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Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / November 2
Astros Hire Randy Flores, But Is Jim Crane Willing to Give Up Control? 
The Astros finally have their new general manager, but the circumstances surrounding his hiring and the search for their next manager raise some familiar questions about who’s really calling the shots in Houston.
Jake Meyers News / Viral Sports News / November 2
Houston Astros Officially Part Ways With Long-Time Outfielder
The Houston Astros moved to clear space on their 40-man roster Monday by designating center fielder Jake Meyers for assignment. The decision, first reported by Ari Alexander of 7News, comes as the 30-year-old is set to come off the 60-day injured list.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 2
Astros Select Roddery Muñoz, César Salazar
The Astros announced that they have selected right-hander Roddery Muñoz and catcher César Salazar to their roster. They also announced their acquisition of right-hander Evan Reifert, a deal that was previously reported.
The 'World Series MVPs' quiz
MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?
Ryan Weiss News / Viral Sports News / November 2
Houston Astros Officially Cut Ties With 29-Year-Old Pitcher
Right-hander Ryan Weiss has officially become a free agent after the Houston Astros declined his $5 million club option for the 2027 season, a decision that closed a brief and ultimately unsuccessful major-league chapter for the former Korean Baseball Organization standout.
25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season
The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 2
Astros owner Jim Crane downplays trade fire sale after hiring new GM
In a press conference announcing the hire of new general manager Randy Flores, Houston Astros owner Jim Crane took questions from the press alongside his new GM.
Jake Meyers News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 2
Astros To Designate Jake Meyers For Assignment
The Astros are designating outfielder Jake Meyers for assignment, reports Ari Alexander of 7News. He’d been arbitration-eligible and projected for a $3.6MM salary, per MLBTR contributor Matt Swartz.
Houston Astros News / ESPN / November 2
Astros owner Crane hails Flores as a 'perfect fit' as team's GM
Randy Flores was introduced as the 15th general manager of the Astros on Monday.
Christian Walker News / Houston Astros on SI / November 2
Christian Walker Makes History and Joins an Exclusive Group in Astros History
After winning three consecutive Gold Gloves with the Arizona Diamondbacks between 2022 and 2024, Christian Walker reclaimed the award in 2026, this time
Cam Smith News / Houston Astros on SI / November 2
Why Cam Smith Shouldn't Be Discouraged by Gold Glove Snub
The Houston Astros know they have to fine-tune their roster this offseason if they want to improve for next season and beyond. Though the franchise won the division, there's a lot of work for the Astros to prove they can still be as dangerous as they were in the 2010s.
25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season
The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 1
Details On The Astros’ GM Search
The Astros hired Randy Flores as their new general manager on Friday, as the longtime Cardinals assistant GM was the choice to succeed Dana Brown as the
Christian Walker News / Houston Astros on SI / November 1
Christian Walker Becomes Astros' First Gold Glove First Baseman Since 2021
The Houston Astros' 2026 season may not have gone as expected, despite making the playoffs and winning the AL West with an 81-81 record. While the franchise didn't get beyond the first round, there were players who performed well all season to get the club in that position in the first place.
Joey Dixon News / Houston Astros on SI / November 1
Astros Have a Rising Pitching Prospect They Could Lose This Offseason
The Houston Astros have a lot of immediate decisions coming up with all of the approaching MLB deadlines. One of the more interesting situations is with a pitching prospect who hasn’t spent a lot of time on the mound.
Randy Flores News / Houston Astros on SI / November 1
Inside Randy Flores' Rise to Become the Astros New General Manager
The Houston Astros general manager search wrapped up on Friday night as the club announced the hire of Randy Flores as the new GM. Flores was formerly the St.
Randy Flores News / Houston Astros on SI / October 31
3 Things to Know About Astros' New General Manager Randy Flores
The Houston Astros didn’t waste any time after the completion of the World Series to announce their new general manager. Randy Flores is coming to the Astros with considerably more than just his experience with the St.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 31
Braves Hire Dana Brown For Scouting Advisor Role
The Braves are reuniting with Dana Brown as a senior advisor in their amateur scouting department, as per USA Today’s Bob Nightengale. It’s a homecoming for Brown, who worked as Atlanta’s VP of scouting from 2019-22 before he was hired as the Astros’ general manager.
Randy Flores News / Houston Astros on SI / October 31
Astros End GM Search With Unexpected Hire Ahead of Critical Offseason
The Houston Astros announced Friday that they have hired Randy Flores as the team's new general manager. Flores did not emerge as a candidate for the Astros until late Friday, and shortly after, the team made it official.
MLB News / EssentiallySports / October 31
Astros Finally Make a Major Front Office Shake-Up as Randy Flores Takes Over as 15th GM
The Houston Astros entered 2026 looking like an offensive powerhouse, only to watch their postseason ambitions crumble in a stunning Wild Card sweep at the hands of the Chicago White Sox.
MLB News / Field Level Media / October 30
Astros hire Cardinals' Randy Flores to be general manager
The Houston Astros announced Friday that they have hired Randy Flores as their new general manager. Flores, 51, spent the last 11 seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 30
Astros Hire Randy Flores As General Manager
The Astros have hired Cardinals assistant GM/scouting director Randy Flores as their new general manager. The team announced the move on Friday evening.
Tatsuya Imai News / Viral Sports News / October 29
Houston Astros Receive Huge News on $54 Million Pitcher
Houston Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai has decided against exercising the opt-out clause in his contract, electing to return for at least one more season with the club.
Mike Rizzo News / Field Level Media / October 26
Report: Astros interviewing Mike Rizzo for GM vacancy
The Houston Astros are interviewing former Washington Nationals executive Mike Rizzo for their vacant general manager job, USA Today reported Monday. Rizzo, 65, was the architect of the Nationals' 2019 World Series championship, when Washington beat the Astros in seven games.
Tatsuya Imai News / Yardbarker / October 25
Three questions facing the Houston Astros this offseason
The Houston Astros find themselves at a crossroads this offseason.
Houston Astros News / Larry Brown Sports / October 20
Report: Astros could trade three notable players this offseason
The Houston Astros could be doing some major housekeeping in the coming months. Astros infielders Isaac Paredes and Christian Walker are expected to be discussed as potential trade pieces this offseason, according to a report by Chandler Rome of The Athletic.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / October 14
Five managerial candidates Astros should consider following Joe Espada firing
As Houston sets to embark on a pivotal offseason, here are five managerial candidates who should be on owner Jim Crane's radar.
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