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Four Run 9th Catapults Astros to 6-4 Triumph Over Angels
Wasn’t it 35 years ago when the Red-Hot Chili Peppers sang “Give it away, Give it away now?” That’s exactly what the Angels did on this night. They gave it away; fortunately for Houston. Astros 6. Angels 4. In the ninth inning, the Astros would do it by a matter of […]
Astros at Angels Game Discussion: 7/27/2026
TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (52-55) and Los Angeles Angels (42-64) begin a 3-game series tonight in Anaheim. RHP Tatsuya Imai (6-4, 5.59 ERA) will start for the Astros vs. RHP Walbert Ureña (6-7, 2.78 ERA). Imai’s 1st career ML start was vs. LAA on March 29 at Daikin Park. He ended up with a […]
Astros Announce 2026 Draft Class Signings
The Houston Astros have signed 20 members of their 2026 MLB Draft class, along with three non-drafted free agents. The highest pick to sign today was second-round pick LHP Wes Mendes from Florida State University. The announcement was made by Astros Director of Amateur Scouting Cam Pendino. The Astros three non-drafted free agents are RHP John Carver from Adelphi University, […]
Astros SS Jeremy Pena Named AL Player of the Week
Major League Baseball announced today that Astros SS Jeremy Peña has been named the American League Player of the Week for the week of July 20-26. For the week, Peña hit .500 (13×26) in six games with five home runs and eight RBI while posting a 1.577 OPS. Peña helped lead the Astros to a 5-1 record in the […]
In The Lab: Another Look at Bryan Abreu
Looking at player performance is a lot more complicated than it otherwise might seem. Let’s consider the curious case of Bryan Abreu. It could be said that you are what you produce. Yet, that’s not as simple as it sounds. You could look at the whole and that would be a correct way to look […]
Astros Prospect Report: July 26th
Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below. Check out yesterday’s recap here. AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (51-50) lost 8-1 (BOX SCORE) Pecko got the start and was solid allowing 2 runs over 5.2 innings while striking out 7 batters. The offense got on the board in the 4th […]
Astros Legends Series 34: John Cangelosi
John Cangelosi was the proverbial “spark plug” when inserted into the lineup, often igniting the basepaths a blaze. Originally drafted by the White Sox, he’d notch 50 stolen bases during the 1986 season. That speed would continue to be on display a decade later when he’d land in Houston. In 198 games with […]
In The Lab: A Look at Right Field Offense
We close out our midseason series on bases per out with a look at Cam Smith and right field. The rules are the same. Qualifying outfielders needed to record at least 120 outs through Friday night’s game action. That left us with 16 qualifying right fielders in the American League. We will be handling the […]
A Look Back at James Click’s 2021 Trade Deadline
James Click awoke on July 27, 2021, with a serious problem on his hands. The Astros were 61-40, one game behind the Red Sox for the American League’s best record. They had the league’s best offense and the American League’s best rotation. The bullpen, however, could best be described as shaky. The night before, Click […]
Astros Game Discussion 7/26/2026
TODAY’’S GAME: Tonight, the Astros and White Sox play the 3rd game of this 3-game series at Rate Field in Chicago. RHP Ronel Blanco (0-0) starts for the Astros as he takes on White Sox RHP Erik Fedde (5-6). ROAD WARRIORS: Today is the 3rd game of a 6-game road trip for the Astros, during […]
Astros Prospect Report: July 25th
Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below. Check out yesterday’s recap here. AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (51-49) Game One – won 4-0 (BOX SCORE) Sugar Land got the scoring started in the 4th inning on a Diaz 3 run home run. They picked up another run in the […]
Astros Game Discussion July 25, 2026
TONIGHT’S GAME: Tonight, the Astros and White Sox play the 2nd game of this 3-game series at Rate Field in Chicago…RHP Hunter Brown (1-1) starts for the Astros as he takes on White Sox RHP Sean Burke (7-4). ROAD WARRIORS: Tonight is the 2nd game of a 6-game road trip for the Astros, during which […]
Astros Prospect Report: July 24th
Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below. Check out yesterday’s recap here. AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (50-48) won 6-2 (BOX SCORE) Wesneski started for Sugar Land and turned in another good outing allowing one unearned run over 4.1 innings while striking out 7. The offense got on the […]
Hard Conversations: Should the Astros Trade Jeremy Pena?
