Latest news and updates about the Astros
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 | 5 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
One of the more interesting subplots this offseason, to me, is what the Astros decided to do at catcher in the near term. We all know the organization is interested in bringing Victor Caratini back, but whether that happens won’t be determined for a while. Then there is Yainer Díaz, who has three more years […]
From The Crawfish Boxes | about 1 month ago | 4 reads
It’s the Tuesday Crawfish Boil! Houston Astros News Injuries and roster moves Murphy leaves for Pittsburgh (NYT) Framber projected ~$160 million (NW) Snitker signs a contract with the Mets (HC) Astros involved in trade rumors with Peralta (MCS) AL West News Stanton writes a letter to M’s fans (NW) Could the Angels sell as a […]
From The Crawfish Boxes | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
The World Series shifts to Los Angeles and tonight, someone will have a big advantage. Let’s talk about it.
From The Good Phight | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
The Mets are hiring Troy Snitker as their next hitting coach, according to reporting by Andy Martino of SNY. The team has not yet confirmed this news. The 36-year-old Snitker is the son of former Braves manager Brian Snitker and has served as a hitting coach in Houston with the Astros for the past seven […]
From Amazin' Avenue | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
Over the next few weeks I will be looking at the top performers at each level in the Astros system. This week is the Corpus Christi Hooks. Zach Cole, OFCole got off to a slow start this season with some injuries but once he got hot he couldn’t be stopped. He started the year in […]
From The Crawfish Boxes | about 2 months ago | 1 read
It’s the Monday Crawfish Boil! Houston Astros News Injuries and roster moves Dubi or Urias? Astros connected to Lowe (MCS) Springer answered sign stealing questions (Chron) Astros plan to target Giolito (MCS) Relive Springer’s 2017 WS AL West News Angles outright four players (TR) Looking ahead at the 2026 Rangers rotation (DSN) Prospects that could […]
From The Crawfish Boxes | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
After four years of experimentation in the minor leagues, MLB will allow teams to challenge umpires’ ball-strike calls based on the results of an automated system. The challenges are limited in number, but presumably this will allow teams to overturn the most egregious errors by the plate umpire. The exact format has not been specified, […]
From The Crawfish Boxes | about 2 months ago | 1 read
Chicago’s South Side was on top of the world on this day, 20 years ago. The club completed one of the most impressive regular season and postseason runs ever, sweeping the Houston Astros to capture Chicago’s first World Series title since 1917. Eighty-eight years of misery were history the moment Juan Uribe charged Orlando Palmeiro’s […]
From South Side Sox | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
Game 1: Friday, October 24 @ 7:00 @ TOR [Blake Snell (3-0, 0.86 ERA) vs. Trey Yesavage (2-1, 4.20 ERA)] The game will be televised on Fox. I don’t know about you all, but I’m all in with George Springer and the Blue Jays against the evil witch of the West. What do you think? Comment below.
From The Crawfish Boxes | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
You could certainly argue that the Astros have an expensive yet inefficient roster. And I would agree with that assessment. Including projected raises in arbitration, the organization is projected to have around $16 million under the first tax threshold of $244 million for the upcoming 2026 season. That number will almost certainly change, most likely […]
From The Crawfish Boxes | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
For the Astros’ fan, deprived of any meaningful games since late September, this World Series might not seem worth watching. Hard to blame the Houston fan for thinking that. The only notable Astros news centers on the purges of coaches/trainers and the signing of a depth piece at pitcher. Still, a World Series is a […]
From The Crawfish Boxes | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
Breakout prospects are one of the most exciting parts of minor league baseball. Watching a player rise from unranked status to a top-10 prospect within a year is always fascinating and it’s something that seems to happen often in the Astros’ system. Below are several prospects who enjoyed breakout performances during the 2025 season. Alonzo […]
From The Crawfish Boxes | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
It’s the Friday Crawfish Boil! Houston Astros News Injuries and roster moves Springer talks about 2017 ahead of WS (DN) Astros linked to Alcántara (YS) Peña stunned by Silver Slugger nomination (MS) Astros in the 2025 World Series (HC) AL West News M’s expect to prioritize Naylor (TR) Angles outright four players (TR) Angles make […]
From The Crawfish Boxes | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
It’s the Thursday Crawfish Boil! Houston Astros News Injuries and roster moves Astros survey Maldonado says he wants to be a manager Mallicoat passes away (HC) Mets talk to Snitker about vacant manager job (NYP) Best WS runner-up since 2000 (FS) Roster analysis: The Pen (HC) AL West News Time to look at the Mariners […]
From The Crawfish Boxes | about 2 months ago | 2 reads