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Today in Astros history - April 3 
What happened today in team history? 1969 - Rusty Staub trade goes through After negotiating players, the Astros and Montreal Expose agreed to a deal to send outfielder Rusty Staub up north in exchange for pitchers Skip Guinn and Jack Billingham, along with $100,000.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 3
Astros’ Highly Touted Pitching Prospect Shines Bright in Season Debut
The Houston Astros pitching staff has had a very hit-or-miss start to their season, allowing 15 runs through five games, but seven of which came in one matchup.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 2
Predicted All-Star Nod Will Bolster Free Agency Earnings for Astros Ace
The Houston Astros knew that there were some question marks with their offense entering the 2025 regular season. Replacing two stars such as third baseman Alex Bregman and right fielder Kyle Tucker was never going to be easy.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 2
Mets sign pair of veteran players to minor league deals
The Mets announced on Wednesday that they’ve signed first baseman Jon Singleton and infielder Niko Goodrum to minor league deals.
Framber Valdez News / Crawfish Boxes / April 2
Framber Valdez Struggles In 6-3 Loss, Astros Swept By The Giants
Historically, Framber Valdez has been an extremely valuable pitcher for the Astros, accumulating 16.4 fWAR since his breakout in 2020. At his best, Valdez performs as an ace-level pitcher.
Jon Singleton News / Athlon Sports / April 2
Mets Add Former Houston Astros Top Prospect
In late March, the Houston Astros made the tough decision to release first baseman Jon Singleton. This was after the 33-year-old slugger did not make the Astros' Opening Day roster. Singleton struggled at the plate during Spring Training with the Astros, posting zero home runs, two RBIs, 10 strikeouts, and a .171 batting average in 17 games.
Cristian Javier News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 2
Astros makes unfortunate roster move after Blue Jays trade
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.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 2
Slow Start Rightfully Doesn’t Keep Astros Star Slugger Off Predicted All-Star Lineup
The Houston Astros have not gotten off to a strong start in the 2025 regular season in large part because of their offensive ineptitude as a whole. There is only one starter who is hitting over .200 for the team through five games: left fielder Jose Altuve.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / April 2
Thoughts about Astros’ first turn through the rotation
It’s very early, but a few thoughts over the first five days of 2025 season....pertaining to both Astros’ starting pitchers and opposing starting pitchers All five starting pitchers in the Astros’ rotation have a game in the books for 2025.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 2
Astros Say 'It's Still Early' Amid Major Concerns Over Last-Place Offense
The Houston Astros are 2-3. They opened their season with a series win over the New York Mets where their pitching staff dominated, but they quickly dropped their next set of the campaign with two losses in a row to the San Francisco Giants in a matchup where their pitching hasn't been able to stifle the opposing lineup.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 2
Astros Add to Position of High Need with Latest MLB First-Round Mock Draft
The Houston Astros have spent the past few seasons restocking a farm system and most MLB analysts sees as one of the least talented in baseball. The Astros have done a fine job of developing pitching talent, even as they haven’t used a first-round pick on a pitcher since 2017 when they picked J.
Cristian Javier News / Athlon Sports / April 2
Astros Announce Roster Move After Trade With Blue Jays
Houston Astros fans knew it’d be a bit longer before seeing starting pitcher Cristian Javier on a major-league mound again. That doesn’t mean Tuesday’s roster moves aren’t an unfortunate reminder of what the club is currently missing.
MLB News / Viral Sports News / April 2
Houston Astros may lose their star pitcher for good
The Houston Astros have watched a lot of their players leave in free agency in recent years.
Justin Verlander News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 1
Giants' Justin Verlander offers surprising revelation about Astros
Was last season the end of the line for Verlander and the Astros? Not necessarily.
MLB News / Field Level Media / March 31
Astros ride stellarm pitching into series opener vs. Giants
While right-hander Spencer Arrighetti capped a strong opening weekend for the Houston rotation on Saturday, it was the performance of the Astros' bullpen that raised eyebrows.
Lance McCullers News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 31
Here's How Houston Astros' World Series Champ Lance McCullers Jr Did in Rehab Assignment
Pitching for the first time since 2022 on Sunday, Houston Astros' starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. went 2.0 solid innings for Triple-A Sugarland. The Space Cowboys lost 3-2 against the Oklahoma City Comets, the Triple-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Framber Valdez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 31
Why World Series champ wants Astros to find ‘oil money’ for Framber Valdez
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.
Houston Astros News / New Baseball Media / March 31
2025 Injuries: Lance McCullers Jr. Strikes Out 3 in First Start Since 2022
The end of the 2025 season’s first weekend saw updates on several notable injured players. Max Scherzer is on the IL, as the Jays contemplate who will take his spot.
Houston Astros News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 30
Houston Astros Reveal Plan For Key Starter's Rehab Assignment on Sunday
Longtime Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. will make his first rehab start of the season on Sunday with the Triple-A Sugarland Skeeters.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / March 29
Astros make two runs stand up in edging Braves
Jeremy Pena homered, Yordan Alvarez hit an RBI double, and the Houston Astros rode a strong start from right-hander Spencer Arrighetti to a 2-1 victory over the visiting New York Mets in the rubber match of a three-game interleague series.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 28
Mets' Juan Soto, Astros' Josh Hader discuss epic game-ending strikeout
The stage was set for outfielder Juan Soto to be a hero in his official Mets debut, but Astros closer Josh Hader ensured that didn't happen.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / March 27
Watch: Astros prospect Cam Smith records hit in first MLB at-bat
Astros right fielder Cam Smith began his MLB career in style. On Thursday during Opening Day, Smith knocked a chopper through the gap between first and second base and into right field for his first major-league hit.
Luis Garcia News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 27
Astros' Luis Garcia going for second opinion on elbow
The Astros shut down Luis Garcia last week after the righty experienced renewed soreness in his elbow. The team hasn’t provided much in the way of specifics since then, but manager Joe Espada told the beat on Tuesday that Garcia was going for a second opinion (relayed by Matt Kawahara of The Houston Chronicle).
Luis Garcia News / Yardbarker / March 20
Astros RHP Luis Garcia suffers disappointing setback
Houston Astros right-hander Luis Garcia missed all of the 2024 season and pitched in just six starts in 2023 due to Tommy John surgery he underwent in May of 2023. Now, with the 2025 season fast approaching, the Astros gave a concerning update on the once tantalizing pitcher.
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