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The Houston Astros became one of the MLB's most feared teams during the latter half of the 2010s into the early 2020s. Winning two World Series championships in that time span, the Astros sat on top of the world, mainly with their homegrown players taking them to the promised land.

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Astros Need More from Disappointing Trade Deadline Acquisition in 2026

The 2025 season was filled with ups and downs for the Houston Astros, and while they finished with 87 wins, they missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 11

Astros Dual-Sport Athlete Comes Off Dominant College Football Season

The Houston Astros are fortunate to have a plethora of young stars in their back pocket who are continuing to develop. Between top prospects Brice Matthews, Xavier Neyens and Walker Janek, the Astros' future is in good hands.

Carlos Correa News / Houston Astros on SI / January 10

Carlos Correa Closing In on Top 10 Status in Astros Franchise History

The Houston Astros missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016 last season after tying their record with the Detroit Tigers at 87-75. The Tigers would move on to the playoffs, holding the tie-breaker over the Astros in their head-to-head matchups in 2025.

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The 'MLB Home Run Derby champions' quiz

MLB held its inaugural Home Run Derby event at the 1985 MLB All-Star Game. How many of the winners can you name in five minutes?

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The 'Most home runs by a switch hitter' quiz

Framber Valdez News / Houston Astros on SI / January 10

Astros Hated Rival Emerging as Surprising Suitor for Free Agent Framber Valdez

The Houston Astros entered the offseason with fans knowing change was ahead in whatever capacity that may be following the first missed postseason in close to a decade.

NFL News / Yardbarker

The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / January 10

Playing GM: 3 Moves to Complete Houston Astros Roster for 2026

The 2025 campaign presented the Houston Astros with unfamiliar territory. When Game 162 concluded, so did their season. For the first time since 2016, the Houston Astros watched all of the postseason from their sofas.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 9

Which Astros Players Are Headed to Arbitration Hearings?

The Houston Astros were able to reach agreements to one-year contracts with nine players on Thursday, avoiding arbitration: Jeremy Peña (second year arbitration-eligible):

MLB News / Athlon Sports / January 9

Astros Lose Player to Yankees During MLB Free Agency

The New York Yankees and Houston Astros rivalry has slowed in recent years, as the two teams have not met in the MLB playoffs since 2022. Houston has dominated much of the past decade, frequently advancing to the World Series while the Yankees have come up short, spoiling superstar Aaron Judge’s chances of bringing a title back to the Bronx.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 9

Yankees Claim Kaleb Ort

The Yankees announced that they have claimed right-hander Kaleb Ort off waivers from the Astros. The move was reported by Yankees Never Win prior to the official announcement.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 9

Three X-Factors Who Will Determine Outcome of Astros Upcoming Season

The Houston Astros are not the most well-organized franchise in the Major Leagues right now, but they have been working diligently to bolster their roster, particularly in their starting rotation.

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 / Houston Astros on SI / January 9

Rising Astros Prospect’s Wide Array of Pitches Could Pave Way to Majors

The Houston Astros have plenty of pitching. The problem is a good portion of it is either hurt or unproven. Spending on Tatsuya Imai is a short-term solution — or at least it could be.

Hunter Brown News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 8

Astros pitcher Hunter Brown avoids arbitration with $5.71 million contract

The Houston Astros secured cost certainty with one of their most important arms, finalizing a key agreement ahead of the arbitration deadline. Arbitration discussions concluded smoothly as Houston locked in its emerging ace and avoided a formal hearing.