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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 […]
In The Lab: A Look at the Astros Offense
We usually don’t do labs over the weekend, but with the trade deadline looming it seemed like a good time to put the Astros offense under the same microscope that we put the pitching. It is one thing to look at overall numbers and it is something else to break it down further to see […]
Astros Prospect Report: July 31st
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 (55-50) won 4-3 (BOX SCORE) Sugar Land got on the board in the 4th inning on a Thaiss RBI single. Weiss got the start and went 4.1 innings allowing 1 […]
Astros vs. Rangers Game Discussion: 7/31/2026
TONIGHT’S GAME: The Astros and Rangers will resume the Silver Boot Series tonight in a huge three-game set between the top two teams in the AL West. Astros ace RHP Hunter Brown (2-1), who tossed 7.0 shutout innings in his last start, will get tonight’s start opposite Rangers 10-game winner and native Houstonian RHP Nathan […]
Are the Astros Ready to Swing Big for a Starter?
While Astros GM Dana Brown has publicly maintained that acquiring an outfield bat is his top priority, the buzz in inner circles for the last few weeks has been that the Astros are very focused on adding a starting pitcher. While the price for a starter will undoubtedly be very high in a clear seller’s […]
Astros Prospect Report: July 30th
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 (54-50) won 8-2 (BOX SCORE) Sugar Land got on the board in the first inning on a Whitcomb RBI single. Alexander started for Sugar Land and went 4 innings allowing […]
Astros Legends Series 35: James Mouton
Our 35th entry is James Mouton, who’d debut with the Astros in the outfield in 1994 on Opening Day. He’d play in over 400 games for Houston throughout portions of four seasons, and he joins us exclusively at The Crawfish Boxes. Q: You didn’t stay in the minors that long; you were promoted fairy […]
In The Lab: Two Ways of Looking at Astros Pitching
There is always more than one way to look at numbers and ultimately there are many more than two ways. However, we are going to look at Astros pitching by breaking it down month by month and comparing starters and relievers. We will start with the breakdown of starters versus relievers. This is one area […]
Actual Contender or Just Making Playoffs? What Is Astros True Goal?
Astros GM Dana Brown has maintained that he intends to be a buyer at the deadline. Whether he is buying name brand or knockoff is a major question. Houston is a conflicting situation. They have been ravaged by injuries for the third straight season. Owner Jim Crane has been watching the bottom line, leery of […]
Astros Prospect Report: Jul 29th
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 (53-50) won 7-5 (BOX SCORE) Sugar Land got on the board in the first inning on a Whitcomb 3 run home run. McPherson got the start for Sugar Land but […]
Astros Finally Back to .500 with 7-4 Victory, Sweep of Angels
It took 110 games, but the Astros have finally returned to the .500 mark. Astros 7 Angels. 4. The victory would represent a sweep in Anaheim, while securing a 5-1 road trip. The Astros (55-55) have now won 8 of their last 9. In contrast, after suffering the loss, the Angels […]
Astros at Angels Game Discussion: 7/29/2026
TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (54-55) and Los Angeles Angels (42-66) play the finale of this 3-game series tonight at Angel Stadium. RHP Hayden Wesneski (2026 Debut) will make his first start of the season as he takes on Angels RHP Grayson Rodriguez (3-3, 8.54 ERA). SWEEPSTAKES: A win tonight would give the Astros their […]
Astros Prospect Report: July 28th
Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below. AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (52-50) won 9-2 (BOX SCORE) Sugar Land got on the board in the third inning putting up 4 runs on a Whitcomb grand slam. In the 4th, the offense would add 5 more runs on a […]
Five Big Questions With Astros Voice Robert Ford
For the better part of fourteen seasons, Robert Ford and Steve Sparks have become the soundtrack of the summer for Astros fans throughout the Bayou City and beyond. Robert joins us exclusively at The Crawfish Boxes to discuss a myriad of topics. Q: On a scale of 1 to 10, how impressed were […]
Yordan Plays Hero in 9th, Astros Topple Angels 3-2
The Houston Astros (54-55) struck out 17 times tonight against the Los Angeles Angels (42-66), and still found a way to win. Starter Peter Lambert was solid again, as he held the Angels to 2 runs over 5 innings on 7 hits, walking 1 and striking out 6. Though he wouldn’t factor in the decision, […]
Astros at Angels Game Discussion: 7/28/2026
TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (53-55) and Los Angeles Angels (42-65) will play the 2nd game of this 3-game set at Angel Stadium tonight. RHP Peter Lambert (8-5) will make the start for the Astros as he takes on Angels LHP Reid Detmers (3-7). Rematch: Lambert and Detmers went toe-to-toe against each other on June […]
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 […]
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