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Christian Vazquez News / Houston Astros on SI / October 18
Houston Astros Face Key Decision at Catcher That Goes Beyond Christian Vazquez
There are many options to consider, depending on what the Houston Astros are willing to pursue. As with every free-agent class, certain players are valued more highly than others based on each team’s priorities.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 18
The Astros Face An Isaac Paredes Decision
The Astros’ infield was a hot topic last winter. It seemed like the club had five players for four spots, leading to speculation that a trade would be necessary.
Joey Loperfido News / Houston Astros on SI / October 18
Astros May Already Have Their Answer in Left Field With Joey Loperfido
Drafted and developed by the Houston Astros, Joey Loperfido made his debut with the club in 2024, but then abruptly left after becoming a trade piece for Japanese starter Yusei Kikuchi at that season’s trade deadline.
The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz
MLB has been awarding the National League Championship Series MVP Award since the 1977 season. How many of the winners can you name in six minutes?
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 18
Astros May Already Be Regretting One of Their Biggest 2026 Trades
The Houston Astros entered the 2026 trade deadline with hopes of making another postseason run. They made some big decisions to continue that quest, and now, just two months later, one of those decisions could be coming back to haunt them.
25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season
The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.
Yordan Alvarez News / Houston Astros on SI / October 17
Former Astros Coach Reveals What Makes Yordan Alvarez Nearly Impossible to Stop
Former Houston Astros director of hitting and offensive coordinator Dan Hennigan has explained what makes Yordan Alvarez such a dangerous hitter. The secret — his ability to to recognize how pitchers attack him and adjust accordingly.
Joe Espada News / Houston Astros on SI / October 16
Former Astros Manager Joe Espada Shares Goodbye Message to Houston
It was revealed on Wednesday that the Houston Astros did not renew the contract of manager Joe Espada. This news seemed inevitable after the 2026 season, given the performance of the club over the last few years and the sweep in the Wild Card round this year at the hands of the Chicago White Sox.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 16
Houston Astros’ Pending Free Agents’ Market Values Revealed
The Houston Astros, after winning the AL West with an 81-81 record, have a big offseason ahead of them. Not only do they want to improve from a .500 team, but the front office has several decisions to make about the future of the franchise.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 16
MLB Postseason Exposed Astros For Who They Really Were in 2026
There was suddenly a different feel around the Houston Astros on the last day of the regular season when they won the American League West division. It was their eighth division title in the last nine full seasons, and it felt like the postseason could turn the page and set up the Astros to make some noise in October.
Cam Smith News / Houston Astros on SI / October 16
Can Astros Slugger Cam Smith Live Up To His First Round Potential?
Cam Smith will be entering his third season with the Astros in 2027. His offensive numbers haven’t quite been up to the Astros standard but he’s been a valuable asset in right field.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 15
Two Astros Players Named 2026 Gold Glove Finalists
There were a lot of issues that led to the Houston Astros having the season they had in 2026, but some bright spots were seen on defense. Now, it wasn't
25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season
The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.
Hayden Wesneski News / Houston Astros on SI / October 15
Astros’ Hayden Wesneski Faces Bigger Expectations After 2026 Progress
You can believe in projections or not, but it will be difficult for Hayden Wesneski to sustain his latest version of 2026 as a full-time starter should he manage to earn a spot in the Houston Astros’ rotation for 2027.
Cam Smith News / Houston Astros on SI / October 15
Astros' Outfielder Cam Smith Gets Label That Should Be Unsurprising To Fans
In 2025, Cam Smith broke into the Houston Astros lineup at 22 years old and cemented his spot as a potential building piece for an organization that is looking for some young outfielders to grab a starting spot and run with it.
Joe Espada News / EssentiallySports / October 15
Astros Fire Manager Despite Winning Division Amid Growing Links With Mariners
Winning a division title was supposed to give a manager some job security. In Houston, however, it cost Joe Espada his job. After nine years with the Astros, his time in Houston is over, leaving him searching for his next chapter… and potentially opening the door to a rival team!
Daulton Varsho News / Houston Astros on SI / October 15
Astros Must Decide Whether Daulton Varsho’s Defensive Value Makes Up for His Bat
We analyzed how valuable Daulton Varsho could be for the Houston Astros next season, what his most recent struggles as a player have been, and how much his market value could increase in free agency.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 14
Assessing the Astros' Potential Managerial Options for 2027
After an awkward farewell process that saw the Houston Astros make Joe Espada a lame duck on an expiring contract before allowing him to interview with the division rival Seattle Mariners, we now have some clarity on the future of the club's bench boss.
Joe Espada News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 14
Astros’ 4 best Joe Espada manager replacements
The Houston Astros are officially searching for a new manager after deciding not to renew Joe Espada’s contract following three seasons at the helm. Espada helped Houston win two American League West titles, but the team’s recent postseason struggles ultimately led the organization in a different direction.
Joe Espada News / Larry Brown Sports / October 14
Astros make decision on manager Joe Espada
The Houston Astros are officially in the hunt for a new manager. The Astros confirmed Wednesday that they will not renew the contract of manager Joe Espada.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / October 14
Five managerial candidates Astros should consider following Joe Espada firing
As Houston sets to embark on a pivotal offseason, here are five managerial candidates who should be on owner Jim Crane's radar.
Joe Espada News / Yardbarker / October 13
Mariners reportedly set to meet with Joe Espada regarding manager job
The Seattle Mariners' next manager could be a familiar face from the opposing dugout.
Tatsuya Imai News / Athlon Sports / October 9
Astros Have Intriguing Dilemma with Tatsuya Imai
The Houston Astros had high expectations for Tatsuya Imai after he signed a three-year, $54 million contract in January. However, the 28-year-old struggled to adjust to MLB hitting in his first full major league season.
Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / October 7
5 Things We Learned About the Astros in 2026
It’s not often that a playoff team has a fan base that is irate. You typically don’t see a GM change during a playoff season either. Yet both are true with the 2026 Houston Astros.
Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / October 7
Houston Astros Arbitration Projections and Tender Decisions
Once a team comes up with its projected salary for all of its arbitration-eligible players, it will begin a tender analysis to simply determine: “Are we comfortable guaranteeing Player X this much money?” If the answer is yes, the player will be tendered a contract prior to the mid-November Tender Deadline.
Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / October 3
Houston Astros’ Season Comes to Unceremonious End
Dynasties rarely announce when they are over. There is usually no clean ending, no obvious moment when a team goes from feared to vulnerable. The names are still familiar.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 1
White Sox used specific formula to win wild-card series over Astros
The Chicago White Sox took early leads and relied on their bullpen to complete a two-game sweep of the Houston Astros in the American League Wild Card series.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 30
Astros deserved boos from their fans in wild-card series vs. White Sox
It took just two games for the Chicago White Sox to sweep the Houston Astros out of the American League Wild Card round and show that the AL West winners were never real postseason contenders.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 30
Sean Burke vs. Hunter Brown: How starters match up in White Sox-Astros Game 2
Game 2 between the Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros should unfold significantly differently than Game 1.
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