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On YouTubeFramber 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.
The 'National League MVPs' quiz
How many of the National League MVPs in the Integration Era (since 1947) can you name in six minutes?
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.
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 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 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.
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 / 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.
Brendan Donovan 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.
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.
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 / Houston Astros on SI / November 14
MLB Free-Agent Rankings Place Astros Just Outside the Top 10
This is a huge upcoming offseason for the Houston Astros for many reasons. The biggest might be centered around left-handed pitcher Framber Valdez and his future.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 14
Astros Prospect Earns Distinguished Pitcher of the Year Award at Arizona Fall League
The Arizona Fall League has been showcasing some serious talent from Houston Astros prospects this year. With the AFL now coming to a close, awards are flooding out of the gates toward deserving players.
Hunter Brown News / Houston Astros on SI / November 14
Hunter Brown Stands Alone as Astros’ Only MLB Awards Honoree
The Houston Astros have nothing but good things to say about their newest pitching ace, and no, it isn't Framber Valdez. They had one starter in the rotation emerge as one of the best in baseball, let alone just on their roster, Hunter Brown.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 14
Astros rumors: 2 stars Houston isn’t planning to trade this offseason
The Houston Astros missed the playoffs for the first time in eight seasons in 2025 thanks to a sluggish September. Now, Framber Valdez is a free agent, and there are a lot of questions around the two-time champs.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 14
Ranking Five Best Astros First-Round Picks in Franchise History
The draft is a crap shoot no matter the sport, but it's even more so the case in baseball. In basketball and football, the prospects make an immediate impact, or immediately flop, so it's much more clear the type of player a team is getting.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 13
Astros Provide Major Injury Updates for Multiple Key Players Entering Offseason
The Houston Astros were put in an extremely difficult position throughout the 2025 season, as the vast majority of their key players ended up with some form of injury during the year.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 13
Astros GM Dana Brown Discusses Next Steps for Struggling Rookie Cam Smith
The Houston Astros have been hustling during this offseason, as have many MLB teams. Major moves and decisions are being made in hopes of boosting the franchise for its 2026 campaign.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 13
Astros hire Anthony Iapoce as assistant hitting coach
Coach Poce has a new gig. Houston general manager Dana Brown told reporters, including Brian McTaggart of MLB.com, that the club is hiring Anthony Iapoce as an assistant hitting coach.
Yordan Alvarez News / Athlon Sports / November 12
Astros Announce Yordan Alvarez News on Wednesday
The Houston Astros failed to reach the MLB playoffs in 2025, finishing second in the AL West with a 31–35 record after the All-Star break. Their streak of eight consecutive postseason appearances came to an end.
Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / November 6
Three Takeaways From the Houston Astros’ 2025 Season
The Houston Astros’ 2025 season ended in a way that could only be described as underwhelming. After a long drought of playoff success, the organization went on an impressive run of eight straight seasons with playoff berths, including seven division crowns and two World Series titles.
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