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In The Lab: Breaking Down Astros Bullpen Usage
It would be difficult to assert that any road trip has gone worse for the Astros. It started with taking one of six games from two of the worst teams in baseball. It ended with a four game set against the division rival Mariners. It is not officially over even as you are reading this, […]
Houston Astros Mourn Passing of Former Player & Manager Phil Garner
The Houston Astros released the following statement on former player and manager Phil Garner, who passed away yesterday after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 76 years old: “Phil Garner had a tremendous impact on the Houston Astros as both a player and manager. On the field, he spent seven seasons with the […]
Astros vs. Mariners Game Thread: Game 16 4/12/2026
The Houston Astros (6-9) look to stop a 6-game slide as they play their 3rd of 4 games in Seattle against the Mariners (6-9) at T-Mobile Park. RHP Cody Bolton (0-0, 3.68 ERA) will be on the mound for the Astros opposite RHP Logan Gilbert (0-2, 5.40 ERA) and the Mariners. ABOUT BOLTON: RHP Cody […]
Crawfish Boil: Abreu’s Struggles, Pena injury, Cam the Carrier, Yordan’s Bomb, Phil Garner Passes & More
The latest news on the Houston Astros: Astros closer Bryan Abreu continues his immense struggles this year, taking the loss last night in a game where he walked 3 straight batters with one out, before yielding the game winning hit: It is well past time to ask the question on how long Abreu will continue […]
How Much Longer Can Astros Wait for Bryan Abreu to Get Right?
Abreu suffered yet another late inning failure last night in taking the loss against the Mariners. At this point, it’s kind of past ugly. This is full blown concern. What is wrong with Bryan Abreu? Abreu has been one of the most dominant relievers in baseball for the last four seasons. He’s recorded at least […]
Astros Prospect Report: April 11th
Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below. AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (9-5) won 3-2 (BOX SCORE) Ullola started for Sugar Land and allowed 1 run over 2.2 innings before leaving with an injury. It appeared to be leg related and not arm related. Fleury went the next […]
Astros vs Mariners Game Thread: Game 15 – 4/11/2026
The Houston Astros (6-8) are in Seattle (5-9) for the second game of a four-game series with the Mariners as they seek to end a five-game slide. RHP Lance McCullers Jr. will be on the mound for the Astros opposite RHP Luis Castillo and the Mariners. ABOUT MCCULLERS: RHP Lance McCullers Jr. is set to […]
Christian Walker Out of Lineup Tonight
Christian Walker is not in the Astros starting lineup tonight. He appears to tweak something in last night’s game: This was something listed in today’s Crawfish Boil as a situation to watch. Walker did attempt to get ready to play tonight: Through 14 games and 53 AB, Walker is batting .321 with a .390 OBP […]
Crawfish Boil: Imai’s Struggles & Injury?, Astros Pitching Woes, Mariners’ Shame, a Cy Young Closer & More
The latest news on the Houston Astros and from around MLB: Tatsuya Imai is having trouble adapting to life in MLB at a time his team really needs him to be the star he’s shown he can be in Japan: In the meantime, Christian Vazquez will remain Imai’s personal catcher: Is there an injury concern […]
Astros Prospect Report: April 10th
Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below. AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (8-5) won 5-2 (BOX SCORE) Lambert started for Sugar Land and pitched really well allowing 1 run over 6 innings while striking out 8. The offense got on the board in the bottom of the 6th […]
Astros vs. Mariners Game Thread: Game 14, 4/10/2026
The Houston Astros (6-7) travel to the Mariners (4-9) this evening in Seattle in the first game of a three game series. Astros game three starterRHP Tatsuya Imai will make his thirdstart of the season for the Astros, this time opposite RHP Emerson Hancock and the Mariners. Friday’s TILT: The Astros and Mariners will play the first game of […]
Crawfish Boil: Arrighetti deals, Altuve’s Zone, Smith Extension?, Astrodome 1965 Open, Jackie is a Dodger & More
The latest news on the Houston Astros and from around MLB: Spencer Arrighetti was dealing in what should be his last start for the Sugar Land Space Cowboys before joining the Houston Astros: Has ABS finally made the strike zone fair for Jose Altuve? Should the Astros consider signing Cam Smith to an extension? Flashback: […]
Do the Astros Need to Make a Big Splash for a Pitcher?
