Houston Astros News

The Houston Astros failed to live up to expectations during their 2025 campaign, primarily due to relentless injuries that caused numerous players to drop off the board.

The Houston Astros will host the 14th annual Houston Winter Invitational at Daikin Park at the end of the month, from Jan. 30-Feb. 1. The tournament will feature six NCAA Division II universities, squaring off in nine games across the three days.

One trade last month led to a shake-up in the Houston Astros’ Top 30 prospects. The Astros acquired Mike Burrows from the Pittsburgh Pirates in a three-team trade.

We are a month away from players reporting to their respective teams for spring training, and former Houston Astros ace <a href="/mlb/players/framber_valdez/510292">Framber Valdez</a> has yet to find a home.

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.

The Houston Astros are losing their ace in <a href="/mlb/players/framber_valdez/510292">Framber Valdez</a>. However, the Astros were able to sign the top Japanese starting pitcher, <a href="/mlb/players/tatsuya_imai/929233">Tatsuya Imai</a>. The agreement will make him a co-ace with <a href="/mlb/players/hunter_brown/41091">Hunter Brown</a> in Houston.

The Houston Astros surprised many by signing Japanese pitcher <a href="/mlb/players/tatsuya_imai/929233">Tatsuya Imai</a> to a three-year deal that could be worth $54 million. That’s if he stays with Houston all three years.

The Houston Astros went into the offseason eager to change some things up following their first missed postseason appearance in a decade, however they were always going to be on a financial limit.

The hot topic of the Houston Astros' offseason continues to be that of southpaw <a href="/mlb/players/framber_valdez/510292">Framber Valdez</a>, who is still floating around in free agency at this time.

The Houston Astros entered the offseason clearly needing to change a couple of things up following their first missed playoff appearance in close to a decade, however what that was going to mean was anyone's guess.

Astros manager <a href="/mlb/players/joe_espada/673571">Joe Espada</a> and GM <a href="/mlb/players/dana_brown/912879">Dana Brown</a> are entering the final seasons of their respective contracts. It’ll be Espada’s third season in the role and Brown’s fourth year running baseball operations.

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.

Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai will not pitch in the World Baseball Classic this spring as he begins his first season in Major League Baseball with Houston.

The Astros officially introduced Tatsuya Imai at Daikin Park this morning. The surprising three-year deal continues what has been a pitching-focused offseason for a Houston team losing <a href="/mlb/players/framber_valdez/510292">Framber Valdez</a> to free agency.

It's no secret <a href="/mlb/players/bryan_abreu/588245">Bryan Abreu</a> has been a major part of the Houston Astros bullpen since 2022. A stocky right-hander with initial control issues since debuting in 2019 turned into one of the best relievers in the MLB since 2022.

The Houston Astros officially introduced the newest piece of their rotation on Monday, a moment that offered insight beyond contract details. Tatsuya Imai revealed the personal significance behind his decision to wear No.

"What's up H-Town? I'm ready to chase a world championship. Let's go, Houston." Looking at your google translate app with little to no experience speaking English and for that being the first thing to say to the media and fans is a definitive statement to a team excited to get to know you.

The Houston Astros got their big-name pitcher. This was a big surprise move. It was expected that the Astros might have to trade to get a top-of-the-line

The Houston Astros made a big splash this offseason in adding Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai to help round out the starting pitching rotation. And while that deal took the forefront of the offseason additions so far, the Astros might've gotten a hidden gem via a trade before Imai was signed.

With the Houston Astros surrounded by rumors around the moves the team could make in the offseason, the latest reporting gives insight into the players who are likely not be with the ball club anymore.

Tatsuya Imai was a big free agent pitcher on the market who ended up signing this week. Though the Houston Astros decided to give it a go with the Japanese pitcher, apparently other teams had some concerns.

The Houston Astros made one of the offseason’s most significant international moves by reaching an agreement with Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai on a three-year free-agent contract.

With just over 24 hours to go before the end of his posting window, NPB star Tatsuya Imai agreed to a contract with the Houston Astros. The deal guarantees Imai $54 million over three years, and he can earn an additional $3 million in each season that he reaches 100 innings pitched.

The Houston Astros and Japanese Ace Tatsuya Imai are reportedly in agreement on a three-year deal that maxes out at $63 million, per Chandler Rome. The contract has opt-outs after every season, giving Tatsuya Imai the option to re-enter the open market at any time after he shows teams what he can do against top Major League talent.