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On YouTubeHouston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / January 21
The Astros CAN Compete in 2026! 
Brett Chancey – Independent Journalist | Co-Host Locked on Astros | Back to the Bullpen with Mike Stanton The Astros embark on a season in a way they haven’t known since 2016.
MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / January 21
Kyle Tucker Picks No. 23 With Dodgers to Honor Astros Mentor Michael Brantley
Kyle Tucker is officially a Los Angeles Dodger. Love it or hate it, this is now a living reality for Houston Astros fans and the rest of the league. The bidding war to acquire the four-time All-Star came down to the Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays.
MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / January 21
Surprising Red Sox Outfielder Could Draw Astros Interest in Potential Trade
When it comes to the Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox, there have been plenty of rumors surrounding the two teams in terms of a trade involving Astros infielder Isaac Paredes.
The 'MLB active RBI leaders' quiz
Can you name the active hitters with the most runs-batted-in in their career?
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 21
Astros Free Agent Philosophy Could Be Permeating Other Teams
This isn't the first time the Houston Astros have done things before the majority of teams follow suit. It seemed the once long term contracts of Yankees' Aaron Judge of 9 years, $360 million, or Rangers' Corey Seager's 10 years, $325 million, and Phillies Bryce Harper's 13 years, $330 million would never be topped.
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 / January 21
2025 Astros Farm System Position Series: Starting Pitchers
The final review of the 2025 season will be looking at each position in the Astros farm system. Next up is the outfield position. Alonzo Tredwell Tredwell was the Astros 2nd round pick back in the 2023 draft and he had a breakout season this year.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / January 21
In The Lab: Houston Astros Starting Pitcher Projections
We looked at Astros hitter projections a couple of weeks ago and the natural follow up would be pitchers. However, I specifically waited on them because some projection systems had not released their projections yet.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 21
Astros Must Trade from Infield Surplus Before Spring Training Begins
The Houston Astros head into the final weeks before spring training with an infield problem that demands resolution. Too many quality players occupy too few positions, and the math simply doesn't add up for keeping everyone on the roster through February.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / January 20
2026 Astros Caravan Stops Announced
The 2026 Houston Astros Caravan begins Wednesday, January 21 and includes stops in Tomball, The Woodlands and Corpus Christi. The Astros Caravan gives fans the opportunity to connect with players, alumni and broadcasters at various locations as the club approaches the start of Spring Training camp.
Houston Astros News / CBSSports.com / January 20
Winners and losers of Baseball Hall of Fame voting: Good news for Chase Utley and Jose Altuve, Manny falls off
What can we learn from the 2026 ballots? Let's dig in
Framber Valdez News / Houston Astros on SI / January 20
Astros Free Agent Framber Valdez Facing Reality Check in Slow Market
The Houston Astros' former ace remains unsigned deep into January, and the gap between his expectations and reality keeps growing. Framber Valdez entered free agency looking for a long-term deal that reflected his status as one of baseball's most consistent lefties, but the market has delivered a harsh lesson about age and leverage.
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 19
Baseball Hall of Fame Snub List Includes Former Astros Standout Slugger
The Houston Astros are attached to a long line of baseball greats, some of whom continue to receive national recognition for their impact on Major League Baseball.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 19
Astros Top Prospect Ranked Among Elite Second Base Youngsters This Year
The Houston Astros undoubtedly have several young stars in the making. Veteran players often claim the spotlight, leaving the development players in the shadows, but one of the Astros' top prospects may not be overlooked for much longer.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 19
Astros Fans Won’t Want To Miss Out on These Three Home Series This Season
The Houston Astros welcomed aboard a few notable names in recent weeks, particularly that of ace Tatsuya Imai, and with there still being time left on the offseason clock, the franchise could have another move or two in the works.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 19
Top Three Road Trip Matchups Astros Fans Won’t Want to Miss This Season
The Houston Astros are still quite a ways out from their season opener, but Opening Day has a way of creeping up on ball clubs and fans alike. So far this offseason, the Astros have made some notable moves, namely the acquisitions of Tatsuya Imai and Mike Burrows, but there's still plenty of time left for additional roster moves to be made.
Houston Astros News / ESPN / January 19
AL West update: Will M's spend more? Will Astros make a deal?
With spring training less than a month away, here's what left to be done in the division.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 18
Three Astros Prospects Who Could Have Breakout Seasons in 2026
The 2026 season is rapidly approaching, and with that there's no better time than the present to start looking at potential breakout picks. Let's take a look into the Houston Astros farm system, and find three prospects that could have a breakout year in 2026.
Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / January 18
Astros Legend Announces Retirement
When you think about the Houston Astros’ golden era run, many elite pitchers come to mind. Typically, those would be starters such as Justin Verlander, Framber Valdez, Lance McCullers Jr., or Gerrit Cole.
Jeremy Pena News / Houston Astros on SI / January 18
Astros Shortstop Breaks Out with Career Year, Earns Top-50 Spot on MLB Network's Top 100 Players
Jeremy Pena entered 2025 with questions about his bat. He'd been a solid defender and a .271 career hitter through three seasons. Useful, but far from elite.
Ryan Pressly News / Larry Brown Sports / January 17
Ex-Astros champion announces his retirement from MLB
The exit music is officially playing for one former Houston Astros champion. Veteran MLB reliever Ryan Pressly announced over social media on Saturday that he is officially retiring from baseball.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 17
Astros Sign Carlos Perez, Amos Willingham To Minors Deals
The Astros released their list of non-roster Spring Training invitees yesterday, and two of the names heading to camp are catcher Carlos Perez and right-hander Amos Willingham, who signed minor league deals with Houston back in November.
Walker Janek News / New Baseball Media / January 16
Walker Janek, Joseph Sullivan Among Astros’ 2026 Non-Roster Invitees
With less than a month before the first official 2026 Spring Training workouts, teams have begun to announce their non-roster invite lists. The Astros were one of the first teams to announce the prospects headed to big league camp, as Houston did so on January 16.
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.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 6
Astros Haven’t Discussed Extension With Manager Joe Espada, GM Dana Brown
Astros manager Joe Espada and GM Dana Brown are entering the final seasons of their respective contracts. It’ll be Espada’s third season in the role and Brown’s fourth year running baseball operations.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / January 1
Astros start the new year off right by adding Tatsuya Imai
The Astros kicked off 2026 with a bang by adding Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai.
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