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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.

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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.

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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

The 'MLB yearly runs created leaders' quiz

The 'Playoff home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

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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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.

Jose Altuve News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 17

Astros' Jose Altuve undergoes a minor foot procedure

Jose Altuve underwent a minor procedure on his right foot this afternoon, reports Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. The aspiration drained fluid from an injury between his fourth and fifth toes.

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.

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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.

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.

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The 'NFL QB rushing TD leaders' quiz

The 'NFL yearly tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

The 'Men's Final Four hosts since 2000' quiz

The 'Most TD catches by NFL tight ends' quiz

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.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 15

Ranking the 5 Worst Astros First-Round Draft Picks by bWAR

If a team drafts a contributor in the first round, they get a lot of praise for finding their guy. That's been the case for the Houston Astros throughout their history, taking Craig Biggio in the first round and building a championship roster with Carlos Correa, George Springer and Alex Bregman in the first.

Brice Matthews News / Houston Astros on SI / November 15

Only One Astros Prospect Cracks Recent Top-100 Rankings

The Houston Astros have a very thin farm system and are looking to find wins with their current roster, as they only had one player in Bleacher Report's Top-100 Prospect Rankings and he was ranked No.96, second baseman Brice Matthews.

Dana Brown News / Houston Astros on SI / November 15

Astros' Dana Brown Addresses Key Offseason Goal at Annual GM Meeting

With the Houston Astros potentially losing free agent pitcher Framber Valdez, the franchise could be put into quite a predicament. The Astros are already coming off a grim season, having missed the postseason for the first time since 2016, and with Valdez eyeing the market, Houston has plenty of work ahead of it.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 15

Astros Considering Trading for Cardinals All-Star to Bolster Middle Infield

A peek at baseball-reference.com notes that Jose Altuve was the second baseman for the Houston Astros in 2025. Well, look deeper. The Astros opted to move Altuve to left field in spring training to keep his bat in the lineup but improve their defense at second base.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 14

Astros set to pursue All-Star Brendan Donovan again

The Astros are back in the mix for Brendan Donovan.

The 25 most unlikely World Series heroes

The 'MLB players hit by the most pitches in 2019' quiz

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