Houston Astros: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Grading the Astros' Front Office After Losing Playoff Streak

The 2025 season was a huge letdown for Houston Astros fans. A slow start gave way to a roaring summer that looked certain to result in a ninth straight appearance in the MLB postseason.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Four prospects standing out in the Arizona Fall League

The Arizona Fall League season is nearing its midpoint, with several standouts making their MLB teams notice.

The 25 greatest MLB utility players of all-time

The 'MLB playoff home run leaders' quiz

A.J. Blubaugh News / Crawfish Boxes / October 20

A.J. Blubaugh: Astros reliever or starter?

As the Astros construct their 2026 team over the off-season, their assessment of promising rookies’ performances will be an important input. A.J. Blubaugh is one of the more promising 2025 rookie pitchers.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / October 20

Asheville Tourists Top Performers in 2025

Over the next few weeks I will be looking at the top performers at each level in the Astros system. This week is the Asheville Tourists. Joseph Sullivan, OF Sullivan came into the season with some hype thanks to his performance in Spring Training, and he performed up to that level of expectation.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Three-home-run MLB playoff games' quiz

How many of the MLB players to hit three home runs in one postseason game can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active 200-strikeout MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Multiple 50-home run MLB seasons' quiz

The '400+ total bases in one MLB season' quiz

Nate Pearson News / Crawfish Boxes / October 20

Houston Astros Boil: October 20, 2025

Houston Astros News Injuries and roster moves A look at second base in 2026 Astros sign Nate Pearson Wohlgemuth making a name for himself in AFL Two Astros

MLB News / Yardbarker

25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 20

Grading Astros' Offense Following Early Exit From 2025 Season

The Houston Astros have a lot of things to discuss when it comes to this upcoming offseason. Following a year in which they started off extremely hot but then rapidly cooled down following the All-Star break, there are quite a few issues that need to be resolved prior to next spring.

Walker Janek News / Houston Astros on SI / October 19

Astros Prospect Anderson Brito Dominates in Latest Arizona Fall League Outing

One could be excused for missing Houston Astros prospect Anderson Brito’s numbers from his start on Friday. He happened to deal the same day his teammate, catcher Walker Janek, hit a grand slam and drove in seven runs in an Arizona Fall League game.

Framber Valdez News / Houston Astros on SI / October 19

Astros Pending Free Agent Linked to American League East Powerhouse

When it comes to Framber Valdez and free agency, there is going to be no shortage of suitors for the Houston Astros ace. A return to the Astros is always a possibility, but it seems unlikely with each passing day.

Walker Janek News / Houston Astros on SI / October 19

Astros Prospect Walker Janek Has Massive Offensive Game in Arizona Fall League

The Houston Astros sent catcher Walker Janek to the Arizona Fall League to get their top prospect behind the plate more at-bats. It’s working. On Friday, Janek started for the Scottsdale Scorpions and had perhaps the best offensive game of the AFL season with a seven RBI performance against Mesa in an 11-0 victory.

Martin Maldonado News / Larry Brown Sports / October 18

Former Astros champion announces his retirement from MLB

One former Houston Astros champion has officially caught his final pitch. Veteran MLB catcher Martin Maldonado announced in a post to his Instagram page on Saturday that he is retiring from baseball.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 18

World Series-winning catcher announces MLB retirement

After 15 Major League seasons, Martin Maldonado is retiring from baseball. The 39-year-old catcher made the official announcement today via his Instagram page, thanking his family, the fans, teammates, coaches, and many others who helped him live his dream.

The most disappointing player for every MLB team from the 2025 season

The 'Active MLB playoff-home-run leaders' quiz

Zach Cole News / Houston Astros on SI / October 18

Key Statistic Behind Astros Rookie Zach Cole’s Rise to Major Leagues

Zach Cole’s Major League debut with the Houston Astros was a solid one, even if it didn’t help push the franchise back to the playoffs for a ninth straight season.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'Most two passing touchdown NFL games' quiz

The 'College basketball AP preseason No. 1 teams' quiz

The 'NFL 100-touchdown club' quiz

The 'Oldest starting QB by NFL team' quiz

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 17

Astros agree to contract with ex-top pitching prospect

The Houston Astros entered the 2025 offseason with plenty of questions. Astros general manager Dana Brown still has to decide whether or not to negotiate a contract extension with Framber Valdez.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 17

Astros Sign Intriguing Flamethrowing Right-Hander to Major League Deal

The offseason has already begun for the Houston Astros after missing the playoffs. Following owner Jim Crane's decision to keep both general manager Dana

Nate Pearson News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 17

Astros sign potential starting pitcher to one-year deal

The Houston Astros have inked right-hander Nate Pearson to a one-year, $1.35M deal, reported Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Pearson is expected to work as a starter for the Astros.

Cubs exec on Pete Crow-Armstrong’s struggles: 'He’s gonna have to focus'

Cubs president non-committal on 2026 budget-related issues

Whom should Yankees pursue between Cody Bellinger, Kyle Tucker?

The 25 most unlikely World Series teams

The '2024 MLB rookie home run leaders' quiz

MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / October 17

2026 Position profiles: Second Base

Unlike the other positions, second base probably has more options and more intrigue coming into the 2026 season. We will profile three players, but depending on what happens elsewhere on the roster it could be none of these guys manning second base a majority of the time.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 17

Three Intriguing Astros Prospects to Watch Heading into 2026 Season

The Houston Astros have arguably been the most dominant team in baseball over the last decade, but their postseason streak ended in 2025. What made them so good for so long was their ability to draft and develop stars all over the field.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 16

Inside Astros’ Stunning Lack of Payroll Flexibility Entering 2026 Season

In many ways the 2025 season was a seismic one of the Houston Astros. After eight straight seasons of reaching the playoffs, the streak ended. Normally, that means adjustments in the offseason.

Cam Smith News / Houston Astros on SI / October 16

How Astros Rookie Cam Smith Compares to His Gold Glove Competition

The 2024 MLB draft’s first round is chalk full of talent that has seen multiple early picks already make their big league debuts. Among that list of talent is former Chicago Cubs selection Cam Smith.

Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / October 16

Analyzing the Astros Coaching Changes

It was an extremely disappointing 2025 season for the Houston Astros, as the club failed to reach the postseason for the first time since 2016. With their worst season in nearly a decade, the Astros and owner Jim Crane are not playing around.

Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / October 9

Astros Keep Their Trust in Manager Joe Espada, GM Dana Brown

After the Houston Astros surprisingly missed the MLB postseason for the first time since 2016, many questions emerged about the future of manager Joe Espada and general manager Dana Brown.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / October 9

Report: Astros will not renew contract of hitting coach Alex Cintron

The contract of Houston Astros' hitting coach Alex Cintron will not be renewed, according to The Athletic on Thursday. After a nine-year playing career, Cintron, 46, started with the organization in 2017 and was promoted to hitting coach after the 2019 season.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 9