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The Move from the 2026 Trade Deadline the Astros Might Regret

The Houston Astros might have won the AL West in 2026, but that does not mean the team was particularly great. Houson became the first division winner in MLB history to have a .500 record, and at the August 3rd trade deadline, they made just one move, aquiring Daulton Varsho from the Blue Jays.

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Astros Have a Familiar Low-Cost Option To Help Fix Their Outfield

Lamonte Wade Jr. enters free agency in the winter of 2026-27, and the Houston Astros face an interesting decision. They could bring back the corner outfielder on a small contract or just say ‘goodbye and good luck’ to Wade.

MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / November 5

Yordan Alvarez vs. Ben Rice: A Power Challenge That Will Define the Silver Slugger Winner This Year

If there is a pair of designated hitters that can perfectly define the challenge for the American League Silver Slugger Award this year, they have been Yordan Alvarez of the Houston Astros and Ben Rice of the New York Yankees.

Albert Pujols News / Trade Talk Sports / November 5

Could Albert Pujols Give the Astros Something They Haven’t Had?

There are plenty of reasons for the Houston Astros to be interested in Albert Pujols. He’s one of the greatest hitters baseball has ever seen, he’s familiar with winning, and he’s already had some success managing.

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The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

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Houston Astros News / Baseball Now / November 5

Astros Reportedly Interviewing Cardinals Legend For Manager Opening

One of the Houston Astros' biggest priorities this offseason is finding a new manager to replace Joe Espada, whom they parted ways with last month after three seasons.

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25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027

The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.

Randy Arozarena News / Houston Astros on SI / November 5

Why Astros Should Sign Slugging Outfielder Randy Arozarena as Free Agent

The Houston Astros are a team in limbo. They have just hired a new general manager, Randy Flores, and are now looking for a new manager. Once the manager is in place, the Astros need to start going into free agency to improve a roster that needs some big improvement.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / November 4

Reports: Albert Pujols to interview for Astros manager opening

Former three-time National League MVP Albert Pujols will interview for the Houston Astros' managerial vacancy on Thursday, according to multiple reports Wednesday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 4

Albert Pujols to interview for Astros manager job

Albert Pujols wants to be a Major League Baseball manager, and one of his former teammates is going to give him a chance at the job. Pujols is reportedly

Mariners go in unexpected direction for their new manager

Pat Murphy comes clean about his vulgar shot at the Yankees

Elly De La Cruz is being linked to one team in trade rumors

New favorite emerges in Tarik Skubal sweepstakes

Ketel Marte is being linked to one team in trade rumors

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 4

Astros To Interview Albert Pujols, Morgan Ensberg For Managerial Job

The Astros’ search for a new manager has two more candidates. Cardinals legend Albert Pujols will receive an interview this week, as first reported by Mike Rodriguez of Rompiendo Sports.

Houston Astros News / Larry Brown Sports / November 4

Astros set to interview MLB legend for manager job

The Houston Astros are the last MLB team left with a manager opening.

Luis Urueta to interview for Astros' managerial job

Mariners go in unexpected direction for their new manager

Athletics to hire Brewers' Cam Castro as general manager

Pat Murphy comes clean about his vulgar shot at the Yankees

Elly De La Cruz is being linked to one team in trade rumors

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

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Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 4

Astros Receive Sobering 2027 Outlook Despite Winning AL West

Somehow, a record of 81-81 was just good enough to take home the American League West 2026 championship. The division was weak and it really wasn’t much to brag about.

Jose Altuve News / Crawfish Boxes / November 4

In The Lab: Inside the Second Base HOF Index Part Five

This will be the last of the series on Jose Altuve and the Hall of Fame index. Congratulations to everyone that went through the journey with me. I know parts have been tedious, but I firmly believe that performing every test is the only way to make a complete and informed judgment on a player.

Isaac Paredes News / Houston Astros on SI / November 4

Astros Make the Obvious Choice With Isaac Paredes' Contract

The Houston Astros have some key contract decisions to make at this time of year, and one of those involved third baseman Isaac Paredes. It was clear that the Astros had a surplus in the infield entering the 2026 season, but that ended up benefitting Houston after the season-ending injury to Carlos Correa.

Houston Astros News / EssentiallySports / November 4

Days After Hiring Randy Flores, Jim Crane’s Astros Linked to Two Names to Replace Joe Espada

After dismissing Dana Brown in August, the Houston Astros hired Randy Flores as its new general manager. The Astros declined to renew Joe Espada’s contract after 3 seasons managing the team.

Houston Astros News / EssentiallySports / November 4

'Affords Me the Empathy': New Astros GM Opens Up On 12 Years Front Office Experience

Randy Flores, the new general manager of the Houston Astros, logged 350 appearances, 250 innings, and a 4.61 ERA as a big-league left-handed reliever. The 51-year-old now takes over a club that finished 81-81 and got swept in the Wild Card round.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 4

Luis Urueta to interview for Astros' managerial job

The Astros will interview Rangers’ bench coach Luis Urueta as part of their ongoing managerial search, reports Jon Morosi of The MLB Network. Yankees bench coach Brad Ausmus also received an official interview, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 3

The Astros Face a Key Decision That Will Define the Team’s Future in 2027

The Houston Astros exercised their $13.35 million club option on Isaac Paredes, which ensures his presence on the roster for 2027 and prevents his salary from being determined through arbitration.

Houston Astros News / Viral Sports News / November 3

Houston Astros Make $13.5 Million Move to Begin MLB Offseason

The Houston Astros moved quickly to retain third baseman Isaac Paredes, exercising his $13.35 million club option for the 2027 season on Monday. The decision, first reported by Chandler Rome of The Athletic and confirmed by the team, came as little surprise after the 27-year-old produced one of the stronger offensive campaigns of his career.

Yordan Alvarez News / TWSN / November 2

Yordan Alvarez Has Done Everything Needed to Win AL MVP

The American League MVP race has been revealed with the three finalists announced. It is Yordan Alvarez from the Houston Astros, Junior Caminero from the Tampa Bay Rays and Bobby Witt Jr.

Isaac Paredes News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 2

Astros pick up Isaac Paredes’ $13.35 million club option for 2027

The Houston Astros have exercised a $13.35 million club option on infielder Isaac Paredes for the 2027 season, ensuring he remains under contract for another year following a productive 2026 campaign.

Jake Meyers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 2

Astros’ DFA decision sends outfielder to free agency

The Houston Astros have designated outfielder Jake Meyers for assignment, removing him from their 40-man roster, the team announced Monday. The move ends Meyers’ six-year run with the organization, with the 30-year-old expected to elect free agency after a disappointing 2026 campaign in which injuries and offensive woes limited his playing time.

Ryan Weiss News / Viral Sports News / November 2

Houston Astros Officially Cut Ties With 29-Year-Old Pitcher

Right-hander Ryan Weiss has officially become a free agent after the Houston Astros declined his $5 million club option for the 2027 season, a decision that closed a brief and ultimately unsuccessful major-league chapter for the former Korean Baseball Organization standout.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 2

Astros owner Jim Crane downplays trade fire sale after hiring new GM

In a press conference announcing the hire of new general manager Randy Flores, Houston Astros owner Jim Crane took questions from the press alongside his new GM.

Tatsuya Imai News / Yardbarker / October 25