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On YouTubeHouston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / February 2
Pressure on Astros Rookie As Opening Day Starting Rotation Prediction Surfaces
The biggest question facing the Houston Astros this offseason was how they were going to fill out their starting rotation behind Hunter Brown with Framber Valdez leaving in free agency.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / February 2
Legendary Pitcher Remains Top of Astros All-Time Single-Season ERA Rankings
The Houston Astros are not a franchise to have lacked talent over the years. Last year's collapse was incredibly frustrating, considering the success they've had in recent years.
Framber Valdez News / Just Baseball / February 2
Framber Valdez and the Orioles Are a Match Made in Heaven
Entering the offseason, one could argue Framber Valdez was the top free agent starting pitcher. However, two weeks before pitchers and catchers report, the veteran left-hander doesn’t have a home for the upcoming season.
The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz
How many of the active MLB players with 300 or more doubles in their career can you name in five minutes?
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / February 2
A look at who could round out the Astros rotation 
Joe Espada has been upfront about wanting to start the season with a six-man rotation. Hunter Brown, Cristian Javier, Mike Burrows and Tatsuya Imai appear to have four of those spots locked up, but what about the other two?
The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees
The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / February 1
Astros 2026 Roster and Depth Chart Projections as of February 1
We will continue to update this list with new articles as new information/acquisitions occur. Spring Training is almost here. Astros pitchers and catchers report to West Palm Beach February 11.
Framber Valdez News / Houston Astros on SI / February 1
MLB Writer Hints at Unfortunate Reason for Astros Free Agent Remaining Unsigned
When free agency began, it was widely known that Framber Valdez and the Houston Astros were headed for a split. The signs were there, but the question was, just where was the left-hander going to end up?
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / February 1
How Every Astros Offseason Transaction Plays Into Bid to Return to Playoffs
The Houston Astros are trying to erase the sting of missing the playoffs in 2025 for the first time since 2016. Have they done enough going into spring training?
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / February 1
4 Way-Too-Early Bold Predictions for Astros Ahead of 2026 Campaign
The Houston Astros continue to recover from their catastrophic 2025 campaign. With their 2026 season approaching, they're taking a few necessary steps to bolster their roster and set themselves up for success, but will it be enough to push them into the postseason?
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 31
Why the Astros' New Southpaw Could Be a Sneaky Impact Move
The Houston Astros keep making moves. Per Brian McTaggart, lefty Tom Cosgrove has signed a minor league deal with the Astros with an invitation to spring training.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 31
Getting To Know the Houston Astros’ Newest Starting Pitcher
It was a busy Thursday for Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown. First, he designated injury-prone right-hander J.P. France for assignment. Then, he traded catching prospect Jancel Villarroel to the San Francisco Giants to further bolster what is now a crowded group of candidates for the starting rotation.
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.
Anthony Huezo News / Houston Astros on SI / January 31
Astros Prospect Anthony Huezo’s Hit Tool Must Progress to Reach Majors
Last year Anthony Huezo spent two games at the Houston Astros’ Triple-A team at Sugar Land. It wasn’t a promotion. It was an emergency. The Astros needed coverage there due to injuries and he was able to fill that void.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 30
Astros Star Shortstop Snubbed From 2026 Top 10 Rankings
The MLB season is less than two months away. With this in route, predictions of team lineups, projected top ten teams, and top ten players in each position are in discussion with MLB analysts and experts.
Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / January 30
Astros Increase Pitching Depth, Add Right-Handed Swingman in Trade
The offseason focus for the Houston Astros has been quite clear. Pitching, pitching, and more pitching. That was the biggest need after failing to make the postseason for the first time since 2016.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 30
Astros’ Best-Fit Status Sets Up Obvious Trade Move
When looking at the projected outfield arrangement for the Houston Astros going into the new season, there could easily be an upgrade that the Astros are looking for.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 30
Projected Astros Lineup Is Loaded With Familiar Faces After Quiet Offseason
The Houston Astros' offseason has been filled with a ton of rumors, but little movement. Likely gone is left-handed ace Framber Valdez and general manager Dana Brown filled the void left by Valdez by signing Japanese free agent right-hander Tatsuya Imai and trading for Mike Burrows in a three-team deal.
MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / January 30
Astros Announce Shocking Corresponding Roster Move After Trade with Giants
The Houston Astros made a trade with the San Francisco Giants on Thursday evening which saw them change some things up within the pitching staff. Acquiring 27-year-old swingman Kai-Wei Teng from the Giants in exchange for catching prospect Jancel Villareal, Houston added a high-ceiling and versatile arm to their staff.
MLB News / Yardbarker / January 30
Astros have abundance of arms for starting rotation after latest trade
After not making the postseason for the first time since 2016, the Houston Astros will look to turn that around in 2026.
Christian Vazquez News / Total Pro Sports / January 30
MLB Rumors: Houston Astros Linked To Christian Vazquez And Several Cheap Alternatives
Despite finishing with a decent winning record in 2025, the Houston Astros failed to secure a postseason berth for the first time in eight years. Their front office has solely focused on adding depth to their pitching staff thus far, headlined by the three-year, $54 million deal for Tatsuya Imai.
J.P. France News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 29
Astros To Designate J.P. France For Assignment
The Astros are designating right-hander J.P. France for assignment, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic. That’ll open a 40-man roster spot to finalize their acquisition of righty Kai-Wei Teng from San Francisco.
Jeff Bagwell News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 29
Jeff Bagwell warns opponents about 2026 Astros
It was a bad year in South Texas, as the Houston Astros missed the 2025 playoffs. But there is optimism in the air in Houston, and Hall of Famer Jeff Bagwell has warned Astros opponents, stating that this 2026 team will be contenders, according to team insider Brian McTaggart.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 29
Astros Interested In Christian Vázquez
The Astros’ focus this offseason has been on bolstering the pitching staff, and they’ve done that in a meaningful way with acquisitions of Tatsuya Imai, Mike Burrows and KBO standout Ryan Weiss.
Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / January 28
Why Altuve and Correa Are Not Participating in the WBC
The 2026 World Baseball Classic is coming up, and the tournament will officially run from March 4-17. Houston will play a role in this one, as Daikin Park
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / January 27
Report: Carlos Correa, Jose Altuve out of WBC after insurance denial
Houston Astros standouts Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa will not represent their countries in March's World Baseball Classic because they were not able to receive insurance on their major league contracts for the event, according to a report from The Athletic.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 28
Which team will sign Framber Valdez?
Framber Valdez stands atop the pitching class and is arguably the offseason’s last marquee free agent. He and Zac Gallen are the two remaining players who declined qualifying offers.
Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / January 24
Carlos Correa Announces Career Decision on Saturday
The Houston Astros are heading into the 2026 MLB season with an aging core, yet there remains optimism that the roster is still strong enough to return to the postseason after last year’s late-season collapse ended a streak of eight straight trips to the playoffs.
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