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The Astros' bold offseason gamble with Mike Burrows is already paying dividends, as the inexperienced right-hander has shown promising signs this spring. But amidst this optimism, the injury update on Josh Hader casts a shadow, likely keeping him off the Opening Day roster and leaving fans anxious about the bullpen depth. Tonight's exhibition against Team Venezuela presents a chance for Cristian Javier to shine and set the tone for the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Meanwhile, trade discussions swirl around Isaac Paredes and Brandon Walter, with Ken Rosenthal suggesting a pivot might be necessary if the Astros want to secure a left-handed hitting outfielder before the season kicks off. As the clock ticks down to Opening Day, Dana Brown has some tough decisions to make, and the pressure is mounting.


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Astros daring offseason gamble is already paying off this spring
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Astros daring offseason gamble is already paying off this spring
The Houston Astros paid a hefty price for Mike Burrows, and so far this spring, the inexperienced right-hander's performance has shown the gamble is paying off.
Latest Josh Hader injury update should have Astros fans bracing for bad news
Climbingtalshill
Latest Josh Hader injury update should have Astros fans bracing for bad news
The latest Josh Hader injury update sure makes it sound like he won't be on the Houston Astros' Opening Day roster.
Astros vs. Venezuela 3/3/2026 Exhibition Game Thread
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Astros vs. Venezuela 3/3/2026 Exhibition Game Thread
The Astros will host Team Venezuela for an exhibition this evening at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches ahead of this year’s World Baseball Classic. RHP Cristian Javier is set to make his Spring debut while Team Venezuela will start SEA RHP Eduard Bazardo, who’s been scoreless through two appearances (1.1 IP) this Spring.  Isaac Paredes will […]
Is It Time Astros Pivot from Trading Paredes to Trading Walker?
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Is It Time Astros Pivot from Trading Paredes to Trading Walker?
Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic calls the current situation untenable. MLB Insider Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic believes the Astros must trade 3B Isaac Paredes and get a lefthanded hitting outfielder. It’s a great idea in theory, one Astros GM Dana Brown has been trying to execute for several months. There’s just one slight problem […]
New tournament-style format coming to Spring Breakout in '27
MLB.com
New tournament-style format coming to Spring Breakout in '27
Major League Baseball introduced Spring Breakout in 2024 and the prospect showcase games in Florida and Arizona were an immediate hit. Fans and front offices alike loved seeing all those future MLB stars on the field at one time. Now the concept is getting even better. Starting in 2027, the
Astros Notes: Outfield, Rotation, Pearson
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Astros Notes: Outfield, Rotation, Pearson
The Astros spent most of the offseason looking to add a left-handed hitting outfielder. That hasn’t materialized with three weeks to go before the start of the regular season. General manager Dana Brown suggested the team was still hopeful of making such an acquisition after swapping Jesús Sánchez to Toronto for Joey Loperfido in the […]
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