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On YouTubeHouston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 15
Ranking the 5 Worst Astros First-Round Draft Picks by bWAR
If a team drafts a contributor in the first round, they get a lot of praise for finding their guy. That's been the case for the Houston Astros throughout their history, taking Craig Biggio in the first round and building a championship roster with Carlos Correa, George Springer and Alex Bregman in the first.
Brice Matthews News / Houston Astros on SI / November 15
Only One Astros Prospect Cracks Recent Top-100 Rankings
The Houston Astros have a very thin farm system and are looking to find wins with their current roster, as they only had one player in Bleacher Report's Top-100 Prospect Rankings and he was ranked No.96, second baseman Brice Matthews.
Dana Brown News / Houston Astros on SI / November 15
Astros' Dana Brown Addresses Key Offseason Goal at Annual GM Meeting
With the Houston Astros potentially losing free agent pitcher Framber Valdez, the franchise could be put into quite a predicament. The Astros are already coming off a grim season, having missed the postseason for the first time since 2016, and with Valdez eyeing the market, Houston has plenty of work ahead of it.
The 'National League MVPs' quiz
How many of the National League MVPs in the Integration Era (since 1947) can you name in six minutes?
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 15
Astros Considering Trading for Cardinals All-Star to Bolster Middle Infield
A peek at baseball-reference.com notes that Jose Altuve was the second baseman for the Houston Astros in 2025. Well, look deeper. The Astros opted to move Altuve to left field in spring training to keep his bat in the lineup but improve their defense at second base.
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.
Brendan Donovan News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 14
Astros set to pursue All-Star Brendan Donovan again
The Astros are back in the mix for Brendan Donovan.
MLB News / Yardbarker / November 15
Three potential landing spots for pitcher Framber Valdez
Pitcher Framber Valdez did not have the walk year he hoped for with the Houston Astros.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 14
Astros exploring trade for 2025 NL All-Star
The Houston Astros are coming off an underperforming season. In the end, they finished with an 87-75 record, 2nd in the AL West, and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016. As a result, they are looking to make some additions and/or subtractions in trades and free agency.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 14
MLB Free-Agent Rankings Place Astros Just Outside the Top 10
This is a huge upcoming offseason for the Houston Astros for many reasons. The biggest might be centered around left-handed pitcher Framber Valdez and his future.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / November 14
Astros News: Hunter Brown, Isaac Paredes and more 
Astros right-hander Hunter Brown finished third in Cy Young voting earlier this week. Brown finished behind Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal, who captured his second straight Cy Young Award, and Boston lefty Garrett Crochet.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 14
Ranking Five Best Astros First-Round Picks in Franchise History
The draft is a crap shoot no matter the sport, but it's even more so the case in baseball. In basketball and football, the prospects make an immediate impact, or immediately flop, so it's much more clear the type of player a team is getting.
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 / November 13
Astros Provide Major Injury Updates for Multiple Key Players Entering Offseason
The Houston Astros were put in an extremely difficult position throughout the 2025 season, as the vast majority of their key players ended up with some form of injury during the year.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 13
Astros GM Dana Brown Discusses Next Steps for Struggling Rookie Cam Smith
The Houston Astros have been hustling during this offseason, as have many MLB teams. Major moves and decisions are being made in hopes of boosting the franchise for its 2026 campaign.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 13
Astros hire Anthony Iapoce as assistant hitting coach
Coach Poce has a new gig. Houston general manager Dana Brown told reporters, including Brian McTaggart of MLB.com, that the club is hiring Anthony Iapoce as an assistant hitting coach.
Houston Astros News / Sporting News / November 13
Astros GM: 'no interest' in trading All-Star third baseman
The Houston Astros have both Carlos Correa and Isaac Paredes at third base.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 13
Astros Boss Declares Team Has 'No Interest' in Trading Star Slugger This Winter
The Houston Astros head into the offseason with the goal of getting back on track after missing the playoffs for the first time since 2016, officially ending their run of American League dominance.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 13
Astros Finalize Hiring New Hitting Coach, Promote Another Member of Staff
The Houston Astros, following a tough season in which they were unable to find their way to the postseason, really started to rebuild their coaching staff behind manager Joe Espada.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 13
Astros GM: 'No interest' in trading Isaac Paredes
The Astros appear to have something of a corner infield logjam. They acquired Carlos Correa at the deadline, and Jeremy Peña’s presence meant Correa needed to move to third base.
Hunter Brown News / Houston Astros on SI / November 12
Houston Astros Pitching Ace Hunter Brown on Track to Eventual CY Young Award
The Houston Astros have bolstered their starting rotation with 27-year-old Hunter Brown who is getting better and better each year. He is coming off his best season by far in his young career.
Yordan Alvarez News / Athlon Sports / November 12
Astros Announce Yordan Alvarez News on Wednesday
The Houston Astros failed to reach the MLB playoffs in 2025, finishing second in the AL West with a 31–35 record after the All-Star break. Their streak of eight consecutive postseason appearances came to an end.
Houston Astros News / Sporting News / November 12
Astros' budget crunch looms as MLB offseason starts to heat up
What can the Asros do with a limited budget this offseason?
Framber Valdez News / Houston Astros on SI / November 12
MLB Insiders Predict Astros Star Framber Valdez Could Be Dealt to NL Contender
One of the biggest questions this offseason is where Houston Astros free agent pitcher Framber Valdez ends up. All signs point to the left-hander leaving in free agency.
Framber Valdez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 10
Astros pitcher Framber Valdez creates buzz with intriguing move amid MLB free agency
The Houston Astros have found themselves in the offseason spotlight as ace left-hander Framber Valdez makes waves with an unusual offseason decision. The 31-year-old is attending the MLB GM Meetings in Las Vegas, personally meeting with interested teams after turning down the Astros’ $21.7 million qualifying offer.
Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / November 7
Astros Utility Man Cements Defensive Reputation with Second Gold Glove
One of the bright spots for the Houston Astros this season was their defense. A few weeks ago, utility man Mauricio Dubón and right fielder Cam Smith earned Gold Glove nominations at their respective positions.
Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / November 6
Three Takeaways From the Houston Astros’ 2025 Season
The Houston Astros’ 2025 season ended in a way that could only be described as underwhelming. After a long drought of playoff success, the organization went on an impressive run of eight straight seasons with playoff berths, including seven division crowns and two World Series titles.
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