Houston Astros: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Houston Astros Disastrous Free Agent Could Be at End of Line for MLB Career

Following the 2024 MLB season, one of the positions that the Houston Astros needed to find an upgrade at was first base. The corner infield spot was a black hole in their lineup as the three-year, $58.5 million contract the team agreed to with Jose Abreu ahead of the 2023 campaign turned out to be one of the worst deals in baseball.

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Nats Blast Astros’ C-Team 9-3

Today was a day for the B and C teams to get some of their last looks before the Spring Training roster starts getting smaller. And the C-team let the Nats run away with this one 9-3.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / March 12

Houston Astros Appear to Get Massive Update on Recovery of Injured Star Pitcher

The Houston Astros might have received some very good news on Wednesday afternoon. After throwing his third live batting practice of the spring with no issues, Lance McCullers Jr.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / March 12

Veteran Houston Astros RHP Working To Return From Oblique Injury in the Near Future

The Houston Astros have been dealing with quite a wide variety of injuries this spring across their whole roster. Recently signed first baseman Christian Walker being one of the most notable players to go down so far, but also Lance McCullers, Jalen Beeks, Shawn Dubin, Pedro León, Taylor Trammell, and the topic of today's article, Kaleb Ort.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / March 12

Are The Astros Missing The Window For Extensions?

One of the more interesting developments this offseason, even if it didn't capture too much fanfare then, was Hunter Brown's hiring of Scott Boras as his new agent.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / March 12

Today in Astros history - March 12

What happened today in team history? 1949 - Jimmy Wynn was born Born in Hamilton, Ohio, Wynn was raised as a lifelong Cincinnati Reds fan before getting drafted in 1963 to the Colt 45s.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / March 12

Houston Astros Star Prospect Looking To ‘Bully His Way to the Big Leagues’

The Houston Astros made a franchise-altering decision this winter when they traded right fielder Kyle Tucker to the Chicago Cubs. Along with the departure of third baseman Alex Bregman in free agency, it marked the end of an era for the franchise.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / March 11

Houston Astros Starting Right Fielder Could Get Replaced by Star Prospects

The Houston Astros starting right fielder entered spring training on the hot seat, and he has not done much to douse the flames while a couple of prospects are making making noise.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 11

Fatal flaw Houston Astros must address for 2025 MLB season

The Houston Astros’ infield is going to look different in 2025. New acquisitions Isaac Paredes and Christian Walker are a major reason why, but so too is what the team decided to do with franchise mainstay Jose Altuve.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / March 11

Houston Astros Star Has One Knock Against Him in Search of Lucrative Extension

The Houston Astros saw a ton of talent leave the franchise this past winter, including four players who were key contributors to their most recent World Series championship in 2022.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / March 11

Astros Starters Topple Mets Upstarts, 7-4

Hunter Brown dazzles Hunter Brown is ready! It took him only 55 pitches to go four scoreless innings, allowing two hits, no walks, with six strikeouts.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / March 11

Houston Astros Potential Ace Mows Down Mets Lineup in Dominant Spring Start

The Houston Astros may very well have a new ace in their rotation this season. While Framber Valdez is still under contract at least for this year, right-handed pitcher Hunter Brown - who took a massive step forward in 2024 - is enjoying a productive spring training and might become the top dog if he continues his development.

Cam Smith News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 11

Houston Astros Top Prospect Cam Smith Set to Play Right Field in Spring Training

The Houston Astros left a gap in their lineup when they dealt right fielder Kyle Tucker to the Chicago Cubs this winter, but they may have scored a potential replacement in the return package.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / March 11

Today in Astros history - March 11

What happened today in team history? 1948 - Cesar Geronimo born Cesar Geronimo was born in El Seibo, Dominican Republic. With the Astros for the first three years of his career, he was a part of the infamous Joe Morgan lead, sending him to Cincinnati.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / March 11

Astros Top Three Prospects: Relief Pitchers

See which relief pitchers lead the way in the Astros system! The final iteration of the “top three prospects” series finishes with relief pitchers this week.

Jeremy Pena News / Crawfish Boxes / March 11

The case for Astros’ Jeremy Pena

If 2025 is a good season for Jeremy Pena, that would be a big plus for the Astros’ playoff chances. Last year Fangraphs told me I visited Jeremy Pena’s player page more than any other player page.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / March 10

Veteran Houston Astros RHP Is Making His Case To Start the 2025 Season in the Bullpen

The Houston Astros have some intriguing decisions to make this spring when it comes to their bullpen, as things have shaken up a little bit when compared to last season.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / March 10

Houston Astros Outfield Remains the Team’s Biggest Storyline To Keep Eyes On

The Houston Astros are going to look a lot different during the 2025 season on the field than they did in 2024. Several key contributors from last year’s team are no longer with the squad, moving on in the offseason whether it was via trade by the organization or free agency.

MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / March 10

Astros Fall to the Blue Jays 8-3

Most of the Astros’ OD players sat against a stout Blue Jays lineup The Astros fielded a roster of mostly top tier prospects today against the Blue Jays’ mostly OD roster, with predictable results.

Jose Urquidy News / New Baseball Media / March 9

Jose Urquidy Signs with Astros: What to Make of Move

The Tigers made a depth signing on March 8, as veteran starter Jose Urquidy is coming to Detroit on a short-term deal. Urquidy, who will likely miss most of 2025, comes to the Tigers after a tough 2023 campaign and succumbing to UCL reconstruction last summer.

Jose Urquidy News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 8

Tigers sign former Astros starter to one-year deal with team option

He spent the first six years of his MLB career with the Astros.

Tigers' Ty Madden diagnosed with rotator cuff strain

Which MLB pitchers have thrown more than one no-hitter?

The 'Most strikeouts for an MLB rookie pitcher since 1995' quiz

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 7

Astros manager walks back Jose Altuve comments

Altuve has gotten the bulk of his spring training work in left field.

Reports: Astros sign LHP Jalen Beeks to minor league deal

The most legendary MLB playoff performers

The '2017 Houston Astros World Series roster' quiz

Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / March 7

What to Make of Jose Altuve’s Move to Left Field?

Back in January, long-time Houston Astros second baseman, Jose Altuve, was rumored to be considering a position change with the potential of Alex Bregman returning to the organization.

Houston Astros News / New Baseball Media / March 6

2024-25 MLB Offseason Recap: Houston Astros

The winds of change blew through Houston this past winter. Weeks after Houston was eliminated in the AL Wild Card round, the Astros filled a long-standing hole at first with one of the best first basemen on the market.

Jose Altuve News / Yardbarker / March 3