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Top 3 Highest Paid Houston Astros Starting Pitchers of All Time

Throughout their history, the Houston Astros have demonstrated a willingness to spend. In fact, they were the first franchise to sign a player to a million dollar annual salary when they agreed to terms with Nolan Ryan on a four-year, $4.5 million contract in 1979.

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Houston Signs Eight International Free Agents Led by Dominican Quartet

The Houston Astros have been aggressive in the international market this offseason, first landing Japanese star Tatsuya Imai on a three-year deal. They continued that trend by adding eight international prospects during the opening of the 2026 signing period.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 15

Astros To Sign Third Cuban International Prospect In the Last Two Years

There's never enough prospects to sign for the Houston Astros, especially in the Caribbean islands. Cuban and Dominican talent is in a constant flux, an area where the Astros secured many ties.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / January 15

Report: Astros Agree to Deal With Cuban Outfielder Jack Valbrune

According to Francys Romero, the Houston Astros have reached an agreement with international prospect Jack Valbrune, adding another promising young talent to their farm system.

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Can you name the active hitters with the most runs-batted-in in their career?

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Zach Cole News / Crawfish Boxes / January 15

2025 Astros Farm System Position Series: Outfield

The final review of the 2025 season will be looking at each position in the Astros farm system. Next up is the outfield position. Zach Cole Cole was drafted by the Astros back in 2022.

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The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

Framber Valdez News / Houston Astros on SI / January 15

Astros Free Agent Hurler Remains Among MLB’s Top 100 Players Entering 2026

Framber Valdez may have bet wrong in not taking the Houston Astros’ qualifying offer in November. But he’s still one of baseball’s best players. Valdez, who remains a free agent, was selected No.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 14

Astros Set Spring Training Reporting Dates for Pitchers, Catchers, Hitters

The Houston Astros have set their reporting dates for pitchers, catchers and position players for spring training next month. The Astros will be at their CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches complex, spring training and player development home in West Palm Beach, Fla., which they share with the Washington Nationals.

MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / January 14

How Ranger Suarez's Red Sox Deal Could Impact the Astros' Isaac Paredes Trade Market

The Boston Red Sox committed $130 million over five years to left-hander Ranger Suarez on January 14. That massive pitching investment now threatens the trade market for Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes, who was reportedly linked to Boston after Alex Bregman signed with the Cubs.

Kim Ng News / Houston Astros on SI / January 13

Former Astros Head of International Development Interviewed by Yankees

No matter how big Major League Baseball is, it still feels very small on the relationship side. People work for one team, then get hired for another. Before they know it, they're working alongside the same coworkers that worked with them on a prior team, setting a paper trail of familiar faces.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 13

Astros Rotation Could Have Under-the-Radar No. 2 Starter Already in Place

This offseason, one question surrounding the Houston Astros has been how they are going to fill the need for a No. 2 pitcher behind Hunter Brown, with Framber Valdez likely leaving in free agency.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 13

New Prediction Dents Astros’ Division Title Chances

The 2025 campaign wasn't bad by any means for the Houston Astros, as they finished with 87 wins. However, hitting several bumps along the way to the finish line, the Astros fell short of the AL West division title and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016.

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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.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 13

Astros Rotation Concerns Persist Despite Offseason Pitching Additions

The Houston Astros added three new starters this winter, but it might not be enough. ESPN's latest breakdown still has Houston's rotation ranked 25th in projected ERA heading into the 2026 season.

MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / January 12

Red Sox May Re-Engage Talks With Astros' Paredes After Losing Bregman

The Houston Astros have, more or less, completed most of what they set out to do in the offseason. They added depth to the starting rotation, a utility bat to replace Mauricio Dubon, and avoided arbitration with the bulk of their protected players.

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Houston Astros News / New Baseball Media / January 12

2025 MLB Farm Review: Houston Astros

The Houston Astros have been able to stay competitive for the last decade thanks to a strong farm system. And now that their pitching staff has seen an overhaul over the last few years, Houston will need the next wave of pitchers to come through and succeed.

Cesar Salazar News / Houston Astros on SI / January 12

Astros Searching For Catching Help Despite Confidence in Cesar Salazar

The Houston Astros are doing everything they can to make it back to the playoffs in 2026. The problem is that the Astros are having a slow offseason. Houston was able to add Tatsuya Imai, the top Japanese pitcher on the market.

Jesus Sanchez News / Houston Astros on SI / January 12

Jesus Sanchez Emerging as a Potential Trade Piece for Astros

The Houston Astros just agreed to pay Jesus Sanchez $6.8 million for 2026, but that doesn't mean he's staying. Previously, multiple teams have reportedly shown interest in the outfielder, and Houston remains open to moving him despite avoiding arbitration.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 12

Astros Ace Was Most Important Player to Lock Down Before Arbitration

The Houston Astros had more than just their hands full when the arbitration deadline came around last week, as they had 13 players for whom they were trying to avoid a hearing for their salary for 2026.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 11

Top Homegrown Astros Talent to Watch Entering Spring Training, Season

The Houston Astros became one of the MLB's most feared teams during the latter half of the 2010s into the early 2020s. Winning two World Series championships in that time span, the Astros sat on top of the world, mainly with their homegrown players taking them to the promised land.

Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / January 10

Playing GM: 3 Moves to Complete Houston Astros Roster for 2026

The 2025 campaign presented the Houston Astros with unfamiliar territory. When Game 162 concluded, so did their season. For the first time since 2016, the Houston Astros watched all of the postseason from their sofas.

Hunter Brown News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 8

Astros pitcher Hunter Brown avoids arbitration with $5.71 million contract

The Houston Astros secured cost certainty with one of their most important arms, finalizing a key agreement ahead of the arbitration deadline. Arbitration discussions concluded smoothly as Houston locked in its emerging ace and avoided a formal hearing.