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Astros Have Compelling Free-Agent Fix for Bullpen Need After Okert Departure

There are several left-handed pitchers who could generate interest from the Houston Astros, who need to acquire a strong and dominant arm to replace the spot of Steven Okert, who became a free agent after pitching a couple of seasons in which he recorded a combined 2.8 fWAR and appeared in 136 games for the team.

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In the lab: A long look at center field

One of the biggest positions of emphasis for the Houston Astros has to be center field. One of the things I like to do is take a look at past results while also defining our terms.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 8

Astros Must Avoid This Potential Free Agent Bust This Offseason

The Houston Astros are going to be looking on the free agent market to improve their squad going into 2027. A lot of what they will be looking at in the free agent market will be pitching, both in the starting rotation and in the bullpen because of how those units struggled in 2026.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 8

Astros Could Sign Familiar Face to Strengthen Their Catching Position

The Houston Astros finished 17th among 30 Major League teams in OPS from their catchers, and 21st in fWAR with the combination of Yainer Diaz and Christian Vazquez, who recorded 1.7 fWAR.

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The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

The 'Platinum Glove winners since 2011' quiz

Bryan Abreu News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 7

Bryan Abreu’s Place In The Reliever Market

The 2026 preseason played out perfectly for Bryan Abreu. Teammate Josh Hader was dealing with a shoulder injury that was going to cost him the first two months of the season.

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25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027

The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 8

Top five most likely trade candidates during the MLB offseason

The trade market could be active due to a relatively weak free-agent class. Let's take a look at the five players who are most likely to be traded.

Brewers just won their first World Series, but now the hard part begins

Why a reunion with the Padres could be on the table for Nick Martinez

Report: Aaron Judge had issues with Jazz Chisholm in 2026

'Multiple teams' reportedly showing interest in Ty France

Max Scherzer shares offseason plans

Yordan Alvarez News / Houston Astros on SI / November 7

Astros Slugger Yordan Alvarez One Step Closer to First AL MVP Award

In a surprise to absolutely nobody, Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez was named as a finalist for the American League MVP award earlier this week.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / November 7

Just How Close Could Albert Pujols Be to Astros Manager?

How’s this for irony? The very man who once tormented Astros pitching, is now on the cusp of filling out the lineup card along Crawford Street. It’s a head turner, it’s Albert Pujols.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 6

Was the Astros' Offensive Production Enough to Earn Offensive Team of the Year Honors?

The Houston Astros were a confusing team when looking back at the freshly finished 2026 regular season. The Astros made history as the first team to make the postseason with a .500 record.

Michael King News / Houston Astros on SI / November 6

Michael King Could Be a More Valuable Bet Than He Seems for the Astros

The lack of stability and consistency were two of the major problems that defined the chaos of the Houston Astros’ starting rotation during the 2026 season.

Houston Astros News / Viral Sports News / November 6

Houston Astros Shake Things Up With 6 Sudden Roster Moves

The Houston Astros have activated six players from the 60-day injured list for their Dominican Summer League Orange affiliate, according to the official MiLB transaction log.

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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.

Daulton Varsho News / Houston Astros on SI / November 6

The Move from the 2026 Trade Deadline the Astros Might Regret

The Houston Astros might have won the AL West in 2026, but that does not mean the team was particularly great. Houson became the first division winner in MLB history to have a .500 record, and at the August 3rd trade deadline, they made just one move, aquiring Daulton Varsho from the Blue Jays.

LaMonte Wade Jr. News / Houston Astros on SI / November 5

Astros Have a Familiar Low-Cost Option To Help Fix Their Outfield

Lamonte Wade Jr. enters free agency in the winter of 2026-27, and the Houston Astros face an interesting decision. They could bring back the corner outfielder on a small contract or just say ‘goodbye and good luck’ to Wade.

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The 'Most CFP Top-25 appearances' quiz

The '1,500-point, 150-block seasons' quiz

The 'Most QB wins in a season' quiz

The 'Active 3-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / November 5

Yordan Alvarez vs. Ben Rice: A Power Challenge That Will Define the Silver Slugger Winner This Year

If there is a pair of designated hitters that can perfectly define the challenge for the American League Silver Slugger Award this year, they have been Yordan Alvarez of the Houston Astros and Ben Rice of the New York Yankees.

Albert Pujols News / Trade Talk Sports / November 5

Could Albert Pujols Give the Astros Something They Haven’t Had?

There are plenty of reasons for the Houston Astros to be interested in Albert Pujols. He’s one of the greatest hitters baseball has ever seen, he’s familiar with winning, and he’s already had some success managing.

Houston Astros News / Baseball Now / November 5

Astros Reportedly Interviewing Cardinals Legend For Manager Opening

One of the Houston Astros' biggest priorities this offseason is finding a new manager to replace Joe Espada, whom they parted ways with last month after three seasons.

Randy Arozarena News / Houston Astros on SI / November 5

Why Astros Should Sign Slugging Outfielder Randy Arozarena as Free Agent

The Houston Astros are a team in limbo. They have just hired a new general manager, Randy Flores, and are now looking for a new manager. Once the manager is in place, the Astros need to start going into free agency to improve a roster that needs some big improvement.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 4

Albert Pujols to interview for Astros manager job

Albert Pujols wants to be a Major League Baseball manager, and one of his former teammates is going to give him a chance at the job. Pujols is reportedly

Mariners go in unexpected direction for their new manager

Pat Murphy comes clean about his vulgar shot at the Yankees

Elly De La Cruz is being linked to one team in trade rumors

New favorite emerges in Tarik Skubal sweepstakes

Ketel Marte is being linked to one team in trade rumors

Houston Astros News / Larry Brown Sports / November 4

Astros set to interview MLB legend for manager job

The Houston Astros are the last MLB team left with a manager opening.

Luis Urueta to interview for Astros' managerial job

Mariners go in unexpected direction for their new manager

Athletics to hire Brewers' Cam Castro as general manager

Pat Murphy comes clean about his vulgar shot at the Yankees

Elly De La Cruz is being linked to one team in trade rumors

Houston Astros News / EssentiallySports / November 4

Days After Hiring Randy Flores, Jim Crane’s Astros Linked to Two Names to Replace Joe Espada

After dismissing Dana Brown in August, the Houston Astros hired Randy Flores as its new general manager. The Astros declined to renew Joe Espada’s contract after 3 seasons managing the team.

Houston Astros News / EssentiallySports / November 4

'Affords Me the Empathy': New Astros GM Opens Up On 12 Years Front Office Experience

Randy Flores, the new general manager of the Houston Astros, logged 350 appearances, 250 innings, and a 4.61 ERA as a big-league left-handed reliever. The 51-year-old now takes over a club that finished 81-81 and got swept in the Wild Card round.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 4

Luis Urueta to interview for Astros' managerial job

The Astros will interview Rangers’ bench coach Luis Urueta as part of their ongoing managerial search, reports Jon Morosi of The MLB Network. Yankees bench coach Brad Ausmus also received an official interview, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post.

Houston Astros News / Viral Sports News / November 3

Houston Astros Make $13.5 Million Move to Begin MLB Offseason

The Houston Astros moved quickly to retain third baseman Isaac Paredes, exercising his $13.35 million club option for the 2027 season on Monday. The decision, first reported by Chandler Rome of The Athletic and confirmed by the team, came as little surprise after the 27-year-old produced one of the stronger offensive campaigns of his career.