Sometimes the toughest conversations are the ones worth having. As much as Astros fans would rather focus on another postseason run, the reality is that Dana Brown and the front office have to think beyond this season. Every decision they make isn’t just about winning in 2026, it’s about positioning the organization to remain a […]
8-Run 6th Inning Carries Astros to 4th Straight Win, 9-5 Over White Sox
Cheers at Rate Field turned to boos and a stunned crowd of 28,657 could only shake their collective heads in disbelief as the Astros would erase a five-run deficit in defeating the White Sox by a score of 9-5. The night began inauspiciously enough. The White Sox would send all nine men to the plate […]
Astros at White Sox Game Discussion: 7/24/2026
TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (50-54) begin a 3-game series tonight vs. the Chicago White Sox (54-47) at Rate Field. RHP Spencer Arrighetti (7-5, 4.34 ERA) will start for the Astros as he takes on White Sox RHP Davis Martin (9-5, 3.31 ERA). ROAD WARRIORS: Tonight is the 1st game of a 6-game road trip […]
Astros Prospect Report: July 23rd
Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below. Check out yesterday’s recap here. AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (49-48) POSTPONED AA: Corpus Christi Hooks (43-49) POSTPONED A+: Asheville Tourists (32-60) lost 4-3 (BOX SCORE) Oakes started for Asheville and went 3.1 innings allowing 2 runs. The offense got on the […]
Astros vs. White Sox Series Primer with White Sox Voice Len Kasper
Although lacking the drama of their historical post season battles, the three game series forthcoming on Chicago’s south side holds heightened significance should the Astros hope to remain relevant this baseball season. Len Kasper calls games for the White Sox and he joins us exclusively at The Crawfish Boxes to preview the weekend ahead. […]
In The Lab: A Look at Center Field Offense
At the outset I have to admit that I am going to break one of my rules. I am including Jake Meyers and Taylor Trammel even though they do not qualify under the 120 out rule. I am doing it for two reasons. First, Meyers comes very close with 114 outs, so sometimes that 120 […]
Astros Prospect Report: July 22nd
Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below. Check out yesterday’s recap here. AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (49-48) won 6-5 (BOX SCORE) Sugar Land got on the board in the first inning on a Biggio solo home run. They got another run in the 3rd inning on a […]
Yordan Blast Powers Astros to 5-2 Victory, Sweep of Marlins
Most casual observers felt the Astros would register their 50th win of the season well in advance of the All-Star Break. Unfortunately, it took until July 22nd. Better late than never. Astros 5 Marlins 2. Although Yordan Alvarez’s two run blast will command the majority of headlines, the question remains, where would the Astros […]
Astros vs. Marlins Game Discussion: 7/22/2026
TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (49-54) will go for a sweep of the Miami Marlins (52-50) tonight in the finale of their three-game series at Daikin Park in Houston, TX. RHP Peter Lambert (8-5, 3.03 ERA), who’s posted a 1.02 ERA (2ER/17.2IP) in his three starts this month, will get the start for the Astros […]
Astros Sign Top Two 2026 Draft Picks
The Houston Astros have officially signed both of their first-round picks from the 2026 MLB Draft. The Astros selected OF Logan Hughes from Texas Tech with 17th overall selection and RHP Jack Radel from the University of Notre Dame with the 28th overall pick. The announcement was made by Astros Director of Amateur Scouting Cam Pendino. Hughes, 21, a left-handed […]
Astros Trade RP Nate Pearson to Royals
Today, the Houston Astros announced they have traded reliever Nate Pearson to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for righthanded pitching prospect Max Martin. Martin, 22, has posted a 6-2 record with a 2.01 ERA in 26 relief appearances across two levels of Class A ball in the Royals system this season. Martin was a […]
Astros Prospect Report: July 21st
Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below. AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (48-48) won 3-2 (BOX SCORE) Sugar Land got on the board in the 2nd inning on a Guillemette groundout. Hendrickson started for Sugar Land and pitched well allowing 2 runs over 6 innings while striking out […]
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