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Astros Prospect Report: August 18th
Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below. AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (63-57) lost 6-3 (BOX SCORE) Hendrickson started for Sugar Land and went 5 innings allowing 5 runs while striking out 7. The offense got on the board in the 3rd inning on a Salazar solo home […]
Astros Offense Non-Existent in 3-1 Defeat to Angels
Tuesday Night marked the fifth time this season that the last place Angels defeated the Astros. Final Score LA 3 Houston 1 The Angels scored the first run of the night in the top of the third inning. Wade Meckler singled to center, stole second and came around thanks to a clutch two out […]
SB Nation Reacts Survey: Which Astros SP Do You Trust the Most?
The Astros chose not to get a starting pitcher at the deadline, so this week’s question is here: Which of the following pitchers do you have the most trust in the rest of the year? Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the […]
Astros vs. Angels Game Discussion: 8/18/2026
TONIGHT’S GAME: The first-place Astros, who own a 2.0-game lead in the AL West, will open a three-game series with the Angels tonight at Daikin Park. RHP Cristian Javier (1-3), who shut out the Angels in 5.0 innings of stellar relief last month, will get the start for the Astros tonight opposite Angels rookie RHP […]
Has Dana Brown Done Enough to Improve the Farm System?
In 2023, the Astros, fresh off a World Series title, brought in a new general manager in Dana Brown. Brown was lauded for his scouting acumen given his background as an amateur scout and his role in helping build a strong organization in Atlanta. With the 2026 MLB Draft now complete, we have four draft […]
Astros vs. Angels Series Primer with LA Broadcaster Mark Gubicza
Mark Gubicza serves as a color commentator for the L.A. Angels. The 2x former All-Star Pitcher joins us exclusively at The Crawfish Boxes to preview the Astros next A.L. West series from Daikin Park. Q: I can recall some classic battles that you had back in the days with Boggs & Mattingly. How would you […]
Four Big Questions with Astros Broadcaster Geoff Blum
After the disappointment of last night and dropping yet another contest on Peacock in front of a nationwide viewing audience, I decided to call the one man in Houston who could bolster all of collective spirits. That man is Geoff Blum, the 3-time Emmy Award Winner from Space City Home Network. Geoff joins us […]
Are the Astros Running Out of Gas In August, As They Did Last Year?
Astros fans, let me start by saying I sincerely hope I’m wrong. Maybe I’m overreacting to one series. Maybe losing two out of three to the Mariners was nothing more than a disappointing weekend against a division rival. But I can’t shake the feeling that I’ve seen this movie before. As impressive as the Astros […]
In The Lab: Putting Dana Brown Under a Microscope
Professional sports are a bottom line business and we run the risk of making things too simple. Entering the season it would fair to say that the playoffs were a litmus test on the 2026 for both Dana Brown and Joe Espada. If they were able to win the division they would likely keep their […]
Astros Prospect Report: August 16th
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 (63-56) lost 12-5 (BOX SCORE) Weiss started for Sugar Land but struggled allowing 5 runs over 1.2 innings. He was relieved by McLoughlin who allowed 2 runs. The offense got […]
Astros vs. Mariners Game Discussion: 8/16/2026
TONIGHT’S GAME: The first-place Houston Astros (63-61), who own a 2.0-game lead in the AL West, and the Seattle Mariners (58-66) will play the rubber game of their three-game series tonight at Daikin Park. Astros ace RHP Hunter Brown (3-2, 3.68 ERA) will get the start for the Astros opposite RHP Bryan Woo (8-8, 4.15 […]
Could Ethan Pecko Get a Start for Astros This Week?
