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4 trade deadline moves the Astros should have made if Dana Brown wasn't asleep at the wheel
The Houston Astros entered the 2026 deadline with a clear shopping list and left with one trade. Here are four moves Houston should have made instead.
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Astros Have Discussed Foster Griffin
The Astros subtracted from their rotation depth when they swappedSpencer Arrighetti to the Blue Jays for center fielderDaulton Varsho. Houston now finds itself in the pitching market, according to…
Source: MLB Trade Rumors
Astros finally trade for lefty outfielder in Daulton Varsho, but pay a steep price
The Houston Astros got the lefty outfielder they needed in a trade for Daulton Varsho, but the cost may have been way too steep.
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Astros Owner Reportedly Nixes Trevor Larnach/Bryan Abreu Trade
The Twins and Astros agreed to a trade that would have seen outfielder Trevor Larnach swapped for right-hander Bryan Abreu but Astros owner Jim Crane blocked the deal. Michael Marino first reported…
Source: MLB Trade Rumors
Astros Rumors: Houston connected to George Springer reunion, but the timing is all wrong
The Houston Astros reuniting with George Springer would not be what the team and their fans need at the trade deadline.
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Astros quickly pivot from doomed Tarik Skubal pursuit to reliable Giants lefty
The Houston Astros did not land Tarik Skubal, but it sounds like they may have already identified their next trade target.
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Botched Astros-Twins Bryan Abreu trade could've helped solve long-standing roster problem
It sounds like the Houston Astros were close to a deal to address their lineup balance issues in exchange for Bryan Abreu. However, the deal got nixed.
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Astros luxury tax status could be the final clue as to Dana Browns future with the team
The key to the Houston Astros trade deadline could be Jim Crane's willingness to exceed the luxury tax, which in turn will speak volumes about Dana Brown's job.
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Astros need for salary relief could get huge boost thanks to shallow trade market
While the Houston Astros are gearing up to buy at the trade deadline, they could also take advantage of the market to rid themselves of a couple of veterans.
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Astros, Braden Shewmake Agree To Minor League Deal
Infielder Braden Shewmake is back with the Astros. The two sides agreed to a minor league contract earlier today, the team announced. The Excel Sports client elected free agency a few days ago after…
Source: MLB Trade Rumors
Astros Move Tatsuya Imai To Bullpen
The Astros are movingTatsuya Imai to the bullpen beginning with this weekends series against Texas, manager Joe Espada told reporters (link via Chandler Rome of The Athletic). Houston has not yet…
Source: MLB Trade Rumors
Astros' Tarik Skubal trade rumors only work if Dana Brown uses last 'get out of jail free' card
Bob Nightengale keeps linking the Houston Astros to Tarik Skubal, but Houston's farm system can't get it done unless Dana Brown trades Jeremy Pea first.
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Astros cannot afford to wait to give Steven Okert the extension he deserves
The Houston Astros shouldn't mess around and wait too long to lock up Steven Okert, because he is more important to their bullpen than most realize.
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Astros To Release J.P. France
The Astros are moving on from right-hander J.P. France, per Chandler Rome of The Athletic. The veteran has spent most of the season at Triple-A. France struggled in three games with the Astros in…
Source: MLB Trade Rumors
Yordan Alvarez's 2026 season with Astros looks like this Hall of Fame DH in his prime
Yordan Alvarez's 2026 numbers for the Houston Astros stack up directly against David Ortiz's peak Boston Red Sox seasons, and this time the MVP race isn't rigged against him.
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Ousted Cubs pitcher with Yankees ties could be a clear buy-low candidate for Astros
Jameson Taillon has fallen on hard times, but he could be an ideal buy-low candidate for the Houston Astros.
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This Jeremy Pea trade proposal would overwhelm Astros, satisfy Red Sox's trade deadline hunt
The Boston Red Sox have a key prospect that could force the Houston Astros to consider a trade of Jeremy Pea.
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Astros have a real chance to make up some of the lost value from the Kyle Tucker trade
Opinions on the Kyle Tucker trade could change as Hayden Wesneski returns to the Houston Astros after a 15-month layoff following Tommy John surgery.
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Astros Rumors: Red Sox enter Jeremy Pena trade chatter while leveraging AL West rival
The Houston Astros want to buy at the trade deadline, but if they can win the leverage war against the Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Angels, they could turn Jeremy Pena into a huge win.
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