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On YouTubeHouston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / February 3
Astros Predicted To Reunite With Veteran Starting Pitcher for Rotation Depth
Spring training begins next week and the Houston Astros will begin it with questions surrounding their starting rotation. Framber Valdez remains a free agent and with each passing day, it seems like he's not going to get the long-term deal he was hoping to get.
Isaac Paredes News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 3
Astros, Isaac Paredes Avoid Arbitration
The Astros have avoided an arbitration hearing with infielder Isaac Paredes, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic. The two parties settled on a one-year deal worth $9.35MM, landing right at the midpoint of the team’s $8.75MM submission and the $9.95MM sum submitted by Paredes’ camp at CAA.
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?
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / February 3
Astros Still Haunted by These Two Controversial Trades, Frustration Lingers
The Houston Astros have made some questionable moves over the last decade, many of which left fans in a state of confusion, combined with frustration. Recent years have been considered a roller coaster for the franchise, filled with unpredictable ups and downs.
25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026
The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / February 3
In the lab: The Astros platoon advantage 
Every good analysts has to start with an acknowledgement of limitations. As much as we might want to rely on the numbers on the back of the baseball card, each season exists in its own universe.
Framber Valdez News / Larry Brown Sports / February 2
Notable update emerges on Framber Valdez’s status
Framber Valdez is still unsigned with less than three weeks to go before the start of spring training … and he may just have to keep on waiting. Valdez’s
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / February 2
Surprising Astros–Red Sox Trade Could Be Brewing Ahead of Spring
The Houston Astros went into the offseason hoping to be able to improve the team and get back to the postseason, and while they have done that, there are still some real questions to answer.
Why MLB Stars Are Being Limited in the WBC and Other Sports Stars Are Unaffected
The World Baseball Classic is supposed to be baseball’s grand international showcase — a chance for the game’s biggest stars to wear their country’s name across their chest and compete for global pride.
Jeremy Pena News / Houston Astros on SI / February 2
Astros Star Shortstop Jeremy Pena World Baseball Classic Announcement
In Jeremy Pena's rookie year, he became a World Series MVP and a Gold Glover. Then he became a first time All-Star last season. Now he's headed to play for the World Baseball Classic for a second time.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / February 2
Pressure on Astros Rookie As Opening Day Starting Rotation Prediction Surfaces
The biggest question facing the Houston Astros this offseason was how they were going to fill out their starting rotation behind Hunter Brown with Framber Valdez leaving in free agency.
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 / February 2
Legendary Pitcher Remains Top of Astros All-Time Single-Season ERA Rankings
The Houston Astros are not a franchise to have lacked talent over the years. Last year's collapse was incredibly frustrating, considering the success they've had in recent years.
Framber Valdez News / Just Baseball / February 2
Framber Valdez and the Orioles Are a Match Made in Heaven
Entering the offseason, one could argue Framber Valdez was the top free agent starting pitcher. However, two weeks before pitchers and catchers report, the veteran left-hander doesn’t have a home for the upcoming season.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / February 1
How Every Astros Offseason Transaction Plays Into Bid to Return to Playoffs
The Houston Astros are trying to erase the sting of missing the playoffs in 2025 for the first time since 2016. Have they done enough going into spring training?
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / February 1
4 Way-Too-Early Bold Predictions for Astros Ahead of 2026 Campaign
The Houston Astros continue to recover from their catastrophic 2025 campaign. With their 2026 season approaching, they're taking a few necessary steps to bolster their roster and set themselves up for success, but will it be enough to push them into the postseason?
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 31
Why the Astros' New Southpaw Could Be a Sneaky Impact Move
The Houston Astros keep making moves. Per Brian McTaggart, lefty Tom Cosgrove has signed a minor league deal with the Astros with an invitation to spring training.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 31
Getting To Know the Houston Astros’ Newest Starting Pitcher
It was a busy Thursday for Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown. First, he designated injury-prone right-hander J.P. France for assignment. Then, he traded catching prospect Jancel Villarroel to the San Francisco Giants to further bolster what is now a crowded group of candidates for the starting rotation.
Anthony Huezo News / Houston Astros on SI / January 31
Astros Prospect Anthony Huezo’s Hit Tool Must Progress to Reach Majors
Last year Anthony Huezo spent two games at the Houston Astros’ Triple-A team at Sugar Land. It wasn’t a promotion. It was an emergency. The Astros needed coverage there due to injuries and he was able to fill that void.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 30
Astros Star Shortstop Snubbed From 2026 Top 10 Rankings
The MLB season is less than two months away. With this in route, predictions of team lineups, projected top ten teams, and top ten players in each position are in discussion with MLB analysts and experts.
Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / January 30
Astros Increase Pitching Depth, Add Right-Handed Swingman in Trade
The offseason focus for the Houston Astros has been quite clear. Pitching, pitching, and more pitching. That was the biggest need after failing to make the postseason for the first time since 2016.
Kai-Wei Teng News / Yardbarker / January 30
Astros have abundance of arms for starting rotation after latest trade
After not making the postseason for the first time since 2016, the Houston Astros will look to turn that around in 2026.
Christian Vazquez News / Total Pro Sports / January 30
MLB Rumors: Houston Astros Linked To Christian Vazquez And Several Cheap Alternatives
Despite finishing with a decent winning record in 2025, the Houston Astros failed to secure a postseason berth for the first time in eight years. Their front office has solely focused on adding depth to their pitching staff thus far, headlined by the three-year, $54 million deal for Tatsuya Imai.
J.P. France News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 29
Astros To Designate J.P. France For Assignment
The Astros are designating right-hander J.P. France for assignment, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic. That’ll open a 40-man roster spot to finalize their acquisition of righty Kai-Wei Teng from San Francisco.
Framber Valdez News / Fastball on SI / January 29
2 Best Fits for Framber Valdez as Spring Training Approaches
Left-hander Framber Valdez remains unsigned as the offseason reaches its latter stages and spring training approaches. At this point, he may be forced to take a short-term deal with opt-outs and a high dollar value, or possibly even a one-year deal and then return to the market after 2026.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 29
Astros Interested In Christian Vázquez
The Astros’ focus this offseason has been on bolstering the pitching staff, and they’ve done that in a meaningful way with acquisitions of Tatsuya Imai, Mike Burrows and KBO standout Ryan Weiss.
Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / January 28
Why Altuve and Correa Are Not Participating in the WBC
The 2026 World Baseball Classic is coming up, and the tournament will officially run from March 4-17. Houston will play a role in this one, as Daikin Park
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 / Athlon Sports / January 26
Astros' Jose Altuve Makes Career Decision Ahead of 16th MLB Season
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve has had a very impressive career in Major League Baseball thus far. The 35-year-old has played 15 years in the majors, all of which have come with Houston.
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