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Astros Prospect Report: September 15th
Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below. AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (72-72) lost 5-2 (BOX SCORE) Sugar Land got on the board in the 2nd inning on a Dezenzo RBI double. Alexander started for Sugar Land and allowed 5 runs over 6 innings. Schiavone connected on a […]
Pena, Yordan Power Astros Past Royals 4-2
It was a Pena-Palooza. Astros 4 Royals 2. Fans were barely in their seats when Jeremy Pena started the night with a lead off smash, clearing the train tracks and putting the Astros on the board 1-0. For Pena, it was his 5th leadoff home run of the season. Pena would double down and […]
Astros vs. Royals Game Discussion: 9/15/2026
TONIGHT’S GAME: The first-place Astros will open their final homestand of the regular season tonight as they welcome in the Royals for an important three-game series in Houston, TX. Astros ace RHP Hunter Brown (5-3) will try to pitch the Astros back into the win column tonight as he starts opposite RHP Michael Wacha (9-8) […]
Astros Manager Joe Espada Says Carlos Correa Will Not Return In 2026
Apparently all the work and all the hope was for naught. It’s yet another kick in the teeth for the Astros, who have been beset by injuries for the third straight season. There was hope that a return for Correa would inject some life into an offense that has been scuffling with Jeremy Pena slumping […]
Astros Recall Loperfido; Trammell to Paternity List
Joey Loperfido is finally back with the Houston Astros. The Astros today recalled Loperfido from Triple-A to replace OF Taylor Trammell, who was placed on the paternity list. Loperfido was off to a solid start this season, batting .276 before straining his right quad running to first base on April 17, landing on the IL. […]
Astros Announce Minor League Players of the Year
The Houston Astros player development department has named C Jason Schiavone the Astros 2026 Minor League Player of the Year, RHP Bryce Mayer the Astros 2026 Minor League Pitcher of the Year, OF Anthony Huezo the Astros 2026 Minor League Baserunner of the Year, IF Max Holy the Astros 2026 Minor League Defender of the […]
A Final Tip of the Cap to an Astros Legend: Justin Verlander
The tributes will begin pouring in. For the countless windups on the mound, Justin Verlander’s brilliant pitching career is about to wind down. No official game date is set and currently JV sits inactive on the 60 day IL, but don’t be surprised if he doesn’t make one last trip to the mound, even if […]
Breaking down the Astros and Rangers’ final 12 Games of the season
After Monday’s off day, the Astros and Rangers will begin a 12-game-in-13-day stretch that could decide the American League West champion, starting Tuesday night. Both teams will play four series against four different opponents, and they do not have any common opponents. However, both teams are only slated to play three games against a team […]
Astros Prospect Report: September 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 (72-71) won 5-0 (BOX SCORE) Weiss started for Sugar Land and pitched well tossing 5 scoreless innings with 5 strikeouts. The offense got on the board in the 6th inning […]
Ultimate Astros Playoff Lineup: Houston’s All-Time October Starting 9
Fret not with that hovering malaise permeating from St. Petersburg’s aftermath. The ambient rawness of a series loss in Tampa is still fresh, but we have the perfect cure. It’s time to unveil my “All October Squad” throughout the various decades. This might be the only list you’ll ever find without the likes of Bagwell […]
Carlos Correa Expected to Play Rehab Games This Week
Before Sunday’s game, Astros manager Joe Espada gave an update on the status of 3B Carlos Correa: It has not been determined how many games Correa will require on a rehab assignment, although the Sugar Land Space Cowboys season ends September 20. Whether they will require Correa to play the full week for Sugar Land […]
Astros at Rays Game Discussion: 9/13/2026
TODAY’S GAME: The Houston Astros (75-74) and Tampa Bay Rays (89-59) play the finale of this 3-game set this afternoon at Tropicana Field. RHP Hayden Wesneski (5-1, 3.35 ERA) will start for the Astros as he takes on Rays RHP Freddy Peralta (8-11, 4.82 ERA). BIG WES: RHP Hayden Wesneski has pitched well in recent […]
Astros Prospect Report: September 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 (71-71) lost 3-2 (BOX SCORE) Hendrickson started for Sugar Land and went 7 innings allowing 3 runs, all in the third, while striking out 7 batters. The Sugar Land offense […]
SB Nation Reacts Results: Fans Want Astros to Promote Over Waivers
We asked. You answered. Earlier this week, we asked you if you believe the Astros should promote their own minor leaguers who have performed well at Triple-A Sugar Land this season or should they continue to scour the waiver wire and claim players they hope will have more success in new surroundings. Your answer was […]
Astros at Rays Game Discussion: 9/12/2026
TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (75-73) and Tampa Bay Rays (88-59) play the 2nd game of this 3-game set tonight at Tropicana Field. RHP Peter Lambert (8-8, 3.67 ERA) will start for the Astros as he takes on Rays LHP Ian Seymour (9-6, 4.33 ERA). Tonight will be Lambert’s 4th career app. vs. TB and […]
Could Carlos Correa Play Second Base Upon Return?
