Yordan Alvarez, Astros Named Silver Slugger Finalists
Yordan Alvarez added another nomination to his growing collection Thursday, becoming a finalist for the 2026 American League Silver Slugger Award at designated hitter. The Houston Astros were also selected as one of four finalists for the AL Offensive…
Astros Reportedly Offered GM Job to Matt Kleine Before Hiring Randy Flores
Milwaukee Brewers assistant general manager Matt Kleine reportedly turned down an offer to become the Houston Astros’ general manager, choosing to remain with the reigning World Series champions rather than take over Houston’s baseball…
MLB Offers Salary Cap Compromise, but Baseball Remains on Course for Lockout
Major League Baseball has increased its proposed salary cap, raised its minimum payroll requirement, and offered to delay implementation until 2028. But the changes have done little to resolve the central dispute in negotiations with the MLB Players…
Mariners Bet on Potential Over Experience, Passing on Espada for Another Former Astro
The Seattle Mariners had a choice between two former Houston Astros coaches, both members of the club’s 2022 World Series championship staff. One had spent three seasons managing a major-league team, won two division titles, and accumulated 256…
Astros Turn to Driveline Experience to Revamp Player Development
The Houston Astros are reshaping their player-development operation with three new hires whose backgrounds in biomechanics, performance science, and technology-driven training could help address weaknesses in the organization’s minor-league system.…
Paredes Has a Place in Houston’s Future; Meyers’ Astros Chapter Closes
Jake Meyers and Isaac Paredes both entered 2026 with their names in trade discussions. Houston ultimately kept Paredes, who finished among the team’s most productive hitters, while Meyers ended the season outside the club’s plans after injuries and a…
Christian Walker Wins Gold Glove as Astros Awards Season Begins
Christian Walker gave the Houston Astros their first winner of Major League Baseball’s 2026 awards season Sunday night, capturing the American League Gold Glove at first base. It is the fourth Gold Glove of Walker’s career and his first since joining…
Bryan Abreu Recovered. Should the Astros Bring Him Back?
Bryan Abreu’s final appearance of 2026 was a painful one. His season as a whole was considerably more complicated. The right-hander entered the sixth inning of the Astros’ 7-3 loss to the Chicago White Sox in Wild Card Game 2 with two runners aboard.…
Seven Astros Enter Free Agency as Houston Faces Bullpen Overhaul
The Houston Astros’ offseason roster turnover has begun, with seven players reaching free agency just as new general manager Randy Flores takes control of a club facing significant needs. Relievers Bryan Abreu, Steven Okert, and Enyel De Los Santos;…
Astros Prospect Joey Dixon Makes Up for Lost Time
Joey Dixon has spent more time rehabilitating than pitching since the Houston Astros selected him in the seventh round of the 2023 MLB Draft. Two operations and a torn shoulder capsule later, the right-hander is finally getting an extended opportunity to…
