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On YouTubeHouston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 26
Former Astros Star Framber Valdez Seeing Three-Team Market in Free Agency
The Houston Astros have apparently moved on from left-handed starter Framber Valdez, based on this offseason. Houston tendered him a $22 million qualifying offer and he declined.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / December 26
Commentary: The Bad shopping cart 
There is something I needed to get off my chest, but I wanted to keep it out of the lab. The key to all good science is to remain true to the scientific method and that means keeping opinions out of our stats as much as humanly possible.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 26
Astros Gave Up Potentially Dangerous Duo in Mike Burrows Trade
The Houston Astors were looking for starting pitching on the trade market and they got some. But was the price too high? The three-way deal included a lot of moving parts, but for the Astros the deal was pretty simple.
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 24
Astros Named Great Fit to Land Struggling Buy-Low Free Agent Slugger
The Houston Astros entered the offseason as a team expected to shake some things up following their first missed postseason appearance in nearly a decade.
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.
Zach Cole News / Houston Astros on SI / December 24
Zach Cole Flashes Future Astros Potential During Terrific Minor League Season
The Houston Astros probably didn’t want to have to promote outfielder Zach Cole late in the 2025 season. But injuries forced their hand. Houston selected his contract on Sept.
Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / December 24
The Astros are Adding New Pitchers to the Roster in Different Ways
The Houston Astros face a critical offseason as they aim to return to the postseason. While health is always important, the Astros must rebuild their pitching staff.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 23
MLB Writer Places Astros in Concerning Tier Midway Through Offseason
After missing the playoffs for the first time in a long time, the offseason hasn't been the needle-moving one that many fans were hoping for. Losing Framber
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 23
Young Astros Outfielder Has Potential To Emerge As Top Prospect in 2026
The Houston Astros have quite an impressive list of top prospects heading into 2026. Between Brice Matthews, Xavier Neyens, Walker Janek and Miguel Ullola, the Astros are far from lacking in rising talent.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 23
Why Yordan Alvarez is Astros X Factor Entering Pivotal 2026 Season
When young prospect slugger Yordan Alvarez donned a Houston Astros uniform in 2019, he took the entire league by storm. Out of nowhere, he turned opposing teams heads as they feared him every at-bat, mashing 27 homers in 87 games slashing a .313 AVG with a 1.067 OPS.
Dana Brown News / Houston Astros on SI / December 22
Astros Executive Dana Brown Details How Top Prospect Will Factor Into 2026 Roster
The Houston Astros are working hard to build their roster, front office and coaching staff so that they can get back to the postseason in 2026. After missing
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 22
Astros Should Reconsider Losing This Underrated Free Agent Catcher
The Houston Astros have been active in the trade market this offseason, with their latest acquisition being that of former Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Mike Burrows.
Anthony Huezo News / Houston Astros on SI / December 22
Astros Prospect Anthony Huezo Thriving in Australian Baseball League
Anthony Huezo can’t be found on the list of the Houston Astros’ Top 30 prospects. In fact, he’s yet to hit his age 21 season. But the former prep star from California is playing overseas in the Australian Baseball League, and his play of late is a carryover from his best minor league season since he joined the organization.
Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / December 22
Martín Maldonado Begins Coaching Career, Could He Return to the Astros?
The future of former Houston Astros catcher Martín Maldonado is now official. Plenty of news surrounded Maldonado this offseason after he announced his retirement in October.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 21
Astros GM Dana Brown addresses several matters related to offseason
Houston general manager Dana Brown spoke with reporters (including the Houston Chronicle’s Matt Kawahara, the Athletic’s Chandler Rome, and MLB.com’s Daniel
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 21
Astros Should Explore These Three Potential Backup Catcher Options for 2026
After acquiring some right handed pitching help with Mike Burrows, Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown went on MLB Network Radio to elaborate on where the organization will shift its focus towards at this point in the offseason.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 21
How Astros Star Isaac Paredes’ Winter League Debut Impacts Trade Value
Much of the chatter this offseason has been about how the Houston Astros will approach the logjam in their infield, specifically at third base. The Astros traded for former star Carlos Correa in July, a move designed to bolster third base.
Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / December 20
More on the New Starting Pitcher the Astros Got in 3-Team Trade
The Houston Astros’ primary goal this offseason was to sign a talented young starting pitcher under team control for the future, and they have now found one.
Dana Brown News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 19
Dana Brown drops ‘upside’ take on trade acquisition after 3-team deal
After missing the playoffs for the first time in eight years, the Houston Astros are looking to rebound in 2026. Houston is on the hunt for starting pitching this offseason.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 20
Tampa Bay Rays get king's ransom in Brandon Lowe, Shane Baz trades
The Tampa Bay Rays were busy on Friday.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 19
Pirates need to continue improving even after adding Brandon Lowe
The Pittsburgh Pirates struck out in their pursuit of free agent Kyle Schwarber to add a big bat to their lineup. They did not strike out on Friday in the trade market.
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.
Framber Valdez 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 / 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 / MLB Trade Rumors / December 5
Astros send Taylor Trammell, Logan VanWey to Triple-A
The Houston Astros have sent outfielder Taylor Trammell and right-hander Logan VanWey outright to Triple-A Sugar Land. Chandler Rome of The Athletic was among those to pass the info along.
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