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Surprising Red Sox Outfielder Could Draw Astros Interest in Potential Trade

When it comes to the Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox, there have been plenty of rumors surrounding the two teams in terms of a trade involving Astros infielder Isaac Paredes.

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Astros Free Agent Philosophy Could Be Permeating Other Teams

This isn't the first time the Houston Astros have done things before the majority of teams follow suit. It seemed the once long term contracts of Yankees' Aaron Judge of 9 years, $360 million, or Rangers' Corey Seager's 10 years, $325 million, and Phillies Bryce Harper's 13 years, $330 million would never be topped.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / January 21

2025 Astros Farm System Position Series: Starting Pitchers

The final review of the 2025 season will be looking at each position in the Astros farm system. Next up is the outfield position. Alonzo Tredwell Tredwell was the Astros 2nd round pick back in the 2023 draft and he had a breakout season this year.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / January 21

In The Lab: Houston Astros Starting Pitcher Projections

We looked at Astros hitter projections a couple of weeks ago and the natural follow up would be pitchers. However, I specifically waited on them because some projection systems had not released their projections yet.

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The 'MLB active RBI leaders' quiz

Can you name the active hitters with the most runs-batted-in in their career?

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The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Active MLB doubles leaders' quiz

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 21

Astros Must Trade from Infield Surplus Before Spring Training Begins

The Houston Astros head into the final weeks before spring training with an infield problem that demands resolution. Too many quality players occupy too few positions, and the math simply doesn't add up for keeping everyone on the roster through February.

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The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 20

Carlos Beltran Hall of Fame Bid Highlights His Iconic 2004 Astros Playoff Run

Carlos Beltran's road to Cooperstown goes straight through Houston. The nine-time All-Star looks set to join the Hall of Fame when results come out today, thanks largely to one of the best postseason runs in baseball history during his 2004 time with the Astros.

Yordan Alvarez News / Athlon Sports / January 20

MLB Makes Yordan Alvarez Announcement on Tuesday

The Houston Astros’ 2025 season was forgettable, as the team collapsed in September and missed out on the MLB playoffs, ending a run of eight consecutive postseason appearances.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 20

Astros Duo Cracks Top 30 in MLB's Latest Rankings Entering 2026 Campaign

The Houston Astros are hiding some remarkable talent in their back pocket heading into their upcoming season. While some of their stars tend to take the backseat, others often headline the franchise.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 20

Astros rumors: Writer would be ‘surprised’ if Houston doesn’t make specific trade

The Houston Astros hope to push their way back into the postseason for 2026. Houston is looking to make some moves this offseason. One Major League Baseball writer believes the Astros will be trading from one particular area, when they look to make a deal.

Brice Matthews News / Houston Astros on SI / January 20

What Brice Matthews Takes Away From Limited First Year of Astros Action

The Houston Astros' top prospect, Brice Matthews, made his MLB debut last season after spending the past three years developing in the minors. While things didn't go perfectly for Matthews in his first go-around with the Astros, he showed several signs of things to come when he's more ready for the show.

Framber Valdez News / Houston Astros on SI / January 20

Astros Free Agent Framber Valdez Facing Reality Check in Slow Market

The Houston Astros' former ace remains unsigned deep into January, and the gap between his expectations and reality keeps growing. Framber Valdez entered free agency looking for a long-term deal that reflected his status as one of baseball's most consistent lefties, but the market has delivered a harsh lesson about age and leverage.

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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 / January 19

Astros Top Prospect Ranked Among Elite Second Base Youngsters This Year

The Houston Astros undoubtedly have several young stars in the making. Veteran players often claim the spotlight, leaving the development players in the shadows, but one of the Astros' top prospects may not be overlooked for much longer.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 19

Astros Fans Won’t Want To Miss Out on These Three Home Series This Season

The Houston Astros welcomed aboard a few notable names in recent weeks, particularly that of ace Tatsuya Imai, and with there still being time left on the offseason clock, the franchise could have another move or two in the works.

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The '2025 NFL first-team All-Pro' quiz

The 'Last three-passing-TD playoff game' quiz

The 'NFL playoff rushing-TD record' quiz

The 'College Football Player of the Year' quiz

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 19

Top Three Road Trip Matchups Astros Fans Won’t Want to Miss This Season

The Houston Astros are still quite a ways out from their season opener, but Opening Day has a way of creeping up on ball clubs and fans alike. So far this offseason, the Astros have made some notable moves, namely the acquisitions of Tatsuya Imai and Mike Burrows, but there's still plenty of time left for additional roster moves to be made.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 18

Three Astros Prospects Who Could Have Breakout Seasons in 2026

The 2026 season is rapidly approaching, and with that there's no better time than the present to start looking at potential breakout picks. Let's take a look into the Houston Astros farm system, and find three prospects that could have a breakout year in 2026.

Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / January 18

Astros Legend Announces Retirement

When you think about the Houston Astros’ golden era run, many elite pitchers come to mind. Typically, those would be starters such as Justin Verlander, Framber Valdez, Lance McCullers Jr., or Gerrit Cole.

Jeremy Pena News / Houston Astros on SI / January 18

Astros Shortstop Breaks Out with Career Year, Earns Top-50 Spot on MLB Network's Top 100 Players

Jeremy Pena entered 2025 with questions about his bat. He'd been a solid defender and a .271 career hitter through three seasons. Useful, but far from elite.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 18

Astros Bolster Catching, Bullpen by Signing Two Veterans to Minor League Deals

The Houston Astros signed catcher Carlos Perez and right-hander Amos Willingham to minor league contracts, according to MLB Trade Rumors. Both veterans received invitations to spring training and were assigned to Triple-A Sugar Land.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 18

Legendary Nolan Ryan Leads Astros All-Time Mount Rushmore Free Agents

Up until their injury-prone season last year, the Houston Astros were widely considered to be one of the top franchises in Major League Baseball. With two World Series titles under their belt from 2017 and 2022, along with multiple playoff appearance, the Astros' 2025 performance was quite a surprise.