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On YouTubeBrice Matthews News / Crawfish Boxes / December 24
2025 Astros Farm System Position Series: Second Base 
The final review of the 2025 season will be looking at each position in the Astros farm system. Next up is the second base position. Brice Matthews After a strong 2024 campaign, Matthews followed it up with another productive season at Triple-A in 2025.
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.
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?
Isaac Paredes News / Crawfish Boxes / December 22
Paid or Trade: Isaac Paredes
What the Astros should do with 3B Isaac Paredes has not only been polarizing to the fans but a true point of contention with the franchise. Paredes is coming off the second best statistical season of his career, but it is also one year removed from one of his worst.
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.
Anthony Huezo News / Houston Astros on SI / December 22
Astros Prospect Anthony Huezo Thriving in Australian Baseball League
Anthony Huezo can’t be found on the list of the Houston Astros’ Top 30 prospects. In fact, he’s yet to hit his age 21 season. But the former prep star from California is playing overseas in the Australian Baseball League, and his play of late is a carryover from his best minor league season since he joined the organization.
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 / Houston Astros on SI / December 21
Astros Should Explore These Three Potential Backup Catcher Options for 2026
After acquiring some right handed pitching help with Mike Burrows, Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown went on MLB Network Radio to elaborate on where the organization will shift its focus towards at this point in the offseason.
Isaac Paredes News / Houston Astros on SI / December 21
How Astros Star Isaac Paredes’ Winter League Debut Impacts Trade Value
Much of the chatter this offseason has been about how the Houston Astros will approach the logjam in their infield, specifically at third base. The Astros traded for former star Carlos Correa in July, a move designed to bolster third base.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 21
Astros Taking Risk on Mike Burrows as he Must Provide Quick Value to Rotation
The Houston Astros need starting pitching. The hoops the jumped through on Friday to get one were risky. The three-way trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Tampa Bay Rays only netted the Astros a starting pitcher, Mike Burrows, from the Pirates.
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 / Last Word On Sports / December 20
More on the New Starting Pitcher the Astros Got in 3-Team Trade
The Houston Astros’ primary goal this offseason was to sign a talented young starting pitcher under team control for the future, and they have now found one.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 20
Astros Receive Underwhelming Grade From Recent Three-Team Trade
After a rather quiet offseason, the Houston Astros made a move on Friday as part of a three-team deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Tampa Bay Rays. The deal got Astros general manager Dana Brown some rotation help he needs, but not the top-of-the-rotation help that he needs.
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.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 20
Astros Legends Dominate Best First Basemen in Franchise History by bWAR
Historically, when someone thinks of the best hitter on a given team, a lot of the time it's a first baseman. From Hall of Famers like Todd Helton and Jim Thome to current sluggers like Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Dana Brown News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 19
Dana Brown drops ‘upside’ take on trade acquisition after 3-team deal
After missing the playoffs for the first time in eight years, the Houston Astros are looking to rebound in 2026. Houston is on the hunt for starting pitching this offseason.
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.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / December 19
Who is Mike Burrows?
The night after Lance McCullers Jr out-dueled Paul Skenes, the Astros faced an unknown 25-year old right-hander, making just his third Major League start.
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.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 19
Astros Land Rotation Help in Three-Team Trade but Pay Big Long-Term Price
The first three-team trade has happened (pending medical clearances) as the Houston Astros, Pittsburgh Pirates and Tampa Bay Rays have made some significant moves today.
Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / December 16
Where Astros Pitching Staff Stands After Officially Signing Two More Pitchers
The name of the game this offseason for the Houston Astros is starting pitching. Uncertainty surrounds the starting rotation for Houston in 2026, as injuries ravaged the group last season. While Hunter Brown is the clear ace of this team, Framber Valdez will likely move on.
Jeremy Pena News / Athlon Sports / December 12
Astros' Jeremy Pena Announces Personal News on Friday
The Houston Astros’ season ended in disappointment in 2025, as the team failed to reach the postseason for the first time in eight years. Despite the struggles, shortstop Jeremy Pena took a major step forward in his fourth MLB season.
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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