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For Astros fans who want more than the box score.
Joined November 2025
Mike Burrows in 2025: 97th percentile in offspeed run value (+9). Just tweak that four-seam fastball shape and location a bit…
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Mike Burrows will be the only player coming to Houston if and when this deal is finalized, source tells @TheAthletic.
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@Chandler_Rome If trade is completed, outfielder Jacob Melton and right-hander Anderson Brito would head to the Rays.
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The Astros, Pirates and Rays are in serious discussions about a trade that would send right-hander Mike Burrows to Houston, infielder Brandon Lowe to Pittsburgh and involve multiple other players, sources tell @Ken_Rosenthal and me.
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A healthy Arrighetti could be critical for the Astros next year. Let's hope his elbow is okay!
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Crazy to think it was his first season playing RF/OF. Let's hope he collects a few Gold Gloves during his career with us
Cam Smith has been named a Rawlings Gold Glove Award finalist đź‘Ź
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Glimpse of next year in the majors? https://t.co/uyectS6FhC
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Forever grateful for having one of the best players and genuinely great individuals as the face of our team.
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Valdez - 3.66 ERA, 192 IP, 4.0 WAR, 8.7 K/9 20/31 QS Verlander - 3.85 ERA, 152 IP, 2.2 WAR, 17/29 QS Verlander isn't the ace of old, but many are underestimating him. He could fill a huge void.
Return Of The King? https://t.co/f8RW1IQunm
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Steven Okert's 2025 resurrection: 10.5 K/9 (up from 8.41) 2.39 BB/9 (cut in half) 0.75 HR/9 (nearly cut in half) 2.76 FIP, 2.56 xERA The advanced metrics say he was actually UNLUCKY. Breaking it down https://t.co/WcTv7ljAJ6
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On November 5, 2024, the Astros signed Steven Okert to a minor league contract. The move was unheralded, as relievers in their late 30s who sign minor league deals rarely make waves. It was an easy…
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Fangraph's look at Miguel Ullola from their July top Astros prospect report, well worth the read on the whole system. https://t.co/MMSWAvXgbp
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Ullola's low release point, a "rising" fastball that he can dial up. I think Ullola is going to make a name for himself next year, especially with the need for pitchers.
HOU RHP Miguel Ullola (#5 in HOU system) The 23 year old spent all last year in AAA posting a 3.88 ERA and striking out over 10 guys per 9. Command has been an issue but the stuff is awesome. Elite cut ride fastball with a sharp SL and a CB and CH that are great secondaries.
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Cam Smith’s Rollercoaster Rookie Year Deserves The Starting Nod in 2026 https://t.co/hS0eX0otcj
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On December 13th last year, the Astros traded Kyle Tucker for Isaac Paredes, Cam Smith, and Hayden Wesneski. A trade that marked a change in philosophy and the end of a remarkable run of domination…
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I'm curious to see where Sugano lands. While more of a back end arm than the ace he once was, I think his pitch mix, control, and desire to learn could make him thrive with the Astros analytics and EV approach.
Tomoyuki Sugano, Back-to-Back De-Helmeting Splitters. ✌️✌️
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Astros senior director of player personnel Matt Hogan said the club feels Roddery Muñoz turned a corner as a reliever in the middle of last season. He’ll come to camp competing for a spot in the bullpen.
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The Astros dynasty is known for their analytics. We forget how much of our success was driven through an elite international talent pipeline. The tweet below barely scratches the surface.
No-hitter trio with lowest bonus sign in history: $25,000 and three no-hitters for the Houston Astros. Give this piece of art a title. -Framber Valdez $10,000 -Cristian Javier $10,000 -Ronel Blanco $5,000 Scouts: Román Ocumarez and Oz Ocampo.
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Only 4 pitchers in MLB history have posted 8.0 K/9 with 100+ IP at age 42+: Nolan Ryan Randy Johnson Roger Clemens Justin Verlander Should the Astros bring back the future HOFer? My latest on why JV still has gas in the tank ⚡️ https://t.co/FwSD6Q3l2f
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As we head into next year, we face a likely departure of one of the Astros’ aces, removing a chunk of excellent innings from our stable. The team is in a precarious position, with an aging ro…
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