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Astros may have just found their newest nemesis and he's only a rookie

2 days ago | climbingtalshill.com | Drew Koch

This could be a problem. For the second time in a week, Athletics' slugger Nick Kurtz walked off the Houston Astros in the ninth inning. After Kurtz's disrespectful bat flip that caught the ire of the Astros fanbase earlier this week, the rookie clubbed another game-winner on Thursday night and announced himself as Houston's newest nemesis. After watching Kurtz take Bryan Abreu deep on Monday night, Josh Hader became the rookie's latest victim.
Astros roster shake-up has fans fearing another injury is looming

4 days ago | climbingtalshill.com | Drew Koch

The Houston Astros are reportedly recalling Shay Whitcomb ahead of the team's series finale against the Athletics on Wednesday. But there's a catch — MLB rule stipulate that this type of move can only occur if there's an injury. The Astros optioned Whitcomb back to the minor leagues just three days ago in order to call up Luis Guillorme. According to MLB.com, after being optioned to the minors, a position player must remain there for a minimum of 10 days.
Rafael Devers fallout is loud warning for Astros front office in future negotiations

4 days ago | climbingtalshill.com | Drew Koch

Communication is key. Many fans throughout Houston probably witnessed the fallout from the Rafael Devers trade and thought to themselves, "So what?" After all, other than pushing a potential contender in the Boston Red Sox into obscurity for the rest of the 2025 season, how does this blockbuster trade affect the Houston Astros?
Nick Kurtz’s disrespectful walk-off in A’s ballpark will have Astros fans fuming

5 days ago | climbingtalshill.com | Drew Koch

If you hit a Major League homer in a Minor Leauge ballpark, does it still count? Nick Kurtz was on cloud nine on Monday night following his walk-off, two-run homer against the Houston Astros. With the game tied at 1-1, the Athletics' rookie cranked the 2-1 offering from Astros' reliever Bryan Abreu over the fence in right field and the A's won the first game of a three-game series against Houston by the final score of 3-1.
Trading Rafael Devers proves Red Sox misunderstood the Astros blueprint

5 days ago | climbingtalshill.com | Drew Koch

The Houston Astros are leading the AL West this season, and despite enduring countless injuries, have all the momentum and look like a playoff contender once again. If Houston is able to keep up their winning ways, the Astros will be playing October baseball for the 10th time in 11 seasons. Houston remains a model of consistency, which is a testament to their ownership, front office, coaches, and players.
Injury-riddled Astros pitcher dealt devastating new setback

5 days ago | climbingtalshill.com | Drew Koch

If it wasn't for bad luck, he'd have no luck at all. Yet another Houston Astros has landed on the injured list, but this one has a bit more sorrow attached to it. The Astros will be without starter Lance McCullers Jr. after he was placed on the IL with a foot sprain. Right-hander Jason Alexander has been called up to take McCullers' spot on the Astros active roster. This was about the last thing the Astros needed at the moment.
5 realistic trade targets who could fix the Astros’ biggest weakness

1 week ago | climbingtalshill.com | Drew Koch

Houston has a glaring defect that must be addressed before July 31. The Houston Astros failed to address one of their biggest needs — a left-handed hitter — during the offseason and may need to use this year's MLB trade deadline in order to shore up their lineup.
Astros call-up signals crushing injury update for promising rookie Jacob Melton

1 week ago | climbingtalshill.com | Drew Koch

This isn't a good sign. Houston Astros outfielder Jacob Melton left Friday's game against the Minnesota Twins with an ankle injury, and based on the reporting of KPRC2's Ari Alexander, the rookie is likely ticketed for a stint on the injured list. Alexander reports that Houston is planning to call up Cooper Hummel from Triple-A Sugar Land. Melton's injury occurred in the fourth inning while tracking Willi Castro's home run.
3 free agents the Astros should’ve signed instead of Christian Walker

1 week ago | climbingtalshill.com | Drew Koch

There were other options. When Christian Walker signed a three-year, $60 million deal with the Houston Astros this past offseason, most fans were excited to see the team put the Jose Abreu disaster in the rearview mirror. Little did they know at the time that Houston was stepping right back into a contractual mess with a former star on the decline — at least that's what it looks like two-plus months into the 2025 season. Walker has been a train wreck since arriving in H-Town.
Astros walk right into classic Rays’ trade trap after dealing former top prospect

1 week ago | climbingtalshill.com | Drew Koch

Every Major League teams knows the deal, right? Don't make trades with the Tampa Bay Rays. Why? Because nine times out of 10, they'll make you look foolish. Unfortunately, the Houston Astros walked right into the Rays' trap. According to MLB.com's Brian McTaggart, Houston has reportedly traded failed prospect Forrest Whitley to Tampa Bay in a deal that will undoubtedly come back to haunt them.