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Astros vs. Cincinnati Primer With Reds’ Pre/Post Game Host Lance McAlister
Lance McAlister, WLW’s Pre & Post Game Host for Reds baseball, sits down to preview Houston’s weekend series in Cincinnati. Q: The Reds have cooled down a little since their hot start. What’s the overall pulse of the club presently? A: They are in a precarious spot. They got off to a big start, […]
Astros Prospect Report: May 6th
Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below. AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (17-18) lost 12-2 (BOX SCORE) Ullola started for Sugar Land but struggled allowing 5 runs over 4 innings. The offense got on the board in the 4th on a Price RBI single. The pen struggled allowing […]
Yordan Alvarez Is the Bright Spot the Astros Can’t Afford to Lose
Astros fans, it hasn’t been the start anyone envisioned. The struggles have been real, and the pitching staff, in particular, has left plenty to be desired. But even in the middle of a frustrating opening stretch, one undeniable bright spot has emerged: the resurgence of a healthy Yordan Alvarez. Alvarez hasn’t just been good, he’s […]
Astros vs. Dodgers Game Thread: Game 38, 5/6/2026
TODAY’S GAME: The Houston Astros (15-22) and Los Angeles Dodgers (22-14) will play the rubber game of their three-game series today in an afternoon matinee at Daikin Park. RHP Lance McCullers Jr. (2-2, 6.32 ERA), who picked up the win in his last start on April 20 at BAL (3ER/6IP), will make his seventh start […]
Astros Recall IF Shay Whitcomb with Carlos Correa Lost for Season
The Astros Curse has now taken Carlos Correa for the season, further testing the depth of the organization. Whitcomb was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land Monday when the team recalled C Cesar Salazar in light of an injury to starting C Yainer Diaz. The injury to Correa allows the Astros to recall Whitcomb while bypassing […]
BREAKING: Carlos Correa Out for Season with Ankle Injury
Carlos Correa was scratched from last night’s game following an injury to his ankle in batting practice. As it turns out, that will be the last time that Correa is seen on the field this season in an Astros uniform. Correa suffered ligament damage in his ankle and will have surgery. According to reports, he […]
Astros Prospect Report: May 5th
Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below. AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (17-17) lost 7-5 (BOX SCORE) Whitcomb put Sugar Land on the board in the first inning on a 2 run home run. Imai made a rehab start and went 3 innings allowing 1 run, though he […]
In The Lab: Checking In on Yainer Diaz
We did this with Cam Smith last time and it seemed like a good feature to move forward with most of the hitters individually. The general idea here is that the basic numbers will say one thing, but the underlying numbers might say something else. For instance, we saw that Smith is making more progress […]
Astros Legends Series: Jim Pankovits
Our 11th installment of the continuing Legends Series features a conversation with baseball lifer, Jim Pankovits. During his career with the Astros, he played 316 games at a variety of positions. Q: You were a 28-year-old rookie when you finally got the call in May of 1984 to join the club. What do you remember […]
Astros vs. Dodgers Game Thread: Game 37, 5/5/2026
TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (14-22) will try to even up their three-game series with the rival Los Angeles Dodgers (22-13) tonight in a Cinco De Mayo matchup at Daikin Park. RHP Peter Lambert (1-2, 3.52 ERA) will get the start for the Astros, his fourth of the season, opposite RHP Shohei Ohtani (2-1, 0.60 […]
Astros GM Dana Brown Needs a New Plan, Or a New Job
It has been a disaster of an offseason for the Astros GM, now does he have what it takes to fix it? Every season in MLB is essentially a new project, with additions and subtractions to the active roster, to the 40 man roster, to the minor league system. It is a new puzzle each […]
Astros Roster Shake Up: Alexander, Dezenzo, Allen Return; Weiss Optioned, Harris DFA
The Houston Astros have announced the following moves to the active roster: Alexander will slide into a bullpen desperate for fresh arms. He last pitched April 30th, so he is capable of giving the team multiple relief innings if needed. Harris was 7×31 (.226) with the Astros with a .286 OBP and .576 OPS. Weiss, […]
Bryan Abreu: Encouraging Signs, Lingering Concerns for Astros Bullpen
