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On YouTubeHouston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 13
Should Astros Pursue Veteran Free Agent Right-Handed Pitcher?
Some changes are coming to the starting rotation for the Houston Astros this offseason. Left-hander Framber Valdez is expected to sign with a new team in free agency, and that would leave a gaping hole in Joe Espada's rotation.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 13
Dana Brown reveals how Carlos Correa reunion helped Astros fill crucial void
The Houston Astros traded for Carlos Correa in the middle of the 2025 season in a trade with the Minnesota Twins. With the campaign in the rear-view mirror, general manager Dana Brown reveals the void Correa filled by joining the team, despite Houston missing the playoffs.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 13
Hall of Fame Closer Leads Astros Relievers in Franchise All-Time bWAR
The list of the five best Houston Astros' relievers is a different level of pitcher from the top starters list. That's just the nature of the role, however.
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?
MLB News / Last Word On Sports / December 12
Phillies a Good Trade Fit for Astros Infielder
The Philadelphia Phillies would be a good trade fit for Houston Astros infielder Isaac Paredes. According to a report from Chandler Rome of The Athletic, the Astros could deal Paredes to clear an infield logjam.
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.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 12
Astros Select Prep Hitter, College Pitcher in Early MLB Mock Draft
The Houston Astros have two first-round picks for the first time in 11 years, and they hope to repeat what they did in 2015. Back then, Houston had two of the first five selections, one of which was given to them because they failed to sign their first-round pick in 2014.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / December 12
Five Bold Moves for the Astros This Offseason 
The MLB offseason is always overflowing with rumors and ideas, major national voices saying where players could sign or who could be traded. It makes for a lot of fun in the winter keeping the hot stove burning.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 12
Why Astros Should Consider Adding Veteran Free Agent Relief Pitcher
At the Winter Meetings this week in Orlando, Houston Astros manager Joe Espada spoke about wanting to decrease Bryan Abreu's number of outings of getting more than three outs, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic (subscription required).
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.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 12
Astros Banking on Bounce Back Season From Right-Handed Starting Pitcher
Going into the 2026 season, there are a lot of questions surrounding the Houston Astros' starting pitchers. Framber Valdez is likely gone in free agency, and after Hunter Brown, there are right now more questions than answers.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 11
Astros Battling Numerous Rivals in Massive Trade Chase for Brewers Star Ace
The Houston Astros headed into the offseason looking to improve upon and build their roster after missing the playoffs for the first time in close to a decade.
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 11
Could Astros Be on Verge of Trading Either Christian Walker or Isaac Paredes?
The Houston Astros had several tasks to check off this offseason, and they've slowly been chipping away at their list. After missing the playoffs for the first time in nearly a decade, the franchise lost quite a bit of credibility.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 10
Astros Select RHP Trey McLoughlin in Triple-A Phase of Rule 5 Draft
It's been since December 2017 that the Houston Astros actively participated in drafting a player in the major league phase of the annual Rule 5 draft. On Wednesday, Houston selected Ruddery Munoz, a right-handed pitcher from the Cincinnati Reds Triple-A affiliate, onto their major league roster, filling up the final slot of the roster size.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 10
Astros Acquire Intriguing Young Right-Hander in MLB Portion of Rule 5 Draft
The Houston Astros have made a made a significant move during Wednesday's Rule 5 draft as they seek to make upgrades to their current big league roster.
MLB 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 / Houston Astros on SI / December 10
Astros Reportedly Receiving Low Trade Interest in Slugger with Ugly Contract
The Houston Astros entered the offseason with the goal of improving upon a bit of a mess of a season, which saw them miss the playoffs for the first time in close to a decade.
Jose Altuve News / Houston Astros on SI / December 10
Why Astros Star Jose Altuve Playing in WBC is Massive Health Risk
It's no secret Jose Altuve is a natural born competitor. He's been like this ever since he picked up a baseball growing up and signed with the Astros at 16 years old for $15,000 in 2007.
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 / Last Word On Sports / December 10
Why the Astros Could Trade Their Key Outfielder This Offseason
The Houston Astros have a primary focus this winter: acquiring starting pitching. It’s evident that for a team to go deep in the postseason, having a good starting rotation is crucial. Right now, the Astros’ starting pitching depth is weak.
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.
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.
Framber Valdez 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 / 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 / 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.
Houston Astros 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.
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