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On YouTubeJeremy Pena News / Crawfish Boxes / December 15
In the Lab: Shortstop BPO 
In this edition, we are going to play agent for Jeremy Pena. There is no drama over whether Pena will be the shortstop for the Astros in 2026. He is arguably the most valuable position player on the team according to wins above replacement.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 15
How Cody Ponce Motivated New Astros Starter Ryan Weiss in KBO
Ryan Weiss parlayed a terrific season in the KBO into a contract with the Houston Astros to bolster the back end of their rotation. The thing is, he wasn’t even the best pitcher on his KBO team last year.
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 14
Three Early Contenders for Astros First-Round Draft Pick in 2026
The Houston Astros won’t have this much to do in the first round of a Major League Baseball draft since 2015. The Astros have two selections in the first round of next July’s draft.
25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 14
Astros GM Dana Brown Reveals Why Carlos Correa Trade Happened
The Astros reunited with Carlos Correa in a stunning 2025 trade deadline move, hoping the franchise icon would spark a playoff push. Instead, injuries derailed the reunion and Houston missed the postseason for the first time since 2016.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 13
Should Astros Pursue Veteran Free Agent Right-Handed Pitcher?
Some changes are coming to the starting rotation for the Houston Astros this offseason. Left-hander Framber Valdez is expected to sign with a new team in free agency, and that would leave a gaping hole in Joe Espada's rotation.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 13
Dana Brown reveals how Carlos Correa reunion helped Astros fill crucial void
The Houston Astros traded for Carlos Correa in the middle of the 2025 season in a trade with the Minnesota Twins. With the campaign in the rear-view mirror, general manager Dana Brown reveals the void Correa filled by joining the team, despite Houston missing the playoffs.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 13
Hall of Fame Closer Leads Astros Relievers in Franchise All-Time bWAR
The list of the five best Houston Astros' relievers is a different level of pitcher from the top starters list. That's just the nature of the role, however.
MLB News / Last Word On Sports / December 12
Phillies a Good Trade Fit for Astros Infielder
The Philadelphia Phillies would be a good trade fit for Houston Astros infielder Isaac Paredes. According to a report from Chandler Rome of The Athletic, the Astros could deal Paredes to clear an infield logjam.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 12
Astros Select Prep Hitter, College Pitcher in Early MLB Mock Draft
The Houston Astros have two first-round picks for the first time in 11 years, and they hope to repeat what they did in 2015. Back then, Houston had two of the first five selections, one of which was given to them because they failed to sign their first-round pick in 2014.
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 12
Why Astros Should Consider Adding Veteran Free Agent Relief Pitcher
At the Winter Meetings this week in Orlando, Houston Astros manager Joe Espada spoke about wanting to decrease Bryan Abreu's number of outings of getting more than three outs, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic (subscription required).
Jeremy Pena News / Athlon Sports / December 12
Astros' Jeremy Pena Announces Personal News on Friday
The Houston Astros’ season ended in disappointment in 2025, as the team failed to reach the postseason for the first time in eight years. Despite the struggles, shortstop Jeremy Pena took a major step forward in his fourth MLB season.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 12
Astros Banking on Bounce Back Season From Right-Handed Starting Pitcher
Going into the 2026 season, there are a lot of questions surrounding the Houston Astros' starting pitchers. Framber Valdez is likely gone in free agency, and after Hunter Brown, there are right now more questions than answers.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 12
Underrated Astros Star Leads Franchise in All-Time Starting Pitcher bWAR
The Houston Astros have been one of the most accomplished franchises over the last decade, but they've had a storied history since their inception in 1962.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 11
This Young Astros Prospect Could Be Great Potential Trade Chip This Offseason
Over the course of the past week, the Houston Astros organization has come up among teams named looking to trade for starting pitching help. More in particular, recent long-shot rumors of a possible trade for young right handed starting pitcher Shane Baz from the Tampa Bay Rays.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 11
Astros rumors: 2 players Houston is looking to trade
The Houston Astros are once again involved in some trade rumblings. One player linked to the Boston Red Sox is Isaac Paredes, but the Astros won’t let him go easily in a trade.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 11
Astros Battling Numerous Rivals in Massive Trade Chase for Brewers Star Ace
The Houston Astros headed into the offseason looking to improve upon and build their roster after missing the playoffs for the first time in close to a decade.
Framber Valdez News / Yardbarker / December 10
Orioles turning attention to All-Star pitcher after Pete Alonso signing
The Baltimore Orioles made one of the biggest splashes of the young MLB offseason, but it sounds like they aren't done trying to make noise.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 10
Astros receiving 'minimal' interest in Christian Walker
The Astros kicked off the offseason by downplaying the idea that they would consider dealing away either third baseman Isaac Paredes or first baseman Christian Walker to clear the infield logjam the summer’s Carlos Correa trade created, but more recent reporting has suggested at least some discussions involving Paredes with the Red Sox.
Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / December 10
Why the Astros Could Trade Their Key Outfielder This Offseason
The Houston Astros have a primary focus this winter: acquiring starting pitching. It’s evident that for a team to go deep in the postseason, having a good starting rotation is crucial. Right now, the Astros’ starting pitching depth is weak.
Shane Baz News / Larry Brown Sports / December 8
Report: Astros are targeting a new starting pitcher on trade market
The Houston Astros are further opening up their offseason playbook. Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Shane Baz has emerged as a target in the Astros’ search for starting pitching, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reported on Monday.
Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / December 7
Framber Valdez: Arsenal Breakdown and Contract Projection
Framber Valdez has established himself as one of the premier groundball specialists in modern baseball, driven by an arsenal built on late arm-side movement, downhill plane, and shape deception.
Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / December 6
The Astros Are the Most Interesting Team to Watch This Winter
As we enter the Winter Meetings portion of the offseason calendar, movement should start to heat up as it does every year. Trades typically get to the finish line while agents, players, and teams have more interactions with each other than they do at any other point in the offseason.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 5
Astros send Taylor Trammell, Logan VanWey to Triple-A
The Houston Astros have sent outfielder Taylor Trammell and right-hander Logan VanWey outright to Triple-A Sugar Land. Chandler Rome of The Athletic was among those to pass the info along.
Jesus Sanchez News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 3
Astros have received interest in OF Jesus Sanchez
Sánchez had a very poor finish to the 2025 season, batting .199/.269/.342 over 160 plate appearances after being acquired from Miami at the trade deadline.
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