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As the Astros gear up for a new season, the pressure is mounting on players like Spencer Arrighetti to replicate the breakout seen from Jake Meyers last year. With Carlos Correa back in the fold, the team hopes his leadership can steer them back to October glory amidst an injury-riddled past.
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Climbingtalshill
Astros need this player to repeat Jake Meyers’ leap in 2026
The Houston Astros saw Jake Meyers make a massive leap in 2025, and if they hope to contend, they'll need a similar step forward from Spencer Arrighetti in 2026.
Climbingtalshill
Astros pick for player with most to prove is familiar face (but questionable choice)
Carlos Correa was named the Houston Astros player with the most to prove during spring training, but while vital, a slew of other guys have even greater pressure on their shoulders.
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The 5 Most Irreplaceable Astros
Nothing can derail a season like a rash of injuries — just ask the 2025 Astros.No team used the injured list more. Yordan Alvarez was limited to 48 games, Isaac Paredes missed 60 games, and Jeremy Peña and Jake Meyers also were out significant time. On the mound, the Astros used 33 different pitchers (plus […]
Crawfish Boxes
Did Astros Miss the Boat in Trade Market?
Team could be looking at an infield logjam that could compromise their outfield depth. In the aftermath of Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reporting that the Astros could be looking at OF Michael Conforto as a left-handed hitting option in the outfield primarily because they are finding their trade options dwindling, it is impossible not to […]
MLB.com
'He just has a presence to him:' Correa brings peace of mind to hopeful Astros
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- After the Astros suffered their third consecutive shutout loss while they were in Detroit last August, veteran Carlos Correa spoke in a team meeting and challenged his teammates to play better. That came only three weeks after Correa had been traded back to the Astros
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Astros test drive ABS system with strategic plan already in place
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- The Astros set up a pair of large television monitors behind a screen near home plate on the back fields at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches on Tuesday and Wednesday in what amounted to a crash course in learning the incoming Automated Ball-Strike (ABS)
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