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The Houston Astros finally snapped an abysmal streak of inconsistency over the weekend, stealing two out of three games from the San Diego Padres. But their issues are far from resolved.

Athletics News / Crawfish Boxes / April 21

Three Astros Things

Assorted Notes As the Blue Jays Come To Town The Astros start another week hovering around the .500 W/L range. Not a lot of excitement to write about. So, let’s try the 3 Astros Things.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / April 20

Astros Blow the Sweep, Fall to Padres 3-2

Framber Valdez somehow keeps it close but Astros lack firepower yet again. Although the Astros managed to finally win two consecutive games and win the series against a tough team from San Diego this weekend, nothing much has really changed.

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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?

The 'Home Run Derby champion' quiz

The 'MLB home run leaders from 2024' quiz

The '200 or more strikeouts in 2019' quiz

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 20

Astros' Framber Valdez, Padres' Dylan Cease set to square off again

The timing could not have worked out any better for Astros manager Joe Espada, whose decision to drop first baseman Christian Walker in the batting order on Saturday paid immediate dividends.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 16

Houston Astros May Have Made Massive Mistake by Not Trading Star Pitcher

The Houston Astros saw a massive amount of change this offseason and had to say goodbye to some players who have been faces of the franchise for a long time.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 16

Astros Rising Star Quickly Emerging As Team's Ace With Cy Young-Caliber Start

The Houston Astros earned a 2-0 shutout victory on Tuesday over the St. Louis Cardinals, bouncing back from Monday's 8-3 loss with an electric pitching performance.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 15

Astros $260 Million Offseason Trade Target Goes Off In 8-3 Loss To Cardinals

On Monday, the St. Louis Cardinals began their three-game series against the American League West foe Houston Astros with a dominant 8-3 victory. The red-hot Cardinals offense torched Astros ace Framber Valdez for six earned runs on 10 hits in just four innings pitched -- making the talented southpaw the fourth frontline starter St.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 15

Cardinals Add Astros' Framber Valdez To List Of Aces Victimized By Red-Hot Offense

The St. Louis Cardinals have quietly become one of Major League Baseball's hottest hitting teams despite their front office doing little to bolster the roster over the offseason.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / April 14

Astros' Framber Valdez looks to deliver strong start vs. Cards

With their rotation beset by injuries, the Houston Astros need left-hander Framber Valdez to be their stopper. That assignment will continue Monday night when the Astros visit the St.

MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / April 13

Starting Pitching Matchups Set for Astros Three-Game Series With St. Louis Cardinals

The Houston Astros will be hitting the road to take on the St. Louis Cardinals in a three-game series beginning Monday night. The Astros will look to get back on track.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 11

Astros Ace Has Elite Performance Despite Unorthodox Approach

The Houston Astros have a lot of obstacles they are attempting to overcome early in the season, which has led to an underwhelming 5-7 start. Replacing the production lost with third baseman Alex Bregman signing with the Boston Red Sox in free agency and right fielder Kyle Tucker being traded to the Chicago Cubs was going to be tough enough.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / April 9

Astros Manage to Win in 12 over the Mariners, 2-1

Framber Valdez sparkles for six innings until Victor Caratini gets the winning RBI in the 12th When two of the worst-hitting but best-pitching teams go head to head, nights like this happen.

Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / April 8

Framber Valdez Trade Rumors Begin Amid Astros’ Early Struggles

On the one hand, it might be too early to suggest Houston Astros fans are in panic mode. After all, we’re only 10 games into a 162-game regular season.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 7

Key Astros Starting Pitcher Suffers Brutal Injury During Pre-Game Workout

The Houston Astros are off to a slow start this season. Their slow start is mainly because of their lack of offense. The pitching staff has picked up the slack, and they are throwing the ball well.

MLB News / Seattle Mariners on SI / April 6

Multiple Houston Astros Pitchers Could be Out For Series Against Seattle Mariners

The Seattle Mariners will conclude their first road series of the season against the San Francisco Giants at 1:05 p.m. PT on Sunday at Oracle Park. After that, the Mariners will return home to T-Mobile Park for the first all-American League West homestead of the season.

MLB News / ChiCitySports / April 6

Chicago Cubs could target ace starting pitcher in blockbuster third season trade with Houston Astros, per reporter

The Chicago Cubs have been looking good so far this season. And even though they’re less than a dozen games into the campaign, they’ve been looking like contenders.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 5

Astros Emerging Star Pitcher ‘Could Stave Off Any Regression’ With Velocity Increase

One of the strengths of the Houston Astros early in the 2025 MLB regular season is the top of their starting rotation. Framber Valdez and Hunter Brown are now amongst the best one-two punches in baseball.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 3

Young Astros Pitcher Already Showing Front End of Rotation Capabilities

The Houston Astros have a few question marks that need to be addressed during the 2025 regular season. But one thing they don’t have to worry about is their one-two punch atop the starting rotation of Framber Valdez and Hunter Brown.

MLB News / Viral Sports News / April 3

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.

Giants' Justin Verlander offers surprising revelation about Astros

Red Sox hand their new ace a massive $170M extension

One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2025

The '2024 MLB strikeout leaders' quiz

Houston Astros 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.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / March 28

Framber Valdez Uses Historic Effort to Help Houston Astros Beat New York Mets

The Houston Astros toppled the New York Mets 3-1 on Thursday to kick off the season on a positive note. The Mets had a chance to tie the game in the top of the ninth inning but Josh Hader struck out Juan Soto to end the game.

MLB News / Field Level Media / March 27

Astros' Framber Valdez dominates Mets for season-opening win

Framber Valdez tossed seven shutout innings and the new-look Houston Astros claimed a 3-1 victory over the visiting New York Mets on Thursday. Valdez (1-0) became the first left-hander in franchise history to make four consecutive Opening Day starts.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 22

No extension talks between Framber Valdez, Astros

Framber Valdez and the Astros avoided arbitration by agreeing to an $18MM salary for the 2025 season, though these appear to have been the only contract talks between the two sides this winter.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / March 16

Astros again hand ball to LHP Framber Valdez for opener

Left-hander Framber Valdez was named the Houston Astros' Opening Day starter for a fourth time, manager Joe Espada announced Sunday. The Astros open their 2024 schedule on March 27 at home against the New York Mets.

Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / March 14

Astros Ace Framber Valdez Poised for Massive Contract Extension

With free agency approaching next offseason, Houston Astros ace Framber Valdez could sign one of the largest contract extensions in franchise history. The Astros have had quite the offseason, filling a need at first base with Christian Walker, but parting ways with several core members of their championship team.