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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

Dana Brown 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 / 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.

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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.

Tatsuya Imai News / Houston Astros on SI / October 30

Astros Still Have Work to Do to Strengthen Its Starting Rotation

With the news that Tatsuya Imai will not exercise his opt-out clause, the Houston Astros have settled one of their questions this winter, but it is still unknown what the Japanese right-hander’s role will be in 2027.

Yordan Alvarez News / Houston Astros on SI / October 30

Astros' Yordan Alvarez Earns Multiple Players Choice Awards After MVP Campaign

The Houston Astros didn't have an ideal season in 2026 despite making the postseason after missing it in 2025. Regardless of the issues, there was one massive bright spot that will be remembered.

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Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 29

A Key Piece Who Could Change the Bullpen and Houston Shouldn’t Miss Out

The Houston Astros used 21 right-handed relievers during the 2026 season. Only four of them pitched more than 20 innings: AJ Blubaugh (96 innings, led the bullpen and finished with more innings than 17 of the 19 starters), Enyel De Los Santos (71 ⅓ IP), Bryan Abreu (62 ⅔ IP) and Kai-Wei Teng (29 ⅔ IP).

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.

Ryan Weiss News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 29

Astros Decline Club Option On Ryan Weiss

The Astros have declined a $5MM club option on right-hander Ryan Weiss, reports Jesse Rogers of ESPN. Weiss will collect a $500K buyout as he returns to free agency.

Tatsuya Imai News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 29

Tatsuya Imai Will Not Opt Out Of Astros Deal

Right-hander Tatsuya Imai will not opt out of his deal with the Astros, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. He will make $18MM in both 2027 and 2028, though he will have another opt-out chance a year from now.

MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / October 29

Ex-Astros Pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. In Line For Third World Series Ring via Brewers

When the Houston Astros won their first World Series title in 2017, energetic right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. was a major part of it. That was his first World Series ring.

MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / October 29

Astros Staff Takes Another Hit as Jason Bell Joins Red Sox

Jason Bell, who spent last season as the Astros Major League field coordinator and outfield coach, is leaving to take a similar position with the Boston Red Sox.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 28

Astros Should Revisit a Familiar Solution to Their Defensive Problems

The Houston Astros have gone through many defensive problems at some of the key positions over the last two seasons. Jose Altuve’s defensive decline has

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 28

Astros Interview Oz Ocampo For Assistant General Manager Role

The Astros are reshaping their front office and the new look might include an old friend. Francys Romero of BeisbolFR reports today that Oz Ocampo interviewed for a job with the club.

Houston Astros News / Viral Sports News / October 28

Houston Astros Officially Release 5-Year MLB Veteran

The Houston Astros released outfielder Nelson Velázquez this week, allowing the 27-year-old to pursue a playing opportunity with a club in Asia. The move, revealed via the MLB transaction log, ends a brief and circuitous stint with the organization while freeing a minor-league roster spot as Houston turns toward the offseason.

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.

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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.

Joe Espada News / Larry Brown Sports / October 14

Astros make decision on manager Joe Espada

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.

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / October 14