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Astros Receive Potential High Draft Picks Thanks To 2 Pitchers

December is a very busy month for offseason baseball. Firstly, It sets the potential free agent signings in motion following the December 7th Winter Meetings.

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Report: Astros Signing RHP Ryan Weiss

The Houston Astros have agreed to a contract with RHP Ryan Weiss, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. Weiss pitched the last two seasons in the KBO for the Hanwha Eagles.

Framber Valdez News / Houston Astros on SI / December 2

Astros Proposed Framber Valdez Backup Plan Could Wind Up Being Upgrade

The Houston Astros head into the offseason with pitching additions at the top of their to-do list following their first missed playoff appearance in close to a decade.

Houston 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.

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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?

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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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Lucas Giolito News / Houston Astros on SI / November 30

Why Astros Should Consider Lucas Giolito as Middle-Rotation Option

The Houston Astros have quite a few holes to fill prior to the 2026 season, and one of the biggest issues to overcome for them is going to be their current payroll books.

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.

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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.

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