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On YouTubeHouston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / February 3
In the lab: The Astros platoon advantage 
Every good analysts has to start with an acknowledgement of limitations. As much as we might want to rely on the numbers on the back of the baseball card, each season exists in its own universe.
Framber Valdez News / Larry Brown Sports / February 2
Notable update emerges on Framber Valdez’s status
Framber Valdez is still unsigned with less than three weeks to go before the start of spring training … and he may just have to keep on waiting. Valdez’s
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / February 2
Surprising Astros–Red Sox Trade Could Be Brewing Ahead of Spring
The Houston Astros went into the offseason hoping to be able to improve the team and get back to the postseason, and while they have done that, there are still some real questions to answer.
The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz
How many of the active MLB players with 300 or more doubles in their career can you name in five minutes?
Why MLB Stars Are Being Limited in the WBC and Other Sports Stars Are Unaffected
The World Baseball Classic is supposed to be baseball’s grand international showcase — a chance for the game’s biggest stars to wear their country’s name across their chest and compete for global pride.
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.
Jeremy Pena News / Houston Astros on SI / February 2
Astros Star Shortstop Jeremy Pena World Baseball Classic Announcement
In Jeremy Pena's rookie year, he became a World Series MVP and a Gold Glover. Then he became a first time All-Star last season. Now he's headed to play for the World Baseball Classic for a second time.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / February 2
Pressure on Astros Rookie As Opening Day Starting Rotation Prediction Surfaces
The biggest question facing the Houston Astros this offseason was how they were going to fill out their starting rotation behind Hunter Brown with Framber Valdez leaving in free agency.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / February 2
Legendary Pitcher Remains Top of Astros All-Time Single-Season ERA Rankings
The Houston Astros are not a franchise to have lacked talent over the years. Last year's collapse was incredibly frustrating, considering the success they've had in recent years.
Framber Valdez News / Just Baseball / February 2
Framber Valdez and the Orioles Are a Match Made in Heaven
Entering the offseason, one could argue Framber Valdez was the top free agent starting pitcher. However, two weeks before pitchers and catchers report, the veteran left-hander doesn’t have a home for the upcoming season.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / February 1
4 Way-Too-Early Bold Predictions for Astros Ahead of 2026 Campaign
The Houston Astros continue to recover from their catastrophic 2025 campaign. With their 2026 season approaching, they're taking a few necessary steps to bolster their roster and set themselves up for success, but will it be enough to push them into the postseason?
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 31
Why the Astros' New Southpaw Could Be a Sneaky Impact Move
The Houston Astros keep making moves. Per Brian McTaggart, lefty Tom Cosgrove has signed a minor league deal with the Astros with an invitation to spring training.
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 31
Getting To Know the Houston Astros’ Newest Starting Pitcher
It was a busy Thursday for Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown. First, he designated injury-prone right-hander J.P. France for assignment. Then, he traded catching prospect Jancel Villarroel to the San Francisco Giants to further bolster what is now a crowded group of candidates for the starting rotation.
Anthony Huezo News / Houston Astros on SI / January 31
Astros Prospect Anthony Huezo’s Hit Tool Must Progress to Reach Majors
Last year Anthony Huezo spent two games at the Houston Astros’ Triple-A team at Sugar Land. It wasn’t a promotion. It was an emergency. The Astros needed coverage there due to injuries and he was able to fill that void.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 30
Astros Star Shortstop Snubbed From 2026 Top 10 Rankings
The MLB season is less than two months away. With this in route, predictions of team lineups, projected top ten teams, and top ten players in each position are in discussion with MLB analysts and experts.
Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / January 30
Astros Increase Pitching Depth, Add Right-Handed Swingman in Trade
The offseason focus for the Houston Astros has been quite clear. Pitching, pitching, and more pitching. That was the biggest need after failing to make the postseason for the first time since 2016.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 30
Astros’ Best-Fit Status Sets Up Obvious Trade Move
When looking at the projected outfield arrangement for the Houston Astros going into the new season, there could easily be an upgrade that the Astros are looking for.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 30
Projected Astros Lineup Is Loaded With Familiar Faces After Quiet Offseason
The Houston Astros' offseason has been filled with a ton of rumors, but little movement. Likely gone is left-handed ace Framber Valdez and general manager Dana Brown filled the void left by Valdez by signing Japanese free agent right-hander Tatsuya Imai and trading for Mike Burrows in a three-team deal.
MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / January 30
Astros Announce Shocking Corresponding Roster Move After Trade with Giants
The Houston Astros made a trade with the San Francisco Giants on Thursday evening which saw them change some things up within the pitching staff. Acquiring 27-year-old swingman Kai-Wei Teng from the Giants in exchange for catching prospect Jancel Villareal, Houston added a high-ceiling and versatile arm to their staff.
MLB News / Yardbarker / January 30
Astros have abundance of arms for starting rotation after latest trade
After not making the postseason for the first time since 2016, the Houston Astros will look to turn that around in 2026.
Christian Vazquez News / Total Pro Sports / January 30
MLB Rumors: Houston Astros Linked To Christian Vazquez And Several Cheap Alternatives
Despite finishing with a decent winning record in 2025, the Houston Astros failed to secure a postseason berth for the first time in eight years. Their front office has solely focused on adding depth to their pitching staff thus far, headlined by the three-year, $54 million deal for Tatsuya Imai.
J.P. France News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 29
Astros To Designate J.P. France For Assignment
The Astros are designating right-hander J.P. France for assignment, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic. That’ll open a 40-man roster spot to finalize their acquisition of righty Kai-Wei Teng from San Francisco.
Jeff Bagwell News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 29
Jeff Bagwell warns opponents about 2026 Astros
It was a bad year in South Texas, as the Houston Astros missed the 2025 playoffs. But there is optimism in the air in Houston, and Hall of Famer Jeff Bagwell has warned Astros opponents, stating that this 2026 team will be contenders, according to team insider Brian McTaggart.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 29
Astros Interested In Christian Vázquez
The Astros’ focus this offseason has been on bolstering the pitching staff, and they’ve done that in a meaningful way with acquisitions of Tatsuya Imai, Mike Burrows and KBO standout Ryan Weiss.
Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / January 28
Why Altuve and Correa Are Not Participating in the WBC
The 2026 World Baseball Classic is coming up, and the tournament will officially run from March 4-17. Houston will play a role in this one, as Daikin Park
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / January 27
Report: Carlos Correa, Jose Altuve out of WBC after insurance denial
Houston Astros standouts Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa will not represent their countries in March's World Baseball Classic because they were not able to receive insurance on their major league contracts for the event, according to a report from The Athletic.
Framber Valdez News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 28
Which team will sign Framber Valdez?
Framber Valdez stands atop the pitching class and is arguably the offseason’s last marquee free agent. He and Zac Gallen are the two remaining players who declined qualifying offers.
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