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The first major MLB free agency starting pitching domino fell when Dylan Cease inked a $210 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. However, there are still plenty of big names still on the market. Chief among them is Philadelphia Phillies standout Ranger Suarez. He will be the top pitching target on many team’s wish […]

During this off-season, the Houston Astros have been emphasizing going after pitchers. On Thursday, that continued when the Astros officially announced they had acquired RHP Nico Zeglin from the Chicago Cubs, virtually in the middle of the night, per Mark Feinsand of MLB.com.  Since 2021, Zeglin has journeyed from his way college at Gonzaga to […]

Discussions around the Houston Astros resurfaced Thursday when former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick reignited the long-running debate surrounding the Jose Altuve buzzer theory. The conversation arrived as the Astros continued to navigate lingering narratives tied to the 2019 MLB postseason, and it quickly sparked new reactions from Yankees fans who still revisit the moment. Reddick’s […]

The Houston Astros have moved on since 2020, but there are still people bringing up the sign-stealing scandal that happened during the 2017 season. Josh Reddick, one of the players on that team, recently came out and gave three names on who did not use the system. “I’ll tell you until the day I die, […]

The Houston Astros missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016 last year. Even with Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa around, they could not recreate their old magic. The Astros are now expected to lose Framber Valdez in free agency and are looking to add pitching in a trade. The Athletic’s Chandler Rome has […]

The Houston Astros made a bold offseason move Tuesday, signing right-handed pitcher Ryan Weiss to a Major League contract after his strong run in the KBO League. The agreement supports the Astros’ push to rebuild their pitching depth after missing the 2025 playoffs, a setback that ended eight straight postseason appearances, and reflects renewed urgency […]

The Houston Astros missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016, which means some changes are coming. Meanwhile, both the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies are looking for a boost after disappointing seasons. The Astros are shopping Jake Myers in a trade, and both NL East contenders are vying for his services. The […]

The Houston Astros find themselves at a critical crossroads this offseason. After trading Kyle Tucker to the Chicago Cubs last December, a move that was supposed to reshape the franchise’s future, the organization must now consider an aggressive counter-offensive to bring their former star back to Houston. Tucker is set to become baseball’s most coveted […]

As MLB goes trade crazy following a series of moves on Tuesday, the Atlanta Braves and the Houston Astros got in on the action on Wednesday, exchanging Nick Allen and Gold Glover Mauricio Dubón in a player-for-player deal. Taking to social media to announce the deal, the Braves highlighted their excitement over bringing Dubón to […]

Injuries were a major theme for the Houston Astros in 2025. The team never managed to get back to full health throughout the year as Houston missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016. All-Star second baseman Jose Altuve managed to play 155 games for the Astros in 2025. But the 15th-year veteran played […]

The Boston Red Sox face a pivotal decision regarding outfielder Jarren Duran as the 2026 season approaches, and the Houston Astros stand ready with a compelling trade proposal that could reshape both franchises. The Astros, searching for elite offensive upgrades after Kyle Tucker’s departure to the Chicago Cubs, have identified Duran as the missing piece […]

The Houston Astros are coming off an underperforming season. In the end, they finished with an 87-75 record, 2nd in the AL West, and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016.  As a result, they are looking to make some additions and/or subtractions in trades and free agency. One of those purported to […]

Longtime pitcher Justin Verlander is coming off a subpar season with the San Francisco Giants. A sign that the 20-year veteran’s career may be coming to a close. But does he have time for one more go around, this time with the Houston Astros? On Friday, baseball writer Bob Nightengale of USA Today predicted that […]

The Houston Astros missed the playoffs for the first time in eight seasons in 2025 thanks to a sluggish September. Now, Framber Valdez is a free agent, and there are a lot of questions around the two-time champs. The Astros are not looking to trade Christian Walker or Isaac Paredes, however, according to USA Today’s […]

The Houston Astros lost a lot of talent last offseason. They’d made it to at least the ALCS in seven of the previous eight seasons before missing the postseason altogether in 2025. Alex Bregman, Justin Verlander, and Kyle Tucker were the biggest offseason departures, and the loss of this star talent directly contributed to a […]

The Houston Astros are once again drawing attention in MLB rumors, with the team reportedly exploring ways to bolster its pitching rotation this offseason. During MLB Network’s coverage of the General Manager Meetings in Las Vegas, insider Jon Morosi made one of the offseason’s boldest predictions, linking Dylan Cease to Houston as a potential free-agent […]

The Houston Astros have found themselves in the offseason spotlight as ace left-hander Framber Valdez makes waves with an unusual offseason decision. The 31-year-old is attending the MLB GM Meetings in Las Vegas, personally meeting with interested teams after turning down the Astros’ $21.7 million qualifying offer. His hands-on approach has caught the attention of […]

With the Houston Astros missing out on the playoffs, breaking a long-standing streak, it could be a jolt that the team needs to make some moves in either acquiring talent or trading away players to shed money. As Astros skipper Joe Espada and general manager Dana Brown are expected to return in 2026, they could […]

Very few can go out the way Clayton Kershaw did. He is fresh off helping the LA Dodgers win the World Series to cap off a nearly two-decade career with the Dodgers. However, there is one thing he can’t let go of, and from his perspective, understandably so, per Bleacher Report/At Bat with Mookie Betts. […]

