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Yordan Alvarez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 9

Astros superstar Yordan Alvarez is getting a little antsy about Thursday’s AL MVP reveal

Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez addressed the wait for Thursday’s American League MVP announcement as he prepares for a busy awards week in Las Vegas.

Ian Happ News / Houston Astros on SI / November 9

Ian Happ Makes Sense for Astros Despite One Major Offensive Red Flag

The defensive problems would be solved, and his power would add an interesting switch-hitter who could help improve the left-handed profile of the Houston Astros’ lineup against right-handed pitchers, which is why Ian Happ stands out among the most suitable free-agent options in which it would make sense to make an investment.

Steven Okert News / Houston Astros on SI / November 9

Astros Have Compelling Free-Agent Fix for Bullpen Need After Okert Departure

There are several left-handed pitchers who could generate interest from the Houston Astros, who need to acquire a strong and dominant arm to replace the spot of Steven Okert, who became a free agent after pitching a couple of seasons in which he recorded a combined 2.8 fWAR and appeared in 136 games for the team.

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MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

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Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / November 9

In the lab: A long look at center field

One of the biggest positions of emphasis for the Houston Astros has to be center field. One of the things I like to do is take a look at past results while also defining our terms.

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25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027

The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.

Bryan Abreu News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 7

Bryan Abreu’s Place In The Reliever Market

The 2026 preseason played out perfectly for Bryan Abreu. Teammate Josh Hader was dealing with a shoulder injury that was going to cost him the first two months of the season.

Houston Astros News / New Baseball Media / November 8

What the Astros Should Target in the 2026-27 Offseason

New Astros general manager Randy Flores has some work to do this winter. Aside from hiring a new manager to replace Joe Espada, Flores will have to finalize a roster for 2027.

Clay Holmes News / Houston Astros on SI / November 7

Clay Holmes Could Solve an Astros Rotation Need but Comes With Real Risk

Well, you already know how many problems the Houston Astros had stabilizing their pitching, especially their starting rotation, which ended up using 19 different pitchers, the new franchise record.

Randy Flores News / Houston Astros on SI / November 7

How New Astros GM Randy Flores' Well-Rounded Expertise Brings Unique Advantages

Randy Flores' baseball journey is one that you won't find very often. It's been a story of perseverance and success that have now led him to be the new general manager of the Houston Astros.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 9

Top five most likely trade candidates during the MLB offseason

The trade market could be active due to a relatively weak free-agent class. Let's take a look at the five players who are most likely to be traded.

Brewers just won their first World Series, but now the hard part begins

Why a reunion with the Padres could be on the table for Nick Martinez

Report: Aaron Judge had issues with Jazz Chisholm in 2026

'Multiple teams' reportedly showing interest in Ty France

Max Scherzer shares offseason plans

Yordan Alvarez News / Houston Astros on SI / November 7

Astros Slugger Yordan Alvarez One Step Closer to First AL MVP Award

In a surprise to absolutely nobody, Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez was named as a finalist for the American League MVP award earlier this week.

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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.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 6

Was the Astros' Offensive Production Enough to Earn Offensive Team of the Year Honors?

The Houston Astros were a confusing team when looking back at the freshly finished 2026 regular season. The Astros made history as the first team to make the postseason with a .500 record.

Michael King News / Houston Astros on SI / November 6

Michael King Could Be a More Valuable Bet Than He Seems for the Astros

The lack of stability and consistency were two of the major problems that defined the chaos of the Houston Astros’ starting rotation during the 2026 season.

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Houston Astros News / Viral Sports News / November 6

Houston Astros Shake Things Up With 6 Sudden Roster Moves

The Houston Astros have activated six players from the 60-day injured list for their Dominican Summer League Orange affiliate, according to the official MiLB transaction log.

Daulton Varsho News / Houston Astros on SI / November 6

The Move from the 2026 Trade Deadline the Astros Might Regret

The Houston Astros might have won the AL West in 2026, but that does not mean the team was particularly great. Houson became the first division winner in MLB history to have a .500 record, and at the August 3rd trade deadline, they made just one move, aquiring Daulton Varsho from the Blue Jays.

Albert Pujols News / Trade Talk Sports / November 5

Could Albert Pujols Give the Astros Something They Haven’t Had?

There are plenty of reasons for the Houston Astros to be interested in Albert Pujols. He’s one of the greatest hitters baseball has ever seen, he’s familiar with winning, and he’s already had some success managing.

Houston Astros News / Baseball Now / November 5

Astros Reportedly Interviewing Cardinals Legend For Manager Opening

One of the Houston Astros' biggest priorities this offseason is finding a new manager to replace Joe Espada, whom they parted ways with last month after three seasons.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 4

Albert Pujols to interview for Astros manager job

Albert Pujols wants to be a Major League Baseball manager, and one of his former teammates is going to give him a chance at the job. Pujols is reportedly

Mariners go in unexpected direction for their new manager

Pat Murphy comes clean about his vulgar shot at the Yankees

Elly De La Cruz is being linked to one team in trade rumors

New favorite emerges in Tarik Skubal sweepstakes

Ketel Marte is being linked to one team in trade rumors

Houston Astros News / Larry Brown Sports / November 4

Astros set to interview MLB legend for manager job

The Houston Astros are the last MLB team left with a manager opening.

Luis Urueta to interview for Astros' managerial job

Mariners go in unexpected direction for their new manager

Athletics to hire Brewers' Cam Castro as general manager

Pat Murphy comes clean about his vulgar shot at the Yankees

Elly De La Cruz is being linked to one team in trade rumors

Isaac Paredes News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 2

Astros pick up Isaac Paredes’ $13.35 million club option for 2027

The Houston Astros have exercised a $13.35 million club option on infielder Isaac Paredes for the 2027 season, ensuring he remains under contract for another year following a productive 2026 campaign.

Ryan Weiss News / Viral Sports News / November 2

Houston Astros Officially Cut Ties With 29-Year-Old Pitcher

Right-hander Ryan Weiss has officially become a free agent after the Houston Astros declined his $5 million club option for the 2027 season, a decision that closed a brief and ultimately unsuccessful major-league chapter for the former Korean Baseball Organization standout.