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Astros 'Definitely Have Interest' in Keeping Key Player With Team

The Houston Astros are entering their offseason after missing the playoffs for the first time since 2016. While there was some thought that this could be their new reality following what happened this past winter, it took a major collapse for that to come to fruition.

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Astros 2025 Prospect All-Star Team

Check out the top performers at each position for the 2025 season. See the results below! Walker Janek – Janek was the Astros first round pick in 2024 and had a solid first season in 2025.

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Astros GM Dana Brown Facing Same Uncertain Fate as Predecessor

Dana Brown was hired to replace a general manager who helped the Houston Astros win a World Series. If his job security comes down to his level of success, he won’t have that to lean on.

Dana Brown News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 30

Astros GM Dana Brown skirts questions about uncertain contract situation

The Houston Astros are entering an offseason filled with uncertainty after missing the 2025 MLB playoffs for the first time since 2016. At the center of it all is general manager Dana Brown, whose future remains unclear following a vague response to questions about his contract status.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 30

5 Thoughts on Gradual Collapse of Astros' 2025 Season

For much of the 2025 MLB regular season, the Houston Astros remained atop the American League West standings, warding off the Seattle Mariners from creeping up.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 30

Astros’ biggest disappointment after missing MLB playoffs

For the first time in almost a decade, the Houston Astros are not in the American League playoff picture. Astros manager Joe Espada wants stars like Carlos Correa to have a hand in the team’s offseason moves.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 30

Roster turnover expected after Astros fall short of postseason

The Astros’ streak of consecutive postseason appearances ended in 2025.

Astros rip 4 HRs, close season with win over Angels

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Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 30

Astros’ Joe Espada to lean on Carlos Correa as ‘clubhouse leader’

The Houston Astros’ 2025 season ended sooner than the team expected. Despite making a push for a playoff berth in the final stretch of the season, Joe Espada and his team finished just shy of the postseason.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 30

Astros’ Dana Brown breaks silence on future after disappointing season

For eight consecutive seasons, the Houston Astros made the postseason. During that time frame, they won the 2017 and 2021 World Series, plus two more AL Pennants in 2019 and 2022.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 29

Astros 2025 Draftee Named as One of Baseball America’s Top 10 Standout Pro Debuts

The Houston Astros' farm system was already not highly regarded and dropped even further following a few big swings in the 2025 MLB draft. Decimated by years of dealing prospects to further their run of contention, the Astros also saw the effects of the sign-stealing scandal penalties sap their opportunity to restock the farm with high-end talent.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 29

Lance McCullers Jr. Eyes a Healthy 2026 Season With Astros

Had the Houston Astros been able to clinch just one more victory this season for 88 wins, they would have landed a spot in the playoffs. Unfortunately, their 87-75 overall record wasn't enough.

Houston Astros News / EssentiallySports / September 29

Astros Eye Controversial Familiar Face as Massive Clubhouse Changes Loom After Missed Playoffs

It’s interesting that despite having almost identical seasons, the Tigers and Astros ended up in very different spots in the standings. Reportedly, both finished with an 87-75 record, but while the Tigers punched their ticket to the playoffs, the Astros just missed out.

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Houston Astros News / Fastball on SI / September 28

3 Players Astros Could Lose After Missing 2025 Playoffs

The Houston Astros will not be in the playoffs this year. You didn't read that wrong. Houston will miss the playoffs for the first time since 2016. The Astros began the team's best stretch of baseball in franchise history in 2017.

Houston Astros News / EssentiallySports / September 28

Controversial Astros Pitcher Makes Emotional Clubhouse Plea as Team Expected to Cut Ties After Heated Incident

In Houston, the Astros’ clubhouse has turned into something resembling a high-stakes drama, where tension seems to stretch longer than extra innings. Behind the polished uniforms and gleaming stadium lights, whispers and raised voices have started to replace locker room camaraderie.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 28

Astros rip 4 HRs, close season with win over Angels

Yainer Diaz and Ramon Urias each homered and drove in a pair in the season finale Sunday afternoon, propelling the Houston Astros to a 6-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif.

Houston Astros News / EssentiallySports / September 29

Joe Espada’s Astros Job on Thin Ice After Carlos Correa Offers Emotional Apology to Houston Fans

The Astros’ season ended stunningly, and with it, the team’s remarkable run of October came crashing down. Their fate has been sealed after a late twist in the Guardians-Rangers game, and it has eliminated the Astros from playoff contention for the 1st time since 2016.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 28

Astros beat Angels despite elimination from playoff contention

Christian Walker hit a pair of solo home runs on Saturday to help the visiting Houston Astros post a 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on a night that saw Houston eliminated from postseason contention.

Houston Astros News / Total Apex Sports / September 27

The Streak Is Over: Houston Astros Eliminated From 2025 Playoff Contention

For the first time since 2016, the Houston Astros will be watching the MLB postseason from their couches. I know, I’m just as shocked as you are. The dynasty that seemed eternally destined for October baseball has finally been eliminated from contention.

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / September 28

Astros' reign of terror finally reaches its end

After running roughshod through the American League for seven years, the Houston Astros' dominance has run its course in 2025.

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Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 27

Astros place Jake Meyers on injured list, designate Nick Hernandez

The Astros are placing center fielder Jake Meyers on the 10-day injured list. Rookie infielder Brice Matthews was recalled to take his spot on the active roster.

Astros fall to Angels as postseason hopes take major hit

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