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Astros pitcher Hunter Brown avoids arbitration with $5.71 million contract

The Houston Astros secured cost certainty with one of their most important arms, finalizing a key agreement ahead of the arbitration deadline. Arbitration discussions concluded smoothly as Houston locked in its emerging ace and avoided a formal hearing.

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Astros Avoid Arbitration With Wesneski, Citing Faith In Possible Resurgence

Arbitration salary exchange day is today. The Houston Astros have eleven players on their roster and have settled with arbitration contracts with eight of them so far.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 8

Full List of Current Houston Astros Who Avoided Pre-Arbitration Today

As the pre-arbitration deadline closes in, the Houston Astros were one organization that had more than a few negotiations to try to make as 13 players were eligible when the offseason officially started.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 8

Astros Reach Agreement With Key Southpaw Relief Pitcher to Avoid Arbitration

The Houston Astros have had a pretty decent offseason to this point, as they continue to build a roster that should outperform their 2025 iteration, especially if it is able to stay healthy.

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The 'MLB Home Run Derby champions' quiz

MLB held its inaugural Home Run Derby event at the 1985 MLB All-Star Game. How many of the winners can you name in five minutes?

The 'Home run leaders by MLB franchise' quiz

The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

The 'Most home runs by a switch hitter' quiz

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 8

Astros Land Surprising Spot After Climbing Latest Midwinter Power Rankings

The Houston Astros failed to live up to expectations during their 2025 campaign, primarily due to relentless injuries that caused numerous players to drop off the board.

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The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / January 8

Astros to Host Houston Winter Invitational at Daikin Park

The Houston Astros will host the 14th annual Houston Winter Invitational at Daikin Park at the end of the month, from Jan. 30-Feb. 1. The tournament will feature six NCAA Division II universities, squaring off in nine games across the three days.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 8

Astros Newest Top Prospect Hasn’t Played First Professional Game Yet

One trade last month led to a shake-up in the Houston Astros’ Top 30 prospects. The Astros acquired Mike Burrows from the Pittsburgh Pirates in a three-team trade.

Framber Valdez News / Houston Astros on SI / January 7

Former Astros Pitcher Framber Valdez Passed Up By Cubs Following Recent Trade

We are a month away from players reporting to their respective teams for spring training, and former Houston Astros ace Framber Valdez has yet to find a home.

Tatsuya Imai News / Houston Astros on SI / January 7

MLB Insider Breaks Down Astros’ 2026 Rotation Plan After Imai Signing

The Houston Astros are losing their ace in Framber Valdez. However, the Astros were able to sign the top Japanese starting pitcher, Tatsuya Imai. The agreement will make him a co-ace with Hunter Brown in Houston.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 6

Astros Ownership Does Not Extend Contracts as Brass Enters Final Contract Year

Following a bitter end to the 2025 season, a year in which the Houston Astros missed the playoffs or the first time since 2016, rumblings of the job status centered around general manager Dana Brown and manager Joe Espada became uncertain.

Jose Altuve News / Houston Astros on SI / January 6

Astros Icon Jose Altuve Closing in on More Impressive Career Milestones

When there's a conversation surrounding loyalty to one franchise, Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve has to come to mind. The former MVP is going into his age-36 season, and throughout the years, he's had some impressive numbers on the back of his baseball card.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Framber Valdez News / Houston Astros on SI / January 6

Astros Framber Valdez Grows More Likely to Move in Latest Free Agent Prediction

The hot topic of the Houston Astros' offseason continues to be that of southpaw Framber Valdez, who is still floating around in free agency at this time.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 6

Astros Reportedly Becoming More Likely to Trade Away At Least One Star

The Houston Astros entered the offseason clearly needing to change a couple of things up following their first missed playoff appearance in close to a decade, however what that was going to mean was anyone's guess.

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The '2025 leading receiver by team' quiz

The 'NFL passing TD leaders by year' quiz

The 'Most sacks in an NFL season' quiz

The 'Last 4K-yard passer by NFL team' quiz

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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 5

Tatsuya Imai skipping WBC to get acclimated with Astros

Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai will not pitch in the World Baseball Classic this spring as he begins his first season in Major League Baseball with Houston.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 5

Astros Could Open Season With Six-Man Rotation

The Astros officially introduced Tatsuya Imai at Daikin Park this morning. The surprising three-year deal continues what has been a pitching-focused offseason for a Houston team losing Framber Valdez to free agency.

Bryan Abreu News / Houston Astros on SI / January 5

One Vital Astros Reliever Expected To Leave In 2027

It's no secret Bryan Abreu has been a major part of the Houston Astros bullpen since 2022. A stocky right-hander with initial control issues since debuting in 2019 turned into one of the best relievers in the MLB since 2022.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 5

The two aces behind Astros pitcher Tatsuya Imai’s choice to wear No. 45

The Houston Astros officially introduced the newest piece of their rotation on Monday, a moment that offered insight beyond contract details. Tatsuya Imai revealed the personal significance behind his decision to wear No.

Houston Astros News / ESPN / January 5

Japanese star Imai aims to win title with Astros

Tatsuya Imai made his intentions clear with his first few words during an introductory news conference with the Houston Astros on Monday.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 5

What We Learned From Tatsuya Imai’s First Astros Press Conference

"What's up H-Town? I'm ready to chase a world championship. Let's go, Houston." Looking at your google translate app with little to no experience speaking English and for that being the first thing to say to the media and fans is a definitive statement to a team excited to get to know you.

Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / January 5

How Tatsuya Imai Officially Stabilizes the Astros Pitching Rotation

The Houston Astros got their big-name pitcher. This was a big surprise move. It was expected that the Astros might have to trade to get a top-of-the-line

Houston Astros News / The Forkball / January 2

Astros Sign Japanese Star Tatsuya Imai to Three-Year Deal

The Houston Astros made one of the offseason’s most significant international moves by reaching an agreement with Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai on a three-year free-agent contract.

Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / January 1

Tatsuya Imai To Sign With Houston Astros

With just over 24 hours to go before the end of his posting window, NPB star Tatsuya Imai agreed to a contract with the Houston Astros. The deal guarantees Imai $54 million over three years, and he can earn an additional $3 million in each season that he reaches 100 innings pitched.

Houston Astros News / Larry Brown Sports / January 1