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On YouTubeHouston 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 / Crawfish Boxes / January 29
2025 Astros Farm System Position Series: Relief Pitchers 
The final review of the 2025 season will be looking at each position in the Astros farm system. Next up is the relief pitchers. Nick Hernandez Hernandez has been in out of the season for a few years.
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
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?
Carlos Correa News / Houston Astros on SI / January 28
Astros Superstar Opts Out of World Baseball Classic for Insurance Reasons
Carlos Correa is a passionate baseball player. He's passionate for the teams he plays for. That's who he is. From the team that drafted him in the Houston Astros to the team that signed him in the Minnesota Twins, he takes charge as the de-facto leader.
The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees
The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.
Jose Altuve News / Crawfish Boxes / January 28
In The Lab: Jose Altuve and the HOF Index
It often is hard to separate analysis and fandom. If you ask most Astros fan to name the best player in franchise history, most of them will name Jose Altuve.
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 / Houston Astros on SI / January 27
Astros Star Jose Altuve’s 2026 Ranking Among MLB Second Basemen Revealed
Jose Altuve has pretty much accomplished everything there is to do in his tenure with the Houston Astros. Defying the odds as one of the shortest players in MLB history, Altuve has become a superstar who has transcended time, as he now enters his 16th season.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 27
Irresistible Trade Involving Astros, Red Sox Could Be Only Logical Answer
The Houston Astros have made it clear that they need a left-handed hitter, but they haven't made much forward progress in the context of sealing a deal.
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.
Dana Brown News / Crawfish Boxes / January 27
Astros Fans, What Can Brown Do for You?
With FanFest now in the rearview mirror and the Super Bowl still dominating the sports calendar, it’s easy for Houston Astros fans to mentally hit pause before spring training truly begins.
Carlos Correa News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 27
Why Astros’ Carlos Correa will not play in 2026 World Baseball Classic
With the question if Houston Astros star Carlos Correa will play in the World Baseball Classic, the answer has finally been revealed, which will disappoint fans of Team Puerto Rico.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 27
Astros Nurturing Potential Star Reliever Poised for Breakout Campaign
It’s not that often that a team selects a pitcher with a reliever-only profile coming out of college. Many times, college starters become relievers based on their make-up and performance.
Houston Astros News / CBSSports.com / January 27
MLB rumors: Astros still trying to fill need, Japanese veteran wants to remain in majors
Here's the latest from baseball's hot stove with spring training just two weeks away
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 28
Which team will sign Framber Valdez?
Framber Valdez stands atop the pitching class and is arguably the offseason’s last marquee free agent. He and Zac Gallen are the two remaining players who declined qualifying offers.
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.
Framber Valdez News / Total Pro Sports / January 24
MLB Rumors: Framber Valdez’s Free Agency Narrows Down To One Team
Framber Valdez undoubtedly had the most impressive body of work in the MLB among all the starting pitchers in the free agent pool this winter. However, the 32-year-old left-hander is still available with less than a month remaining until spring training.
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