Astros fans, how are we feeling about Bryan Abreu after this past weekend? It’s been a rocky start to the season for a pitcher who entered the year with sky-high expectations. Tasked with stepping into a more prominent late-inning role while ace reliever Josh Hader works his way back from injury, Abreu has struggled to […]
Astros More Important Game Tonight May Be in Sugar Land
With apologies to Shohei Ohtani and the faithful attending tonight’s contest at Daikin Park, the more significant season barometer will actually be registered approximately 23 miles southwest this evening when the Space Cowboys take the field against the Albuquerque Isotopes at Constellation Field. The likes of Josh Hader, Nate Pearson, & Tatsuya Imai are each […]
Astros vs. Dodgers Game Thread: Game 36, 5/4/2026
TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (14-21) will wear their City Connect uniforms tonight as they welcome in the rival Los Angeles Dodgers (21-13) for the first game of a three-game series at Daikin Park. Veteran reliever LHP Steven Okert (0-0, 4.20 ERA) will get the start for the Astros as an opener tonight opposite the […]
Astros Announce Minor League Players of the Month for April
On Monday, the Astros Player Development social media accounts announced the Astros minor league players of the month for April. Pitcher – Brandon McPherson McPherson was signed by the Astros as an undrafted free agent on June 6, 2025, from Northern Illinois University. McPherson was solid in April posting a 3.24 ERA with Double A […]
Astros Recall OF Zach Cole
The Astros have recalled OF Zach Cole and designated OF Daniel Johnson for assignment. The club has reinstated OF Zach Dezenzo from the Injured List and optioned him to Triple A Sugar Land. Cole, 25, was a 2022 10th round pick by the Astros who burst on the scene last year after a swing adjustment. Cole began last season at Double-A […]
Have the Astros Stopped the Bleeding?
Fifteen days ago, the home clubhouse inside Daikin Park was quiet. Trying to avoid a sweep at the hands of the St. Louis Cardinals, the Astros rallied for three runs in the eighth inning, only to lose in the tenth. At the time, Houston was 8-15 with a 6.11 team ERA and what felt like […]
Crawfish Boil: Astros’ Espada Job Security, Yordan Award, Vintage Defense & More
The latest news on the Houston Astros and from around MLB: Is Astros Manager Joe Espada’s job hanging by a thread? MLB Insider Bob Nightengale addressed that and more with our Craig Larson Jr. in Four Big Questions: Yordan Alvarez named AL Player of the Month: Astros will go the opener route Monday against the […]
Astros Prospect Report: May 3rd
Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below. AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (17-16) lost 9-6 (BOX SCORE) Sugar Land got on the board in the 1st inning scoring 2 runs on a Price 2 run single. They got 2 more runs in the 3rd inning on a Biggio […]
Four Big Astros Questions with USA Today MLB Insider Bob Nightengale
There are few journalists more respected in the game than USA Today’s Bob Nightengale. We go around the bases with one of the best in the business. Q: The Hader or Brown injury, which has been more devastating for Houston this season if you had to pick one? A: I think the Brown absence has […]
Astros vs. Dodgers Series Primer with Dodgers Broadcaster Tim Neverett
When Major League Baseball released the schedule on August 26th for this upcoming season, the “Dodgers at Daikin” became the most anticipated series for many Astros fans, myself included. The moment is finally here, and to lend the opposing perspective, we catch up with Los Angeles Dodgers Announcer Tim Neverett. Q: When you hit the […]
In The Lab: Checking In on Cam Smith’s Development
Cam Smith and his development has been somewhat of a lightening rod for Astros fans and their opinions of Dana Brown. Brown infamously bypassed AA and AAA for Smith last year and called him up after fewer than 50 minor league games. Many fans felt this stunted Smith’s development and potentially ruined him as a […]
Astros vs. Red Sox Game Thread: Game 35, 5/3/2026
TODAY’S GAME: The Houston Astros (13-21) and Boston Red Sox (13-20) play the rubber match of this 3-game weekend series at Fenway Park this afternoon. RHP Cody Bolton (0-1, 5.79 ERA) will start for the Astros vs. BOS LHP Ranger Suarez (2-2, 3.09 ERA). Today will be Bolton’s 1st career appearance at Fenway Park. TODAY’S […]
Astros Prospect Report: May 2nd
Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below. AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (17-15) won 8-7 (BOX SCORE) Sugar Land got on the board in the 2nd inning on a Biggio RBI single. In the 3rd inning, they picked up 3 more runs on a Perez 3 run home […]
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