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On YouTubeHouston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 10
Astros Select RHP Trey McLoughlin in Triple-A Phase of Rule 5 Draft
It's been since December 2017 that the Houston Astros actively participated in drafting a player in the major league phase of the annual Rule 5 draft. On Wednesday, Houston selected Ruddery Munoz, a right-handed pitcher from the Cincinnati Reds Triple-A affiliate, onto their major league roster, filling up the final slot of the roster size.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 10
Astros Acquire Intriguing Young Right-Hander in MLB Portion of Rule 5 Draft
The Houston Astros have made a made a significant move during Wednesday's Rule 5 draft as they seek to make upgrades to their current big league roster.
MLB 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.
The 'AL and NL MVPs since 2000' quiz
How many of the AL and NL MVPs since the 2000 MLB season can you name in six minutes?
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 10
Astros Reportedly Receiving Low Trade Interest in Slugger with Ugly Contract
The Houston Astros entered the offseason with the goal of improving upon a bit of a mess of a season, which saw them miss the playoffs for the first time in close to a decade.
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 / Crawfish Boxes / December 10
In the lab: Second Base BPO 
One of the most important jobs that a teacher does is adjust their lesson. We do that on a daily basis in the high school classroom. Sometimes students show that they didn’t get what we taught, so we have to find another way to teach it to them.
Jose Altuve News / Houston Astros on SI / December 10
Why Astros Star Jose Altuve Playing in WBC is Massive Health Risk
It's no secret Jose Altuve is a natural born competitor. He's been like this ever since he picked up a baseball growing up and signed with the Astros at 16 years old for $15,000 in 2007.
Walker Janek News / Crawfish Boxes / December 10
2025 Astros Farm System Position Series: Catchers
The final review of the 2025 season will be looking at each position in the Astros farm system. First up is the catcher position. Walker Janek The Astros’ 2024 first-round pick, Janek made a strong impression in his first professional season.
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.
Ryan Weiss News / Crawfish Boxes / December 9
Astros Officially Sign SP Ryan Weiss
The Houston Astros have signed right-handed pitcher Ryan Weiss to a one-year Major League contract that also includes a club option for 2027. The announcement was made by Astros General Manager Dana Brown.
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.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 9
Red Sox targeting Isaac Paredes trade. Here’s what Astros want
The Boston Red Sox have already been one of the busiest teams this offseason. Acquiring Sonny Gray via trade gave the Red Sox another quality starting pitcher alongside Garrett Crochet.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 9
3 Takeaways From Astros Front Office on First Day of Winter Meetings
Day one of the Winter Meetings have come and gone. The Houston Astros front office have quite the work to do in order to reach their goals heading into 2026: Get back into the playoff conversation, by adding starting pitching and a left handed bat.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 8
Astros rumors: Houston targeting AL East pitcher in possible trade
The Houston Astros have returned to the spotlight as offseason Astros trade rumors intensify around their interest in Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Shane Baz, a Houston native whose move would mark a notable homecoming for the club’s rotation.
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 / Houston Astros on SI / December 8
Grandson of MLB Legend Offers Astros Intriguing Free Agency Outfield Option
It has been over two months since the Houston Astros' season came to an end without a trip to the playoffs. That is not something that the Astros are accustomed to after nearly a decade of dominance not only in the American League West Division, but also in baseball.
Jose Altuve News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 8
Jose Altuve still decided on playing in WBC for Venezuela
It was a disappointing season for the Houston Astros since they didn’t make the playoffs. At the same time, second baseman Jose Altuve was hampered by a season-ending foot injury. As he embarks on his recovery, he hasn’t made up his mind as to whether he will play for Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic, per Chandler Rome of The Athletic.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 8
Could Astros Pursue All-Star Left-Handed Pitcher in Blockbuster Trade?
The Winter Meetings officially got underway on Monday in Orlando. Just what the Houston Astros end up doing remains to be seen, but it wouldn't be surprising if things go quietly this year.
Framber Valdez 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.
Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / December 4
Astros New Pitching Coach Hire Has Big Shoes to Fill
The Houston Astros have had quite the turnover in their coaching staff over the offseason so far, and it started right after the 2025 season was over, much earlier than expected, with no postseason appearance. The Astros are looking to get back to the promised land, and the changes are not just on the field.
Houston Astros News / Larry Brown Sports / December 3
Astros linked to 1 All-Star pitcher in trade rumors
The Houston Astros may be ready to come of their hibernation. Houston is interested in a potential trade for Minnesota Twins pitcher Joe Ryan, MLB reporter Jon Heyman revealed on Wednesday during an appearance on “B/R Walkoff.” Heyman notes that the Astros would like to add another pitcher to pair with ace Hunter Brown.
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.
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.
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