Houston Astros

Bleacher Report's Kerry Miller recommends trading one of Jeremy Peña, Isaac Paredes, or Christian Walker this offseason to add starting pitching depth...

Astros starter Cristian Javier departed tonight's game with right groin tightness, leaving the severity and any rotation impact still unknown.

The Astros need pitching upgrades and outfield depth after an 81-81 season.

• José Urquidy stands out as a plausible rotation option, given his prior...

The Astros' 2026 catcher tandem showed clear complementary strengths and gaps that will shape their backup search this offseason.

• Vázquez delivered...

Houston's new front office may pursue payroll reduction this offseason, with Isaac Paredes and Christian Walker named as the clearest trade...

The Astros face a clear choice with Christian Vázquez hitting free agency: retain his proven defense and organizational experience, or chase offensive...

The Astros' disappointing 81-81 finish, the worst record ever for a division winner, sets a clear stage for the problems their next manager must...

Joey Loperfido, traded to Toronto for Yusei Kikuchi in 2024, flashed strong potential with a .333/.379/.500 line in 2025 before struggling through...

Chandler Rome proposes trading Isaac Paredes to let Carlos Correa return at third base and avoid an infield logjam if the shortstop re-signs, while...

The Astros acquired Daulton Varsho from Toronto at the 2026 deadline for Spencer Arrighetti.

• Varsho's output: In 41 games, he hit .172/.224/.311...

Without an extension, Jeremy Peña stands out as an ideal trade candidate this winter, per Chandler Rome, heading into free agency after 2027. This remains analysis, not a confirmed Astros move.

Cam Smith made a strong defensive leap in 2026, boosting OAA from 1 to 6 and FRV from 0 to 6 after 1,262 innings.

• Yet the gap to Gold Glove favorite...

Alvarez posted elite 2026 numbers but faded late, raising questions about sustainability.

• Led AL with .316 average yet narrowly missed Triple...

Memories of Jeremy Pena's marathon home run and sixth straight ALCS clash with the 2026 Astros' 81-81 finish and constant lineup changes. Without a GM or manager, the team must prioritize health and consistency or risk repeating recent early exits.

Cam Smith stands out as the Astros' top player under 25 after boosting his home runs to 21 and lowering his strikeout rate in 2026, plus delivering in...

Dan Hennigan noted Wake Forest's hitting lab and biomechanics tools for motion analysis exceed what he accessed with the Astros, while stressing...

Martín Maldonado joins the Detroit Tigers as quality control coach, reuniting with former Astros manager A.J. Hinch and pitcher Framber Valdez. After...

A video titled Yankees vs. Astros ALCS Game 2 highlights appears on 2026-10-17, yet the Astros were eliminated in the Wild Card round. Verify postseason context before sharing.

The Astros' 81-81 AL West crown exposed its hollowness after a Wild Card sweep, as the regular-season flaws in pitching depth and RISP hitting showed up immediately.

The Glendale Desert Dogs, featuring Houston Astros prospects, face the Scottsdale Scorpions in Arizona Fall League action. This MLB Top Prospects winter league matchup offers a key stage to watch their development.