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Roddery Muñoz is on the brink of making the most of an unexpected opportunity after Bennett Sousa's injury leaves the Astros' bullpen scrambling, and the pressure is mounting just days before Opening Day. Meanwhile, fans are left to ponder the alarming revelation from The Athletic's All-Under-25 Team rankings, which paints a concerning picture of the Astros' future as their veteran core ages. Tonight, Hunter Brown takes the mound for his fourth spring start, looking to build on his impressive showing of only one run allowed in his previous outings. The absence of closer Josh Hader due to a bicep issue is amplifying bullpen woes, leaving the Astros in a tight spot as they gear up to face the Miami Marlins.
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Astros’ Rule 5 pick just got his roster spot opening after Bennett Sousa’s injury
The Houston Astros' bullpen appears to be in a very tenuous spot at the moment, but the injury uncertainty could end up benefitting Roddery Muñoz the most.
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Astros future suddenly looks fragile after alarming MLB All-Under-25 list revealed
The Houston Astros lacking quality young talent became evident during The Athletic's All-Under-25 Team rankings, projecting a bleak future as the veterans age.
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Diesel Day! Astros vs. Marlins Spring Training Game Thread 3/20/2026
The Houston Astros (10-12-3) host the Miami Marlins (8-12-3) in Grapefruit League play. RHP Hunter Brown (0-0) will make his fourth start in an official Spring game tonight as he takes on Marlins RHP Eury Perez (0-1). BROTHER BROWN: In his three previous official Spring starts, RHP Hunter Brown has allowed one run and just […]
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Astros Facing Early Bullpen Questions as Opening Day Nears
As the Houston Astros inch closer to Opening Day, it’s time to confront an increasingly uncomfortable reality: this roster already has some notable “have-nots,” particularly in the bullpen. The team entered camp knowing it would be without closer Josh Hader to begin the season as he continues to recover from a bicep issue. That alone was a […]
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'Lord, save me': Correa opens up about near-drowning with son last summer
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Carlos Correa was struggling for his life in the waters of a Minnesota lake last summer. His hamstrings and quads were cramping, his stamina getting weaker. He was halfway between the shore and the boat, and with his oldest son clinging to his neck, he
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Angels-Astros Opening Day starters: Soriano vs. Brown
A pair of 27-year-old right-handers will be making their first Opening Day starts on March 26 at Daikin Park in Houston, with ace Hunter Brown starting for the Astros against José Soriano of the Angels.
The Astros, who missed the playoffs in 2025 for the first time in eight years,