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Astros Prospect Report: April 30th
Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below. AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (16-14) lost 3-2 (BOX SCORE) Sugar Land got on the board in the first inning on a Nelson solo HR. France got the start and went 4 innings allowing 3 runs. In the 6th inning, Nelson […]
It’s Time to Cut the Cord on Dana Brown
This is a purposeful piggyback on my colleague Joel Blank’s post from a couple of days ago. He asked the question, when it is time to pull the plug on Dana Brown and Joe Espada? I usually don’t write entire essays in response to another article, but Joel asked a serious question and it deserves […]
Astros vs. Orioles Game Thread: Game 32, 4/30/2026
As a result of last night’s rainout, the Houston Astros (11-20) and Baltimore Orioles (15-15) will play a traditional doubleheader today at Camden Yards. Game Two: RHP Lance McCullers Jr. (1-2, 6.75 ERA) will make his 6th start of the season of the season as he takes on Orioles RHP Brandon Young (2-0, 2.53 ERA). […]
Astros vs. Orioles Game Thread: Game 31, 4/30/2026
As a result of last night’s rainout, the Houston Astros (11-19) and Baltimore Orioles (14-15) will play a traditional doubleheader today at Camden Yards. Game One: RHP Peter Lambert (1-1, 3.27 ERA) will make his 3rd start of the season as he takes on Orioles RHP Chris Bassitt (1-2, 6.75 ERA). Today will be Lambert’s […]
Astros Prospect Report: April 29th
Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below. AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (16-13) lost 5-2 (BOX SCORE) Sugar Land got on the board in the 2nd inning on an Unroe RBI double. Gordon got the start and tossed 3.2 scoreless innings. The offense got another run on an […]
When Is It Time for the Astros to Pull the Plug on Brown? Espada? Imai?
At what point do the Houston Astros decide enough is enough? This question isn’t just about the players on the field, it extends to leadership at every level, from the manager to the front office. Around Major League Baseball, we’ve already seen organizations take decisive action. The Boston Red Sox recently made sweeping changes, moving on from Alex Cora and […]
These 4 Players Have Disappointed Most Through 30 Games
The first 30 games of the 2026 season have been nothing short of a disaster for the Astros. Tuesday’s loss in Baltimore dropped their record to an AL-worst 11-19. Only the Phillies, who have fired their manager, and Mets, who could be next, have fewer wins across the sport. The struggles have been team-wide, but […]
Astros Prospect Report: April 28th
Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below. AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (16-12) won 7-4 (BOX SCORE) Sugar Land got on the board in the 4th inning on a 2 run HR from Winkler. They got another run in the 5th on an Unroe solo home run. Ullola […]
Astros Legends Series: Bob Knepper
Our 9th installment of the Legends Series features two-time All-Star Pitcher Bob Knepper. Knepper started 413 games throughout his major league career, spending several seasons as a reliable member of the Astros pitching rotation. Q: The Dodgers will be coming to town here early next month. You had some amazing battles against L.A. in your […]
In The Lab: Early Season Firings
Sometimes, it pays to put the numbers down and take a deep historical look at things. Teams fire managers in the season nearly every year, but it is fairly rare to see teams fire their manager before the halfway point in the season. In fact, coming into the season it had only happened six times […]
Astros vs. Orioles Game Thread: Game 30, 4/28/2026
The Houston Astros (11-18) begin a 6-game road trip tonight with the first game of a 3-game series against the Baltimore Orioles (13-15) at Camden Yards. RHP Kai-Wei Teng (1-1, 2.16 ERA) will make his first start and 12th appearance of the season as he takes on Orioles starter RHP Shane Baz (0-2, 5.08 ERA). […]
Astros Minor League Hotlist: April 28th
This will be your weekly look at the hottest prospects in the system, highlighting the top performers at the plate and on the mound. Who’s Hot At The Plate? Anthony Huezo – Huezo has been on a tear to start the season and this week was no different. The 20-year-old played in four games this week […]
Crawfish Boil: Espada Hot Seat, Walker, Arrighetti & Paredes Resurgence, Wild Yordan Stats, Injury Updates & More
The latest news on the Houston Astros and from around MLB: Astros GM Dana Brown says Manager Joe Espada is NOT in jeopardy of losing his job: Chandler Rome on where he sees fault lying with the Astros current state and slow start on the Gallant Says podcast with Sportsradio 610’s Paul Gallant: Tyler Stafford […]
