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On YouTubeHouston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 31
Getting To Know the Houston Astros’ Newest Starting Pitcher
It was a busy Thursday for Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown. First, he designated injury-prone right-hander J.P. France for assignment. Then, he traded catching prospect Jancel Villarroel to the San Francisco Giants to further bolster what is now a crowded group of candidates for the starting rotation.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / January 27
Astros Fans, What Can Brown Do for You? 
With FanFest now in the rearview mirror and the Super Bowl still dominating the sports calendar, it’s easy for Houston Astros fans to mentally hit pause before spring training truly begins.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 25
Astros Boss Dana Brown Says Rivals Have Expressed Interest in Key Players
The Houston Astros are just under one month away from spring training, but it doesn't sound like they're done making roster moves quite yet. This month alone, the Astros have signed pitcher Tatsuya Imai and numerous free agents to minor league contracts.
The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz
How many of the active MLB players with 300 or more doubles in their career can you name in five minutes?
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 24
Astros open to specific trade ahead of spring training
With rumors surrounding the Houston Astros and the possible moves the team will make this offseason, the baseball world has been sepculating the area the franchise is looking into.
The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees
The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 10
MLB Writer Nails Astros Top Homegrown Player Entering 2026 Season
One of the more fascinating offseason topics this winter has been surrounding the Houston Astros' starting rotation going into 2026. Framber Valdez is likely heading somewhere else and ending his time with the Astros.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 6
Astros Ownership Does Not Extend Contracts as Brass Enters Final Contract Year
Following a bitter end to the 2025 season, a year in which the Houston Astros missed the playoffs or the first time since 2016, rumblings of the job status centered around general manager Dana Brown and manager Joe Espada became uncertain.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 6
Astros Haven’t Discussed Extension With Manager Joe Espada, GM Dana Brown
Astros manager Joe Espada and GM Dana Brown are entering the final seasons of their respective contracts. It’ll be Espada’s third season in the role and Brown’s fourth year running baseball operations.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 2
Astros' Opening Day Lineup Prediction Has Several Familiar Names
As we turn the page to 2026, Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown didn't waste time in the New Year to make an eye-opening addition to his roster.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 2
Why Japanese Arm Tatsuya Imai Was On Astros' Dana Brown's Radar
Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown is a man full of surprises. In a stunning move out of nowhere, the Astros signed Japanese Star Tatsuya Imai to a three-year deal worth $54 million, with each year earning $18 million and given an opt-out option after each season.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 1
Houston Astros Land Japanese Star Tatsuya Imai in Surprise Agreement
The Houston Astros entered the offseason with a clear priority after their first non-playoff season since 2016. Injuries ravaged their rotation in 2025, and with ace Framber Valdez likely departing in free agency, general manager Dana Brown needed to find quality arms.
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.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 22
Astros Executive Dana Brown Details How Top Prospect Will Factor Into 2026 Roster
The Houston Astros are working hard to build their roster, front office and coaching staff so that they can get back to the postseason in 2026. After missing
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 21
Astros GM Dana Brown addresses several matters related to offseason
Houston general manager Dana Brown spoke with reporters (including the Houston Chronicle’s Matt Kawahara, the Athletic’s Chandler Rome, and MLB.com’s Daniel
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 21
Astros Should Explore These Three Potential Backup Catcher Options for 2026
After acquiring some right handed pitching help with Mike Burrows, Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown went on MLB Network Radio to elaborate on where the organization will shift its focus towards at this point in the offseason.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 20
Astros Receive Underwhelming Grade From Recent Three-Team Trade
After a rather quiet offseason, the Houston Astros made a move on Friday as part of a three-team deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Tampa Bay Rays. The deal got Astros general manager Dana Brown some rotation help he needs, but not the top-of-the-rotation help that he needs.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 19
Dana Brown drops ‘upside’ take on trade acquisition after 3-team deal
After missing the playoffs for the first time in eight years, the Houston Astros are looking to rebound in 2026. Houston is on the hunt for starting pitching this offseason.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 19
Astros Free Agent Starting Pitching Options Are Slowly Dwindling
It has remained a quiet offseason for the Houston Astros and general manager Dana Brown so far. That really should not come as a surprise, given the Astros are not blessed with a ton of money to spend.
MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / December 17
Astros Listed as Potential Fit for Diamondbacks Free Agent Right-Handed Pitcher
This is shaping up to be an offseason of change for the Houston Astros in terms of their pitching staff. Framber Valdez is likely gone in free agency, and that leaves a hole at the top of the rotation for general manager Dana Brown to fill.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 15
Veteran Left-Handed Free Agent Pitcher Offers Astros Multiple Options
It has been a quiet offseason for the Houston Astros so far. General manager Dana Brown and the front office have a veteran roster coming back for 2026 and one that can still contend in what they still believe is a championship window.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 14
Three Early Contenders for Astros First-Round Draft Pick in 2026
The Houston Astros won’t have this much to do in the first round of a Major League Baseball draft since 2015. The Astros have two selections in the first round of next July’s draft.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / October 8
Report: Astros to bring back manager Joe Espada, GM Dana Brown
Houston Astros manager Joe Espada and general manager Dana Brown will remain in their respective roles after the club failed to advance to the postseason for the first time since 2016, MLB.com reported.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 8
Astros to retain GM Dana Brown, manager Joe Espada
Coming off their first non-playoff season since 2016, the Astros will hold off on any major organizational overhauls.
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.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / September 3
Astros GM Dana Brown encouraged by return of trio of starting pitchers
The Astros have welcomed back a trio of starting pitchers over the last month, and the team's general manager is pleased with what he's seen from the group so far as the club enters the final stages of its playoff push.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 31
GM Dana Brown must address Astros' needs at MLB trade deadline
The pressure is on for Astros general manager Dana Brown.
Houston Astros News / Larry Brown Sports / October 3, 2024
Astros GM sends warning about team's offseason plans
Astros general manager Dana Brown met with the media on Thursday, one day after the Detroit Tigers eliminated them from the playoffs with a 5-2 win in Game 2 of the AL wild-card series.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / September 1, 2024
Astros starter vindicating club's trade with big turnaround
The Houston Astros traded for starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi hoping his numbers would improve. They have and then some.
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