“The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” — Robert Burns Often the best judge of a general manager’s character is not what happens when things go according to plan, but what happens when those plans go sideways. In some sense, fans will want to hold Dana Brown accountable for not having […]
Astros Legends Series: Art Howe
In our fifth installment of our Legends Series, we sit down with Art Howe, who’s chosen the Bayou City as his permanent home. Art’s heroics as a player would ultimately launch the Astros into their first ever post-season appearance. As a manager, he’d go on to win 392 games with the Astros, developing the eventual […]
Crawfish Boil: Astros Roster Moves, Javier Update, Imai’s Slider & More
The latest news on the Houston Astros and from around MLB: Astros making roster moves: While it would be franchise malpractice not to put Cristian Javier on the IL after he left his last start after just one inning with shoulder pain, there is some encouraging news: Tatsuya Imai’s slider is unique, and that is […]
No Need to Panic: Astros Still in a Good Early-Season Position
Astros fans, at this point in the season, it doesn’t matter if you’re a glass-half-full or glass-half-empty kind of fan, I’m here to tell you there is no need to panic. Just like after the first series of the season, when I said it was far too soon to get worked up over a rough […]
Astros Prospect Report: April 8th
Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below. AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (6-5) lost 3-1 (BOX SCORE) Gordon started for Sugar Land and pitched really well striking out 5 over 5.1 innings allowing just one unearned run. The pen allowed a couple of runs as Tacoma extended their […]
Astros Legends Series: Bill Doran
The fourth installment of our Legends Series features former Astros second baseman Bill Doran. Doran spent 9 of his 12 major league seasons in Houston. A 6th round selection in the 1979 Draft, he’d become a fan favorite of Astros fans all around the world. Q: Let’s start at the beginning. The call up in […]
Astros Lose Game, Javier, Meyers, Swept By Rockies in 9-1 Beating
An awful road trip got even worse as the Astros were swept by the Colorado Rockies, falling under .500. You know those days where nothing goes right straight from the jump? The Astros do too. Today was one of those days. Looking to salvage the finale of a 3 game series against the Rockies in […]
Astros vs. Rockies Game Thread: Game 13, 4/8/2026
The Houston Astros (6-6) seek to salvage the finale of this 3-game series with the Colorado Rockies (5-6) in Denver. RHP Cristian Javier will be on the mound for the Astros opposite RHP Michael Lorenzen and the Rockies. TODAY’S ASTROS STARTER: RHP Cristian Javier is set to make his third start of the season. In […]
Astros Prospect Report: April 7th
Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below. AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (6-4) lost 1-0 (BOX SCORE) Alexander started for Sugar Land and turned in his best outing of the season as he tossed 7 scoreless innings with 3 strikeouts. In the 9th, Murray allowed a run as […]
In The Lab: Effects of Good Coaching
Admittedly, there is nothing more challenging than doing analysis on the fly. All numbers that appear in the lab during the regular season are a snapshot in time. In April, the impacts of one or two games can have quite an effect on the overall numbers. However, we are trying to look at things holistically […]
Bats Go Silent as Astros Fall to Rockies 5-1
The league’s best offense decided to take the night off as Astros pitching, defense continue to struggle. It was a night to forget for the Astros offense, who managed just 1 run on 3 hits with one walk against Rockies pitchers Kyle Freeland and Antonio Senzatela, as Houston loses its second straight game in Denver, […]
Astros vs. Rockies Game Thread: Game 12, 4/7/2026
The Houston Astros (6-5) look to get even in this three game series against the Colorado Rockies (4-6) at Coors Field. RHP Mike Burrows (1-1, 5.91 ERA) will be on the mound for the Astros opposite LHP Kyle Freeland (0-1, 2.89 ERA) and the Rockies. TONIGHT’S STARTER: RHP Mike Burrows is set to make his […]
Astros Hunter Brown Has Grade 2 Shoulder Strain
Here’s what that means for when fans may see him on a mound again. Today, the Houston Astros announced SP Hunter Brown has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 shoulder strain. Here is what that likely means: Often times, a Grade 2 shoulder strain involves partial tearing of a muscle/muscles in the “shoulder stabilizers” – […]
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