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The Houston Astros were ridiculed by injuries last season which was arguably the reason for their second half demise which kept them out of the playoffs entirely.

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Astros Confirmed by Insider to Have Serious Interest in Top Free Agent Ace

The Houston Astros entered the offseason as a team who was always going to need to add to their pitching staff ,both at the back end depth wise and the top.

Ranger Suarez News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 5

Astros, Orioles among clubs interested in Ranger Suarez

Left-hander Ranger Suárez is one of the top free agent starting pitchers still available.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / December 5

The Astros Prospect Who Made a Huge Jump in 2025 (And Why It Matters)

From 2014 to 2020, it seemed like the Astros welcomed a new impact prospect every season, and each one stepped in and made an immediate difference. From George Springer to Carlos Correa to Yordan Alvarez, those arrivals played a major role in defining the organization’s golden era.

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The 'Most home runs by a switch hitter' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB home run leaders since 1997' quiz

The 'Multiple MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

The 'MLB home run record by position' quiz

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / December 5

In The Lab: Astros Catching BPO

We saw in our previous piece that the Astros stood in 19th in MLB with a .651 team BPO. For those that haven’t read the first piece, we noted that bases per out is a more comprehensive way of looking at offense and pitching because it includes a base running element.

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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.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 4

Astros quietly lands pitcher in trade with Cubs

During this off-season, the Houston Astros have been emphasizing going after pitchers. On Thursday, that continued when the Astros officially announced

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.

Nico Zeglin News / Crawfish Boxes / December 4

Astros Acquire Minor League Pitcher Nico Zeglin

The Houston Astros announced that they have acquired minor league pitcher Nico Zeglin from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for $250K international bonus pool money.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 4

Astros Desperately Need Starting Pitchers Before Winter Meetings Begin

The Houston Astros enter the Winter Meetings with a glaring problem. Their starting rotation lacks depth and reliability, having missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016.

Jose Altuve News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 4

Astros veteran Jose Altuve’s ex-teammate tells Yankees fans to give it a rest with buzzer theory

Discussions around the Houston Astros resurfaced Thursday when former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick reignited the long-running debate surrounding the Jose Altuve buzzer theory.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 4

Who Belongs on Houston Astros All-Time Pitching Mount Rushmore?

The Houston Astros have been one of the most successful franchises in baseball over the last decade. From 2017-24, they made the playoffs each season and reached the ALCS in every year but one, winning two World Series.

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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.

MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / December 4

Astros Linked to Two Marlins Pitchers in Trade Market Predictions

The MLB Winter Meetings begin on Sunday in Orlando, and there is expected to be some news surrounding some of the bigger-named free agents. One of those is Framber Valdez, and with each passing day, it's becoming less likely that he returns to the Houston Astros.

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.

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The 'Receiving leaders by NFL team' quiz

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The 'Most passing + rushing TD games in a season' quiz

The 'Last pair of 100-yard rushers by team' quiz

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 3

Astros Fielding Trade Interest for Struggling Outfield Deadline Acquisition

The Houston Astros are hearing from multiple clubs about outfielder Jesus Sanchez just months after acquiring him at the trade deadline. General manager Dana Brown confirmed Houston is open to moving the 28-year-old as the team looks to address rotation needs.

Framber Valdez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 3

Astros targeting SP trade with expected loss of Framber Valdez

The Houston Astros missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016 last year. Even with Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa around, they could not recreate their old magic.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 3

Astros Should Attempt to Acquire One Of Two Stars from Imploding Team

This offseason's free agents has pushed many Houston Astros fans and media speculation on where they'll be headed and how much they'll sign. The Astros are in desperate need of pitching rotation depth, especially with free agent and two-time All-Star Framber Valdez likely departing for greener pastures — emphasis on the green.

Jesus Sanchez News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 3

Astros have received interest in OF Jesus Sanchez

Sánchez had a very poor finish to the 2025 season, batting .199/.269/.342 over 160 plate appearances after being acquired from Miami at the trade deadline.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 2

Astros sign Diamondbacks draftee after KBO stint

The Houston Astros made a bold offseason move Tuesday, signing right-handed pitcher Ryan Weiss to a Major League contract after his strong run in the KBO League.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 2

Astros Sign Intriguing Starting Pitcher After Dominant International Stint

The Houston Astros have landed a pitcher who could very well be in their starting rotation this upcoming season. As first reported by Brian McTaggart of MLB.com, right-hander Ryan Weiss, who has spent the last two seasons in Korea, has landed a deal with Houston.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / December 2

Report: Astros Signing RHP Ryan Weiss

The Houston Astros have agreed to a contract with RHP Ryan Weiss, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. Weiss pitched the last two seasons in the KBO for the Hanwha Eagles.

Ryan Weiss News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 2

Astros to sign righty Ryan Weiss to a major league deal

Weiss is guaranteed $2.6M and there’s a club option for 2027. He could potentially earn $10M over the course of the pact.

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.

Framber Valdez News / Last Word On Sports / December 1

Three Realistic Landing Spots for Astros’ Free Agent Ace

Framber Valdez enters free agency as one of the most coveted pitchers on the market: a durable, ground-ball machine with elite playoff experience and top-of-the-rotation presence.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 1

Astros open to moving Jake Meyers in search for rotation help

The Astros don’t have a ton of breathing room between their current payroll figures and the first tier of the luxury tax threshold — a line owner Jim Crane is once again reportedly loath to cross.

Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / November 29

Astros Could See Another Reunion with Future HOFer in 2026

The Houston Astros clearly struggled in a number of key categories as they missed the postseason for the first time since 2016, and one of them was starting pitching. While ace Hunter Brown was terrific and one of the top nominees for the 2025 American League Cy Young Award, the rest of the rotation struggled throughout the year.