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The Houston Astros announced to reporters, including Chandler Rome of The Athletic, that pitching prospect AJ Blubaugh will make his major league debut on Wednesday afternoon against the Detroit Tigers. Blubaugh boasts a 3.86 ERA across his first 21 Triple-A innings. He represented the Astros in the Futures Game last season. Blubaugh, 24, finished with a 4.19 ERA in the … [Read more...] about Astros Call Up Promising Arm to Join Pitching Corps

Tommy Helms, the 1966 National League Rookie of the Year and two-time All-Star, has died. He was 83 years old. The Hall of Fame remembers Reds, Astros, Pirates and Red Sox infielder Tommy Helms, who passed away at the age of 83. The 1966 National League Rookie of the Year was a two-time All-Star and Gold Glove Award winner at second base. pic.twitter.com/N8wN8zZawH — National … [Read more...] about 1966 NL Rookie of the Year Tommy Helms Passes Away

The Houston Astros announced Thursday that pitcher Luis Garcia underwent an MRI, which revealed inflammation in his right elbow. As a result, he will remain shut down from throwing indefinitely. Garcia, who suffered a setback late in spring training while working his way back from Tommy John surgery, will be re-evaluated in four weeks, according to the team. Luis Garcia’s … [Read more...] about Luis Garcia Shut Down After Another Elbow Setback

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. If you can take nothing else from the departures of Kyle Tucker, … [Read more...] about Astros Ace Framber Valdez Poised for Massive Contract Extension

With Jose Altuve the Outfielder becoming a reality, who will replace the Gold Glove winner second base for the Houston Astros? Talks of shifting Altuve from second base to left field first came about when the Astros re-engaged with longtime third baseman Alex Bregman late in free agency. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reported at the time that Houston was considering sliding Isaac … [Read more...] about Astros Need New Second Baseman After Jose Altuve Moves to Outfield