In the lab: A new look at the backup catcher battle
As Patrick so ably reported to you yesterday, the Houston Astros have agreed to a minor league contract…
New Backup Plan? Astros sign Catcher Christian Vazquez
Houston brings back a member of it’s 2022 World Series Champion team to back up Yainer Diaz. The…
Projecting the Astros Opening Day roster
With the 2026 season opener three weeks away, most of the Astros’ Opening Day 26-man roster is coming…
Risers and Fallers in MLB’s Latest Astros Top 30 Prospects List
There’s a new top prospect in the organization entering 2026, and five new entrants to the list. MLB.com…
Astros’ Hader Likely to Miss Opening Day
Hader is still throwing off flat ground as he recovers from a sprained shoulder capsule and biceps tendinitis.…
Let’s overreact to a spring training game
The Astros opened their spring training schedule with a 2-1 loss to the Nationals on Saturday afternoon in…
The 5 Most Irreplaceable Astros
Nothing can derail a season like a rash of injuries — just ask the 2025 Astros.No team used…
Did Astros Miss the Boat in Trade Market?
Team could be looking at an infield logjam that could compromise their outfield depth. In the aftermath of…
Could Astros Listen to Yordan, Keep Paredes?
There’s only one real way to make the current situation work, and that involves the Astros giving in…
“We’re Not Done.” Astros GM Hints More Trades Coming
Was today’s trade a precursor to another one coming soon? Today the Astros traded OF Jesus Sanchez to…
Astros trade Jesus Sanchez for Joey Loperfido
A familiar face is returning to the Astros as the Astros dealt outfielder Jesus Sanchez to the Toronto…
Did Astros GM Dana Brown Fail the Offseason?
Injury concerns for Josh Hader and Yainer Diaz highlight roster inadequacies. I want to preface this with the…