The Houston Astros made headlines across Major League Baseball on Monday after placing World Series champion Chas McCormick on outright waivers. The move, which also included Luis Garcia, Pedro León, Kenedy Corona, and John Rooney, signals a defining shift in Houston’s roster direction as the franchise moves deeper into its post-dynasty era. The Athletic’s Chandler […]

The Houston Astros are masters of adapting to their environment, and after missing the playoffs for the first time since 2016, they may be forced to make big changes this offseason. Framber Valdez, who has been a fixture of the starting pitching rotation for the last several years, enters free agency and will likely command […]

The Houston Astros started their offseason earlier than they have in any year since 2016, and they’re already making moves to bolster their club. Houston has signed former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Nate Pearson to a one-year Major League contract, the Astros announced on Tuesday. The deal is for $1.38 million, according to multiple reports. […]

The Houston Astros missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016 in 2025, signaling the end of an era and the beginning of a critical offseason retool. With uncertainty in their outfield and limited payroll flexibility after exceeding the luxury tax threshold, the Astros need cost-effective upgrades to return to contention in 2026. Enter […]

Former Milwaukee Brewers and Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado announced his retirement via an Instagram post Saturday. In addition to Milwaukee and Houston, the catcher spent time with the Los Angeles Angels, Kansas City Royals, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox and San Diego Padres during his 15-year big league career. Maldonado most recently played with […]

The Houston Astros have a lot to prove after just missing the postseason this year. Astros general manager Dana Brown made his first move of the offseason on Friday, signing Nate Pearson to a one-year, $1.35 million deal. If Houston wants to go star hunting, the Detroit Tigers and Tarik Skubal are still at odds. […]

The Houston Astros entered the 2025 offseason with plenty of questions. Astros general manager Dana Brown still has to decide whether or not to negotiate a contract extension with Framber Valdez. In the meantime, Houston brought in former Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Nate Pearson on a one-year deal. The righty was one of the Toronto […]

The Houston Astros finished the regular season with an 87-75 record, missing out on the MLB Playoffs by a hair. With the club focusing its attention on the offseason, the organization made a change to the coaching staff on Thursday. Reports indicate that the Astros are letting go of hitting coach Alex Cintrón, according to […]

The Houston Astros missed the playoffs in 2025 for the first time since 2016. After losing Kyle Tucker and Alex Bregman in the offseason, the injury bug hit the pitching staff during the season. Framber Valdez could be leaving in the offseason, but there won’t be wholesale changes in Space City. According to Brian McTaggart […]

Houston Astros right-hander Luis Garcia underwent a second Tommy John surgery on Wednesday, which included a reconstruction of his ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) and repair of his right flexor tendon, the team announced Friday (h/t Chandler Rome of The Athletic). This is Garcia’s second UCL reconstruction in three years, keeping him in the doghouse of […]

The Houston Astros ended the 2025 season with a record of 87-75, missing the postseason for the first time since 2016. With the Astros accustomed to runs in October, much of the spotlight quickly turned to manager Joe Espada and his future. But one respected former player stepped in to defend him. In a post […]

The Houston Astros are entering an offseason filled with uncertainty after missing the 2025 MLB playoffs for the first time since 2016. At the center of it all is general manager Dana Brown, whose future remains unclear following a vague response to questions about his contract status. In a story by The Athletic’s Chandler Rome, […]

For the first time in almost a decade, the Houston Astros are not in the American League playoff picture. Astros manager Joe Espada wants stars like Carlos Correa to have a hand in the team’s offseason moves. However, those conversations will happen far sooner than the franchise wanted them to. Yordan Alvarez, Josh Hader, and […]

The Houston Astros’ 2025 season ended sooner than the team expected. Despite making a push for a playoff berth in the final stretch of the season, Joe Espada and his team finished just shy of the postseason. Now comes an important offseason for a team in flux. While there are some big decisions facing the […]

For eight consecutive seasons, the Houston Astros made the postseason. During that time frame, they won the 2017 and 2021 World Series, plus two more AL Pennants in 2019 and 2022. However, for the first time since 2016, the Astros missed the playoffs. Now the team needs to find a way back in 2026. While […]

For the first time since 2016, the Houston Astros will not participate in the MLB playoffs. The Astros were eliminated from playoff contention on Saturday despite a 6-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels. Now, Houston will look to finish off the 2025 season with a win on Sunday against the Angels. Astros infielder Carlos […]

For the first time since 2016, the Houston Astros won’t be competing in the postseason. But first baseman Christian Walker is opting to look at the situation with a glass half full mentality. Houston has been contenders for almost a decade now. For all the flash the Seattle Mariners brought in 2025, the Astros’ recent […]

The 2025 Houston Astros failed to make the playoffs for the first time since 2016. After an unprecedented run of success and a campaign they would likely prefer to forget, Houston could look to reunite with a familiar face. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale recently suggested that the club could check in with former manager A.J. […]

The Houston Astros received some heartbreaking playoff news during Saturday’s matchup against the Los Angeles Angels. Houston was in the playoff mix within the American League bracket. They were competing with the likes of the Cleveland Guardians and Detroit Tigers for the remaining spots. However, their chances came to an end after the Guardians beat […]

In a game that meant everything for the Houston Astros and little on paper for the Los Angeles Angels, the Halos flipped the script—and possibly the AL playoff race. Fueled by two clutch home runs from Mike Trout, they beat the Astros 4-3 at Angel Stadium to open a three-game set Friday night. With playoff […]