) Angles GM makes a statement about O’Hoppe (YB) DeGrom wins MLBPA […]
From The Crawfish Boxes | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
Braves History 2021 – The Braves take a three-games-to-one lead in the World Series by winning Game 4 at home, 3 – 2, over Houston. The Astros take an early 2 – 0 lead, scoring a run against unlikely opener Dylan Lee in the 1st and another on a solo homer by Jose Altuve in […]
From Talking Chop | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
World Series Game 5 Game Thread for Astros Fans
From The Crawfish Boxes | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
It’s the Wednesday Crawfish Boil! Houston Astros News Injuries and roster moves Hicks named AFL pitcher of the week Lets talk about Yainer Could the Astros trade Abreu? (SN) Springer’s hurt (HC) Astros linked to former All-Star (SN) AL West News A look at the Naylor market (SS) Ex-wife of MLB employee says the league […]
From The Crawfish Boxes | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
The Pittsburgh Pirates have found their next pitching coach. According to multiple reports, the Pirates have hired Houston Astros pitching coach Bill Murphy to become the new leader of the Bucs pitching staff. Astros reporter Chandler Rome was first to report the news. Murphy, 36, spent the last 10 seasons in the Astros organization, winning […]
From Bucs Dugout | about 1 month ago | 3 reads