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On YouTubeHouston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / December 10
In the lab: Second Base BPO 
One of the most important jobs that a teacher does is adjust their lesson. We do that on a daily basis in the high school classroom. Sometimes students show that they didn’t get what we taught, so we have to find another way to teach it to them.
Walker Janek News / Crawfish Boxes / December 10
2025 Astros Farm System Position Series: Catchers
The final review of the 2025 season will be looking at each position in the Astros farm system. First up is the catcher position. Walker Janek The Astros’ 2024 first-round pick, Janek made a strong impression in his first professional season.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 10
Astros receiving 'minimal' interest in Christian Walker
The Astros kicked off the offseason by downplaying the idea that they would consider dealing away either third baseman Isaac Paredes or first baseman Christian Walker to clear the infield logjam the summer’s Carlos Correa trade created, but more recent reporting has suggested at least some discussions involving Paredes with the Red Sox.
The 'AL and NL MVPs since 2000' quiz
How many of the AL and NL MVPs since the 2000 MLB season can you name in six minutes?
Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / December 10
Why the Astros Could Trade Their Key Outfielder This Offseason
The Houston Astros have a primary focus this winter: acquiring starting pitching. It’s evident that for a team to go deep in the postseason, having a good starting rotation is crucial. Right now, the Astros’ starting pitching depth is weak.
25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 9
Astros Reportedly Showing Interest in Three Young Starting Pitchers on Trade Market
The Houston Astros have been amidst many different reports recently, with winter meetings kicking off, both when it comes to adding to the roster and subtracting from it.
Shane Baz News / Houston Astros on SI / December 9
This Rays Pitcher Has Emerged As Possible Astros Trade Target
The Houston Astros hunt to boost their starting rotation this offseason continues and the Winter Meetings have heard a new report swirling. Tampa Bay Rays right-handed pitcher Shane Baz has emerged as a possible trade target of the Astros, according to Chandler Rome on X.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 9
Astros May Be Plotting Blockbuster Trade of Key Slugger to Red Sox for Pitching
The Houston Astros head into the offseason looking to find ways to improve upon their first missed postseason in close to a decade coming off what was a long and torturous season.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 9
Astros Officially Announce Signing of Starting Pitcher to Major League Contract
The Houston Astros have been in dire need of boosting their starting rotation, particularly with free agent Framber Valdez on his way out the door. On the cusp of losing their ace, the Astros have been diligently working to plug the gaps.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / December 9
Astros Hot Stove: Updates from Day 1 of Winter Meetings
News and Rumors from Day 1 of the Winter Meetings: Astros GM Dana Brown gave positive updates on both Yordan Alvarez and Isaac Paredes. Reports of Yordan Alvarez getting more time in the OF may have been greatly exaggerated.
Ryan Weiss News / Crawfish Boxes / December 9
Astros Officially Sign SP Ryan Weiss
The Houston Astros have signed right-handed pitcher Ryan Weiss to a one-year Major League contract that also includes a club option for 2027. The announcement was made by Astros General Manager Dana Brown.
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.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 9
Red Sox targeting Isaac Paredes trade. Here’s what Astros want
The Boston Red Sox have already been one of the busiest teams this offseason. Acquiring Sonny Gray via trade gave the Red Sox another quality starting pitcher alongside Garrett Crochet.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 9
3 Takeaways From Astros Front Office on First Day of Winter Meetings
Day one of the Winter Meetings have come and gone. The Houston Astros front office have quite the work to do in order to reach their goals heading into 2026: Get back into the playoff conversation, by adding starting pitching and a left handed bat.
Shane Baz News / Larry Brown Sports / December 8
Report: Astros are targeting a new starting pitcher on trade market
The Houston Astros are further opening up their offseason playbook. Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Shane Baz has emerged as a target in the Astros’ search for starting pitching, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reported on Monday.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / December 8
In the Lab: Astros First Base BPO
“I come to praise Caesar not to bury him.” — William Shakespeare Bill James once said that numbers take on the property of language. I make my living as a school teacher.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 8
Could Astros Pursue Former All-Star Starting Pitcher via Trade?
The Houston Astros have a lot of work to do this offseason. After missing the playoffs in 2025, their roster looks more bare than it has in years, despite having stars like Yordan Alvarez, Jeremy Peña and Hunter Brown.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / December 7
Jeff Kent elected to the Hall of Fame
Former Houston Astros second baseman Jeff Kent was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday by the Hall of Fame by Era committee. The Eras committee is the modern interpretation of the old Veterans Committee.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 7
Astros Must Leave Winter Meetings with Starting Pitcher Backup Plan
The MLB Winter Meetings are getting underway this week, and the Houston Astros have a number of needs. The Winter Meetings are the time when deals or the foundation for deals are made.
Framber Valdez News / Just Baseball / December 7
Framber Valdez: Arsenal Breakdown and Contract Projection
Framber Valdez has established himself as one of the premier groundball specialists in modern baseball, driven by an arsenal built on late arm-side movement, downhill plane, and shape deception.
Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / December 6
The Astros Are the Most Interesting Team to Watch This Winter
As we enter the Winter Meetings portion of the offseason calendar, movement should start to heat up as it does every year. Trades typically get to the finish line while agents, players, and teams have more interactions with each other than they do at any other point in the offseason.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 5
Astros send Taylor Trammell, Logan VanWey to Triple-A
The Houston Astros have sent outfielder Taylor Trammell and right-hander Logan VanWey outright to Triple-A Sugar Land. Chandler Rome of The Athletic was among those to pass the info along.
Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / December 4
Astros New Pitching Coach Hire Has Big Shoes to Fill
The Houston Astros have had quite the turnover in their coaching staff over the offseason so far, and it started right after the 2025 season was over, much earlier than expected, with no postseason appearance. The Astros are looking to get back to the promised land, and the changes are not just on the field.
Houston Astros News / Larry Brown Sports / December 3
Astros linked to 1 All-Star pitcher in trade rumors
The Houston Astros may be ready to come of their hibernation. Houston is interested in a potential trade for Minnesota Twins pitcher Joe Ryan, MLB reporter Jon Heyman revealed on Wednesday during an appearance on “B/R Walkoff.” Heyman notes that the Astros would like to add another pitcher to pair with ace Hunter Brown.
Jesus Sanchez News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 3
Astros have received interest in OF Jesus Sanchez
Sánchez had a very poor finish to the 2025 season, batting .199/.269/.342 over 160 plate appearances after being acquired from Miami at the trade deadline.
Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / December 2
Houston Astros 2025-2026 Offseason Wish List
The Houston Astros got a taste of unfamiliar territory in 2025, missing the postseason for the first time since 2016. A lot of faces remained from their most recent World Series title in 2022, including Jose Altuve, Yordan Alvarez, Framber Valdez, and Jeremy Pena.
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