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New-look Astros seek back-to-back wins vs. Guardians

Hours after the Astros made the shocking move of optioning veteran first baseman Jose Abreu to allow him to work on his swing at its Florida spring training facility, his replacements played a role in Houston's 10-9, 10-inning victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday.

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Houston Astros Boss Still Confident Demoted Slugger Can Turn Things Around

The Houston Astros officially optioned Jose Abreu to West Palm Beach today. It was shocking when that news was announced because it was reported that the former MVP was in agreement that he needed to spend some time away from Major League Baseball after his brutal stretch to start the year.

Alex Bregman News / Crawfish Boxes / 1 hour ago

A Couple of Notes About the Astros

Bregman’s Slow Start and Decline in Team Defense As we hope for the Astros to start chipping away at the team’s poor Win% in 2024, let’s look at a couple of issues which may be relevant to the team’s start to this season.

Houston Astros News / FanNation Inside The Astros / 2 hours ago

Have Houston Astros Finally Righted The Ship?

For most of April, the Houston Astros couldn't do anything right. Timely hits eluded them, quality innings were hard to come by, and the bullpen couldn't hold a lead to save its life.

Yordan Alvarez News / ESPN / 2 hours ago

Yordan Alvarez and other need-to-have slow staters

Tristan H. Cockcroft takes a look at the final April stats and passes judgment on which slow-starting fantasy players need to be traded for.

Jose Abreu News / Just Baseball / 43 minutes ago

Jose Abreu Optioned to the Minor Leagues: How Did We Get Here?

It’s been hard to watch Jose Abreu lately. If you’re a Houston Astros fan, you know exactly what I’m talking about. Abreu, 37, was mercifully optioned to West Palm Beach in a surprise transaction to close out a brutal month of April that featured a .099/.156/.113 triple slash, along with a .269 OPS (-21 wRC+) in 77 plate appearances.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / 4 hours ago

THE DOG DAYS ARE OVER?: The Astros finally win a close one.

Houston wins it 10-9 on a walk-off homer in the 10th WOW, what a wild game. Honestly, I am not even that excited, just relieved they didn’t blow another lead.

Victor Caratini News / Field Level Media / 9 hours ago

Victor Caratini's HR caps Astros' wild win over Guardians

Pinch hitter Victor Caratini slugged a two-run, walk-off home run with two outs in the 10th inning, lifting the Houston Astros to a 10-9 victory over the visiting Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday.

Joe Espada News / FanNation Inside The Astros / 6 hours ago

Has Joe Espada Gotten Too Much Criticism For Astros’ Horrendous Start?

The Houston Astros are off to their worst start in 55 years. They are currently ranked as the fourth-worst team in MLB Standings with a dismal 9-19 record.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / 6 hours ago

What’s Next At First Base?

With José Abreu hitting .099/.156/.113 with a -21 wRC+ across 77 plate appearances, it was only a matter of time before something broke the status quo.

Houston Astros News / Larry Brown Sports / 1 hour ago

Astros make big decision on former AL MVP

He is batting .099 this season. He has just seven hits in 71 at-bats, with only one extra-base hit. He has just three walks and 18 strikeouts.

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Jose Abreu News / Field Level Media / 1 hour ago

Astros option struggling 1B Jose Abreu to minors

The Houston Astros and first baseman Jose Abreu agreed that the former American League Most Valuable Player would benefit from a minor league option. Astros general manager Dana Brown revealed Tuesday that Abreu accepted an assignment to the team's spring training facility in West Palm Beach, Fla., effective Wednesday.

Houston Astros News / FanNation Fastball / 8 hours ago

Houston Astros Sending Down Former MVP José Abreu in Shocking Roster Move

The Houston Astros are optioning first baseman José Abreu to West Palm Beach, effective Wednesday, general manager Dana Brown told The Athletic's Chandler Rome on Tuesday.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / 9 hours ago

Astros to option former MVP

First baseman José Abreu is not with the Astros right now and will be optioned Wednesday to West Palm Beach.

Twins reinstate RP Jhoan Duran, designate RP Matt Bowman

Brewers expected to promote acclaimed infield prospect

Infamous former Yankees outfielder gets DFA'd by his new team

Orioles shake up bullpen with roster moves

Bad players get relegated to the minors. How about bad umpires?

Houston Astros News / FanNation Inside The Astros / 10 hours ago

Could Houston Astros Top Prospect Take Over For Former Star Rookie?

The Houston Astros are searching for anything that can help them turn around their season that sees them 10 games under .500 entering their series against the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday.

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / 53 minutes ago

Four reasons for the Houston Astros' struggles

The Houston Astros' disastrous start may be the most surprising storyline of the MLB season.

Astros promote Joey Loperfido, clouding Jose Abreu's role

MLB rankings: The five most disappointing free-agent signings

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Alex Bregman News / MLB Trade Rumors / 1 hour ago

Alex Bregman's slow start could cost him millions

When he has put the bat on the ball, he hasn’t been able to do damage. Most notably, he has yet to hit a home run this season. He has just 21 hits, with his five doubles being the only knocks of the extra-base variety.

Astros to promote batter who smoked the ball in spring training

Astros beat Rockies to complete Mexico City Series sweep

MLB rankings: The five most disappointing free-agent signings

One player from every MLB team that deserves more love

The '2017 Houston Astros World Series roster' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / 8 hours ago

Three MLB teams that should push the panic button

These three teams are not off to the starts they expected and are quickly running out of time to right the ship.

Astros to promote batter who smoked the ball in spring training

The most unexpected MLB pitchers who threw a no-hitter or perfect game

The '2022 MLB home run leaders' quiz

Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / 10 hours ago

Astros to Promote Organization’s Versatile No. 6 Prospect

The Houston Astros are shaking up their roster amidst a slow start to the season. The team plans to call up one of their top prospects to the big leagues before their series opens against the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 28

Astros to promote batter who smoked ball in spring training

Astros to promote batter who smoked the ball in spring training

The Astros are calling up slugger Joey Loperfido, who has been doing a nice job at the Triple-A level after earlier crushing the ball in spring training.

Astros beat Rockies to complete Mexico City Series sweep

MLB making changes to uniforms after harsh player criticism

The best minor leaguers never to enjoy MLB success

The '2017 Houston Astros World Series roster' quiz

MLB News / Action Network / April 23

MLB betting: Astros vs. Cubs odds, pick and predictions for Tuesday 4/23

Cody Goggin of the Action Network shares his Astros vs. Cubs pick, including MLB odds and predictions for the game at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, April 23.

MLB strikeout props for 4/23: Fade Cards' Steven Matz

Three-time All-Star running out of time with Astros

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Houston Astros News / ClutchPoints / April 20