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On YouTubeHouston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / April 23
Astros 3, Blue Jays 1 
Daikin Park was the site of a Houston sweep of MLB’s sole Canadian representative. The win was an exclamation point for both teams, who essentially flipped positions over three days.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 23
Houston Astros Experimenting With Expansion of Star Rookie’s Defensive Versatility
The Houston Astros have to be thrilled with the early returns that star prospect Cam Smith are providing the team. He earned a spot on the Opening Day roster with his torrid performance during spring training.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 23
Astros considering significant change involving Cam Smith
The Astros are considering some time in center field for Cam Smith, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic.
The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz
How many of the 50 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in six minutes?
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 23
Houston Astros Star Rookie Is Blowing Away All Expectations Defensively
The Houston Astros knew that they were taking a major risk with the changes being made to their defensive alignment heading into the 2025 MLB regular season.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / April 23
A Quick Look at Astros Defense
Defense is an bright spot for the Astros so far. Measuring defensive efficiency is an arcane science, if it is a science at all. But if you go by the advanced stats we use today, the Astros have been one of the top defensive teams in baseball, albeit in small sample, and sample size is especially important when measuring defense.
Jose Altuve News / Athlon Sports / April 23
Astros Urged to Trade for Former MVP Finalist as Jose Altuve Replacement
Houston Astros games look quite different thus far with Brendan Rogers, not perennial All-Star Jose Altuve, manning second base. Barring anything unexpected, don’t plan on seeing Altuve shift from left field back to second for any potential playoff run.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 23
Houston Astros New Slugger Has Added Explosive Element to Offensive Impact
The Houston Astros have struggled mightily to produce runs thus far in the 2025 MLB regular season. They have a team slash line of .226/.304/.336, which are all in the bottom half of the league.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / April 23
Today in Astros history - April 23
What happened today in team history? 1964 - Houston loses on a no-hitter Despite a no-hitter thrown from Houston’s Ken Johnson, the Colt .45s still lost 1-0 to the Cincinnati Reds.
Cam Smith News / Houston Astros on SI / April 23
Hot Streak Puts Houston Astros Star Cam Smith in AL Rookie of the Year Race
When the Houston Astros landed top prospect Cam Smith from the Chicago Cubs in the return for star outfielder Kyle Tucker, nobody was predicting that the 2024 first round pick would force his way on to the Opening Day roster.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / April 23
Astros bid for first series sweep of season in finale vs. Jays
It took 20 games for the Houston Astros to win consecutive contests for the first time this season. With their 5-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday, the Astros have won back-to-back series.
Ronel Blanco News / Field Level Media / April 22
Early runs back Ronel Blanco's gem as Astros beat Blue Jays
The Houston Astros rode a first-inning uprising and a strong start by Ronel Blanco to a 5-1 win over the visiting Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night. The Astros have won four of their last five games and have moved back over .500 for the first time since their victory over the New York Mets on Opening Day.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / April 22
Astros Take Second Straight Game and Series, Winning 5-1 Over Blue Jays
Ronel Blanco sparkles behind good run support After posting a 9+ ERA in Spring Training, and after his second regular season start in which he allowed four runs in less than two innings, I figured Ronel Blanco was just another one-season wonder after his surprising debut in 2024.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 22
Houston Astros Breakout Star Climbs Into Top 10 Pitcher Rankings
The Houston Astros' pitching staff has been rocky this season, but one player has remained steadily effective all year long. Bleacher Report's Zachary D.
Hunter Brown News / Houston Astros on SI / April 22
History Suggests Houston Astros Young Star Will Be AL Cy Young Finalist This Year
The best story surrounding the Houston Astros so far this year is the performance of Hunter Brown. Always projected to be a top-end starting pitcher for this franchise, he has catapulted himself into future stardom by becoming the ace of the staff and one of the best young arms in the sport.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 22
Houston Astros Don't Deserve Benefit of Doubt After ‘Supremely Mediocre Start’
Slow starts to the MLB regular season are nothing new to the Houston Astros. Over the last few years, they have made a habit of creating an early hole to climb out of.
Steven Okert News / Crawfish Boxes / April 22
Steven Okert Has Been Fantastic So Far
I’m a bit of a sucker for journeyman relievers unexpectedly becoming a stud. Specifically regarding Houston in recent years, Rafael Montero was that guy in 2022, while Tayler Scott had a career-best season in 2024.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 23
Astros named as trade fit for Rays All-Star, with Jose Altuve catch
The MLB trade deadline isn’t until July 31, but rumors are already suggesting that teams like the Houston Astros could make a notable move.
Houston Astros News / CBSSports.com / April 22
Today's best MLB pitcher strikeout props: Back Blue Jays starter against Astros
After simulating every MLB game 10,000 times, the SportsLine Projection Model has identified the four best pitcher strikeout props for Tuesday's 15-game schedule
Zach Dezenzo News / Field Level Media / April 22
Zach Dezenzo, Astros eye series win over Jays
Opportunities have been few and far between for Astros utility man Zach Dezenzo, whose breakout performance on Monday helped pace Houston to a 7-0 victory over the visiting Toronto Blue Jays.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / April 21
Astros Star Pitcher Sends Message After Win Over Blue Jays
The Houston Astros were clicking on both sides of the ball in their 7-0 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday. Starting pitcher Hunter Brown (3-1) tossed seven scoreless innings with just two hits and one walk as well as nine strikeouts.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 20
Braves acquire reliever in trade with Orioles
The Braves acquired right-hander Scott Blewett from the Orioles in a trade for cash considerations.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 21
Padres star Luis Arraez stretchered off field after scary collision
San Diego Padres star Luis Arraez had to be removed from Sunday night's game on a stretcher following a scary collision with Houston Astros second baseman Mauricio Dubon.
Forrest Whitley News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 19
Astros activate Forrest Whitley from IL
The Astros announced earlier today that they’ve activated right-hander Forrest Whitley from the injured list. Righty Nick Hernandez was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / April 13
Is series win over Angels a sign of things to come for Astros?
The Houston Astros have been a legitimate championship contender for the better part of the last decade. However, up until their most recent series, the Astros were limping along throughout the first two weeks of the 2025 season.
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