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Inside Astros’ Stunning Lack of Payroll Flexibility Entering 2026 Season

In many ways the 2025 season was a seismic one of the Houston Astros. After eight straight seasons of reaching the playoffs, the streak ended. Normally, that means adjustments in the offseason.

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How Astros Rookie Cam Smith Compares to His Gold Glove Competition

The 2024 MLB draft’s first round is chalk full of talent that has seen multiple early picks already make their big league debuts. Among that list of talent is former Chicago Cubs selection Cam Smith.

Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / October 16

Analyzing the Astros Coaching Changes

It was an extremely disappointing 2025 season for the Houston Astros, as the club failed to reach the postseason for the first time since 2016. With their worst season in nearly a decade, the Astros and owner Jim Crane are not playing around.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / October 16

Off-Season Thought Experiment: Should the Houston Astros consider a reunion with Kyle Tucker?

To say that the Astros’ 2025 outfield situation was chaotic would be an understatement. Between injury, position switching, matchup issues and outright

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The '10-strikeout, 0-walk, 0-run MLB playoff pitchers' quiz

How many of the MLB pitchers to strikeout at least 10 batters while walking none and allowing no runs in a playoff game can you name in five minutes?

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Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / October 16

Houston Astros Boil: October 16, 2025

Houston Astros News Injuries and roster moves Is there hope of Yeiner? Top pitching prospects of the season Who is playing third next season (HC) Rising

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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.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 16

These Five Astros Players Were at Bottom of Roster by Advanced Statistic

The Houston Astros missed the postseason in 2025, but it wasn't because they fell apart. They were still in the playoff hunt in the final weeks of the season, but the thing that really held them back was the excess injuries.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 15

Astros Have Major Conundrum at Second Base This Offseason

The Houston Astros will evaluate everything when it comes to their roster and organization this offseason after a disappointing showing in 2025 resulted in them missing the playoffs.

Yainer Diaz News / Crawfish Boxes / October 15

Is There Hope for Yainer Diaz in 2026?

Yainer Diaz arrived on the scene in Houston like a shooting star. Acquired from Cleveland in the Myles Straw trade, his debut in 2023 seemed like the Astros had stumbled onto the second coming of Johnny Bench.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 15

Cam Smith, Mauricio Dubon Named Finalists for Gold Glove Award

The Houston Astros did not have the season they expected. Despite losing multiple players last winter that included some franchise legends like Justin Verlander, Alex Bregman and Kyle Tucker, the expectation for the Astros is to compete for championships each and every year.

Christian Walker News / Crawfish Boxes / October 14

Looking At Christian Walker’s Daikin Park Issues

So, I think we can safely assume Christian Walker’s first season didn’t live up to expectations. What was viewed as a steadying addition to the lineup last offseason ended up feeling more like a continuation of the supposed Yuli Gurriel curse.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 14

Astros Mentioned as Top Fit For Star Free Agent Outfielder From Hated Rival Yankees

The Houston Astros suffered one of the worst collapses they have seen in a very long time to miss the playoffs for the first time since 2016 and really bring to an end their era of American League domination.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / October 14

Houston Astros Boil: October 14, 2025

Houston Astros News Injuries and roster moves Best of the Woodpeckers Roster breakdown: second base (HC) A look at the Astros farm system (ABC) 3 moves

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 14

Astros Could Be Stuck in Limbo With Their Current Mindset

The Houston Astros have been in a championship window since they won the World Series in 2017. While the better part of the last decade resulted in one

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 13

Red Sox to retain most of coaching staff, part ways with assistant hitting coach

The Boston Red Sox are parting ways with assistant hitting coach Ben Rosenthal, reports Chris Cotillo of MassLive. It’s possible that’ll be the only change to Alex Cora’s staff.

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Walker Janek News / Houston Astros on SI / October 13

Walker Janek Shines as Astros Prospects Wrap Up First Week of AFL Action

Although it's still taking some getting used to, the Houston Astros are not playing in October for the first time in a decade. While the big league team is just beginning their offseason, the minor players are just getting started in Arizona.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 13

One Clear Thing Held Astros' Offense Back in 2025

Changes were expected to come on some level for the Houston Astros this offseason, and that's exactly what happened. While both general manager Dana Brown and manager Joe Espada will return for 2026, some major staff changes took place that saw both hitting coaches get dismissed as well as the head athletic trainer.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 13

Astros Face Potentially Insane Salary Arbitration Bill for 2026 Season

The Houston Astros are unlikely to re-sign free agent starting pitcher Framber Valdez for 2026. The Astros will need the money. Houston faces a salary arbitration dilemma like few other teams in Major League Baseball.

Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / October 9

Astros Keep Their Trust in Manager Joe Espada, GM Dana Brown

After the Houston Astros surprisingly missed the MLB postseason for the first time since 2016, many questions emerged about the future of manager Joe Espada and general manager Dana Brown.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / October 9

Report: Astros will not renew contract of hitting coach Alex Cintron

The contract of Houston Astros' hitting coach Alex Cintron will not be renewed, according to The Athletic on Thursday. After a nine-year playing career, Cintron, 46, started with the organization in 2017 and was promoted to hitting coach after the 2019 season.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 9

Astros make several changes to coaching staff, front office

GM Dana Brown and manager Joe Espada are sticking around, but that doesn’t mean the Astros aren’t making big changes. The team is parting ways with hitting

Houston Astros News / EssentiallySports / October 9

Houston Astros Pull Trigger on Veteran Teammate Amid Major Shakeup After World Series Collapse

After a rare postseason miss, the Houston Astros are shaking things up, and a longtime hitting coach is the first major name to go. Once viewed as a cornerstone

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 9

Astros move on from hitting coach after missing playoffs

The Houston Astros finished the regular season with an 87-75 record, missing out on the MLB Playoffs by a hair. With the club focusing its attention on the offseason, the organization made a change to the coaching staff on Thursday.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 8

Astros to retain GM Dana Brown, manager Joe Espada

Coming off their first non-playoff season since 2016, the Astros will hold off on any major organizational overhauls.

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Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / October 7

What Went Wrong for the Houston Astros This Season

October feels empty in Houston for the first time in nine years. The Astros making the postseason had become an annual fall tradition in Space City. This season, it was not meant to be.

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / September 28