Houston Astros Articles - Page 2

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 […]

The New York Mets ended up victorious in the Freddy Peralta sweepstakes. However, they weren’t alone in their pursuit of the reigning All-Star. The Houston Astros were another franchise involved in trade discussions with the Milwaukee Brewers. However, after agreeing to a previous three-way deal, Houston took themselves out of the running, via Ken Rosenthal […]

When the Los Angeles Dodgers introduced Kyle Tucker as one of the franchise’s marquee offseason additions, the spotlight extended beyond his bat. His jersey number choice carried meaning—a quiet but powerful gesture rooted in respect, legacy, and the influence of a mentor who helped shape his rise. Tucker arrived in Los Angeles after a decorated […]

The Houston Astros hope to push their way back into the postseason for 2026. Houston is looking to make some moves this offseason. One Major League Baseball writer believes the Astros will be trading from one particular area, when they look to make a deal. “I’m to the point where I would be surprised if […]

The MLB Hall of Fame candidacy class of 2026 is loaded. Whoever gets selected will deserve it, having to make it in with all these great players. However, it should be noted that some of these players will have a hard time getting in with a history of PED use. Alex Rodriguez, Carlos Beltran, Andrew […]

Two-time All-Star and one of the most productive relievers in Houston Astros history, Ryan Pressly, officially announced his retirement from Major League Baseball on Saturday, bringing an end to a 13-season career that spanned from 2013 through 2025. “After spending the last 19 years in professional baseball, I’ve made the decision to hang up my […]

The Houston Astros secured cost certainty with one of their most important arms, finalizing a key agreement ahead of the arbitration deadline. Arbitration discussions concluded smoothly as Houston locked in its emerging ace and avoided a formal hearing. The Astros reached an agreement with right-handed pitcher Hunter Brown on a one-year, $5.71 million contract for […]

The Houston Rockets welcomed a special guest at Toyota Center on Monday as they faced off against the Phoenix Suns. Houston Astros pitcher Tatsuya Imai was on hand to watch the game at courtside. Imai recently signed a three-year, $54 million deal with the Astros after spending nine years with the Saitama Seibu Lions in […]

Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai will not pitch in the World Baseball Classic this spring as he begins his first season in Major League Baseball with Houston. “Houston Astros starter Tatsuya Imai says he won’t pitch for Team Japan in the WBC. He wants to get acclimated with his teammates without a disruption during the spring,” […]

The Houston Astros officially introduced the newest piece of their rotation on Monday, a moment that offered insight beyond contract details. Tatsuya Imai revealed the personal significance behind his decision to wear No. 45, a choice tied to two of the game’s most respected power pitchers. Houston signed Imai to stabilize a rotation reshaped by […]

With the Houston Astros surrounded by rumors around the moves the team could make in the offseason, the latest reporting gives insight into the players who are likely not be with the ball club anymore. As the Astros signed Tatsuya Imai from Japan to start his MLB career on a contract worth up to $63 […]

Japanese right-handed pitcher Kona Takahashi had strongly considered moving on to Major League Baseball after pitching with the Saitama Seibu Lions of Nippon Professional Baseball. The Houston Astros recently signed Lions pitcher Tatsuya Imai, and they had also considered Takahashi for their pitching staff. As a result, Takahashi is returning to the Lions. Takahashi had […]

Tatsuya Imai emerged as one of the defining figures of the MLB free agency cycle entering the new year, agreeing to terms with the Houston Astros and bringing clarity to a competitive international bidding process. The deal closed a market that featured legitimate Chicago Cubs interest and widespread league speculation, while revealing which clubs truly […]

For most of 2025, it looked as if the Houston Astros would conduct business as usual. That is, until the Astros collapsed down the stretch, allowing the surging Seattle Mariners to seize the AL West. Furthermore, a historic comeback by the Cleveland Guardians led to Cleveland capturing the AL Central, causing the Detroit Tigers to […]

Tatusya Imai’s free agency process was shrouded in a bit of mystery, with numerous teams being the front runners. But in the end, Imai is heading to the AL West to begin his MLB career. The Houston Astros have signed the right-hander, via Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Imai has agreed to a […]

The Houston Astros’ 2025 season was marked by two powerfully contrasting narratives. On the one hand, the team endured its first playoff drought since 2016 after finishing second with an 87-75 record in the American League West, thus ending the franchise’s streak of eight consecutive postseason appearances. On the other hand, amidst the turmoil, a […]

The Houston Astros left the Winter Meetings with more questions than answers. Houston exited Orlando without addressing its most obvious roster flaw, and that silence only sharpened the focus of the offseason ahead. The front office cannot afford marginal adjustments. One decisive trade now separates a meaningful rebound from a slow drift out of contention. […]

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. With Framber Valdez expected to leave the team in free agency, the Astros want to build rotation depth through the trade market. On Friday, Houston […]

With the offseason in full swing, teams around the league are making moves to adjust their rosters for the 2026 campaign. On Friday, it appears that the Houston Astros, Tampa Bay Rays, and Pittsburgh Pirates have made a deal that involves second baseman Brandon Lowe. The Rays traded the 31-year-old two-time All-Star to the Pirates, […]

The Houston Astros traded for Carlos Correa in the middle of the 2025 season in a trade with the Minnesota Twins. With the campaign in the rear-view mirror, general manager Dana Brown reveals the void Correa filled by joining the team, despite Houston missing the playoffs. During a guest appearance on the “MLB Network,” Brown […]

The Houston Astros are once again involved in some trade rumblings. One player linked to the Boston Red Sox is Isaac Paredes, but the Astros won’t let him go easily in a trade. With the MLB Winter Meetings at a close, trade talks and free agency buzz will continue over the next couple of months. […]

The Houston Astros find themselves at a critical juncture this winter, needing to bolster a rotation that has been besieged by injuries and free-agent departures. While the Milwaukee Brewers have publicly stated their intention to retain Freddy Peralta for the final year of his favorable contract, the reality of the market often dictates otherwise. General […]

Trade talks continue this offseason for several players in Major League Baseball, during the league’s winter meetings in Orlando, Florida. Another player getting discussed in trade talks is Houston Astros outfielder Jake Meyers. The Pittsburgh Pirates and Kansas City Royals are apparently talking to Houston about a possible deal, per The Athletic. Houston is in […]

The Boston Red Sox have already been one of the busiest teams this offseason. Acquiring Sonny Gray via trade gave the Red Sox another quality starting pitcher alongside Garrett Crochet. The ball club is reportedly open to a reunion with third baseman Alex Bregman as well. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Sox […]

The Houston Astros have returned to the spotlight as offseason Astros trade rumors intensify around their interest in Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Shane Baz, a Houston native whose move would mark a notable homecoming for the club’s rotation. In a report co-written by The Athletic’s Chandler Rome and Ken Rosenthal, the writers noted that Houston […]

It was a disappointing season for the Houston Astros since they didn’t make the playoffs. At the same time, second baseman Jose Altuve was hampered by a season-ending foot injury.  As he embarks on his recovery, he hasn’t made up his mind as to whether he will play for Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic, […]