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On YouTubeHouston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / December 22
In the lab: Center Field BPO 
One the common misconceptions is that there is a battle between stats people and traditional baseball people. The tragedy is that this isn’t really the battle.
Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / December 22
Martín Maldonado Begins Coaching Career, Could He Return to the Astros?
The future of former Houston Astros catcher Martín Maldonado is now official. Plenty of news surrounded Maldonado this offseason after he announced his retirement in October.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 21
Astros Should Explore These Three Potential Backup Catcher Options for 2026
After acquiring some right handed pitching help with Mike Burrows, Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown went on MLB Network Radio to elaborate on where the organization will shift its focus towards at this point in the offseason.
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?
Isaac Paredes News / Houston Astros on SI / December 21
How Astros Star Isaac Paredes’ Winter League Debut Impacts Trade Value
Much of the chatter this offseason has been about how the Houston Astros will approach the logjam in their infield, specifically at third base. The Astros traded for former star Carlos Correa in July, a move designed to bolster third base.
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 21
Astros Taking Risk on Mike Burrows as he Must Provide Quick Value to Rotation
The Houston Astros need starting pitching. The hoops the jumped through on Friday to get one were risky. The three-way trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Tampa Bay Rays only netted the Astros a starting pitcher, Mike Burrows, from the Pirates.
Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / December 20
More on the New Starting Pitcher the Astros Got in 3-Team Trade
The Houston Astros’ primary goal this offseason was to sign a talented young starting pitcher under team control for the future, and they have now found one.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 20
Astros Receive Underwhelming Grade From Recent Three-Team Trade
After a rather quiet offseason, the Houston Astros made a move on Friday as part of a three-team deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Tampa Bay Rays. The deal got Astros general manager Dana Brown some rotation help he needs, but not the top-of-the-rotation help that he needs.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 20
Astros Legends Dominate Best First Basemen in Franchise History by bWAR
Historically, when someone thinks of the best hitter on a given team, a lot of the time it's a first baseman. From Hall of Famers like Todd Helton and Jim Thome to current sluggers like Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Dana Brown News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 19
Dana Brown drops ‘upside’ take on trade acquisition after 3-team deal
After missing the playoffs for the first time in eight years, the Houston Astros are looking to rebound in 2026. Houston is on the hunt for starting pitching this offseason.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 20
Tampa Bay Rays get king's ransom in Brandon Lowe, Shane Baz trades
The Tampa Bay Rays were busy on Friday.
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 / Crawfish Boxes / December 19
Who is Mike Burrows?
The night after Lance McCullers Jr out-dueled Paul Skenes, the Astros faced an unknown 25-year old right-hander, making just his third Major League start.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 19
Pirates need to continue improving even after adding Brandon Lowe
The Pittsburgh Pirates struck out in their pursuit of free agent Kyle Schwarber to add a big bat to their lineup. They did not strike out on Friday in the trade market.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 19
Astros Land Rotation Help in Three-Team Trade but Pay Big Long-Term Price
The first three-team trade has happened (pending medical clearances) as the Houston Astros, Pittsburgh Pirates and Tampa Bay Rays have made some significant moves today.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / December 19
Astros trade for SP Mike Burrows
The cold stove just got a little warmer as the Houston Astros have pulled the trigger on a three team trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Tampa Bay Rays.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 19
Astros Free Agent Starting Pitching Options Are Slowly Dwindling
It has remained a quiet offseason for the Houston Astros and general manager Dana Brown so far. That really should not come as a surprise, given the Astros are not blessed with a ton of money to spend.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / December 19
In the Lab: Left Fielder BPO
If any position serves as a microcosm of the Astros 2025 season it is left field. It started with Jose Altuve in left field and Yordan Alvarez at designated hitter and ended with neither of them playing in left field.
Mitch Keller News / Houston Astros on SI / December 19
Astros Inquired About Pirates Mitch Keller in Trade Talks Per Former MLB Scout
The Houston Astros face a critical offseason with their starting rotation in shambles. Multiple pitchers are recovering from Tommy John surgery, and Framber Valdez is unsigned in free agency but unlikely to return.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 18
Astros Still Projected To Acquire Starting Pitcher Despite Quiet Offseason
A week after the Winter Meetings, and what have the Houston Astros done? Well, to put it simply, next to nothing when it comes to achieving their main goals.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 18
Houston Astros Have 3 Key Players Set to Rebound Strongly in 2026
The 2025 MLB season saw the end of what was an eight-year postseason streak for the Houston Astros after the club was ousted from the playoff picture during the final weekend of the regular season.
Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / December 16
Where Astros Pitching Staff Stands After Officially Signing Two More Pitchers
The name of the game this offseason for the Houston Astros is starting pitching. Uncertainty surrounds the starting rotation for Houston in 2026, as injuries ravaged the group last season. While Hunter Brown is the clear ace of this team, Framber Valdez will likely move on.
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.
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 / 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.
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