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Brice Matthews Falls in Latest Astros Prospect Rankings, Key Outfielder Climbs

In 2025, the Houston Astros' farm system was led by infielder Brice Matthews, followed by shortstop Xavier Neyens at No. 2 and catcher Walker Janek at No.

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The Non-Obvious Astros Player Who Has Real Roster Leverage

The Houston Astros found themselves caught up in a flurry of moves during the offseason, but one of their more significant took place in November when they shipped out 31-year-old Mauricio Dubón.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / March 4

Risers and Fallers in MLB’s Latest Astros Top 30 Prospects List

There’s a new top prospect in the organization entering 2026, and five new entrants to the list. MLB.com has published their new Astros Top 30 Prospects list for 2026.

Cristian Javier News / Houston Astros on SI / March 4

Astros' Cristian Javier Shows Promising Signs in First Spring Training Start

The Houston Astros went to battle against Team Venezuela, who will compete in the World Baseball Classic, on Tuesday, and showed promising signs. Not only did the Astros bring home the win, but they saw encouraging things from starting pitcher Cristian Javier.

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The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz

How many of the starting pitchers to lead the American League in wins since the 2000 season can you name in five minutes?

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Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / March 4

In The Lab: Astros Left Field Offense

Let’s start off by being honest. Left field is a bit of a quagmire for the Astros as they aren’t sure if Yordan Alvarez will get a majority of the starts out there or if they can follow through with their plan to DH him.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Brice Matthews News / Houston Astros on SI / March 3

What Brice Matthews Spring Usage Says About His 2026 Role With Astros

The Houston Astros' farm system continues to be a work in progress, but there are a handful of prospects on board who are expected to make quite an impact on the ballclub.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / March 3

Why Astros Losing Games in Spring Training Poses Cause For Concern

Halfway through the end of spring training, and the Houston Astros have played 10 games with three ties, and only one win. Throughout these games, the Astros have scored a total of 32 runs, ranking at the bottom of the league in spring training while surrendering 45 runs, tallying a -13 run differential.

J.P. France News / Houston Astros on SI / March 3

How J.P. France is Impressing Astros with Early Spring Training Results

The odds are against J.P. France cracking the Houston Astros starting rotation, a place he occupied in 2023 and part of 2024. But it doesn't mean he’s not trying to impress the organization anyway.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 3

Ken Rosenthal demands Astros trade Isaac Paredes, but Red Sox talks are stalled out

As Houston Astros star Isaac Paredes has been in trade rumors, a lot of the talk surrounding it does make sense in terms of how many infield players the team has.

Isaac Paredes News / Houston Astros on SI / March 3

Astros Linked to Blockbuster Trade for Cardinals Star Amid Isaac Paredes Drama

The Houston Astros are finding themselves in a situation which becomes a little bit more of a mess with each passing day when it comes to their infield logjam.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / March 2

2024 Astros Draft Pick Making Significant Noise in Spring Training

The Houston Astros have a ton to look forward to this season with the team that they've constructed. After missing the playoffs for the first time since 2016, the Astros feel to be the most refocused team in Major League Baseball throughout spring, despite the poor results on the field.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 2

New Astros ace Hunter Brown looks sharp in spring start

While the Houston Astros’ 1-6-2 start in spring training isn’t ideal, there have been bright spots. During Monday’s matchup against the Washington Nationals, one of those bright spots shone.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / March 2

Astros Once Again Strongly Urged to Find Trade Partner for Star Slugger

The Houston Astros have been rumored all offseason long to be involved in the trade market for some of their biggest stars, and it seems time is running out.

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Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / March 2

In The Lab: Astros Shortstop Offense

We are now five positions into the Astros offensive outlook on the season. We are reviewing five underlying statistics that impact what players produce.

Lucas Spence News / Houston Astros on SI / March 2

Why Lucas Spence Could Be Astros Biggest Sleeper Prospect This Season

Despite the Houston Astros not having the strongest farm system in the Major Leagues, they aren't without potential. Headlining their player development system are Brice Matthews, Xavier Neyens, Walker Janek and Miguel Ullola.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / March 2

Houston Astros to Sign Another Cuban Prospect

The Houston Astros are reportedly signing right-handed pitcher Danel Reyes, according to Francys Romero on X. Reyes is an 18-year-old arm out of Cuba with intriguing upside.

Houston Astros News / New Baseball Media / March 1

2025-26 MLB Offseason Recap: Houston Astros

After all the injuries that the Astros suffered last season to their pitching staff, it was fairly obvious that the rotation would be a focal point for the team.

Houston Astros News / Larry Brown Sports / February 28

Joe Espada makes a statement on Josh Hader’s Opening Day availability

At this point, it may be fair to assume that Josh Hader will not be ready to see action by Opening Day. While the door isn’t completely shut on star Houston Astros reliever Josh Hader suiting up for the team’s 2026 Opening Day, signs suggest otherwise.

Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / February 27

What Lies Ahead for Astros Veteran Right-Hander

“Bury me in the H.” That is Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr.’s signature phrase. He said it in 2022 after a fan asked if he would ever leave the Astros.

Jose Altuve News / Athlon Sports / February 27

Astros' Jose Altuve Already Attacking 2025 Problem at Spring Training

Jose Altuve has been one of the best hitters in baseball over the years. His consistency saw a decrease in 2025, however. So, what went wrong for the All-Star infielder?

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 27

Carlos Correa makes brutally honest admission on Astros return in 2025

Carlos Correa wasted no time establishing himself as a star in 2015 with the Houston Astros. He won the American League Rookie of the Year and looked like a future star.

Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / February 26

What All-Star Closer’s Latest Setback Means for Astros

Arguably, the biggest issue for the 2025 Houston Astros was injuries. The Astros took significant steps in the offseason for more depth on both sides of the plate to remain competitive in case of injury, and also revamped their medical staff.

Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / February 26

Astros' Joe Espada Announces Yordan Alvarez News Amid Spring Training

The Houston Astros are looking for a resurgent season in 2026, and despite having a relatively quiet offseason aside from replacing left‑hander Framber Valdez