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The Houston Astros will be facing off against the Washington Nationals in spring training, and they’ll be without one of their key outfielders in the matchup, according to Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle. “Jake Meyers was scratched from tonight’s lineup due to back spasms, per the Astros,” Kawahara wrote on X, formerly Twitter. The […]

Carlos Correa wasted no time establishing himself as a star in 2015 with the Houston Astros. He won the American League Rookie of the Year and looked like a future star. Sure enough, Correa would go on to make two All-Star teams with the Astros. He also won a World Series in 2017. Correa signed […]

With Spring Training in full form, the Houston Astros will look to bounce back from a season where they missed the playoffs. Astros manager Joe Espada gave an injury update on Josh Hader, according to Astros’ beat writer Matt Kawahara. “Josh Hader played catch from a mound yesterday, but it was not a full bullpen […]

The Houston Astros made it to at least the ALCS in seven straight seasons from 2017 to 2023, establishing themselves as a fringe dynasty in the process. The team has taken a few steps back in recent seasons, though. Most recently, the Astros missed the postseason altogether last year. Houston will want to prove that […]

The Houston Astros are looking to bounce back after a disappointing 2025 season saw them fall out of the playoff picture entirely after the Seattle Mariners surged and took the AL West crown away from their grasp. But 2026 brings a fresh start, and with Spring Training now underway, there are already a few players […]

After a surprisingly long stint in free agency, former Houston Astros star Kyle Tucker decided on his next MLB team earlier this year: the Los Angeles Dodgers. Discussing his offseason and how his free agency process shook out on MLB Network, Tucker was asked how his time in Houston has impacted his professional career, with […]

Carlos Correa, who initially played shortstop throughout most of his career, is playing third base for the Houston Astros this season. As the club prepares in spring training for the 2026 regular season, it sounds like Correa is ultimately impressed with starting shortstop Jeremy Pena. While talking with reporters on Saturday, Correa admitted that he […]

The Houston Astros missed out on the playoffs last season after finishing with an 87-75 record. Although the club was competitive, they just missed out on the postseason. With the 2026 campaign set to begin soon, it sounds like Jose Altuve knows how the team can get back in the playoffs this year. While talking […]

The Houston Astros have an exciting new pitcher this season in Japanese prospect Tatsuya Imai. Imai threw his first spring training session with his new teammates on Friday. After facing Houston star Jose Altuve, the new Astros pitcher realized he is officially a Major League Baseball pitcher. “As soon as I started facing Jose, I […]

The Houston Astros landed star Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai in free agency this offseason. He’ll be making his MLB debut in 2026, but expectations may need to be tempered, as Imai must adjust to playing in MLB instead of NPB. Regardless, manager Joe Espada is seemingly excited for his new pitcher. While talking with media […]

The Houston Astros are not waiting for MLB’s Automated Ball-Strike system to catch them off guard. Instead, the team initiated a two-day intensive training session at CACTI Park to get ready for the ABS challenge system before its official 2026 implementation. Under the new format, teams will receive two challenges per game and retain them […]

As the Houston Astros prepare for the 2026 season, manager Joe Espada was planning on using Yordan Alvarez as his everyday designated hitter. However, Alvarez isn’t fully down with that plan. Injuries have held the slugger back recently, leading to Espada’s DH decision. Still, Alvarez was quick to point out that his ailments haven’t come […]

The Houston Astros are preparing for a new season, and Jose Altuve hopes to bounce back. As the new season approaches, Astros manager Joe Espada indicates that Altuve would be playing a different position, according to Astros’ beat writer Chandler Rome. “Jose Altuve will spend most of his spring working exclusively at second base, Joe […]

The Houston Astros have opened spring training after missing the playoffs for the first time since 2016. They made trades last season to try to salvage the campaign, including the reunion with Carlos Correa. Now, that deal has one player on the outside looking in despite a strong season. The Astros are pushing hard for […]

The Houston Astros had a poor 2025 season, and Lance McCullers Jr. ended the season on injured reserve. But as the season approaches, McCullers got existential when discussing his future with the team, or anything to do with baseball, according to The Athletic’s Astros beat writer, Chandler Rome. “I would love to be good, not […]

The Houston Astros added a familiar name to their organization on Sunday, signing utilityman Cavan Biggio, the son of Hall of Famer Craig Biggio, to a minor-league contract with an invitation to major-league spring training. Craig, 60, spent his entire 20-year MLB career with Houston, compiling a .281/.363/.433 slash line with 291 homers, seven All-Star […]

The Houston Astros are running into the problem of lacking the quality prospects needed to sustain a contending team year-in, year-out as they look to supplement their aging core. During this year’s free agency, they lost one of their best pitchers in Framber Valdez, and they’ve mostly stood pat other than a few trades, including […]

For the first time since 2016, the Houston Astros missed the playoffs in 2025. Their string of consecutive ALCS appearances is long over now, and they are looking for any way to extend the dynasty. That commitment has shown up at spring training, by the way of Astros star Jose Altuve, who is working to […]

Houston Astros star Jose Altuve has been one of the more consistent players in baseball throughout his career. A nine-time All-Star, Altuve is often a tough out at the plate. However, he had an up and down 2025 season — something he acknowledged while speaking to reporters Saturday, via Jason Bristol of KHOU 11 News […]

