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Series One (of 52) Preview: Houston Astros Host New York Yankees

Series One (of 52) Preview: Houston Astros Host New York Yankees

Jeremy Peña and Jose Altuve | Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports Houston opens their DIvision Title defense against the Bronx Bombers at MMP. Series One Preview Your Houston Astros will host the New York Yankees for four games to begin the 2024 season. It’s the first of two series this season between the two, with the rematch in Yankee Stadium set to go down from May 7 through May 9. The first pitch for your Opening Day is set for 3:10 PM CT, and lefty Framber Valdez will start against fellow lefty Nestor Cortes. Entering the 2024 campaign, Houston is projected to...
The Crawfish Boxes Mar 26, 2024
Astros Crawfish Boil: March 26, 2024

Astros Crawfish Boil: March 26, 2024

Jose Altuve | Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports It’s Sugar Land’s turn to host in tonight’s Astros—Space Cowboys tilt. It’s all over but the cryin’ Today is the final day of Spring Training for some teams, and for the Astros and their top minor league affiliate, a final exhibition. Houston Astros News Opening Day FAQ: Yankees vs. Astros Astros to reveal a new mural towards center field along Hall of Fame Alley (CW39) Astros fans react after losing against a minor league team at home (Sportskeeda) After HBP, Meyers returns to Astros’ lineup in...
The Crawfish Boxes Mar 13, 2024
Spring Training Game Thread. March 13, 2024, 5:05 CT. Astros @ Mets

Spring Training Game Thread. March 13, 2024, 5:05 CT. Astros @ Mets

Photo by Rich Storry/ Cristian Javier against an old Astros nemesis, Luis Severino Yesterday’s 9-1 win over the Marlins had several storylines beyond the score. Hunter Brown went 3.2 innings surrendering only one run, although the five hits allowed are less assuring. Eight hits were shared by ostensible starters Jose Altuve, Yordan Alvarez, Alex Bregman, Chas McCormick, and Jeremy Pena. Mauricio Dubon remains red-hot with two doubles. His Spring OPS is 1.389. Backup? Parker Mushinski continues to make his case for the final spot in the bullpen with another scoreless...
The Crawfish Boxes Mar 13, 2024
Astros Crawfish Boil: March 13, 2024

Astros Crawfish Boil: March 13, 2024

Jose Altuve | Photo by Megan Briggs/ Welcome to the Humpday Boil. Houston Astros News Healthy and signed, Altuve ready for big ‘24 Hunter Brown, Joe Espada on start vs. Marlins Astros’ Hunter Brown: Starting pitcher working for better 2024 ending (Houston Chronicle) Houston Astros: Luis Contreras revives dream, vies for pen spot (Houston Chronicle) AL West News A’s — Distressed Oakland A’s fans share “Last Dive Bar” Coliseum memories ahead of possible final Opening Day (CBS) Blarts — Rosenthal: What I’m hearing about trade talks for White Sox pitcher...
The Crawfish Boxes Mar 11, 2024
Astros Crawfish Boil: March 11, 2024

Astros Crawfish Boil: March 11, 2024

Mauricio Dubón | Photo by Rich Storry/ Welcome to the Monday Boil. Houston Astros News Dubón providing versatility, comic relief for Astros Astros’ 2024 Spring Training: Relative concerns (Chipalatta) 61-year-old Roger Clemens pitches in Savannah Bananas game (Arizona Sports) Dana Brown on adding Josh Hader in offseason Jose Altuve on deciding to remain in Houston AL West News A’s — Lawrence Butler primed for breakout season with A’s in 2024 Blarts — Texas Rangers claim Jose Barrero from Cincinnati Reds (Dayton Daily News) Halos — Angels non-roster...
The Crawfish Boxes Mar 10, 2024
Spring Training Game Thread. March 10, 2024, 12:05 CT. Astros @ Marlins

Spring Training Game Thread. March 10, 2024, 12:05 CT. Astros @ Marlins

Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports Seth Martinez gets a start today On Thursday and Saturday, Astros starters got the bulk of playing time and responded vigorously, amassing 21 hits between them for the two games while leading the team to 15 runs combined. Yesterday’s 9-4 win over the Nats included homers by Jose Altuve, Yordan Alvarez, and Kyle Tucker, as well as Alex Bregman's 3-3 day and a triple by Jeremy Pena. Jose Urquidy also had another good start and has an even 1.00 ERA for the Spring. Today’s lineup features players mostly on the fringe of the 26-man roster...
The Crawfish Boxes Mar 3, 2024
Everystros: José Altuve

Everystros: José Altuve

Jose Altuve | Photo by Rich Storry/ José Altuve ranks fifth in our 975-player series. Everystros CXVII 5. José Altuve (Bagwell score (79.07) is a five-foot-six right-handed second baseman from Puerto Cabello, VZ. Born on May 6, 1990, Altuve is super-well documented as the shortest player in Houston major league history, but once he got up to the parent club, it never mattered again. Altuve reached the majors with the worst-case-scenario for the Astros, in year one of the teardown. Still, I can’t help but think that the bottom-feeding 2011 version of the Houston...
The Crawfish Boxes Mar 1, 2024
Spring Training Game Thread. March 1, 2024, 12:05 CT. Astros @ Nationals

Spring Training Game Thread. March 1, 2024, 12:05 CT. Astros @ Nationals

Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports Framber Valdez gets his first start of the Spring The Astros beat the Mets 2-1 yesterday to bring their record for the Spring to 3-4. The big bats remained silent. Let’s hope they're saving their hits for the regular season. Jose Altuve, Yordan Alvarez, Alex Bregman, Kyle Tucker, and Jeremy Pena together managed only one hit between them, and for the Spring, they have .000, .200, .143, .200, and .000 batting averages respectively. Jose Abreu is a ray of light, hitting .333 for the Spring. Yes, I know it doesn’t mean a lot. Here are...
The Crawfish Boxes Feb 29, 2024
Extension Priority: Alex Bregman, Kyle Tucker, or Framber Valdez?

Extension Priority: Alex Bregman, Kyle Tucker, or Framber Valdez?

Photo by Carmen Mandato/ The Astros can focus on the next extension with Jose Altuve now under contract through 2029. The pressing question is who the organization will choose to extend. Wait, let me rephrase that thought: Who will be most willing to accept the terms Dana Brown and Jim Crane may offer? The extension chatter at present has primarily centered around three players: Alex Bregman, Kyle Tucker, and Framber Valdez. Brown has been vocal about retaining this trio of star players, but there is also reality to contend with. The odds of retaining all three, while...

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