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It's no fish story, Lucas Spence gets call from Houston Astros after landing an 11-pound walleye Original

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By Matt Kawahara Verified
| Houston Chronicle Verified
Houston Astros Lucas Spence (89) at Daikin Park in Houston on Monday, March 23, 2026. Elizabeth Conley/Houston Chronicle Back home in the Chicago area during the Triple-A midseason break, Lucas Spence went fishing with his father Wednesday and hauled in a 30½-inch, 11-pound walleye — a personal best, he said. On the drive home, his day got even better. Spence’s phone rang. On the line was Sugar Land manager Mickey Storey, informing the Houston Astros outfield prospect he was being promoted.
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The Houston Astros to open 2027 season at home against Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox

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By Matt Kawahara Verified
| Yahoo Sports Verified
The Astros are scheduled to host the Rangers on opening day in 2027. (Jason Fochtman/Houston Chronicle) The Houston Astros are scheduled to open the 2027 season at home against their in-state rival, provided baseball's anticipated offseason labor dispute doesn't spill into the regular season. Major League Baseball released a schedule for 2027 on Thursday with opening day set for March 25.
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'Make no mistake, we are still trying to improve': How the McCullers Jr. trade gives Astros options

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By Matt Kawahara Verified
| Yahoo Sports Verified
The trade that sent Lance McCullers Jr. to the Brewers helped the Houston Astros create roster space for several pitchers expected to return soon from injuries. How those pitchers fare could, in turn, have some bearing on what further moves the Astros pursue before the Aug. 3 trade deadline. Along with paring a reported $2.5 million in McCullers' salary, Houston opened two 40-man roster spots by trading McCullers and Colton Gordon to Milwaukee.
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