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The Houston Astros moved Jose Altuve to left field this season after the club decided to split starts between Mauricio Dubon and Brendan Rodgers at second base. The decision has brought some controversy to the lineup, as the nine-time All-Star has seemingly struggled in his new position. However, one former MLB player has already grown […]

It is game two of a three-game series as the Houston Astros visit the Minnesota Twins. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with an Astros-Twins prediction and pick. The Astros come into the game at 3-4 on the year while the Twins come in at 2-5 on the season. These two teams played […]

The Houston Astros finally got back into the win column on Thursday, defeating the Minnesota Twins, 5-2. But that was no thanks to future Hall of Fame second baseman Jose Altuve. The Astros star had a night to forget at the plate, going 0-for-5 with five strikeouts. Incredibly, it is the first time in Altuve’s […]

Houston Astros right-hander Luis Garcia has suffered yet another setback in his return from Tommy John surgery. The team shut down Garcia on March 20 due to elbow soreness in his throwing arm, and a recent MRI showed inflammation. He’s shut down from throwing indefinitely. Via Brian McTaggart: “RHP Luis Garcia received an MRI, and […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with an Astros-Twins prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Astros-Twins. The Houston Astros just got clobbered in three games by the San Francisco Giants at home. The Giants walked into Houston and decisively outplayed the Astros. San Francisco won all three games by at least […]

It’s almost been a year since Houston Astros pitcher Cristian Javier underwent Tommy John surgery. As the Astros set a timeline for his return before the All-Star break, his absence is being felt. On Wednesday, the Astros moved Javier to the 60-day injured list to fill a roster spot, per Jake Elman of Athlon Sports. […]

The San Francisco Giants are looking to sweep the Houston Astros Wednesday night. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Giants-Astros prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Giants-Astros Projected Starters Landen Roupp vs. Framber Valdez Landen Roupp will be making his first start of […]

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. is still recovering from surgery on his throwing arm. The right-handed hurler is reportedly trending in a promising direction, however, per Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. “Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. will make his second rehab start Saturday for Double-A Corpus Christi at Frisco,” McTaggart wrote on X, formerly […]

Veteran starting pitcher Justin Verlander landed with the San Francisco Giants on a one-year, $15 million deal this offseason, departing the Houston Astros, the team he was with since he was traded from the Detroit Tigers in 2017. Verlander opened up on the process of leaving the Astros and his conversations with owner Jim Crane […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Giants-Astros prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Giants-Astros. The start of the 2025 Major League Baseball season is, like the beginning of any other season, marked by a lot of mysteries. It’s a time of hope and uncertainty. The San Francisco Giants and […]

The Houston Astros sent Framber Valdez to the mound on Opening Day against the New York Mets. Valdez spoiled Juan Soto’s Mets debut on Opening Day as he helped Houston defeat New York by a score of 3-1. The Houston ace seems set for another great season in 2025. And it is coming at the […]

The San Francisco Giants hit the road to take on the Houston Astros Monday night. Below we will continue our MLB odds series by handing out a Giants-Astros prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Giants-Astros Projected Starters Jordan Hicks vs. Ronel Blanco Both of these pitchers will […]

The Houston Astros have reached the postseason in eight straight years, making four World Series appearances and winning two championships since 2017. But the Astros are a very different team in 2025 after trading Kyle Tucker to the Chicago Cubs and losing Alex Bregman in free agency. Now the Astros are moving forward with a […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Mets-Astros prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Mets-Astros. This has been a compelling first-weekend series at the start of the 2025 Major League Baseball season. Two teams expected to contend for division championships and playoff berths — legitimate World Series hopefuls — have […]

Jose Altuve has accomplished just about everything a player can in an Astros uniform. But Thursday’s Opening Day game at Daikin Park brought something entirely new — and something unexpectedly emotional. As Altuve jogged out to left field for the first time in his 15-year MLB career, the 42,305 fans in attendance roared. When the […]

Juan Soto’s first game in a New York Mets uniform didn’t end with the heroic moment many fans had envisioned—but the superstar still showed grace in defeat. The Mets fell 3–2 to the Houston Astros on Opening Day, and the final out came with Soto at the plate, representing the go-ahead run. With runners on […]

Houston Astros right fielder Cam Smith gave a heartfelt reaction to his MLB debut. The 22-year-old has received massive hype going into this season, especially after a very successful Spring Training. Smith didn’t look to be under any pressure on Opening Day against New York, as he went 1/3 and played a key role in […]

The Mets want to continue their run from last season and have even bigger expectations this season. The Astros got to the postseason last and are in line to keep their run going this season. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Mets-Astros prediction and pick. The Mets are committed to success […]

With the Houston Astros set on moving Jose Altuve to a position he’s never played after being a second baseman his entire career, it’s led to some uncertainty on who will take his spot. Altuve is supposed to start Opening Day in left field against the New York Mets, which will be the first time […]

Houston Astros pitcher Luis Garcia is still dealing with an elbow injury. Manager Joe Espada provided an update on the pitcher before the Astros’ Opening Day game against the New York Mets on Thursday, via Chandler Rome of The Athletic. “Joe Espada called the first opinion on Luis Garcia’s injured elbow ‘decent news,’ but the […]

