Astros Crawfish Boil

Astros Crawfish Boil: July 22nd, 2020

Start your morning with some of the best Astros links around

By CKuno Jul 22, 2020, 10:00am CDT

If you buy something from an SB Nation link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement.

MLB: Exhibition-Houston Astros at Kansas City Royals

Check out the rest of the Crawfish Boxes here and listen to the latest version of Locked on Astros, our partnered podcast, here.

Astros News

Astros reliever Enoli Paredes looked sharp in yesterday’s exhibition game as Houston dominated the Royals 15-6 (Astros.com)
Though it wasn’t all fun as Altuve left that game early with a leg contusion and is now day-to-day (Astros.com)
He was also hit by a pitch along with Bregman and Springer, none of which were intentional yet drew an inordinate amount of coverage (Houston Chronicle)
The Opening Day lineup appears to be taking shape for Houston even as toothpick futures decline (Astros.com)
It’s not clear if Osuna will be ready on the Opening Day roster, but Pressly will take over the closer role if not (Sports Radio 610)
Do the Astros have the pitching to take them all the way this season? (The Athletic, $$$)
They’ve got Cy Sneed, who’s stock appears to be on the rise after an excellent performance in Kansas City (Sports Radio 610)
The Astros are this year’s baseball villains, so what happens if they win the whole damn thing? (The Ringer)
Todd Kalas has been diagnosed with COVID-19 and, though asymptomatic, will have to sit out the beginning of the season (KHOU 11)
Here are some Astros-themed food and drink specials to help get you ready for this Friday (Eater Houston)

Around the League