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…
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…
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.…
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…
Astros Pivot to Randy Flores to Lead a Franchise at a Crossroads
The Houston Astros’ 68-day search for a general manager ended with a surprise Friday night when the organization hired longtime St. Louis Cardinals executive Randy Flores to lead a franchise confronting difficult decisions at nearly every level. Flores,…
Tatsuya Imai Returns to Astros With $18 Million Rebound at Stake
Tatsuya Imai chose to remain with the Astros rather than test free agency after a difficult first major-league season, keeping his guaranteed $18 million salary for 2027 and another chance to earn a place in Houston’s rotation. The right-hander will earn…
Jason Bell Reportedly Leaving Astros to Join Red Sox Staff
Jason Bell is reportedly leaving the Houston Astros to join the Boston Red Sox’s major-league coaching staff. Boston is expected to use Bell as its outfield instructor, although his exact title and any additional responsibilities have not been…
Astros Release Nelson Velázquez to Pursue Opportunity in Asia
The Houston Astros have released outfielder Nelson Velázquez, allowing the 27-year-old to pursue an opportunity with a team in Asia. Houston recorded the transaction Tuesday, October 27. The Astros have not identified the club or league Velázquez is…
