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3 Big Questions with MLB Insider Bob Nightengale
In baseball circles, his reputation proceeds him. Bob Nightengale has been covering America’s Past Time for USA Today since before Isaac Parades was even born. We ask Bob three questions for the loyal followers exclusively at The Crawfish Boxes. Q: Do you feel the Astros did “enough ” at the deadline? Was […]
These Three Players Will Decide the Astros Season
Yordan Alvarez has played at an MVP level all season. Now healthy, Josh Hader and Jeremy Peña have performed like All-Stars, while Hunter Brown appears to be rounding into form. Those four are the Astros’ best players, and losing any one of them would be a major blow to the team’s postseason hopes. But it […]
Astros Blow 3-0 Lead, Opportunities in 5-4 Loss to Blue Jays in 10
The Houston Astros (59-57) were looking to take both this series and the season series from the Toronto Blue Jays (54-61) this afternoon. They had plenty of chances, but in the end squandered their opportunities in a 5-4 loss in 10 innings. Hunter Brown took the mound today opposite Jameson Taillon, who was making his […]
Astros vs. Blue Jays Game Discussion: 8/5/2026
TODAY’S GAME: The first-place Houston Astros (59-56) will host the Toronto Blue Jays (53-61) today for a matinee rubber game in the finale of their three-game series in Houston. Astros ace RHP Hunter Brown (3-1, 3.42 ERA) will get the start for the Astros today opposite the Blue Jays and RHP Jameson Taillon (2-6, 5.92 […]
Astros Prospect Report: August 4th
Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below. AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (58-50) won 4-3 (BOX SCORE) Sugar Land got on the board in the first inning scoring 2 runs on a Delgado RBI double and Loperfido RBI single. They got another run in the 4th inning on […]
In The Lab: The Trade That Wasn’t
One of the commenters on the Daulton Varsho lab asked if I would do a lab on Trevor Larnach. Usually, I don’t pay much attention to what hasn’t been done, but multiple reports have now indicated that a deal was in place to send Bryan Abreu to the Twins in exchange for Larnach. According to […]
Astros vs. Blue Jays Game Discussion: 8/4/2026
TONIGHT’S GAME: The first-place Houston Astros (58-56), who had their six-game winning streak snapped last night, will look to begin a new streak tonight in the middle game of their three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays (53-60). RHP Hayden Wesneski (1-0, 4.76 ERA) will make his second Major league start of the season in […]
SB Nation Reacts Survey: Will Astros Fire GM Dana Brown After Season?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Astros fans and fans across the country. Following the trade deadline, do you believe that the Houston Astros will fire GM Dana Brown after the season? Sign up here to participate in the weekly […]
Astros Announce Minor League Player/Pitcher of the Month for July
The Houston Astros player development department has named IF Waner Luciano the Astros Player of the Month for July and RHP Bryce Mayer the Astros Pitcher of the Month for July. Luciano, 21, batted .316 (24×76) with 15 runs, seven doubles, four home runs, 20 RBI, 21 walks, nine stolen bases and a 1.021 OPS in 22 games in […]
Astros MiLB Player of the Month: July
Let’s take a look at the best performances in the Astros system in June. *Just a note, these are my picks for the month* Previous POTM: April May June AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys HITTER: Shay Whitcomb, INF Whitcomb has been up and down this season, both with the big league team and performance, but July […]
In The Lab: What Can the Astros Expect from Daulton Varsho?
Obviously, the news broke yesterday and one of the biggest benefits of making a trade with a team playing in your stadium is that the results are instantaneous. However, performance happens over the long haul. As much as I love wins above replacement, I will jettison those numbers and instead focus on its components. We […]
Brown’s Trade Deadline Felt Like Desperation & Not an Astros Title Push
Now that the Major League Baseball trade deadline has come and gone, the focus shifts from speculation to evaluation. And from where I sit, it’s hard not to view the Astros’ deadline as a massive disappointment. If the reports are true that Dana Brown could be on his way out at the end of the […]
Astros Fall to Blue Jays 3-1, Win Streak Ends at 6
All streaks must eventually come to an end. Blue Jays 3 Astros 1 For Houston, their 6-game run might be history, but a new chapter has officially begun. A few hours prior to Monday’s trade deadline, Houston would acquire Daulton Varsho in an effort to shore up their outfield production. […]
MLB Trade Deadline: Astros Get a Left Handed Hitting OF, Was It Enough?
