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On YouTubeHouston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / February 6
J.P. France’s Fall From Astros Rotation to Triple-A Explained
It didn't come as a surprise to the baseball world, but the Houston Astros lost former ace Framber Valdez to the Detroit Tigers in free agency. It was a move that was expected, but is still a huge blow to an Astros rotation that dealt with a ton of injuries in 2025.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 5
Astros Outright J.P. France
The Astros announced that right-hander J.P. France cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Sugar Land. He had been designated for assignment a week ago when Houston acquired Kai-Wei Teng from the Giants.
MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / January 30
Astros Announce Shocking Corresponding Roster Move After Trade with Giants
The Houston Astros made a trade with the San Francisco Giants on Thursday evening which saw them change some things up within the pitching staff. Acquiring 27-year-old swingman Kai-Wei Teng from the Giants in exchange for catching prospect Jancel Villareal, Houston added a high-ceiling and versatile arm to their staff.
The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz
How many of the 36 MLB pitchers with 2,500 or more strikeouts in the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / January 30
Astros Trade for Giants’ SP Teng, Sign RP Cosgrove, DFA France 
Astros continue to look for pitching depth with option years. Thursday night the Houston Astros made a couple of roster moves as GM Dana Brown continues to look for pitching depth that still have options available on the contracts.
25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season
The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 29
Astros To Designate J.P. France For Assignment
The Astros are designating right-hander J.P. France for assignment, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic. That’ll open a 40-man roster spot to finalize their acquisition of righty Kai-Wei Teng from San Francisco.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / September 10
Houston Astros Boil: September 10, 2025
Houston Astros News Injuries and roster moves Recap Garcia exits with elbow problem (ESPN) Astros decisions with Hader (AS) J.P. France makes his way back
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 9
Astros get JP France boost amid AL West race
With their 78-66 record, the Houston Astros hold a two-game lead over the field in the AL West. As the enter the home stretch of the regular season, the Astros will now receive a crucial boost to their pitching corps.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 9
J.P. France Expected To Re-Join Houston Astros as Member of Bullpen
The Houston Astros sit two games up in the division entering the second week of September, though it's still anybody's division. The Seattle Mariners are just two games back and the Texas Rangers are right behind them at 3.5 games back.
25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026
The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 21
Houston Astros News / Sporting News / August 20
Astros pitcher returns to big leagues after shoulder surgery
The Houston Astros starting pitcher J.P. France has made his long-awaited return to the big leagues after getting shoulder surgery last year.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / August 10
Luis Garcia, J.P. France Take Latest Steps in Return to Astros Rotation
Spencer Arrighetti is back in the Majors with the Houston Astros. Cristian Javier is nearing a return. Luis Garcia and J.P. France may be right behind them.
Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / July 22
Astros Get Excellent Pitching Update Ahead of Trade Deadline
As the Houston Astros inch closer to an eighth division title in nine years, they’re already starting to prepare for reinforcements. The Astros announced that third-year starting pitcher J.P.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 15, 2025
Astros' J.P. France targeting a July return from shoulder surgery
Astros righty J.P. France underwent surgery to repair a capsule tear in his shoulder last July. There wasn’t much initial specificity about the timeline beyond the fact that it would end his 2024.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 14, 2025
Houston Astros Get Positive Injury Update on Right-Handed Starter
Entering the 2024 campaign, the hope was for J.P. France to do what he did the season prior for the Houston Astros. France was coming off a 3.83 ERA showing, an impressive debut year for the right-hander.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 23, 2024
Proposed Houston Astros Trade Swaps Southpaw For Underrated Slugger
The Houston Astros have an excess of pitching and a lack of offensive depth, so they could use a trade to knock out two birds with one stone. Having too
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / October 28, 2024
J.P. France, the 32nd-most positively impactful Astro of 2024
You may not remember it, but J.P. France started the 2024 season as a member of Houston’s rotation. There were 55 players that appeared in at least one regular season game for the Astros, and we’re using metrics to rank the top 40.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 26, 2024
Astros starting pitcher to undergo season-ending surgery
It’s another hit to an Astros rotation that has been torn apart.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 24, 2024
Astros right-hander sees injury trouble continue with setback
Rotation depth has been an issue for the Astros throughout the season, and they’re still getting unwelcome updates on that front.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 7, 2024
Astros dealt another injury concern amid frustrating 2024 season
The Houston Astros have gotten off to a disappointing start during the 2024 season. They are 12-22 and just a half-game ahead of the Los Angeles Angels for last place in the American League West.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / April 29, 2024
Four reasons for the Houston Astros' struggles
The Houston Astros' disastrous start may be the most surprising storyline of the MLB season.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 31, 2023
MLB K props: Everything's Jake with Irvin on the mound
Just like that, we're on the last day of July. We're navigating this summer well enough, and have gotten ourselves that much closer to NFL and the returns of NBA and NHL.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 20, 2023
MLB Best Bets: Three pitcher props for 7/20
Thursday's MLB slate has quite a few afternoon games, so there's no time to waste for the day's looks. YB's Griffin Carroll touches games throughout the day to cover us from 1 p.m. to midnight.
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