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Astros Superstar Opts Out of World Baseball Classic for Insurance Reasons

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In The Lab: Jose Altuve and the HOF Index

It often is hard to separate analysis and fandom. If you ask most Astros fan to name the best player in franchise history, most of them will name Jose Altuve.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / January 27

Report: Carlos Correa, Jose Altuve out of WBC after insurance denial

Houston Astros standouts Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa will not represent their countries in March's World Baseball Classic because they were not able to receive insurance on their major league contracts for the event, according to a report from The Athletic.

Jose Altuve News / Houston Astros on SI / January 27

Astros Star Jose Altuve’s 2026 Ranking Among MLB Second Basemen Revealed

Jose Altuve has pretty much accomplished everything there is to do in his tenure with the Houston Astros. Defying the odds as one of the shortest players in MLB history, Altuve has become a superstar who has transcended time, as he now enters his 16th season.

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The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players with 300 or more doubles in their career can you name in five minutes?

The '2025 MLB hits leaders' quiz

The 'Cleveland's 1997 World Series roster' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 27

Irresistible Trade Involving Astros, Red Sox Could Be Only Logical Answer

The Houston Astros have made it clear that they need a left-handed hitter, but they haven't made much forward progress in the context of sealing a deal.

Dana Brown News / Crawfish Boxes / January 27

Astros Fans, What Can Brown Do for You?

With FanFest now in the rearview mirror and the Super Bowl still dominating the sports calendar, it’s easy for Houston Astros fans to mentally hit pause before spring training truly begins.

Carlos Correa News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 27

Why Astros’ Carlos Correa will not play in 2026 World Baseball Classic

With the question if Houston Astros star Carlos Correa will play in the World Baseball Classic, the answer has finally been revealed, which will disappoint fans of Team Puerto Rico.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 27

Astros Nurturing Potential Star Reliever Poised for Breakout Campaign

It’s not that often that a team selects a pitcher with a reliever-only profile coming out of college. Many times, college starters become relievers based on their make-up and performance.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 / CBSSports.com / January 27

MLB rumors: Astros still trying to fill need, Japanese veteran wants to remain in majors

Here's the latest from baseball's hot stove with spring training just two weeks away

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 27

Astros Must Prepare for Critical Matchups in June with Playoff Contenders

Once spring training wraps up, the Houston Astros will be in for a rough couple of months. In April, they will have a mix of competitive teams and ballclubs that struggled immensely in 2025.

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The 'Youngest Conference Champ QBs' quiz

The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

The 'NFL undrafted receiving leaders' quiz

The 'NFL tight end receiving leaders' quiz

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 27

Which team will sign Framber Valdez?

Framber Valdez stands atop the pitching class and is arguably the offseason’s last marquee free agent. He and Zac Gallen are the two remaining players who declined qualifying offers.

Examining Framber Valdez’s fit on the Blue Jays in the unlikely event they add another starter

Predicting destinations for top five remaining MLB free agents

MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / January 26

Red Sox Writer Points Out Red Flags on Any Astros Deal

A lot of the trade chatter this winter surrounding the Houston Astros has been with infielder Isaac Paredes. One team linked to him a lot is the Boston Red Sox.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 26

Astros Key Infielder To Miss Out on Upcoming World Baseball Classic

The highly touted World Baseball Classic is one of the highlights of the spring when it comes to baseball. For the Houston Astros, they're approaching this period with great caution, rightfully so.

Jose Altuve News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 26

Why is Astros’ Jose Altuve not playing in World Baseball Classic?

The 2026 World Baseball Classic begins March 5. There are going to be a ton of great teams representing and Venezuela is hoping to make a deep run in a difficult group.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 26

Two Astros Stars Generating Serious 'On the Rise' Buzz for Next Season

The Houston Astros, missing the playoffs yet still winning 87 games last season, didn't seem like a possibility, but it quickly became a reality. However, going into the 2026 campaign, the Astros aren't a team that anyone should count out until missing the playoffs becomes a regular occurrence.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / January 26

In The Lab: A Look at Former Astros OF Carlos Beltran

We have hit the lull in between the hot stove league and Spring Training. There will be more deals made between now and then, but your Houston Astros are probably winding down their additions and changes.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 25

Joe Espada Outlines How Astros Will Use Jose Altuve in 2026

The Houston Astros tried some things last season to make room for players climbing up the ranks to the majors. The experiment saw Jose Altuve play left field for the first time in his career for the Astros, and the experiment might be coming to a close following the production.

Dana Brown News / Houston Astros on SI / January 25

Astros Boss Dana Brown Says Rivals Have Expressed Interest in Key Players

The Houston Astros are just under one month away from spring training, but it doesn't sound like they're done making roster moves quite yet. This month alone, the Astros have signed pitcher Tatsuya Imai and numerous free agents to minor league contracts.

Carlos Correa News / Athlon Sports / January 24

Carlos Correa Announces Career Decision on Saturday

The Houston Astros are heading into the 2026 MLB season with an aging core, yet there remains optimism that the roster is still strong enough to return to the postseason after last year’s late-season collapse ended a streak of eight straight trips to the playoffs.

Houston Astros News / Total Pro Sports / January 24

MLB Rumors: Framber Valdez’s Free Agency Narrows Down To One Team

Framber Valdez undoubtedly had the most impressive body of work in the MLB among all the starting pitchers in the free agent pool this winter. However, the 32-year-old left-hander is still available with less than a month remaining until spring training.

Yordan Alvarez News / Athlon Sports / January 20

MLB Makes Yordan Alvarez Announcement on Tuesday

The Houston Astros’ 2025 season was forgettable, as the team collapsed in September and missed out on the MLB playoffs, ending a run of eight consecutive postseason appearances.