With Carlos Correa getting closer to returning to the Astros, questions have arisen about how the team would formulate their lineup when he was ready to rejoin the team. While Correa has exclusively taken ground balls at 3B during his rehab and manager Joe Espada has stated that Correa would play 3B upon his return, […]
Astros Prospect Report: September 11th
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 (71-70) lost 8-5 (BOX SCORE) Mayer got the start for Sugar Land and allowed 3 runs over 4.2 innings while striking out 6. The pen struggled allowing another 5 runs […]
Astros at Rays Game Discussion: 9/11/2026
TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (75-72) open a 3-game series tonight vs. the Tampa Bay Rays (87-59) at Tropicana Field. Rookie RHP Miguel Ullola (0-0, 3.86 ERA) will make his 1st ML start at 6th appearance for the Astros as he takes on Rays RHP Drew Rasmussen (14-5, 2.88 ERA). Ullola is serving as an […]
Astros Manager Joe Espada Has Earned His Respect. It’s Time He Gets It
Astros fans, for all the criticism Joe Espada has received during his tenure as manager, maybe it’s time to take a step back, look at what he’s actually been asked to work with, and give the man his flowers. Managing a baseball team is easy to criticize from the outside. Every pitching change can be […]
Astros Prospect Report: September 10th
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 (71-69) lost 8-0 (BOX SCORE) McPherson started for Sugar Land and allowed 4 runs over 1.2 innings. He was relieved by Nezuh who tossed 3.1 scoreless innings with 6 strikeouts. […]
Astros vs. Rays Series Primer with Tampa Bay Voice Dewayne Staats
The Rays are in the midst of one of their most successful seasons. As the road trip continues at “The Trop”, we sit down exclusively at The Crawfish Boxes with a familiar face and friend, the one and only Dewayne Staats. He’s called over 7,000 games and has been with Tampa Bay since their inception […]
Astros at Phillies Game Discussion: 9/10/2026
TODAY’S GAME: The Houston Astros (74-72) and Philadelphia Phillies (82-64) will play the rubber match of this series this afternoon at Citizens Bank Park. RHP Cristian Javier (2-5, 5.98 ERA) will start for the Astros vs. Phils RHP Zack Wheeler (12-5, 3.23 ERA). REMATCH: RHP Cristian Javier faced off against RHP Zack Wheeler in his […]
Dusty Baker on Jose Altuve Joining 2500 Hit Club “Next Stop: 3000”
Legendary manager and future Hall of Famer Dusty Baker was brought to Houston in 2020 to restore credibility, pride and honor to the Astros organization and lead it to another World Championship. In his four years as the team’s skipper, Baker accomplished both of those lofty goals. He continued the Astros Golden Age by going […]
Astros Prospect Report: September 9th
Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below. AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (71-68) lost 8-6 (BOX SCORE) Sugar Land got on the board in the first inning on a Price 3 run home run. In the 2nd inning, Spence connected on a solo home run. Alexander start for […]
Bullpen Fails as Phillies Slam Astros 11-7
It’s only fitting that history was made a mere stone’s throw away from Independence Hall in Philadelphia. Roughly 24,000 players have played Major League Baseball since the N.L. debuted in 1876. Jose Altuve is just the 103rd member to reach the 2,500-hit milestone thanks to a double in the top of third inning. Little did […]
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