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March 13, 2026

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Lance McCullers Jr. is trying a new approach this spring, but it’s hard to shake the feeling that it could backfire, especially with a history of injuries hanging over him. Meanwhile, the Astros are fine-tuning their roster ahead of Opening Day, with the anticipated rotation led by Hunter Brown, Mike Burrows, and Kai-Wei Teng, proving to be a potential game-changer for a team eager to bounce back after missing the postseason last year. On a lighter note, Zach Dezenzo's hilarious recruitment story to Team Italy for the World Baseball Classic adds a nice touch of levity to the camp atmosphere. With Josh Hader beginning the season on the injured list, the focus is shifting to how the Astros can solidify their lineup and pitching depth as the clock ticks down to the season opener.

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Lance McCullers Jr. has new approach at Astros camp and it could end up costing him

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Lance McCullers Jr. has new approach at Astros camp and it could end up costing him

Lance McCullers Jr. believes his best path forward with the Houston Astros is to try a new approach, despite several reasons why that is a fool's errand.

Zach Dezenzo's WBC success with Team Italy traces back to hilarious recruiting moment

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Zach Dezenzo's WBC success with Team Italy traces back to hilarious recruiting moment

The story behind Houston Astros infielder Zach Dezenzo's recruitment to Team Italy for the World Baseball Classic is objectively hilarious.

Projecting the Astros Opening Day Roster 2.0

Projecting the Astros Opening Day Roster 2.0

With the 2026 season opener two weeks away, most of the Astros’ Opening Day 26-man roster is coming into focus. A few spots, however, remain unsettled. After the signing of Christian Vázquez and the announcement that Josh Hader will start the season on the IL, here’s my second pass at how things could shake out: […]

Astros Top 3 Starters = A Division Winner?

Astros Top 3 Starters = A Division Winner?

The Law Firm of Brown, Burrows and Imai! We are so Back! The Houston Astros enter the season unlike any other in quite sometime. Astros fans don’t need a reminder of missing the Postseason in 2025. Also with a looming work stoppage and the CBA agreement set to expire Dec of this year. The time […]

Teng values bullpen experience, but aspires to join Astros' deep rotation

Teng values bullpen experience, but aspires to join Astros' deep rotation

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Shortly after his arrival at Houston's Spring Training complex a few weeks ago, Astros pitching coaches did something with Kai-Wei Teng that none of his other teams had ever done. Houston's coaches prepared a long presentation, complete with tables and graphics showing him how to

MLBTR Podcast: Jesús Luzardo’s Extension, Atlanta’s Depth, And Zack Littell

MLBTR Podcast: Jesús Luzardo’s Extension, Atlanta’s Depth, And Zack Littell

The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Anthony Franco of […]