Houston Astros News
Dana Brown's comments just turned Astros spring training into a ticking time bomb
The Houston Astros are at a crossroads with less than week remaining until spring training begins. The Astros need to trade Isaac Paredes or Christian Walker.
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Framber Valdez's rumored landing spot the poetic justice Astros fans have been begging for
Former Houston Astros ace Framber Valdez has a brand new suitor in free agency and it is not a team that basically anyone would have guessed.
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Luis Arraez deal with Giants just complicated Astros trade plans for Isaac Paredes
Luis Arraez's deal with the San Francisco Giants could threaten the Houston Astros' ability to trade Isaac Paredes by making Casey Schmitt expendable.
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Astros rival just pulled off Cardinals' All-Star trade Houston wish they made
The Seattle Mariners traded for Brendan Donovan with a reminder of the lack of resources the Houston Astros have this offseason.
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Astros players inability to get WBC insurance highlights their payroll mistakes
Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa being denied insurance to participate in the WBC provides more proof of how poorly the Houston Astros have managed their finances.
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Astros GM Dana Brown Discusses Infield Outlook
Astros general manager Dana Brown met with reporters this afternoon at the teams media luncheon. As he has throughout the offseason, the GM downplayed the possibility of trading from his infield…
Source: MLB Trade Rumors
Blue Jays Have Continued Interest In Framber Valdez
The Blue Jays remain interested in top free agent starterFramber Valdez, report Jon Heyman and Joel Sherman of The New York Post. Toronto reportedly met with Valdez at the GM Meetings back in early…
Source: MLB Trade Rumors
Astros face uncomfortable reality after Yainer Diaz arbitration ruling
The Houston Astros and catcher Yainer Diaz finally learned the results of their arbitration hearing ahead of the 2026 season.
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Yainer Diaz Wins Arbitration Hearing Over Astros
Yainer Diaz won his arbitration hearing against the Astros, reports Francys Romero. The catcher, a PRIME client, will be paid a $4.5MM salary instead of the teams $3MM filing figure. More to come.
Source: MLB Trade Rumors
Reds' bargain for Eugenio Suarez creates a nightmare scenario for Astros trade hopes
The Cincinnati Reds signed Eugenio Surez to a bargain contract, and that's going to make trading Christian Walker all the more difficult for the Houston Astros.
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Astros may have found unexpected catching fix after Reds roster fallout
As long as the Houston Astros are showing interest in Christian Vazquez, they might as well take a flier on Ben Rortvedt.
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Astros, Isaac Paredes Avoid Arbitration
The Astros have avoided an arbitration hearing with infielder Isaac Paredes, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic. The two parties settled on a one-year deal worth $9.35MM, landing right at the…
Source: MLB Trade Rumors
Latest Spencer Arrighetti injury update makes Astros spring training a real battle
The Houston Astros' spring training rotation competition looks like it could be fierce now that Spencer Arrighetti appears to be ready to roll.
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Astros have to be saying we told you so after Framber Valdezs market reality was revealed
Former Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez's free-agent market has stalled, leading to the Astros feeling vindicated.
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Hunter Brown situation all but demands Astros act quickly with this young arm
The Houston Astros missed the boat on a Hunter Brown extension, but Spencer Arrighetti seems poised to follow in his footsteps, warranting an extension before he breaks out.
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Astros fans angst about Christian Walker might be overblown as market reality hits
There might be some reasons to believe Christian Walker can bounce back in 2026, and even if he doesn't, the market shows the Houston Astros aren't completely upside down on the deal.
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3 ex-Astros still jobless before spring training (but one comeback might be brewing)
There's a number of former Houston Astros on the free-agent market but only one truly makes sense for a reunion.
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Astros trade with Giants feels like a vote of confidence for this top prospect
Walker Janek's pro career has been a mixed bag so far, but the Houston Astros are doubling down on his potential by sending out his prime competition in the Kai-Wei Teng trade.
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Astros may regret the Jacob Melton trade after revealing comments from Rays top exec
Tampa Bay Rays executive Erik Neander gushing about Jacob Melton could have the Houston Astros regretting giving up their top prospect in the Mike Burrows trade.
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Latest prospect rankings have Astros farm system closer to being good than fans may think
The Houston Astros' farm system has long ranked among the league's worst; ESPN's ranking of prospects knocking on the door shows improvement is on the horizon.
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