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Astros Interview Mike Rizzo, Architect of Team That Beat Them in 2019

He was the architect who took the Washington Nationals to the elite during his years there, and he ended up putting together the team that defeated the Houston Astros in the 2019 World Series.

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Astros outfielder’s injury update will impact his 2027 spring training availability

Houston Astros outfielder Joey Loperfido received an injury update after undergoing hip surgery. Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle shared the update from the Astros.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 26

Astros interviewing GM candidate who built team that beat them in World Series

While the Houston Astros look to replace manager Joe Espada this offseason, the team is also looking to find a new general manager after the firing of Dana Brown last season.

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.

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The 'World Series managers' quiz

How many of the managers of the World Series teams from the 21st century can you name in six minutes?

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz

The 'Playoff HR leaders by MLB team' quiz

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 26

Astros Must Address Situational Hitting Decline This Offseason

Raw offensive production was not the Astros offensive issue last season. They produced one of the best OPS+ in baseball, ranking in the top three. The problem really boiled down to situational hitting and timely home runs.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Houston Astros News / EssentiallySports / October 26

Astros’ Search for General Manager Draws Out Praise as Analyst Calls Out Major Misconception

The time has come for owner Jim Crane to find the Houston Astros a new general manager. After Dana Brown parted ways with the franchise in August, Crane had promised to start his GM quest after the season.

Taylor Ward News / Houston Astros on SI / October 25

Should the Astros Bet on a Free Agent Coming Off a Major Collapse in 2026?

It could be an affordable option on the free-agent market, especially because his impact changed considerably in 2026. From a season of 36 home runs and

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 26

Astros hire Conner Watson as director of hitting

The Astros have hired Conner Watson as their new director of hitting, The Athletic’s Chandler Rome reports. Watson heads to Houston after spending the last two seasons as the Guardians’ assistant director of hitting development.

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / October 25

Three questions facing the Houston Astros this offseason

The Houston Astros find themselves at a crossroads this offseason.

Three questions facing the Texas Rangers this offseason

Three questions facing the Miami Marlins this offseason

Three questions facing Baltimore Orioles this offseason

The 'Most wins in the MLB playoffs' quiz

Tatsuya Imai News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 24

Finding Solutions For Tatsuya Imai

Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai’s transition from NPB to MLB did not go well. He tumbled out of the rotation and ended the year as a seldom-used reliever.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 24

Astros' Pitching Disaster Should Force Houston to Rethink Approach Young Arms

Each of us almost always remembers a player for a particular swing, a pitch, a slide, a catch, or anything else that has captured our attention in an unforgettable way.

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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.

Christian Walker News / Houston Astros on SI / October 23

What Would Be the Best Infield Option Without Christian Walker?

Even if they decide to move on from Christian Walker, we know it won’t be easy for the Houston Astros. But here we’re going to try to get ahead of the situation and analyze what the best infield options would be, and we’ll go a little further because resolving the first-base situation with internal options won’t be that easy either.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 23

3 Impending Free Agents Still Playing in October Who Should Interest Astros

The Houston Astros do not currently have a general manager or a manager. However, with free agency not far away, owner Jim Crane, senior advisor Jeff Bagwell and other front office executives must remain mindful of improving the roster, even as the GM search remains on-going.

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The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

The 'World Series managers' quiz

The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 22

Astros Could Soon Face a $200 Million Contract Decision

Whoever ends up becoming the next Houston Astros' general manager, there are some interesting decisions that they will be facing. One of those decisions will be what to do with the influx of infielders that they have.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 22

One World Series Player Who Would Be a Perfect Fit for the Houston Astros

The perfect player should be right-hander Freddy Peralta, who has been pitching for the Tampa Bay Rays since the trade deadline and has bounced back after a puzzling first half with the New York Mets.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 22

Astros Can’t Fix Their Offense by Chasing More Power

I understand that this is not just about a collective philosophy, because it depends on what weapons you have to define how you want your offense to attack.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 21

Charles Cook, Gavin Dickey Interview For Astros GM Job

The Astros have a front office vacancy and are considering a number of options. That apparently includes some internal candidates. Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports that assistant general managers Gavin Dickey and Charles Cook interviewed for the vacancy.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 21

Rebuilding the Starting Rotation Must Be Houston’s Priority This Winter

There are many ways to analyze the collapse of the Houston Astros’ pitching in 2026, but what is indeed not debatable is that the starters finished with the worst percentage of quality starts in franchise history.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 21

Astros Consider Two Internal Candidates for Vacant GM Job

The Houston Astros are considering assistant general managers Gavin Dickey and Charles Cook as they search for a replacement for Dana Brown, who left the organization in late August.

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.