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Houston Astros News / EssentiallySports / November 15
Astros Assistant GM Cites Opportunities Outside Baseball as He Exits 4 Year Stint
The Houston Astros are entering a new era, and the changes are already reaching beyond the dugout. With Randy Flores taking over as general manager and Brad Ausmus stepping in as skipper, Houston’s front office is undergoing a significant transition.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 14
Astros AGM Connor Huff Resigns
The Astros have made a pair of major staffing additions this offseason, hiring Randy Flores as general manager and Brad Ausmus as skipper. The club also had a subtraction this week, with Flores announcing that assistant general manager Connor Huff has left the organization.
Mike Soroka News / Houston Astros on SI / November 14
Michael Soroka Could be Valuable Addition to Astros in Free Agency
Daikin Park was not a pitcher-friendly ballpark, especially in 2026, when it finished as the fifth ballpark with the highest home run park factor (113), despite being 2% below the league average overall.
The 'National League MVPs' quiz
How many of the National League MVPs in the Integration era (since 1947) can you name in six minutes?
Josh Hader News / Crawfish Boxes / November 14
4 Reasons Houston Astros Fans Have to Be Thankful This Thanksgiving 
As Thanksgiving approaches, Astros fans have plenty to be grateful for. A year ago, Josh Hader was in the early stages of completing a throwing program with the intent of being ready for spring training.
The offseason needs for every MLB team
Another MLB season is in the books. The pending lockout is hanging over the heads of players and ownership, but there could be a mad rush of moves prior to December.
MLB News / Viral Sports News / November 14
New York Yankees’ Aaron Boone Receives Bad News
A report from New York Yankees insider Bob Klapisch of NJ.com indicates the club is already positioning a potential successor to manager Aaron Boone as the 2026 season ends without a championship—the franchise’s 17th consecutive year without a World Series title, the longest such drought since its first crown in 1923.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 13
Joe Espada still giving Astros’ Yordan Alvarez praise despite no longer managing him
Yordan Alvarez is a hitter’s hitter. The Houston Astros pillar mashed a career-high 42 home runs, one shy of Pete Alonso for the American-League lead, and has crushed 30-plus dingers in every season that he has exceeded 100 games played.
Houston Astros News / EssentiallySports / November 14
'Not Here to Talk About Glory Days': Astros’ Manager Finally Reveals Plans In a Blunt Confession Ahead of 2027 Season
Nostalgia may be a powerful part of baseball, but it rarely wins championships. Brad Ausmus knows what it takes to be part of Houston Astros history, having collected all three of his career Gold Glove Awards with the franchise and served as the team’s starting catcher during its first World Series run in 2005.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 13
Astros' Chaotic Starting Rotation Needs a Major Overhaul This Winter
Tatsuya Imai, Kai-Wei Teng, Cristian Javier, Mike Burrows, and Ronel Blanco combined for 59 starts for the Houston Astros in 2026, which accounted for 36% of the rotation’s workload.
Houston Astros News / Viral Sports News / November 13
Astros Reportedly Showing Interest in Veteran Starting Pitcher
The Houston Astros enter this offseason with questions surrounding their starting rotation after several arms reached free agency or dealt with injuries last season.
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.
Brad Ausmus News / ESPN / November 13
'Not here to talk about glory days': Ausmus' goal is for Astros to win World Series
New Astros manager Brad Ausmus said he's "not here to talk about glory days" after playing for the franchise and is instead focused on winning the World Series.
Yordan Alvarez News / Just Baseball / November 13
What Was Yordan Alvarez Really Coming Back From?
Yordan Alvarez is going to need a bigger trophy case. On Wednesday, the Houston Astros’ slugger took home his first Hank Aaron Award, presented to the top hitter in each league.
MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / November 13
Aaron Boone's Role in Astros' Brad Ausmus Hire Comes to Light
Aaron Boone's unexpected role in the Astros’ appointment of Brad Ausmus as their new manager has been revealed. According to The Athletic's Chandler Rome, conversations with the New York Yankees manager helped Astros executive Randy Flores understand how Ausmus had developed during his time in New York.
The 'American League MVPs' quiz
How many of the players to be name the Most Valuable Player in the American League for every season in the Integration Era (since 1947) can you name in 10 minutes?
Dustin May News / Houston Astros on SI / November 13
Astros Could Make High-Upside Bet on Dustin May Despite Major Red Flags
According to Jon Morosi of MLB Network, free-agent right-hander Dustin May, who posted a 7-9 record with a 4.70 ERA in 31 starts for the Cardinals and Brewers in 2026, is generating interest from the Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, San Diego Padres and Houston Astros.
Yordan Alvarez News / Yardbarker / November 12
Astros' Yordan Alvarez becomes first full-time DH to win AL MVP
Houston Astros' Yordan Alvarez has made MLB history by becoming the first full-time designated hitter to win AL MVP.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 12
Astros Surprise Trade Candidate Could Create Major Catching Problem
Going into the offseason, there were two questions surrounding the Houston Astros: who was going to be the new general manager to replace Dana Brown, and who was going to replace Joe Espada in the dugout as manager?
MLB News / Yardbarker / November 12
Yankees reportedly could view Joe Espada as eventual replacement for manager Aaron Boone
Boone guiding the Yankees to just one World Series appearance and zero championships from 2018 through this past season has made him a target for fans who want change as soon as possible.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / November 11
Who's calling the shots in Houston? Brad Ausmus hire raises questions about Astros power structure
The Houston Astros have their next manager, but the hiring of Brad Ausmus raises more questions than it answers.
Bryan Abreu News / Just Baseball / November 11
Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Bryan Abreu
For the past several seasons, Bryan Abreu has established himself as one of the better arms in a great bullpen in Houston. A high-leverage reliever who often came up big in the postseason, Abreu was always considered one of the better non-closers in baseball.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / November 10
New Astros GM Randy Flores talks manager search, possible lockout strategies
Randy Flores has been the Houston Astros' general manager for less than two weeks, and his first big decision is nearly made.
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.
Houston Astros News / New Baseball Media / November 8
What the Astros Should Target in the 2026-27 Offseason
New Astros general manager Randy Flores has some work to do this winter. Aside from hiring a new manager to replace Joe Espada, Flores will have to finalize a roster for 2027.
MLB News / Yardbarker / November 9
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.
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
Albert Pujols 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.
Tatsuya Imai News / Yardbarker / October 25
Three questions facing the Houston Astros this offseason
The Houston Astros find themselves at a crossroads this offseason.
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