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Swept for third time, Astros ‘need to find a way to win’
Joe Espada and Dana Brown Face Unique Challenges in Navigating Astros’ Future (Houston Press)
Just-in Time: Verlander debuts for ailing Astros in Washington (WMBO)
Astros fans troll franchise for hilarious post after miserable start to the season (Sportskeeda)
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I didn’t figure it was possible, but the Astros have found something even more annoying than the frequently cited “discomfort” used for most injuries: Using “the back of his baseball card” to justify why the organization is confident certain players will eventually bounce back from his early season struggles. Dana Brown and Joe Espada have used that term, as recently as Wednesday, with the former using it for Josh Hader and the latter for...
Houston Astros superstar Jose Altuve has been a hitting machine since he entered the majors in 2011 and is moving his way up the all-time hits list.
JUPITER, FLORIDA - MARCH 17, 2024: A.J. Blubaugh #45 of the Houston Astros throws a pitch during the third inning of a spring training Spring Breakout game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium on March 17, 2024 in Jupiter, Florida. | Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images
See how the prospects performed last night.
Another day of Astros minor league action is in the books. See the results below!
AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (12-5) won 2-1...Mauricio Dubón | Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images
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Houston is now 6-14. I think it may be time for them to get serious about baseball.
The Houston Astros are hardly devoid of talent. Already eight games below .500, the time is nigh for them to start stopping getting swept. Maybe they can go to a two-man rotation with CJ and Ronel? Or maybe....I don’t know....maybe finding a first baseman anywhere above replacement level? I may not be a smart man, but...
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If losing was winning, the Astros would be World Champions
How long can we keep saying it’ll turn around?
How many different ways can the Astros find to lose?
When will this team come through when it counts?
The Astros were swept by the Braves this afternoon, losing three straight, all three games winnable until late-inning bullpen meltdowns put each game out of reach.
Today, it was Ryan Pressly’s fault. Just looking on TV, I see a slider that...
Orlando Arcia drove in the go-ahead run with a two-out single in the top of the 10th and the visiting Atlanta Braves defeated the Houston Astros 5-4 on Wednesday to sweep a three-game series.
Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander, who began the season on the injured list with right shoulder inflammation, will make his 2024 debut on…
The Houston Astros will be bringing Justin Verlander back into the fold this week, though just how effective Verlander can be as a 41-year-old starting pitcher is the real question.
Yainer Diaz congratulates Hunter Brown during the Braves’ game. | Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images
Information on Hunter Brown’s Rebound...And Notes on the Astros’ Standings
Hunter Brown experienced a bad pitching start for the ages against the Royals, and we didn’t know what to expect in Tuesday’s start against the powerful Braves’ offense. Fortunately, Brown rebounded with a solid 6 inning start, allowing only 2 runs. If Brown had been removed a batter or two earlier...
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J.P. France tries to salvage a win against the Braves
The Houston Astros are a surprising 6-13 on the season, making the return of veteran ace Justin Verlander all the more important.
Houston Astros right-hander Justin Verlander will make his season debut on Friday against the host Washington Nationals, manager Joe Espada said Wednesday.
JUPITER, FLORIDA - MARCH 17, 2024: Kenni Gomez #79 of the Houston Astros bats during the sixth inning of a spring training Spring Breakout game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium on March 17, 2024 in Jupiter, Florida. | Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images
See how the prospects performed last night.
Another day of Astros minor league action is in the books. See the results below!
AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (11-5) won 3-2 (BOX...Forrest Whitley | Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images
Houston was one shot to come away from their three-game series against the Braves with a win. Does J.P. France have the stuff to keep them down?
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Braves try to continue road win streak in matchup with the Astros (AJC)
Minus Ozzie Albies, Braves bid to sweep Astros (CBS)
Reggie Jackson’s Blake Snell comments don’t bode well for potential Astros extension (CTH)
Brown shows...
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An old farm hand finally makes his debut
Long ago in West Africa, there was a ruthless warlord named General Mosquito. He was the undisputed leader of his faction until he encountered his arch-nemesis, General Mosquito Spray. Ironically, after a rather bloody battle, the Mosquito vanquished Mosquito Spray.
Every time the Astros and Braves play, I am reminded of this matchup: two heavyweights with unique and, to some, controversial nicknames battling it out for...
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Although the right-hander was optioned to Triple-A, there are reasons to be optimistic following his brief debut.
By Statcast classifications, Spencer Arrighetti has thrown six types of pitches in his first seven major league innings, in descending order by usage rates: Four-seam fastball (38.6%), cutter (25.9%), sweeper (18.7%), curveball (10.8%), slider (3.6%), and changeup (2.4%). His six sliders thus far could’ve also been intended as a...
The Astros have to be questioning whether they have Josh Hader out there pitching for them right now or Bill Hader.
Astros right-hander Wander Suero went unclaimed on outright waivers following his recent DFA and has been assigned to Houston’s Triple-A affiliate, per the Astros’ transaction log at MLB.com.
Forrest Whitley (60) throws a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals in Spring Training | Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports
Hunter Brown seeks redemption
Remember when Hunter Brown gave up ten runs before the first inning was over?
Yeah, last Thursday.
Does he ever overcome that? Let’s hope so because he’s pitching against a better team today.
At least Josh Hader will probably not be called in if the game is close. He faced six batters yesterday and only retired one. Expect to see...