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Joe Espada News / ESPN / October 1
Astros' Espada 'absolutely' wants to return as contract expires 
Manager Joe Espada, whose contract expired after Houston was eliminated by the White Sox, said he "absolutely" would like to return to the Astros in 2027.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / October 1
Astros Post Mortem: Four Offseason Decisions That Must Be Made
The Houston Astros 2026 season ended much the way it existed all season long: unfulfilled promise, frustration, some excitement that ended in disappointment.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 1
2 Houston Astros Players Most Likely to Be Gone Before Opening Day 2027
To say it was a disappointing season for the Houston Astros organization would be the understatement of the year, as they were ultimately the worst team to enter the postseason in MLB history with a measly .500 record.
The 'Active 100-hit MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the active MLB players to reach 100 hits in at least eight different seasons can you name in five minutes?
Hunter Brown News / Houston Astros on SI / October 1
Astros' Hunter Brown Drops Blunt Quote About Frustrating Start Against White Sox
After dropping Game 1 of their American League wild-card series to the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night at Daikin Park, the Houston Astros were facing elimination in Game 2 on Wednesday.
The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.
Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / October 1
Astros Reach Unfortunate Low During Wild Card Sweep
The Houston Astros made unwanted MLB history during their American League Wild Card Series against the Chicago White Sox. After losing both games, Houston became the first team in the postseason to finish a multi-game series without leading at the end of a single inning.
Joe Espada News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 1
Astros rumors: Joe Espada will be a goner quickly after disaster White Sox series
The Houston Astros were eliminated in the Wild Card series after getting swept by the Chicago White Sox, and there could be some changes coming for the team soon.
MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / October 1
Defensive Miscues Change Astros Season-Ending Loss To White Sox
The Astros bats couldn’t overcome four first inning runs by the Chicago White Sox in what would turn out to be the final game of the 2026 season for Houston.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 1
Astros’ Joe Espada gives flowers to ‘our franchise’ Jose Altuve
The Houston Astros entered the playoffs with the worst record from a division winner in MLB history. Houston failed to clinch a winning record in the regular season.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 1
White Sox used specific formula to win wild-card series over Astros
The Chicago White Sox took early leads and relied on their bullpen to complete a two-game sweep of the Houston Astros in the American League Wild Card series.
Jose Altuve News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 30
Astros’ Jose Altuve vows to return to playoffs in 2027 after ugly ending vs. White Sox
The Houston Astros were sent packing early after getting swept by the Chicago White Sox in their wild-card series in the playoffs on Wednesday. The Astros bowed to the White Sox, 7-3, in Game 2 at Daikin Park.
The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 30
White Sox sweep Astros for first postseason series win since 2005
Chase Meidroth hit a backbreaking three-run home run in the sixth inning to help the Chicago White Sox make a big early lead stand up in a 7-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Wednesday that capped a two-game sweep of their American League wild-card series.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 30
Astros deserved boos from their fans in wild-card series vs. White Sox
It took just two games for the Chicago White Sox to sweep the Houston Astros out of the American League Wild Card round and show that the AL West winners were never real postseason contenders.
Daulton Varsho News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 30
Daulton Varsho Undergoes Wrist Surgery
The Astros announced Wednesday that outfielder Daulton Varsho underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left wrist. He’d been plagued by a pair of cysts in that wrist, which had become increasingly uncomfortable as the final stretch of the season inched toward its conclusion.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / September 29
Astros ask Hunter Brown to square series with White Sox
HOUSTON -- The Astros spent most of the regular season playing from behind, so their late rally to the American League West title should serve as a template for how they must respond after dropping Game 1 of their American League wild-card series with the Chicago White Sox.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 30
Sean Burke vs. Hunter Brown: How starters match up in White Sox-Astros Game 2
Game 2 between the Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros should unfold significantly differently than Game 1.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 29
Hagen Smith gave the White Sox exactly what they needed as Game 1 opener
Rookie Hagen Smith pitched three innings, allowing no runs on two hits with one strikeout in a 6-3 Chicago White Sox win at the Houston Astros in the first game of the wild-card series on Tuesday.
Yordan Alvarez News / Viral Sports News / September 29
Astros Make Yordan Alvarez Announcement Before Game 1
The Houston Astros open their Wild Card series against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, and they did so with a clear statement about how they want to attack the first game.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 29
Former MLB pitcher Dan Plesac projects White Sox's Game 1 pitching plans
Game 1 of the White Sox's American League wild-card series at the Houston Astros is on Tuesday.
Dana Brown News / EssentiallySports / September 29
'You Don’t Work for Them': Astros Owner Blasted by Ex-MLB Executive Over Dana Brown Firing
Dana Brown built the Astros’ division-winning roster, then was fired before celebrating it. Parting ways with Brown while the Astros were sitting atop the AL West raised plenty of eyebrows.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 28
Astros, White Sox going with bullpen games in Game 1 of wild-card series
The Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros are both expected to use bullpen games in Game 1 of their American League Wild Card Series on Tuesday.
Jason Alexander News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 28
Astros Outright Jason Alexander
Right-hander Jason Alexander cleared waivers after being designated for assignment by the Astros and has been assigned outright to their Triple-A affiliate, per the transaction log at MLB.com.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 28
White Sox vs. Astros: Breaking down the 2026 season series
The two teams met up seven times in the regular season, with Houston winning five of the seven games.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 28
Four potential managerial candidates for Mariners
The Seattle Mariners are officially looking for a new manager. Here are four potential candidates.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 26
Justin Verlander professes love for Tigers, foreshadows HOF plaque decision
Despite needing to leave to win a championship, Justin Verlander's eventual plaque inside the Baseball Hall of Fame will likely show him wearing the Detroit Tigers' logo on his cap.
Yordan Alvarez News / Yardbarker / September 23
Why Astros' Yordan Alvarez should win AL MVP
Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez deserves to win the 2026 AL MVP.
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