Astros Prospect Report: April 26th
Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below. AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (15-12) won 4-3 (BOX SCORE) Bolton made a rehab start for Sugar Land and allowed 1 run over 2 innings. He was relieved by Bielak who allowed 2 runs over 5.1 innings. The offense got on […]
Astros Legends Series: Bill Spiers
Our eighth installment of our ongoing Legend Series features Bill Spiers, who played multiple positions during his MLB Career. Spiers was also a two-sport player at Clemson, where he played baseball and football. He was a member of the coaching staff with Clemson Football from 2016 until his retirement at the end of the 2023 […]
In The Lab: An Astros Thought Experiment
This is the lab. In the lab we do experiments. Sometimes it is the moral and ethical equivalent of shining a magnifying glass on an ant. In other times, it is a little more serious. I should note that when I put things like this in the lab, it is not proceeded by “the Astros […]
Tatsuya Imai expected to start rehab assignment in Corpus Christi on Tuesday
Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai is expected to begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Corpus Christi on Tuesday. Imai, who has been on the injured list due to right arm fatigue since April 12, threw a bullpen at Daikin Park Sunday morning before the Astros series finale against the New York Yankees. Manager Joe Espada said […]
Astros vs. Yankees Game Thread: Game 29, 4/26/2026
The Houston Astros (10-18) will try to salvage a victory in the finale this three-game series opposite the rival New York Yankees (18-9) today at Daikin Park. RHP Spencer Arrighetti, who’s 2-0 with a 2.45 ERA in his two starts this season, will put his perfect record up against RHP Luis Gil (1-1, 4.11 ERA) […]
Astros Prospect Report: April 25th
Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below. AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (14-12) Game One – lost 5-3 (BOX SCORE) Alexander got the start for Sugar Land but struggled allowing 5 runs over 5 innings of work. The offense got on the board in the 3rd on a […]
Astros vs. Yankees Game Thread, Game 28 4/25/26
The Houston Astros (10-17) will play the second of a three-game series with their heated interdivision rival New York Yankkes (17-9), tonight at Daikin Park. RHP Mike Burrows(1-3 ,6.75 ERA) will make his sixth regular season appearance for the Astros tonight opposite the Yankees and starter RHP Ryan Weathers (1-2, 3.18 ERA). TONIGHT’S STARTER: RHP Mike Burrows is […]
Crawfish Boil: Yordan’s Scorching Start, McCullers’ First Inning Woes, Injury Updates & More
The latest news on the Houston Astros and from around MLB: Some injury updates for the Astros: What’s behind Yordan’s smashing start? Lance McCullers tried something new to get a better start in the 1st inning. It didn’t work: How ugly was it for Lance McCullers Jr. vs. Yankees Friday? Only 5 swings and misses. […]
Astros Prospect Report: April 24th
Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below. AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (14-10) won 5-2 (BOX SCORE) Sugar Land got on the board scoring a run in the 2nd inning on a Strahm RBI single and a run in the 3rd on an Alexander solo HR. Pecko got […]
Astros vs. Yankees Game Thread, Game 27 4/24/26
he Houston Astros (10-16) will play the first of a three-game series with their heated interdivision rival New York Yankkes (16-9), tonight at Daikin Park. RHP Lance McCullers Jr (1-1, 6.20 ERA) will make his fifth regular season appearance for the Astros tonight opposite the Yankees and starter RHP Will Warren (2-0, 2.49 ERA). TONIGHT’S STARTER: RHP Lance […]
Astros Prospect Report: April 23rd
Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below. AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (13-10) POSTPONED Game One – lost 5-3 (BOX SCORE) Pearson got the start in game one and went 2 innings allowing 1 run. The offense got on the board in the bottom of the first inning […]
Astros vs. Yankees Preview with Chris “Mad Dog” Russo
One of the more authentic and colorful personalities in the media landscape steps into the Crawfish Boxes batter’s box to talk Yankees in advance of their upcoming series at Daikin Park. Here’s today’s Q&A with Chris “Mad Dog” Russo. Q: Are the Astros and Yankees still one of the best rivalries in baseball? A: […]
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