Josh Hader | Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images Welcome to the Wednesday Boil! It’s Humpday, for both the week and the month, but not the season. With 145 games to play last season, the Astros were just 6-11 — remember that before setting sail with the Panic Battalion. We’re always recruiting here for the Pollyanna Patrol. Houston Astros News Nolan Arenado’s … [Read more...] about Astros Crawfish Boil: April 16, 2025
How is Astros outfielder Smith doing?
Smith celebrates after hitting his first MLB HR against the Angels. | Photo by Logan Riely/MLB Photos via Getty Images A great spring training performance got the young rookie a roster spot. How is he performing early in his career? Cam Smith is one of the most interesting stories for the 2025 Astros. As you probably know, Smith was the Cubs prospect sent to the … [Read more...] about How is Astros outfielder Smith doing?
Game 17 Thread. April 15, 2025, 6:45 CT. Astros @ Cardinals
Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (3) reacts after hitting a three run home run against the St. Louis Cardinals | Jeff Curry-Imagn Images The Astros have gone 11 straight games alternating wins and losses. With a win today, Hunter Brown hopes to make it 12. Here are the American West standings. Here are the lineups and media access information. … [Read more...] about Game 17 Thread. April 15, 2025, 6:45 CT. Astros @ Cardinals
Astros Prevail in Pitching Duel. Hunter Brown Bests Cardinals 2-0.
Jeff Curry-Imagn Images Cards get shut out for first time all year It’s looking more and more like if the Astros are going to win this year, it’s going to have to be because of outstanding pitching. Like tonight. Hunter Brown shut out a capable Cardinals team for six innings, allowing only four hits, two walks, with four strikeouts. After that, perhaps this year’s … [Read more...] about Astros Prevail in Pitching Duel. Hunter Brown Bests Cardinals 2-0.
Today in Astros history – April 15
What happened today in team history? 1968 - Longest shutout in history In a game between the Houston Astros and New York Mets, the longest shutout in MLB history is finally broken when the Astros’ Norm Miller crosses home in the 24th inning to give the Astros the 1-0 win. The over six hour game in the Astrodome still holds the record to this day. 1991 - Baggy’s first The … [Read more...] about Today in Astros history – April 15