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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 21
Cubs to sign reliever Phil Maton
Free-agent reliever Phil Maton is signing with the Cubs, reports Michael Cerami of Bleacher Nation.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 21
Astros Tender 11 Players Contracts While Avoiding Arbitration with Two Others
Turns out the Houston Astros were done releasing or trading arbitration-eligible players — at least for now. On Friday, the Astros announced that they
Jake Meyers News / Crawfish Boxes / November 21
Paid or Trade: Jake Meyers 
What the Houston Astros should do with CF Jake Meyers has been one of the more polarizing topics for the last couple of seasons, now exacerbated by the fact the 29-year old centerfielder is coming off his best statistical season.
The '50-home-run MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the players to reach the 50-home run milestone in one MLB season can you name in five minutes?
25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series
Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 21
Interesting Prediction Shows Astros 2026 Opening Day Starting Rotation
The Houston Astros are working to bolster their roster during the offseason, and unsurprisingly, they have been involved with a lot of talk surrounding their players — who is staying and who is going?
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 21
Why Framber Valdez barely edges Dylan Cease as No. 1 free agent pitcher
As teams look for an ace in free agency, there are a few players in the upper echelon of starting pitchers available. Amongst the bunch, long-time Houston Astros star Framber Valdez is considered the best.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 21
Three Arbitration-Eligible Astros Could Be Free Agents by Non-Tender Deadline
The offseason for Major League Baseball is full of many deadlines and one is rapidly approaching, the non-tender deadline. This is when the organization has to decide if they will be offering players who are eligible for arbitration a contract for next season.
Framber Valdez News / Fastball on SI / November 21
Two Best Free-Agent Landing Spots for Framber Valdez in 2026
Framber Valdez is one of the top free agent starting pitchers. This past season he went 13-11 with a 3.66 ERA in 31 starts and recorded 187 strikeouts in 192 innings pitched.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 21
Braves view Mauricio Dubon as a potential starting SS
Braves president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos met with reporters on Wednesday after the team acquired Mauricio Dubón from the Astros for Nick Allen.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / November 20
Is the Mauricio Dubon Trade a Precursor to the Next Astros Move?
No doubt Astros fans were taken by surprise when the news came down Wednesday night that Mauricio Dubon has been traded to the Atlanta Braves for IF Nick Allen.
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 / November 20
Astros Surprisingly Predicted to Trade Away Disappointing Deadline Acquisition
The Houston Astros are going to be looking into creative ways to improve their roster this offseason, and one way they could do just that is the trade market.
Framber Valdez News / CBSSports.com / November 20
Framber Valdez vs. Ranger Suárez: Comparing MLB free agency's top two pitchers by stuff, health and more
The two southpaws top the available pitchers this winter with similar repertoires. So how do teams pick?
Isaac Paredes News / Just Baseball / November 20
Isaac Paredes: The Best Player Who Keeps Getting Traded
Third base is one of the most loaded positions in all of baseball right now. Superstars like Jose Ramirez and Manny Machado headline the group of elite players that consistently hold down the hot corner.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 20
Astros aiming to stay below luxury tax threshold
For a second straight offseason, Astros owner Jim Crane is “wary” of exceeding the luxury tax threshold.
MLB News / Field Level Media / November 19
Braves acquire Mauricio Dubon from Astros, sign Raisel Iglesias to 1-year deal
The Atlanta Braves acquired utility player Mauricio Dubon in a trade with the Houston Astros on Wednesday, sending infielder Nick Allen to Houston in the deal.
Mauricio Dubon News / Larry Brown Sports / November 19
Astros trade away a standout from their World Series team
The Houston Astros are sending one notable member of their 2022 championship team packing. Houston announced on Wednesday that they have traded utilityman Mauricio Dubon to the Atlanta Braves.
Ramon Urias News / Houston Astros on SI / November 19
Houston Astros Designate Utility Man Ramon Urias for Assignment
With the Rule 5 Draft coming up on December 10, teams had to make decisions to protect players from being drafted away. In order to do this, a player has to be added to the 40-man roster.
Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / November 19
Astros Signal Offensive Shift with New Hitting Coach Hires
The Houston Astros had a struggling offense this past season that was very inconsistent. It was one of the reasons they did not make the postseason for the first time since 2016.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 19
Astros Looking to Rediscover Their Offensive Identity in 2026
The Houston Astros had a disappointing season in 2025. Dealing with injuries and inconsistencies on the offensive side, they couldn't put it all together to make a playoff push.
Jose Altuve News / Field Level Media / November 18
Astros 2B Jose Altuve (foot) will be ready for spring training
Jose Altuve started 154 games for the Houston Astros last season, but he ended the season fighting foot pain that required a surgical procedure on Monday.
Jose Altuve News / Athlon Sports / November 17
Astros' Jose Altuve News Emerges Amid MLB Offseason
The Houston Astros narrowly missed the MLB playoffs in 2025, ending a run of eight consecutive seasons where the team made the postseason. After falling short, questions have begun to rise about whether the dynasty is over, a stretch that saw Houston capture World Series titles in 2017 and 2021.
Framber Valdez News / Yardbarker / November 15
Three potential landing spots for pitcher Framber Valdez
Pitcher Framber Valdez did not have the walk year he hoped for with the Houston Astros.
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