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Houston Astros Designate Utility Man Ramon Urias for Assignment

With the Rule 5 Draft coming up on December 10, teams had to make decisions to protect players from being drafted away. In order to do this, a player has to be added to the 40-man roster.

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Astros Signal Offensive Shift with New Hitting Coach Hires

The Houston Astros had a struggling offense this past season that was very inconsistent. It was one of the reasons they did not make the postseason for the first time since 2016.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 19

Astros Looking to Rediscover Their Offensive Identity in 2026

The Houston Astros had a disappointing season in 2025. Dealing with injuries and inconsistencies on the offensive side, they couldn't put it all together to make a playoff push.

Framber Valdez News / Houston Astros on SI / November 19

Astros Star Free Agent Framber Valdez Linked to Hated American League Rival

The Houston Astros enter the offseason with the goal of improving enough that they can get back in the playoffs following their first time missed since all the way back in 2016.

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The '50-home-run MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the players to reach the 50-home run milestone in one MLB season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

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The 'Playoff home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 19

Astros Make Roster Decision on Three Key Prospects Before Rule 5 Draft

The Houston Astros are coming off a season in which they missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016. Heading into this offseason, Houston has plenty of roster decisions to make.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 18

MLB Analyst Breaks Down Astros' Most Pressing Offseason Needs

After missing the playoffs for the first time since 2016, the Houston Astros have a big offseason ahead of them if they want to get back to October next year.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 18

Astros designate infielder Ramon Urias for assignment

The Houston Astros announced they’ve designated infielder Ramón Urías for assignment. His spot on the 40-man roster goes to pitching prospect Miguel Ullola, who has been selected to keep him out of the Rule 5 draft.

Framber Valdez News / Houston Astros on SI / November 18

Astros' Framber Valdez Rejecting Qualifying Offer Should Come As No Surprise

The next MLB deadline this offseason has come and gone. Today was the day the 13 players whose organizations made them qualifying offers for next season had to either accept or reject them.

Jose Altuve News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 18

Astros manager provides Jose Altuve update after foot procedure

Injuries were a major theme for the Houston Astros in 2025. The team never managed to get back to full health throughout the year as Houston missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 18

Astros Predicted to Acquire Veteran Outfielder from Yankees

The Houston Astros are surrounded by question marks this offseason. Of course, one of the most pressing questions involves Framber Valdez and what his future with the Astros will look like, or if he will find a new home elsewhere.

Jose Altuve News / Field Level Media / November 18

Astros 2B Jose Altuve (foot) will be ready for spring training

Jose Altuve started 154 games for the Houston Astros last season, but he ended the season fighting foot pain that required a surgical procedure on Monday.

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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.

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Jose Altuve News / Athlon Sports / November 17

Astros' Jose Altuve News Emerges Amid MLB Offseason

The Houston Astros narrowly missed the MLB playoffs in 2025, ending a run of eight consecutive seasons where the team made the postseason. After falling short, questions have begun to rise about whether the dynasty is over, a stretch that saw Houston capture World Series titles in 2017 and 2021.

Framber Valdez News / Houston Astros on SI / November 17

Astros Free Agent Ace Framber Valdez Connected Heavily to American League Foe

The Houston Astros head into the offseason looking to tune some things up after missing the playoffs for the first time in nearly a decade. Their run of dominance over the American League is over, and it's time to turn the page officially into a new era.

Walker Janek News / Houston Astros on SI / November 17

Astros Prospects Led by Walker Janek Spark Buzz With Standout AFL Performances

The Arizona Fall League came to an end on Friday, thus concluding baseball action until the World Baseball Classic begins in March. Each year, the AFL is the hub for every team's best prospects going up against each other and proving themselves against the best competition.

Framber Valdez News / Houston Astros on SI / November 17

MLB Writer Predicts Astros Could Replace Framber Valdez With Cy Young Candidate

The biggest offseason question for the Houston Astros will be whether Framber Valdez stays or leaves. All signs are pointing to him leaving, but things can change rapidly at this time of the year.

MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / November 17

Should Astros Seek Trade for In-Demand Mets Infielder with Hefty Contract?

The Houston Astros are in an unfamiliar position entering the offseason. They missed the postseason for the first time in eight years, and they are facing the real possibility of losing left-hander Framber Valdez in free agency.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 16

Astros Face Key Decisions on Trio of Rising Pitchers Before Roster Deadline

Tuesday is the next key day on the Major League calendar. By 5 p.m. central time, the Houston Astros must have their 40-man roster finalized. As part of this process, the Astros must determine if they are going to protect any of their prospects from the Rule 5 draft, set for next month at the MLB winter meetings.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 16

Why Astros Should Consider Trading for Veteran Cardinals Ace

The Houston Astros will be in the market for a starting pitcher. It seems increasingly likely that Framber Valdez is on his way out, which leaves a big hole in the rotation.

Jacob Melton News / Houston Astros on SI / November 16

Astros Star Prospect Poised for Breakout After Making MLB Debut

The Houston Astros are an organization that in recent years, hasn't relied heavily on their minor league and prospects to make the biggest impacts for them at the Major League level.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 16

Astros Still Have Chance To Re-Sign Versatile Backup Catcher in Free Agency

The Houston Astros are already off to a hectic offseason with plenty of work left to be done. Without a doubt, one of the most significant names circulating right now is that of left-handed ace Framber Valdez, but that doesn't take away from the other stars whom Houston could potentially lose.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 15

Three potential landing spots for pitcher Framber Valdez

Pitcher Framber Valdez did not have the walk year he hoped for with the Houston Astros.

Three potential landing spots for shortstop Bo Bichette

Three potential landing spots for pitcher Dylan Cease

The greatest World Series rotations in MLB history

The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 14

Astros exploring trade for 2025 NL All-Star

The Houston Astros are coming off an underperforming season. In the end, they finished with an 87-75 record, 2nd in the AL West, and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016. As a result, they are looking to make some additions and/or subtractions in trades and free agency.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 14