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New Prediction Dents Astros’ Division Title Chances

The 2025 campaign wasn't bad by any means for the Houston Astros, as they finished with 87 wins. However, hitting several bumps along the way to the finish line, the Astros fell short of the AL West division title and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016.

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Is It Time for the Astros to Trade Jeremy Peña?

By any measure, the Houston Astros are running out of easy ways to improve their roster. With the signing of Tatsuya Imai and the team operating near the Competitive Balance Tax, ownership has made it clear that more significant free-agent spending is off the table.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 13

Astros Rotation Concerns Persist Despite Offseason Pitching Additions

The Houston Astros added three new starters this winter, but it might not be enough. ESPN's latest breakdown still has Houston's rotation ranked 25th in projected ERA heading into the 2026 season.

MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / January 12

Red Sox May Re-Engage Talks With Astros' Paredes After Losing Bregman

The Houston Astros have, more or less, completed most of what they set out to do in the offseason. They added depth to the starting rotation, a utility bat to replace Mauricio Dubon, and avoided arbitration with the bulk of their protected players.

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The 'MLB active hit leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players with at least 1,200 career hits can you name in six minutes?

The 'Active 100-RBI MLB season' quiz

The 'Last 100-RBI season by MLB team' quiz

The '30 or more home runs in 2003' quiz

Cesar Salazar News / Houston Astros on SI / January 12

Astros Searching For Catching Help Despite Confidence in Cesar Salazar

The Houston Astros are doing everything they can to make it back to the playoffs in 2026. The problem is that the Astros are having a slow offseason. Houston was able to add Tatsuya Imai, the top Japanese pitcher on the market.

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The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

Jesus Sanchez News / Houston Astros on SI / January 12

Jesus Sanchez Emerging as a Potential Trade Piece for Astros

The Houston Astros just agreed to pay Jesus Sanchez $6.8 million for 2026, but that doesn't mean he's staying. Previously, multiple teams have reportedly shown interest in the outfielder, and Houston remains open to moving him despite avoiding arbitration.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / January 12

In The Lab: Astros Batters and Secondary Average

One of the things we want to do in the lab is to find as many different ways to explain what we are seeing as possible. The Houston Astros were 21st in the league in runs scored.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 12

Astros Ace Was Most Important Player to Lock Down Before Arbitration

The Houston Astros had more than just their hands full when the arbitration deadline came around last week, as they had 13 players for whom they were trying to avoid a hearing for their salary for 2026.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 11

Astros Dual-Sport Athlete Comes Off Dominant College Football Season

The Houston Astros are fortunate to have a plethora of young stars in their back pocket who are continuing to develop. Between top prospects Brice Matthews, Xavier Neyens and Walker Janek, the Astros' future is in good hands.

Carlos Correa News / Houston Astros on SI / January 10

Carlos Correa Closing In on Top 10 Status in Astros Franchise History

The Houston Astros missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016 last season after tying their record with the Detroit Tigers at 87-75. The Tigers would move on to the playoffs, holding the tie-breaker over the Astros in their head-to-head matchups in 2025.

Framber Valdez News / Houston Astros on SI / January 10

Astros Hated Rival Emerging as Surprising Suitor for Free Agent Framber Valdez

The Houston Astros entered the offseason with fans knowing change was ahead in whatever capacity that may be following the first missed postseason in close to a decade.

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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 / January 10

MLB Writer Nails Astros Top Homegrown Player Entering 2026 Season

One of the more fascinating offseason topics this winter has been surrounding the Houston Astros' starting rotation going into 2026. Framber Valdez is likely heading somewhere else and ending his time with the Astros.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 10

Astros New Trade Acquisition Reveals Hilarious Story of How He Learned of Deal

The Houston Astros went into the offseason needing desperately to improve upon what they had in the building after their first missed postseason appearance in close to a decade.

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The 'Passing + Rushing TD playoff games' quiz

The 'Active 1K-receiving-yard seasons' quiz

The 'NFL Playoff rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'Last QB to win a playoff game by team' quiz

Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / January 10

Playing GM: 3 Moves to Complete Houston Astros Roster for 2026

The 2025 campaign presented the Houston Astros with unfamiliar territory. When Game 162 concluded, so did their season. For the first time since 2016, the Houston Astros watched all of the postseason from their sofas.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 9

Which Astros Players Are Headed to Arbitration Hearings?

The Houston Astros were able to reach agreements to one-year contracts with nine players on Thursday, avoiding arbitration: Jeremy Peña (second year arbitration-eligible):

MLB News / Athlon Sports / January 9

Astros Lose Player to Yankees During MLB Free Agency

The New York Yankees and Houston Astros rivalry has slowed in recent years, as the two teams have not met in the MLB playoffs since 2022. Houston has dominated much of the past decade, frequently advancing to the World Series while the Yankees have come up short, spoiling superstar Aaron Judge’s chances of bringing a title back to the Bronx.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 9

Yankees Claim Kaleb Ort

The Yankees announced that they have claimed right-hander Kaleb Ort off waivers from the Astros. The move was reported by Yankees Never Win prior to the official announcement.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 9

Three X-Factors Who Will Determine Outcome of Astros Upcoming Season

The Houston Astros are not the most well-organized franchise in the Major Leagues right now, but they have been working diligently to bolster their roster, particularly in their starting rotation.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 9

Rising Astros Prospect’s Wide Array of Pitches Could Pave Way to Majors

The Houston Astros have plenty of pitching. The problem is a good portion of it is either hurt or unproven. Spending on Tatsuya Imai is a short-term solution — or at least it could be.

Hunter Brown News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 8

Astros pitcher Hunter Brown avoids arbitration with $5.71 million contract

The Houston Astros secured cost certainty with one of their most important arms, finalizing a key agreement ahead of the arbitration deadline. Arbitration discussions concluded smoothly as Houston locked in its emerging ace and avoided a formal hearing.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 6