The 2026 MLB trade deadline has come and gone, and barring some minor league callups, this is essentially the team the Houston Astros will be going to battle with the rest of the season. Houston had clear deficiencies coming to the deadline. Their outfield OPS is the worst in baseball. Their starting pitchers’ ERA was […]
Astros vs. Blue Jays Game Discussion: 8/3/2026
TONIGHT’S GAME: The first-place Houston Astros (58-55), winners of six straight, will open a three-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays (52-60 tonight at Daikin Park. RHP Cristian Javier (1-1, 7.17 ERA) will get the start for the Astros opposite the RHP Shane Bieber (2-2, 5.74 ERA) and the Blue Jays. ABOUT JAVIER: RHP Cristian […]
Astros Trade SP Spencer Arrigetti to Blue Jays for CF Daulton Varsho
The Houston Astros have acquired CF Daulton Varsho and cash considerations from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for RHP Spencer Arrighetti. The announcement was made by Astros General Manager Dana Brown. Varsho, 30, has hit .243 (81×333) with 19 doubles, seven home runs and 26 RBI in 99 games for the Blue Jays this season. The left-handed hitting […]
Astros Prospect Report: August 2nd
Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below. Check out the previous day’s recap here. AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (57-50) won 4-3 (BOX SCORE) Pecko started for Sugar Land and went 5.1 innings allowing 3 runs, though he also struck out 9 and generated 20 swings and misses. […]
Is Baseball Really Broken?
Obviously, the headline itself is shocking. It is also hyperbolic in nature. Saying baseball is broken is suggesting that we are seeing things we have never seen before. As hard as it is to believe, free agency and arbitration have actually been leveling factors in terms of competitive balance. Before the reserve clause was outlawed, […]
Astros Finish Sweep of Rangers With 7-3 Win, Lead AL West by 2.5 Games
Nobody gets off the mat like the Houston Astros. On July 19, the Astros looked to be dead in the water. Swept at home by the Baltimore Orioles, losers of 7 of 9 and 7 games under .500, it looked the magic had finally run out on Houston. Wrong. Picking themselves up by the bootstraps […]
Astros vs. Rangers Game Discussion: 8/2/2026
TODAY’S GAME: The first-place Astros will try to complete a sweep of the Rangers today in the finale of this huge three-game weekend series between the top two teams in the AL West. RHP Peter Lambert (8-5), who went 2-0 with a 1.88 ERA in five July starts, will get the start for the Astros […]
Astros Trade/Rumor Thread
As we close in on the August 3rd 5pm CT MLB trade deadline, this will be the place for trade news and rumor updates. It will be updated as more news and info comes out. August 3: TRADES August 3: RUMORS Rome identifies OF Kyle Stowers & Trevor Larnach, SP Foster Griffin as Astros targets […]
Could Carlos Correa Return to Astros This Season?
Before Saturday’s game against the Texas Rangers, Astros 3B Carlos Correa met with the media and discussed his recovery from a torn ankle tendon suffered during batting practice on May 5. Correa was on the field doing drills before the game, and manager Joe Espada said Correa was healing “faster than expected”. When asked if […]
MLB Trade Deadline Thread
This will be the location for trades made leading to the August 3 5pm CT MLB Trade Deadline. It will be updated as more deals happen.
Astros vs. Rangers Game Discussion: 8/1/2026
TONIGHT’S GAME: The first-place Astros will host their intrastate rivals, the Rangers, for the middle game of their huge three-game series between the top two teams in the AL West. RHP Ronel Blanco (0-1) will make his third Major League start of the season tonight as he opposes RHP Jacob deGrom (7-6) and the Rangers. […]
The Dog Days of Summer Have Often Been Special for the Astros
With the calendar turning to August, you couldn’t script a more compelling month ahead, mixed with storylines and intriguing matchups for the Astros. Currently in the midst of their rivalry with the Rangers with first place hanging in the balance, the stage is already set for a compelling stretch ahead. Over the next […]
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