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On YouTubeHouston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 28
This Underrated Astros Catching Prospect Is Setup for 2026 Breakout
The Houston Astros farm system has multiple notable catching prospects within their MLB Pipeline top 30. Between Walker Janek, Jancel Villarroel, and their recent seventh round draft pick Jase Mitchell, there's no shortage of quality catching talent.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 28
Astros Quiet Offseason Amplified By Lack of Starting Pitching
The Houston Astros have not made any news-making signings this offseason. Ryan Weiss was given a one-year contract with a team option, but that is the only Major League signing Houston has made.
Brice Matthews News / Houston Astros on SI / December 28
Brice Matthews Can Solve Astros Infield Logjam with Breakout in 2026
The Houston Astros have so many infielders that they felt the need to trade Mauricio Dubon for … another infielder, Nick Allen. That was more about the payroll and arbitration.
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?
Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / December 27
The Latest Offseason Update on Astros Star Infielder
While pitching has dominated the Houston Astros’ offseason focus, the offense has its fair share of questions heading into 2026. Injuries played a role
25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 27
Recent Moves Show Why Astros Backed Off Trade Discussions with Marlins
The Houston Astros are in the market for some starting pitching this offseason. Ace Framber Valdez is moving on in free agency, it appears, and while it is not surprising, it leaves a rather big hole in the Astros' starting rotation.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 26
Young Astros Infielder's Only Home Run Was Team's Longest During 2025 Campaign
The Houston Astros put together a rather difficult 2025 season, with injuries holding them back from being able to really succeed, it was a slow burn for much of the second half as they just tried desperately to get back in the fight.
Framber Valdez News / Houston Astros on SI / December 26
Former Astros Star Framber Valdez Seeing Three-Team Market in Free Agency
The Houston Astros have apparently moved on from left-handed starter Framber Valdez, based on this offseason. Houston tendered him a $22 million qualifying offer and he declined.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / December 26
Commentary: The Bad shopping cart 
There is something I needed to get off my chest, but I wanted to keep it out of the lab. The key to all good science is to remain true to the scientific method and that means keeping opinions out of our stats as much as humanly possible.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 26
Astros Gave Up Potentially Dangerous Duo in Mike Burrows Trade
The Houston Astors were looking for starting pitching on the trade market and they got some. But was the price too high? The three-way deal included a lot of moving parts, but for the Astros the deal was pretty simple.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 25
Two Free Agents That Would Make Perfect Christmas Gifts for Astros
It has been a quiet offseason for the Houston Astros and general manager Dana Brown. All signs point to left-handed ace Framber Valdez finding a new home this offseason, and it will leave a huge opening in the rotation behind Hunter Brown.
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 / December 24
Astros Named Great Fit to Land Struggling Buy-Low Free Agent Slugger
The Houston Astros entered the offseason as a team expected to shake some things up following their first missed postseason appearance in nearly a decade.
Zach Cole News / Houston Astros on SI / December 24
Zach Cole Flashes Future Astros Potential During Terrific Minor League Season
The Houston Astros probably didn’t want to have to promote outfielder Zach Cole late in the 2025 season. But injuries forced their hand. Houston selected his contract on Sept.
Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / December 24
The Astros are Adding New Pitchers to the Roster in Different Ways
The Houston Astros face a critical offseason as they aim to return to the postseason. While health is always important, the Astros must rebuild their pitching staff.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 23
MLB Writer Places Astros in Concerning Tier Midway Through Offseason
After missing the playoffs for the first time in a long time, the offseason hasn't been the needle-moving one that many fans were hoping for. Losing Framber
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 23
Young Astros Outfielder Has Potential To Emerge As Top Prospect in 2026
The Houston Astros have quite an impressive list of top prospects heading into 2026. Between Brice Matthews, Xavier Neyens, Walker Janek and Miguel Ullola, the Astros are far from lacking in rising talent.
Yordan Alvarez News / Houston Astros on SI / December 23
Why Yordan Alvarez is Astros X Factor Entering Pivotal 2026 Season
When young prospect slugger Yordan Alvarez donned a Houston Astros uniform in 2019, he took the entire league by storm. Out of nowhere, he turned opposing teams heads as they feared him every at-bat, mashing 27 homers in 87 games slashing a .313 AVG with a 1.067 OPS.
Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / December 22
Martín Maldonado Begins Coaching Career, Could He Return to the Astros?
The future of former Houston Astros catcher Martín Maldonado is now official. Plenty of news surrounded Maldonado this offseason after he announced his retirement in October.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 21
Astros GM Dana Brown addresses several matters related to offseason
Houston general manager Dana Brown spoke with reporters (including the Houston Chronicle’s Matt Kawahara, the Athletic’s Chandler Rome, and MLB.com’s Daniel
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 20
1 blockbuster move Astros must make after MLB Winter Meetings
The Houston Astros left the Winter Meetings with more questions than answers. Houston exited Orlando without addressing its most obvious roster flaw, and that silence only sharpened the focus of the offseason ahead.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 20
Tampa Bay Rays get king's ransom in Brandon Lowe, Shane Baz trades
The Tampa Bay Rays were busy on Friday.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 19
Pirates need to continue improving even after adding Brandon Lowe
The Pittsburgh Pirates struck out in their pursuit of free agent Kyle Schwarber to add a big bat to their lineup. They did not strike out on Friday in the trade market.
Framber Valdez News / Yardbarker / December 10
Orioles turning attention to All-Star pitcher after Pete Alonso signing
The Baltimore Orioles made one of the biggest splashes of the young MLB offseason, but it sounds like they aren't done trying to make noise.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 10
Astros receiving 'minimal' interest in Christian Walker
The Astros kicked off the offseason by downplaying the idea that they would consider dealing away either third baseman Isaac Paredes or first baseman Christian Walker to clear the infield logjam the summer’s Carlos Correa trade created, but more recent reporting has suggested at least some discussions involving Paredes with the Red Sox.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 5
Astros send Taylor Trammell, Logan VanWey to Triple-A
The Houston Astros have sent outfielder Taylor Trammell and right-hander Logan VanWey outright to Triple-A Sugar Land. Chandler Rome of The Athletic was among those to pass the info along.
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