The Houston Astros do not currently have a general manager or a manager. However, with free agency not far away, owner Jim Crane, senior advisor Jeff Bagwell and other front office executives must remain mindful of improving the roster, even as the GM search remains on-going.
The Asheville Tourists had a really rough season but still had some standout performers on the offense. Let’s take a look. The Tourists got off to a brutal start going 6-18 over their first 24 games in April.
Whoever ends up becoming the next Houston Astros' general manager, there are some interesting decisions that they will be facing. One of those decisions will be what to do with the influx of infielders that they have.
The perfect player should be right-hander Freddy Peralta, who has been pitching for the Tampa Bay Rays since the trade deadline and has bounced back after a puzzling first half with the New York Mets.
I understand that this is not just about a collective philosophy, because it depends on what weapons you have to define how you want your offense to attack.
The Astros have a front office vacancy and are considering a number of options. That apparently includes some internal candidates. Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports that assistant general managers Gavin Dickey and Charles Cook interviewed for the vacancy.
The Houston Astros are considering assistant general managers Gavin Dickey and Charles Cook as they search for a replacement for Dana Brown, who left the organization in late August.
The Houston Astros have hired Spencer Medick as their new director of pitching, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic (subscription required) bringing in a coach with four years of experience with the New York Yankees and a background in data-driven player development.
Former Astros outfielder Jason Lane has returned to the World Series 21 years after helping Houston reach its first Fall Classic in franchise history. This time, Lane will experience baseball's biggest stage from the coaching staff of the Milwaukee Brewers, who secured their first World Series appearance in 44 years.
The Astros are in the market for a general manager after moving on from Dana Brown in late August. Brewers assistant general manager Matt Kleine has emerged as a candidate, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today.
Christian Walker vs. Isaac Paredes? Yes, well, after all, that could be the main controversy on the Houston Astros’ roster this winter. One of them could be a trade piece, if we assume the value Jeremy Pena has for Houston in the near future.
The Houston Astros are shaking things up after getting eliminated from the Major League Baseball Playoffs in 2026. Houston is looking to hire a new general manager.
Outfielder Taylor Trammell finished his sixth season in the big leagues with a -0.6 bWAR campaign. Trammell, a 29-year-old Georgia native, did provide some value as a clutch hitter but struggled in the outfield.
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.
When the Houston Astros parted ways with general manager Dana Brown back in late August, it wasn't surprising. Former manager Joe Espada remained for the rest of the regular season and ended up getting Houston to the playoffs by winning a weak American League West Division.
The Houston Astros are a hard team to predict when it comes to free agency. In the past, the front office has spent big, but other times, the wallet isn't too depleted.
There are many options to consider, depending on what the Houston Astros are willing to pursue. As with every free-agent class, certain players are valued more highly than others based on each team’s priorities.
The Astros’ infield was a hot topic last winter. It seemed like the club had five players for four spots, leading to speculation that a trade would be necessary.
Our look into the best breakout stories from the 2026 Major League Baseball season continues with Astros pitcher Peter Lambert. There’s an interesting theme around the 2026 MLB Postseason.
The Houston Astros are officially in the hunt for a new manager. The Astros confirmed Wednesday that they will not renew the contract of manager Joe Espada.
The Houston Astros had high expectations for Tatsuya Imai after he signed a three-year, $54 million contract in January. However, the 28-year-old struggled to adjust to MLB hitting in his first full major league season.
The Chicago White Sox took early leads and relied on their bullpen to complete a two-game sweep of the Houston Astros in the American League Wild Card series.
It took just two games for the Chicago White Sox to sweep the Houston Astros out of the American League Wild Card round and show that the AL West winners were never real postseason contenders.