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On YouTubeHouston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 2
Astros Prospect Ethan Frey Needed Just 100 Professional At-Bats to Stand Out
The Houston Astros have had pretty good luck with former LSU stars. Alex Bregman certainly stands out. Ethan Frey could too one day. Frey is an outfielder in the Astros’ system after he was taken in the fourth round of the 2025 MLB draft.
Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / December 2
Houston Astros 2025-2026 Offseason Wish List
The Houston Astros got a taste of unfamiliar territory in 2025, missing the postseason for the first time since 2016. A lot of faces remained from their most recent World Series title in 2022, including Jose Altuve, Yordan Alvarez, Framber Valdez, and Jeremy Pena.
Framber Valdez News / Last Word On Sports / December 1
Three Realistic Landing Spots for Astros’ Free Agent Ace
Framber Valdez enters free agency as one of the most coveted pitchers on the market: a durable, ground-ball machine with elite playoff experience and top-of-the-rotation presence.
The 'Most home runs by a switch hitter' quiz
A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 1
Help Could Be Incoming for Astros Pitching Staff By Acquiring Reds Starter
The Houston Astros are getting themselves back on track during this offseason with plans to reach the postseason in 2026. Of course, major adjustments need to continue happening within the franchise if they want their hopes to become a reality.
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 1
Astros Have Multiple Candidates for Worst Contract in Baseball
The Houston Astros have done their best to avoid handing out bad contracts in recent years, consistently letting their top players leave in free agency rather than re-sign or extend them to long-term deals.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 1
Astros open to moving Jake Meyers in search for rotation help
The Astros don’t have a ton of breathing room between their current payroll figures and the first tier of the luxury tax threshold — a line owner Jim Crane is once again reportedly loath to cross.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 1
MLB Insider Lists Astros As Top Landing Spot for Free Agent All-Star Pitcher
The Houston Astros melted down late in 2025 and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016. The missed postseason can be looked at as a blessing in disguise, though.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 30
Astros Have Promising Pitching Prospect in 2024 Fourth Round Pick
The Houston Astros farm is developing some very notable young names in their minor league system. With names like Brice Matthews, Xavier Neyens, and Kevin Alvarez, the young talent the farm has offensively can make it easier to overlook the pitching prospects within their system.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 30
MLB Insider Believes Power-Hitting Catcher is Astros' Best Trade Candidate
The Houston Astros have some improvements to make to the roster after missing the postseason for the first time since 2016. The Astros still have plenty of talent, but the team is most likely going to lose some major players for the second straight offseason.
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.
Framber Valdez News / Houston Astros on SI / November 29
If Framber Valdez Leaves Who Do Astros Pursue to Replace Him in 2026?
There is plenty of speculation floating around this free agency. Who is going where and how much are they going to be paid. One of the players that many are wondering about as he is one of the best available arms is Framber Valdez who has spent his entire Major League career with the Houston Astros.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 29
Astros Insider Suggest Franchise Could Address Catching Multiple Ways
The Houston Astros had a solid catching combo in 2025 with Yainer Diaz and Victor Caratini. That is unlikely to continue in 2026. Caratini is a free agent and in a market that doesn’t feature much top-of-the-line catching beyond J.T.
Framber Valdez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 29
Perfect $200 million contract Mets must offer Framber Valdez to steal him from Astros
The New York Mets stand at a critical crossroads this offseason, and the path forward leads directly to one of baseball’s most reliable left-handed aces.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 29
Astros Veteran's Contract Among Worst in Majors Entering 2026 Season
The Houston Astros have some decisions to make this offseason when it comes to the starting rotation and the bullpen. Framber Valdez is likely gone in free agency, and the other top target, Dylan Cease, signed with the Toronto Blue Jays earlier this week.
Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / November 29
Astros Could See Another Reunion with Future HOFer in 2026
The Houston Astros clearly struggled in a number of key categories as they missed the postseason for the first time since 2016, and one of them was starting pitching. While ace Hunter Brown was terrific and one of the top nominees for the 2025 American League Cy Young Award, the rest of the rotation struggled throughout the year.
Framber Valdez News / Crawfish Boxes / November 28
Rumor Mill: Framber Heading to Flushing? 
While almost every Astros fan expects the team not to re-sign homegrown star SP Framber Valdez, we may have an idea on where he is going, and for how much.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 28
Why Trading Jake Meyers Might Be the Astros’ Smartest Move Right Now
Outfielders are in a bit of an abundance, especially for the Houston Astros. It's getting to the point where keeping their outfielders provides an imbalance in overall playing time for players who need it.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 28
Should Astros Attempt to Trade Slugging First Baseman?
The Houston Astros have some difficult decisions ahead of them this offseason. They currently have five players making over $20 million, so it will be challenging to pursue quality free agents.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / November 28
Astros Close to Signing American KBO Pitcher?
Astros GM Dana Brown has made no bones about the fact he would be creative about finding ways to improve the roster. Could Brown be expanding his search into the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO)?
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 28
Mock Trade Has Astros Acquiring Rotation Depth in a Three-Team Deal
The Houston Astros are going to need some arms for their starting rotation, with Framber Valdez likely leaving in free agency. They are going to need to fill out their rotation behind Hunter Brown, who is coming off a big 2025 season for the Astros.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 27
Astros Relief Duo Projected to Put Together an Outstanding 2026 Campaign
The Houston Astros have an immensely impressive group of arms on their pitching staff heading into 2026, and their bullpen is one of the core elements that could make or break their roster next year.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 27
Saturated Infield Could Force Astros To Trade Top Prospect Down the Line
With the MLB winter meetings right around the corner, talk is heating up regarding trades and next moves for teams. The Houston Astros are, as expected, involved in several rumors, but some may be more likely to occur than others.
Josh Hader News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 25
Josh Hader 'back to normal' after season-ending shoulder injury
The Houston Astros played the final two months of the 2025 season without their star closer. Josh Hader suffered an ill-timed capsule sprain in his throwing shoulder a couple weeks into August.
Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / November 24
Surprise Trade: Why the Astros Moved On from Mauricio Dubón
The Houston Astros have not been afraid to make moves this offseason, and that continued last week. In a move that caught Astros fans off guard, the team
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 20
Astros aiming to stay below luxury tax threshold
For a second straight offseason, Astros owner Jim Crane is “wary” of exceeding the luxury tax threshold.
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