The Houston Astros did not have the most eventful trade deadline, aside from getting Daulton Varsho from the Toronto Blue Jays, but they aren't finished trying to make moves just yet, according to the latest report. They're still looking to add a right-handed hitting outfielder. And three targets are out there for them. Astros actively trying to add right-handed OF, per @Chandler_Rome . They're interested in Rob Refsnyder and Austin Hays; Jorge Soler could also be a fit. pic.twitter.com/...
The Houston Astros have climbed from 11 games below .500 to 60–57, winning 13 of their last 16 to take a 1.5-game lead in the AL West. The Astros’ 2026 turnaround is real, but a minus-22 run differential underscores how fragile that advantage remains. Houston addressed center field by acquiring Daulton Varsho from the Toronto […]
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Good morning! When Munetaka Murakami went off for 6 RBI against Houston on his bobblehead day , he cemented a franchise first: four separate players, in their first 140 games, to log at least five RBI in a game in the same season. Are there a few qualifiers in there to make it a first? Sure.
At the same time, though, only two other iterations managed three instances: 1991 (the same player each time), and 1921 (three different players). This has been a fun season thus far, likely continues to...
Another Trade Deadline acquisition took the mound for the San Diego Padres against the Houston Astros. The result was another disappointing outing and another loss for the Padres. Robbie Ray who won his last start at Petco Park as a member of the San Francisco Giants made his debut with San Diego and allowed four […]
The Houston Astros are actively discussing the possibility of adding a right-handed outfielder, per Chandler Rome of The Athletic, with recently released hitters Rob Refsnyder and Austin Hays among the players drawing interest. Houston’s need for another right-handed outfield option became evident at the trade deadline. The Astros acquired left-handed hitter Daulton Varsho but did […]
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The Astros are in talks about adding a right-handed hitting outfielder, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Rome adds that they’ve shown interest in Rob Refsnyder and Austin Hays, each of whom was released this week. Refsnyder and Hays signed one-year contracts with the Mariners and White Sox, respectively. Both players had a history of hitting […]
TONIGHT’S GAME: The first-place Houston Astros (59-57) will begin the first game of a six-game road trip tonight at Petco Park against the San Diego Padres (59-56). RHP Ronel Blanco (0-1, 7.36 ERA) will make his fourth start of the season for the Astros tonight opposite newly acquired LHP Robbie Ray (10-6, 3.08 ERA) and […]
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Houston Astros (59-57) at San Diego Padres (60-56), August 7, 2026, 6:40 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Petco Park – San Diego, Calif. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.
The Houston Astros walked into the August 3 deadline sitting atop the AL West after a scorching 9-1 stretch in July, and general manager Dana Brown made it clear the club intended to buy. Houston flipped young right-hander Spencer Arrighetti to Toronto for outfielder Daulton Varsho, sent Nate Pearson to Kansas City for reliever Max […]
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FriarWatch: August 7 Edition The San Diego Padres return home for a crucial six-game stretch against two potential MLB playoff contenders. First up is the American League West-leading Houston Astros in a crucial three-game series for both teams. The Padres trail the Arizona Diamondbacks by one game for the final berth in the National League […]
Alvarez is hitting every cover off of every ball he can find. Can the Astros slugger actually join one of MLB's most exclusive clubs?
For a short while, some thought the Houston Astros would trade Josh Hader. Instead, the Astros are attempting to win the AL West, and manager Joe Espada detailed whether they would allow their star reliever to throw multiple innings this season, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. “I don’t think we’re there yet. I […]
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He’s the son of baseball royalty. His father would play twenty seasons, capture eight batting titles and lead the Padres to a pair of World Series appearances. Tony Gwynn Jr. joins us today exclusively at The Crawfish Boxes to preview the Astros upcoming series in San Diego. Gwynn serves as color commentator […]
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Astros Legend Jeff Bagwell Featured on Season Premiere of “The Road to Cooperstown” Podcast
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Official podcast of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum showcases the game’s all-time greats as they share their stories, triumphs and challenges.
( COOPERSTOWN, NY ) – A new season of “The Road to Cooperstown,” a podcast collaboration between SiriusXM and the National Baseball Hall of Fame, debuts this week with a long-form conversation with Ho...
The Houston Astros entered the trade deadline on a tear, winning 11 of 12 to assume first place in the AL West and establish themselves as surefire buyers after months of making that declaration. Astros general manager Dana Brown said as early as June that Jeremy Peña and Christian Walker weren’t for sale, and he […]
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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 (58-51) lost 7-6 (BOX SCORE) McPherson started for Sugar Land and went 5 innings allowing 3 runs. Sugar Land got on the board in the 4th inning on an Alexander […]
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 […]
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 […]
That was unexpectedly fun, given the pitching matchup. The suddenly lukewarm Jays are 3.0 out of the third wildcard and a mere seven games below .500. It took a while to figure Hunter Brown out. A Jesus Sanchez walk and a reached on error by Kazuma Okamoto that was promptly erased by a double play […]
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 […]
The Houston Astros have been without Carlos Correa since early May after placing him on the 60-day IL with a torn tendon in his left ankle. With the club in first place in the AL West, a return to the lineup would be ideal. On Wednesday, manager Joe Espada opened up about what steps Correa […]
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I almost forgot that there was an afternoon game. It’s a busy day. I’m going to post this early, so I don’t forget to. There were a couple of roster moves: Also Vlad is getting the day off. He looked like he was dealing with pain yesterday. They say it is just a day off, […]
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 […]