Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images I don’t think this is controversial: The Astros likely overpaid when they signed Josh Hader two offseasons ago. Every contract involving a pitcher carries a risk, and this is no different for Hader, given his annual salary ($19 million in AAV) and the contract length (five years). However, the bullpen would be in worse shape today if … [Read more...] about Josh Hader Having A Fine Start To His Season
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Game 36 Thread. May 6, 2025, 6:40 CT. Astros @ Brewers.
Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images Hayden Wesneski returns to deliver the Stros from their two-game slide … [Read more...] about Game 36 Thread. May 6, 2025, 6:40 CT. Astros @ Brewers.
It’s hard to keep Zach Dezenzo out of the Houston Astros’ lineup right now
Dezenzo looks like he's ready for regular playing time, but where will it come from? … [Read more...] about It’s hard to keep Zach Dezenzo out of the Houston Astros’ lineup right now
Today in Astros history – May 6
What happened today in team history? 1980 - Delays don’t matter After waiting close to four hours for a rain delay in Olympic Stadium in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, the Houston Astros beat the Montreal Expos 8-4. Jose Cruz is the hero of the game for the Astros, delivering four RBIs to lead the Astros to the win. 1984 - Gooden wasn’t good enough Facing off against a 19-year-old … [Read more...] about Today in Astros history – May 6
Astros Crawfish Boil: May 6, 2025
Jake Meyers & Isaac Paredes | Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images The Astros are a .500 team. They play another .500 team tonight. Same as it ever was. Every team starts the season at .500 (technically, 0-0 is .000, but it’s also .500, kinda). After 34 games, Houston is still even with the starting line. On the plus side, tonight’s foe, the Milwaukee Brewers, are … [Read more...] about Astros Crawfish Boil: May 6, 2025