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On YouTubeHouston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / March 30
Sunday Astros thoughts: the unfortunate career of Chas and more 
The first weekend of baseball is fun, but is not a great indicator of how the season will turn out. The Astros have started the season slowly the past three years, and yet they won the division in all of them.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 22
Astros announce several roster moves ahead of Opening Day
The Astros announced this afternoon that they have released outfielder Ben Gamel and left-hander Jalen Beeks.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / March 11
Houston Astros Starting Right Fielder Could Get Replaced by Star Prospects
The Houston Astros starting right fielder entered spring training on the hot seat, and he has not done much to douse the flames while a couple of prospects are making making noise.
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 / Just Baseball / March 7
What to Make of Jose Altuve’s Move to Left Field?
Back in January, long-time Houston Astros second baseman, Jose Altuve, was rumored to be considering a position change with the potential of Alex Bregman returning to the organization.
Houston Astros News / New Baseball Media / March 6
2024-25 MLB Offseason Recap: Houston Astros
The winds of change blew through Houston this past winter. Weeks after Houston was eliminated in the AL Wild Card round, the Astros filled a long-standing hole at first with one of the best first basemen on the market.
Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / February 6
How Can Chas McCormick Bounce Back for the Astros in 2025?
Chas McCormick was livin’ large in the summer of 2023. A 145 wRC+ in June. A 206 wRC+ in July. A 127 wRC+ in August. For a former 21st-rounder who signed for $1,000 in 2017, he was looking like one of baseball’s best stories and another notch on the belt of the Houston Astros’ development system.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 29
Former First-Round Pick Named Fit for Houston Astros in Free Agency
The glaring weakness for the Houston Astros right now is in the outfield. Following their decision to trade Kyle Tucker, the everyday starters in center and right are going to be Jake Meyers and Chas McCormick respectively, while they have a rotating cast in left.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 27
Houston Astros Skipper Has Strong Message For Struggling Outfielder
Without Kyle Tucker in the outfield next season, the Houston Astros need that unit to step up in 2025 as they look to compete for another World Series title.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / November 13
Potential Pirates Trade Targets: Outfielder Primed for Rebound Season
This is one in a series of examining potential trade targets for the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 2024-25 offseason. The reality of Ben Cherington’s situation is that he must hunt for bargains.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 12
Houston Astros Outfielder Predicted To Be Shipped Out of Town This Offseason
Most of the early offseason talk for the Houston Astros has been centered around the players they might add. However, there are a few scenarios in which the Astros could look to trade away some of the current players on their roster. To get things going, Houston didn't have the year they were looking to have.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 29
Houston Astros Top Prospect Could Impact Outfield Decisions This Offseason
There are questions about what the Houston Astros will do this offseason, and when factoring in some other decisions that need to be made outside of Alex Bregman's free agency, one area being analyzed is the outfield.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / October 10
Will Chas McCormick Bounce Back Next Year?
Chas McCormick experienced a terrible 2024 season. Can he come back next year? Chas McCormick enjoyed a very good 2023 season with 22 home runs and a 133 wRC+.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 30
Houston Astros Manager Shares Good News on Injured Outfielder's Status
Houston Astros manager Joe Espada shared some positive news on injured outfielder Chas McCormick on Monday afternoon, saying via Chandler Rome that the team expects him to be available to play in the upcoming best-of-three Wild Card series against the surging Detroit Tigers.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / September 12
Astros place OF Chas McCormick (hand) on 10-day IL
The Houston Astros placed outfielder Chas McCormick on the 10-day injured list Thursday due to a small fracture on his right hand. The move is retroactive to Wednesday, one day after McCormick sustained the injury after running into the right-field wall while chasing down a foul ball in Houston's 4-3 loss in 12 innings to the Oakland Athletics.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 12
Houston Astros Place Star Outfielder on Injured List With Broken Hand
Coming down the final stretch of the year, the Houston Astros are hoping they can keep their clean bill of health they have enjoyed in recent months after being decimated at the beginning of the season that almost completely derailed things.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / September 9
Resurgent Chas McCormick, Astros set for opener vs. A's
Despite having a six-game home winning streak come to an end Sunday, the Houston Astros saw plenty to like in the performance of Chas McCormick, who posted his third multi-hit game since being recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / September 2
Astros return OF Chas McCormick to active roster
The American League West-leading Houston Astros placed outfielder Jake Meyers on the paternity list Monday and recalled Chas McCormick from Triple-A Sugar Land.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 29
Astros DFA recently claimed righty pitcher
He was just claimed off waivers from the Brewers at the start of this month and has been kept on optional assignment since then. He made four starts for Triple-A Sugar Land, allowing 10 earned runs in 14 2/3 innings.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 22
Astros’ Chas McCormick makes personal admission after huge Orioles game
The Houston Astros are doing their best to pay homage to “Kill Bill: Volume 2,” as they continue to smash their way through the coffin and try to climb themselves out of the huge hole they found themselves in earlier in the season.
Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / May 22
Houston Astros Facing Questions as Injured Outfielder Returns
With injured outfielder Chas McCormick back in the lineup, the Houston Astros are facing questions over their crowded outfield. Chas McCormick was back in the Astros lineup on Tuesday after he was sidelined in April with an injured hamstring.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 19
Several players likely to return soon for Astros
The Astros are likely to return a couple of regulars to the big league roster in the coming days.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / May 7
Three players who need to improve for the Astros to contend in 2024
These three players need to get it going if the Astros hope to get back on track after a disappointing start to the 2024 season.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / May 1
Astros place OF Chas McCormick (hamstring) on 10-day injured list
The Houston Astros placed outfielder Chas McCormick on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday because of right hamstring discomfort. In a corresponding move, the Astros recalled shortstop Jacob Amaya from Triple-A Sugar Land.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 2
Astros lose veteran OF to injury
He's had a tough first month of the season. The typically steady left fielder has yet to hit a home run.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / February 12, 2024
Rising stars for the Houston Astros
Here are three rising stars who will look to make an impact for the Astros in 2024.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 18, 2023
MLB HR props for Monday 9/18: Pounce on sweet price on Matt Olson
Last week marked the third straight profitable week in home run props, but that doesn't mean YB's Jack Dougherty is satisfied. Let's go for four straight this week, starting with Jack's three favorite HR props for Monday's MLB slate.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 13, 2023
Breakouts of 2023: AL West edition
A look at three players from the AL West who have broken out in 2023.
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