Unable to acquire a starting pitcher at the deadline, the Houston Astros may be looking to their farm system to help their struggling rotation. With SP Ronel Blanco needed for long relief in last night’s game, and now having been optioned to Sugar Land, an interesting development happened with the Astros’ farm team: Pecko, who […]
Mike Burrows First Rehab Start a Success
Friday night, in his first affiliate rehab start for Triple-A Sugar Land, Houston Astros starter Mike Burrows had a solid outing. Burrows went 4.1 IP scoreless on 3 hits and 1 walk. He struck out 3. He threw 43 of his 67 pitches for strikes, and generated 5 ground ball outs. He worked primarily 95-97 […]
Astros Option Ronel Blanco, Recall Miguel Ullola
Today, the Houston Astros have optioned SP Ronel Blanco to Triple-A Sugar Land, and recalled RP Miguel Ullola. Blanco pitched 4 innings in yesterday’s loss to the Seattle Mariners, allowing 5 ER and 7 H and a walk while striking out 3. He allowed one HR while throwing 42 of his 59 pitches for strikes. […]
Astros Prospect Report: August 15th
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 (63-55) won 3-1 (BOX SCORE) Sugar Land got on the board in the 2nd inning scoring a run on a Brooks solo home run. Mayer got the start for the […]
Astros vs. Mariners Game Discussion: 8/15/2026
TONIGHT’S GAME: The first-place Houston Astros (63-60), who own a 3.0-game lead in the AL West, will play the middle game of their three-game series against the division rival Seattle Mariners (57-66) tonight at Daikin Park. RHP Hayden Wesneski (2-0, 3.86 ERA) will make his fourth Major League start of the season tonight, this time […]
Astros to Induct Alan Ashby, Phil Garner Into Hall of Fame Today
Former Astros catcher and broadcaster Alan Ashby and former player and manager Phil Garner are set to be inducted into the Astros Hall of Fame tonight at Daikin Park, prior to the 6:10 p.m. game vs. the Seattle Mariners. Ashby and Garner were elected by the Astros Hall of Fame committee, which consists of former Astros players, current front office […]
Astros Prospect Report: August 14th
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 (62-55) won 1-0 (BOX SCORE) Burrows made a rehab start and was solid tossing 4.1 scoreless innings with 3 strikeouts. The offense got on the board in the 7th inning […]
SB Nation Poll Results: Will Astros Make the Postseason?
We asked. You answered. Will the Houston Astros make the postseason this year? Here is what you said: SB Nation reacts polls are powered by Fanduel Sportsbook, the official sportsbook partner of SB Nation. https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/mlb
Astros vs Mariners Game Discussion: 8/14/2026
TONIGHT’S GAME: The first-place Houston Astros (62-60) will open a huge nine-game homestand tonight as they welcome in their division rival, the Seattle Mariners (57-65), for a three-game weekend series at Daikin Park. RHP Peter Lambert (8-6, 3.09 ERA), the Astros most consistent starter this season, will start the series opener for Houston opposite Astros […]
Despite Losing Season Series, Astros Can Bury Mariners This Weekend
The Houston Astros haven’t played the Seattle Mariners since May 14. Seattle won 8-3. It clinched the season series for the Mariners, who have won 7 of the 8 games the two teams have played this season. That May 14 loss was significant on several fronts. Not only did the Mariners clinch the season series […]
Astros Prospect Report: August 13th
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 (61-55) won 4-1 (BOX SCORE) Alexander started for Sugar Land and pitched well allowing one run over 6 innings while striking out 8. The offense got on the board in […]
Astros vs. Mariners Series Preview with Seattle Broadcaster Ryan Rowland-Smith
The Mariners have been on the ropes lately. With a sweep, the Astros could deliver a knockout blow, finishing them off once and for all. If accomplished, it would set the stage for a two-team race between Houston and their interstate foes who reside 250 miles north. Ryan Rowland-Smith […]
In The Lab: A Deeper Look at Defensive Efficiency
The very best stats are mirror images of each other. Last time we looked at offensive efficiency and it only makes perfect sense to turn around and look at defensive efficiency. When we look at both halves we get a much clearer picture as to how good a team really is and whether there are […]
Astros Prospect Report: August 12th
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 (60-55) won 10-2 (BOX SCORE) Sugar Land got the scoring started in the second inning scoring 5 runs on a Price 2 run home run, Ferreras 2 run double and […]
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