Houston Astros third baseman Carlos Correa is exercising caution and choosing not to play for his native Puerto Rico in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Six-time Grammy-Award winner Bad Bunny agreed to provide insurance for his fellow Puerto Rican after the three-time All-Star was denied coverage due to his lengthy medical history, but MLB, the […]

Some moves that may look underwhelming could end up making a major impact down the road, and the Toronto Blue Jays might have accomplished such a feat through their most recent deal with the Houston Astros. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the Blue Jays acquired outfielder Jesus Sanchez from the Astros for fellow outfielder Joey […]

The Houston Astros just missed out on the playoffs last season after finishing with an 87-75 record. With some upgrades this offseason, it sounds like manager Joe Espada is excited for the 2026 campaign. Especially regarding the starting rotation, even with Framber Valdez gone. Espada, who is 50 years old, likes what he is seeing […]

The Houston Astros opened camp expecting stability at the back of their bullpen, but the latest update on Josh Hader has created new uncertainty. The team is managing reported biceps inflammation, though some analysts believe the issue may extend beyond a routine soft-tissue concern. Hader, a three-time MLB Reliever of the Year, has been throwing […]

Pitchers and catchers are set to report to their clubs this week, and for the Houston Astros, they get some positive news on the injury front as MLB spring training begins. All-Star closer Josh Hader, who suffered a season-ending injury in August 2025, is seemingly making good progress amid his recovery journey. “As spring training […]

The Houston Astros have gotten calls from teams about Isaac Paredes, and the two main teams have been the Boston Red Sox and the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Red Sox have been looking for infielder help for some time, and they were actually in talks to make a three-team deal with the Astros and St. Louis […]

The Boston Red Sox have not had the offseason they dreamed of. They lost Alex Bregman, did not sign Bo Bichette, and did not trade for Ketel Marte. Boston was also trying to swing a three-team trade with the Houston Astros involving Brendan Donovan of the St Louis Cardinals. But with Donovan in Seattle, the […]

Framber Valdez became the defining decision of the Houston Astros’ offseason, and the consequences are already impossible to ignore. When the left-handed ace signed elsewhere, Houston willingly accepted risk in exchange for restraint. That gamble now looks costly. Valdez represented stability in an era defined by pitching volatility, and removing that anchor places enormous strain […]

For the first time since 2016, the Houston Astros missed the playoffs in 2025. With two World Series titles, three appearances, and seven ALCS appearances, they had a dominant decade in the American League. But with Framber Valdez gone and the core getting older, they need to make more moves. The Astros should finish their […]

With Spring Training just around the corner, one notable player finds himself without a team: Framber Valdez. Projected to be one of the biggest free agents this offseason, the Houston Astros pitcher is yet to sign with an MLB team this season. There are many speculated reasons for the long delay in Valdez’s search, but […]

The 2025 Houston Astros missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016. Even bringing back Carlos Correa to play third base could not solve their problems last season, ending in an 87-75 season. Their dominant days may be behind them, but Astros manager Joe Espada still has his eyes set on the World Series. […]

The Houston Astros are prepping for the 2026 season and are expected to remain elite with a playoff-caliber roster. The Astros are on the verge of potentially losing Framber Valdez to another team in free agency; however, the starting rotation is good enough not to lose much of a step. The Astros are avoiding arbitration […]

The Houston Astros have acquired right-handed pitcher Kai-Wei Teng from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for a minor league player, according to Robert Murray, an MLB Insider for FanSided. Teng, 27, spent parts of the 2024 and 2025 seasons with the Giants at the major league level. Across those two seasons, he appeared in […]

It was a bad year in South Texas, as the Houston Astros missed the 2025 playoffs. But there is optimism in the air in Houston, and Hall of Famer Jeff Bagwell has warned Astros opponents, stating that this 2026 team will be contenders, according to team insider Brian McTaggart. “Jeff Bagwell on the 2026 Astros: […]

Following more than a years’ worth of speculation, Nolan Arenado is finally on a new team. The St. Louis Cardinals traded the eight-time All-Star third baseman to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for right-handed pitching prospect Jack Martinez, continuing a roster reset that also included the departures of Sonny Gray and Willson Contreras. But many […]

With the question if Houston Astros star Carlos Correa will play in the World Baseball Classic, the answer has finally been revealed, which will disappoint fans of Team Puerto Rico. As there have been reports of another Astros star in Jose Altuve not playing in the World Baseball Classic for Team Venezuela, the reason for […]

The 2026 World Baseball Classic begins March 5. There are going to be a ton of great teams representing and Venezuela is hoping to make a deep run in a difficult group. They are in Group D with the Dominican Republic, Israel, the Netherlands, and Nicaragua. The DR and Venezuela will meet for their highly […]

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. While the Astros will continue to be engulfed in rumors around certain trades, general manager Dana Brown gave insight into what the team is looking into. […]

The Houston Astros are still determining whether shortstop Carlos Correa will receive approval to participate in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, as final organizational clearances remain unresolved. With the tournament scheduled to begin March 5, the timeline has tightened as the Astros continue internal evaluations. Correa, entering his 12th Major League season, has expressed strong […]

Houston Astros star Jose Altuve — who made his MLB debut in 2011 — primarily played second base through most of his career up until 2025. The ’25 campaign saw Altuve split his time between second base, left field and designated hitter. According to manager Joe Espada, Altuve is expected to shift back to primarily […]