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On YouTubeHouston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / December 9
Astros Hot Stove: Updates from Day 1 of Winter Meetings 
News and Rumors from Day 1 of the Winter Meetings: Astros GM Dana Brown gave positive updates on both Yordan Alvarez and Isaac Paredes. Reports of Yordan Alvarez getting more time in the OF may have been greatly exaggerated.
Ryan Weiss News / Crawfish Boxes / December 9
Astros Officially Sign SP Ryan Weiss
The Houston Astros have signed right-handed pitcher Ryan Weiss to a one-year Major League contract that also includes a club option for 2027. The announcement was made by Astros General Manager Dana Brown.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 9
3 Takeaways From Astros Front Office on First Day of Winter Meetings
Day one of the Winter Meetings have come and gone. The Houston Astros front office have quite the work to do in order to reach their goals heading into 2026: Get back into the playoff conversation, by adding starting pitching and a left handed bat.
The 'AL and NL MVPs since 2000' quiz
How many of the AL and NL MVPs since the 2000 MLB season can you name in six minutes?
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 8
Astros rumors: Houston targeting AL East pitcher in possible trade
The Houston Astros have returned to the spotlight as offseason Astros trade rumors intensify around their interest in Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Shane Baz, a Houston native whose move would mark a notable homecoming for the club’s rotation.
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.
Shane Baz News / Larry Brown Sports / December 8
Report: Astros are targeting a new starting pitcher on trade market
The Houston Astros are further opening up their offseason playbook. Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Shane Baz has emerged as a target in the Astros’ search for starting pitching, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reported on Monday.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 8
Grandson of MLB Legend Offers Astros Intriguing Free Agency Outfield Option
It has been over two months since the Houston Astros' season came to an end without a trip to the playoffs. That is not something that the Astros are accustomed to after nearly a decade of dominance not only in the American League West Division, but also in baseball.
Jose Altuve News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 8
Jose Altuve still decided on playing in WBC for Venezuela
It was a disappointing season for the Houston Astros since they didn’t make the playoffs. At the same time, second baseman Jose Altuve was hampered by a season-ending foot injury. As he embarks on his recovery, he hasn’t made up his mind as to whether he will play for Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic, per Chandler Rome of The Athletic.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 8
Could Astros Pursue All-Star Left-Handed Pitcher in Blockbuster Trade?
The Winter Meetings officially got underway on Monday in Orlando. Just what the Houston Astros end up doing remains to be seen, but it wouldn't be surprising if things go quietly this year.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / December 8
Astros Announce New 12 Days of Deals for Light Up the Park
12 Days of Deals for Astros Light Up the Park, presented by Houston Methodist, begins on Monday, Dec. 8 with a different deal available for fans every day.
Jeff Kent News / Houston Astros on SI / December 8
Jeff Kent Helped Astros Chase Postseason Berths During Two Years in Houston
Jeff Kent came to Houston before the 2003 season to help Jeff Bagwell and Craig Biggio chase a title. An impactful two years in Houston helped him join them in Cooperstown, N.Y.
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 / Crawfish Boxes / December 8
In the Lab: Astros First Base BPO
“I come to praise Caesar not to bury him.” — William Shakespeare Bill James once said that numbers take on the property of language. I make my living as a school teacher.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 8
Could Astros Pursue Former All-Star Starting Pitcher via Trade?
The Houston Astros have a lot of work to do this offseason. After missing the playoffs in 2025, their roster looks more bare than it has in years, despite having stars like Yordan Alvarez, Jeremy Peña and Hunter Brown.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 7
Astros Have Chance to Pursue Reunion with Franchise Legend in Free Agency
The Houston Astros enter the offseason coming off the official end of their run of dominance over the American League, missing the playoffs for the first time since 2016 at the end of a frustrating campaign.
Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / December 7
Framber Valdez: Arsenal Breakdown and Contract Projection
Framber Valdez has established himself as one of the premier groundball specialists in modern baseball, driven by an arsenal built on late arm-side movement, downhill plane, and shape deception.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 6
MLB Insider Names Houston Astros Perfect Landing Spot for Twins Ace
Even though nothing is official quite yet in regards to the Houston Astros and Framber Valdez the general consensus is that their long term starter is not going to be returning for 2026.
Amos Willingham News / Houston Astros on SI / December 6
Can Amos Willingham Offer Astros Extra Help in Bullpen Next Season?
The offseason is the time of year to take chances on pitchers that could offer high reward at low risk. The Houston Astros may have made one of those moves last month.
Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / December 6
The Astros Are the Most Interesting Team to Watch This Winter
As we enter the Winter Meetings portion of the offseason calendar, movement should start to heat up as it does every year. Trades typically get to the finish line while agents, players, and teams have more interactions with each other than they do at any other point in the offseason.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 6
MLB Executive Gives Insight into Astros Star Framber Valdez’s Free Agency Video
The Houston Astros probably aren’t in the running to re-sign free agent starter Framber Valdez. Much of it is about money. As The Athletic’s Chandler Rome (subscription required) reported, team owner Jim Crane has never guaranteed more than $85 million to a starting pitcher and Valdez’s market should get him close to $200 million.
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.
Ranger Suarez News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 5
Astros, Orioles among clubs interested in Ranger Suarez
Left-hander Ranger Suárez is one of the top free agent starting pitchers still available.
Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / December 4
Astros New Pitching Coach Hire Has Big Shoes to Fill
The Houston Astros have had quite the turnover in their coaching staff over the offseason so far, and it started right after the 2025 season was over, much earlier than expected, with no postseason appearance. The Astros are looking to get back to the promised land, and the changes are not just on the field.
Houston Astros News / Larry Brown Sports / December 3
Astros linked to 1 All-Star pitcher in trade rumors
The Houston Astros may be ready to come of their hibernation. Houston is interested in a potential trade for Minnesota Twins pitcher Joe Ryan, MLB reporter Jon Heyman revealed on Wednesday during an appearance on “B/R Walkoff.” Heyman notes that the Astros would like to add another pitcher to pair with ace Hunter Brown.
Jesus Sanchez News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 3
Astros have received interest in OF Jesus Sanchez
Sánchez had a very poor finish to the 2025 season, batting .199/.269/.342 over 160 plate appearances after being acquired from Miami at the trade deadline.
Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / December 2
Houston Astros 2025-2026 Offseason Wish List
The Houston Astros got a taste of unfamiliar territory in 2025, missing the postseason for the first time since 2016. A lot of faces remained from their most recent World Series title in 2022, including Jose Altuve, Yordan Alvarez, Framber Valdez, and Jeremy Pena.
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