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On YouTubeHouston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / December 12
Five Bold Moves for the Astros This Offseason 
The MLB offseason is always overflowing with rumors and ideas, major national voices saying where players could sign or who could be traded. It makes for a lot of fun in the winter keeping the hot stove burning.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 12
Why Astros Should Consider Adding Veteran Free Agent Relief Pitcher
At the Winter Meetings this week in Orlando, Houston Astros manager Joe Espada spoke about wanting to decrease Bryan Abreu's number of outings of getting more than three outs, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic (subscription required).
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.
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 / Houston Astros on SI / December 12
Astros Banking on Bounce Back Season From Right-Handed Starting Pitcher
Going into the 2026 season, there are a lot of questions surrounding the Houston Astros' starting pitchers. Framber Valdez is likely gone in free agency, and after Hunter Brown, there are right now more questions than answers.
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 / Crawfish Boxes / December 12
Astros Add Three New Players in the 2025 Rule 5 Draft
On Wednesday, Major League Baseball held its annual Rule 5 Draft, an event that allows teams to select eligible players from other organizations’ rosters, with a few exceptions.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 12
Underrated Astros Star Leads Franchise in All-Time Starting Pitcher bWAR
The Houston Astros have been one of the most accomplished franchises over the last decade, but they've had a storied history since their inception in 1962.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / December 12
In the lab: Third Base BPO
The in the lab feature has just gotten off the ground, but we have already had a number of excellent questions and comments. We are here to talk Astros baseball and do so in a systematic way, but we are also here to learn more about the game and the numbers that people use.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 11
This Young Astros Prospect Could Be Great Potential Trade Chip This Offseason
Over the course of the past week, the Houston Astros organization has come up among teams named looking to trade for starting pitching help. More in particular, recent long-shot rumors of a possible trade for young right handed starting pitcher Shane Baz from the Tampa Bay Rays.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 11
Astros rumors: 2 players Houston is looking to trade
The Houston Astros are once again involved in some trade rumblings. One player linked to the Boston Red Sox is Isaac Paredes, but the Astros won’t let him go easily in a trade.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 10
Astros Select RHP Trey McLoughlin in Triple-A Phase of Rule 5 Draft
It's been since December 2017 that the Houston Astros actively participated in drafting a player in the major league phase of the annual Rule 5 draft. On Wednesday, Houston selected Ruddery Munoz, a right-handed pitcher from the Cincinnati Reds Triple-A affiliate, onto their major league roster, filling up the final slot of the roster size.
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 10
Astros Acquire Intriguing Young Right-Hander in MLB Portion of Rule 5 Draft
The Houston Astros have made a made a significant move during Wednesday's Rule 5 draft as they seek to make upgrades to their current big league roster.
MLB 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 / Houston Astros on SI / December 10
Astros Reportedly Receiving Low Trade Interest in Slugger with Ugly Contract
The Houston Astros entered the offseason with the goal of improving upon a bit of a mess of a season, which saw them miss the playoffs for the first time in close to a decade.
Jose Altuve News / Houston Astros on SI / December 10
Why Astros Star Jose Altuve Playing in WBC is Massive Health Risk
It's no secret Jose Altuve is a natural born competitor. He's been like this ever since he picked up a baseball growing up and signed with the Astros at 16 years old for $15,000 in 2007.
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 / Last Word On Sports / December 10
Why the Astros Could Trade Their Key Outfielder This Offseason
The Houston Astros have a primary focus this winter: acquiring starting pitching. It’s evident that for a team to go deep in the postseason, having a good starting rotation is crucial. Right now, the Astros’ starting pitching depth is weak.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 9
Astros Reportedly Showing Interest in Three Young Starting Pitchers on Trade Market
The Houston Astros have been amidst many different reports recently, with winter meetings kicking off, both when it comes to adding to the roster and subtracting from it.
Shane Baz News / Houston Astros on SI / December 9
This Rays Pitcher Has Emerged As Possible Astros Trade Target
The Houston Astros hunt to boost their starting rotation this offseason continues and the Winter Meetings have heard a new report swirling. Tampa Bay Rays right-handed pitcher Shane Baz has emerged as a possible trade target of the Astros, according to Chandler Rome on X.
Shane Baz News / Larry Brown Sports / December 8
Report: Astros are targeting a new starting pitcher on trade market
The Houston Astros are further opening up their offseason playbook. Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Shane Baz has emerged as a target in the Astros’ search for starting pitching, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reported on Monday.
Framber Valdez News / Just Baseball / December 7
Framber Valdez: Arsenal Breakdown and Contract Projection
Framber Valdez has established himself as one of the premier groundball specialists in modern baseball, driven by an arsenal built on late arm-side movement, downhill plane, and shape deception.
Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / December 6
The Astros Are the Most Interesting Team to Watch This Winter
As we enter the Winter Meetings portion of the offseason calendar, movement should start to heat up as it does every year. Trades typically get to the finish line while agents, players, and teams have more interactions with each other than they do at any other point in the offseason.
Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / December 4
Astros New Pitching Coach Hire Has Big Shoes to Fill
The Houston Astros have had quite the turnover in their coaching staff over the offseason so far, and it started right after the 2025 season was over, much earlier than expected, with no postseason appearance. The Astros are looking to get back to the promised land, and the changes are not just on the field.
Houston Astros News / Larry Brown Sports / December 3
Astros linked to 1 All-Star pitcher in trade rumors
The Houston Astros may be ready to come of their hibernation. Houston is interested in a potential trade for Minnesota Twins pitcher Joe Ryan, MLB reporter Jon Heyman revealed on Wednesday during an appearance on “B/R Walkoff.” Heyman notes that the Astros would like to add another pitcher to pair with ace Hunter Brown.
Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / December 2
Houston Astros 2025-2026 Offseason Wish List
The Houston Astros got a taste of unfamiliar territory in 2025, missing the postseason for the first time since 2016. A lot of faces remained from their most recent World Series title in 2022, including Jose Altuve, Yordan Alvarez, Framber Valdez, and Jeremy Pena.
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