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Josh Hader 'back to normal' after season-ending shoulder injury

The Houston Astros played the final two months of the 2025 season without their star closer. Josh Hader suffered an ill-timed capsule sprain in his throwing shoulder a couple weeks into August.

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Surprise Trade: Why the Astros Moved On from Mauricio Dubón

The Houston Astros have not been afraid to make moves this offseason, and that continued last week. In a move that caught Astros fans off guard, the team

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 24

Astros’ Projected Opening Day Lineup Reveals Outfield Competition Heating Up

The Houston Astros could be facing a great loss this offseason with free agent Framber Valdez now on the market. There are several pressing matters that need to be addressed during the offseason, including the Valdez conundrum, but each passing day means that we are inching one step closer to Opening Day.

Dana Brown News / Houston Astros on SI / November 24

Astros’ Dana Brown Poaches Coach From Texas Rangers Player Development

The MLB offseason consists mostly of players who headline the main moves teams make to dump salary, rebuild, or be one piece away from a championship run.

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MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / November 24

Astros Rumors: Donovan, Gray, Contreras, Walker, Paredes

Here is some of the latest chatter regarding the Houston Astros and the St. Louis Cardinals I have confirmed these discussions with another source close to the Cardinals organization as well.

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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 24

Astros Named as a Possible Landing Spot for Future Hall of Famer

One of the Houston Astros' most pressing needs this offseason will likely be replacing Framber Valdez in their starting rotation. The two-time All-Star is a free agent for the first time after declining their qualifying offer earlier this month, so there's a good chance he doesn't return next season.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 24

Analytics Project Astros Star for Enormous Power Resurgence in 2026

The Houston Astros in 2025 were completely unable to get healthy for the vast majority of the season, and ultimately, it hampered their ability to get to the postseason.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 23

Astros Made Whopping 10 Promotions From Triple-A During 2025 Season

The Houston Astros are a team that is looking to build towards the future, while also trying to cut down on some of their costs, given that they had a pretty expensive roster last season.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 23

Astros Should Target This Backup Catcher After Non-Tender Decision

The 2025 offseason for the Houston Astros has been busy. With new hires in the hitting department and the departures of Ramon Urias and fan favorites such as Mauricio Dubon, Pedro Leon, and Luis Garcia, Astros general manager Dana Brown isn't pulling any punches when it comes to his vision of how his team should look in the upcoming 2026 season.

Framber Valdez News / Houston Astros on SI / November 22

MLB Scouts Offer Succinct Assessment of Astros Free Agent Framber Valdez

It will be a little strange to look at the Houston Astros starting rotation in 2026 and not see left-hander Framber Valdez anchoring it. He's been a part of the organization for a decade, as the Astros signed him as an international free agent out of the Dominican Republic in 2015.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 22

Leaving This Top Prospect Unprotected Could Cost Astros in Rule 5 Draft

The Houston Astros made the logical decision earlier this week when they moved top pitching prospect Miguel Ullola to the 40-man roster. The right-hander, who is close to making his Major League debut, would have been left exposed to the Rule 5 draft otherwise.

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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 / Crawfish Boxes / November 22

Astros’ “Light Up The Park” Holiday Lights Debut Tonight

Enjoy some photos of the event courtesy of the Houston Astros. Astros Light Up the Park presented by Houston Methodist, an all-new holiday celebration that transforms Daikin Park into a one-of-a-kind, immersive winter wonderland is now open to the public, Saturday, Nov.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 22

Former Top Astros Prospect Claimed Off Waivers for Second Time This Month

Friday was a busy day in the baseball world as it was the deadline for teams to tender contracts to their arbitration-eligible players. It's a busy time as it is usually an opportunity for teams to finalize their current rosters before heading into the meat of free agency.

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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

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.