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Astros Must Prepare for Critical Matchups in June with Playoff Contenders

Once spring training wraps up, the Houston Astros will be in for a rough couple of months. In April, they will have a mix of competitive teams and ballclubs that struggled immensely in 2025.

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Which Team Will Sign Framber Valdez?

Framber Valdez stands atop the pitching class and is arguably the offseason’s last marquee free agent. He and Zac Gallen are the two remaining players who declined qualifying offers.

MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / January 26

Red Sox Writer Points Out Red Flags on Any Astros Deal

A lot of the trade chatter this winter surrounding the Houston Astros has been with infielder Isaac Paredes. One team linked to him a lot is the Boston Red Sox.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 26

Astros Key Infielder To Miss Out on Upcoming World Baseball Classic

The highly touted World Baseball Classic is one of the highlights of the spring when it comes to baseball. For the Houston Astros, they're approaching this period with great caution, rightfully so.

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The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 26

Two Astros Stars Generating Serious 'On the Rise' Buzz for Next Season

The Houston Astros, missing the playoffs yet still winning 87 games last season, didn't seem like a possibility, but it quickly became a reality. However, going into the 2026 campaign, the Astros aren't a team that anyone should count out until missing the playoffs becomes a regular occurrence.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / January 26

In The Lab: A Look at Former Astros OF Carlos Beltran

We have hit the lull in between the hot stove league and Spring Training. There will be more deals made between now and then, but your Houston Astros are probably winding down their additions and changes.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 25

Joe Espada Outlines How Astros Will Use Jose Altuve in 2026

The Houston Astros tried some things last season to make room for players climbing up the ranks to the majors. The experiment saw Jose Altuve play left field for the first time in his career for the Astros, and the experiment might be coming to a close following the production.

Dana Brown News / Houston Astros on SI / January 25

Astros Boss Dana Brown Says Rivals Have Expressed Interest in Key Players

The Houston Astros are just under one month away from spring training, but it doesn't sound like they're done making roster moves quite yet. This month alone, the Astros have signed pitcher Tatsuya Imai and numerous free agents to minor league contracts.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 25

Astros All-Stars Share Positive Thoughts After Disappointing Season

HOUSTON, Texas — One thing the Houston Astros organization is known for is giving back to its fans. Daikin Park hosted its annual Astros Fan Fest on Saturday on a cold and muggy afternoon.

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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 / January 25

Astros Brace for Difficult May Schedule Charged with Rivalry Tension

The Houston Astros will kick off their regular season in late March and into April with a healthy amount of challenge, giving them just enough time to get back into the swing of things.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / January 24

Check Out These Photos from Astros FanFest 2026

(All photos courtesy Houston Astros) The Astros hosted a successful 2026 FanFest on Saturday, Jan. 24 at Daikin Park. The 2026 FanFest wraps up a great week of Astros Caravan stops throughout the Texas community and represents the official launch of baseball season for Astros fans.

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Isaac Paredes News / Houston Astros on SI / January 24

Astros Will Work Isaac Paredes at Different Position in Spring Training

The Houston Astros have done a decent job building their team this offseason. The only significant signings the Astros have made have come on the mound.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 24

Three Biggest Wishes for Astros Ahead of Spring Training

The Houston Astros were a few pieces away from returning to the playoffs, but at the end of the day, they fell short of a championship for the first time since 2016.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 24

Astros open to specific trade ahead of spring training

With rumors surrounding the Houston Astros and the possible moves the team will make this offseason, the baseball world has been sepculating the area the franchise is looking into.

Carlos Correa News / Athlon Sports / January 24

Carlos Correa Announces Career Decision on Saturday

The Houston Astros are heading into the 2026 MLB season with an aging core, yet there remains optimism that the roster is still strong enough to return to the postseason after last year’s late-season collapse ended a streak of eight straight trips to the playoffs.

Jose Altuve News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 24

Which position will Astros star Jose Altuve play in 2026?

Houston Astros star Jose Altuve — who made his MLB debut in 2011 — primarily played second base through most of his career up until 2025. The ’25 campaign saw Altuve split his time between second base, left field and designated hitter.

Tatsuya Imai News / Houston Astros on SI / January 24

Astros Pitching Coach Praises Tatsuya Imai Ahead of Houston Debut

With Framber Valdez unlikely to return to the Houston Astros in 2026, the front office made moves to ensure the starting rotation would be in good hands moving forward.

Framber Valdez News / Total Pro Sports / January 24

MLB Rumors: Framber Valdez’s Free Agency Narrows Down To One Team

Framber Valdez undoubtedly had the most impressive body of work in the MLB among all the starting pitchers in the free agent pool this winter. However, the 32-year-old left-hander is still available with less than a month remaining until spring training.