Christian Walker has been in and out for the Houston Astros. Throughout spring training, Walker was dealing with an injury. Fast forward to the regular season, and it seems that he’s ready for the regular season to commence. According to Chandler Rome of The Athletic on X (formerly Twitter), he explained that Walker is a […]

The New York Mets hit the road to take on the Houston Astros for opening day. Below we will continue our MLB odds series with a Mets-Astros prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the MLB odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  MLB Odds: Mets-Astros Odds New York […]

As Kyle Tucker was traded to the Chicago Cubs, it signaled the end of the Houston Astros outfielder’s time with the team. However, general manager Dana Brown made a tough decision that shocked many. After 19 months prior, he echoed that Tucker would be an Astro for life. Safe to say, that isn’t happening anymore. […]

Christian Walker, the Houston Astros’ major offseason signing, will be on the Opening Day roster as he comes back from an oblique injury. Walker took seven at-bats in a minor league game on Tuesday and will travel to Houston tonight. The Astros open the season at home on Thursday against the New York Mets and […]

Last year at this time, Cam Smith was in the midst of his sophomore campaign with the Florida State Seminoles. Now, he is on the Houston Astros’ Opening Day roster. The organization’s top prospect (No. 58 overall) is expected to play right field for the four-time defending American League West champions when they host the […]

The Houston Astros are putting the final touches on their Opening Day roster. Many positions in the lineup will signify the start of a new era. The Astros traded Kyle Tucker to the Chicago Cubs for a package that included prospect Cam Smith as part of the new era. On Tuesday, Smith made the Opening […]

The Houston Astros have released first baseman Jon Singleton two days before Opening Day, MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand reported. Singleton’s release clears the way for offseason acquisition Christian Walker to man first base as he continues recovering from an oblique injury. Singleton played 119 games for the Astros last year, taking over first when it became […]

With Opening Day fast approaching, the Houston Astros took significant steps toward finalizing their 26-man roster by making a flurry of roster moves on Saturday, including releasing veteran outfielder Ben Gamel and left-handed reliever Jalen Beeks. Gamel, 32, signed a one-year, $1.2 million deal with the Astros in February after a solid but injury-shortened stint […]

The Houston Astros are entering a new era in 2025, as neither Alex Bregman nor Kyle Tucker will be in the Opening Day lineup. They have a plethora of talent who are eager to keep the team in contention regardless, but health is a growing concern as spring training nears an end. The pitching staff […]

Houston Astros fans are still trying to get used to the idea of seeing homegrown talents Alex Bregman and Kyle Tucker play for different teams this upcoming season, and now they might have to brace themselves for more change. Two-time All-Star starting pitcher Framber Valdez made a troubling revelation in spring training on Friday. The […]

The Houston Astros are breaking spring training with a lot of new faces. Alex Bregman, Kyle Tucker, and Ryan Pressly aren’t around anymore. But the Tucker trade landed them a few pieces that could push them back into the playoffs including pitcher Hayden Wesneski. Astros manager Joe Espada has the latest on Wesneski’s injury that […]

The Houston Astros are excited to have Lance McCullers Jr. back in the mix and he’s already showing his brilliance in spring training. However, McCullers’ teammate, Luis Garcia, isn’t having as much success in his return from injury. Garcia underwent Tommy John in May of 2023 and has thrown just under 10 innings in Grapefruit […]

Houston Astros’ veteran Jose Altuve will be making a rare position change. Astros’ manager Jose Espada confirmed on Wednesday that Altuve will be starting the season in left field as opposed to his usual spot at second base according to MLB.com. This marks only the second time in Altuve’s 13 seasons with the Astros that […]

Houston Astros righty Lance McCullers Jr made his long-awaited return to the mound on Tuesday and looked very solid, tossing a scoreless inning. While the last time he pitched was in the 2022 World Series, manager Joe Espada believes McCullers Jr will be a “weapon” for the Astros in the 2025 campaign. Via The Houston […]

Lance McCullers Jr. reached a remarkable milestone in his quest to return to a Major League mound. In a moment 868 days in the making, McCullers threw a pitch for the Houston Astros. It was his first game action since the 2022 World Series. And his former teammates showed their support by reaching out before […]

Lance McCullers Jr. was back on a Major League mound on Tuesday, albeit in a Spring Training game, as his Houston Astros fell 4-3 to the Washington Nationals. McCullers threw only one inning, retiring the side in the top of the first inning before Spencer Arrighetti took over. McCullers did not give up a hit; […]

The Houston Astros have a spring training matchup against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday. However, the club will be without star outfielder Yordan Alvarez due to an injury he recently sustained. Alvarez is officially out of Tuesday’s lineup, as he’s dealing with a sore thumb, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Reports indicate the […]

Someone was a part of the Houston Astros trading Kyle Tucker. His name? Chas McCormick. He’s been one of the more highly coveted prospects that the Astros received from the Chicago Cubs. However, his spring training hasn’t gone the way McCormick or anyone else would’ve hoped for. He is 4-for-24 in Grapefruit League games. Regardless […]

The Houston Astros’ offseason was defined by who they lost. Kyle Tucker and Ryan Pressly are on the Cubs, Alex Bregman is on the Red Sox, and Justin Verlander is on the Giants. But their one big addition could be huge for their offense. Astros first baseman Christian Walker has high expectations and should be […]