Astros Reach Arbitration Agreements with Nine Players; Peña, Brown Highlight Deals
The Houston Astros reached salary agreements with nine of their 11 arbitration-eligible players ahead of Thursday’s deadline, avoiding arbitration hearings with most of their core contributors for the 2026 season. All-Star shortstop Jeremy Peña agreed to…
Astros Sign Japanese Pitcher Tatsuya Imai to Three-Year, $54 Million Contract
The Houston Astros have signed Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai to a three-year, $54 million contract, the club announced, adding a frontline starter to the rotation ahead of the 2026 season. The deal includes player opt-outs after the 2026 and 2027…
Astros Tender Contracts to All 11 Arbitration-Eligible Players
HOUSTON, TX – November 22, 2025 – The Houston Astros announced Friday they tendered contracts to all 11 of their arbitration-eligible players ahead of the 4:00 PM CT non-tender deadline, maintaining maximum roster flexibility while pursuing…
Framber Valdez Declines Qualifying Offer, Hits Free Agency
HOUSTON, TX – November 19, 2025 – Veteran left-hander Framber Valdez turned down the Houston Astros’ qualifying offer on Tuesday, one day before his 32nd birthday, choosing to test free agency for the first time rather than accept a…
Hunter Brown Earns All-MLB Second Team Selection
HOUSTON, TX – November 14, 2025 – Houston Astros right-hander Hunter Brown was named to the All-MLB Second Team on Thursday night during the MLB Awards presented by MGM Rewards at The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas, earning recognition as one of…
Hunter Brown Named AL Cy Young Award Finalist After Career Season
HOUSTON, TX – November 4, 2025 – Houston Astros right-hander Hunter Brown has been named a finalist for the 2025 American League Cy Young Award, capping a breakout season in which he established himself as one of baseball’s elite…
Fan Voting Now Open for 2025 All-MLB Team Presented by MGM Rewards
NEW YORK, NY – September 30, 2025 – Major League Baseball has opened fan voting for the 2025 All-MLB Team presented by MGM Rewards, giving fans through Friday, October 10th at 12:00 p.m. ET to help select the top performers from the 2025…
Astros’ Playoff Hopes Fading Fast
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA — September 24, 2025 — The Houston Astros suffered a significant setback in their postseason chase, falling 6-0 to the Oakland Athletics at the Oakland Coliseum. The defeat, marking the team’s fifth consecutive loss, has dropped them…
Astros Fall to Mariners, Cede First Place in AL West
HOUSTON, TEXAS — September 20, 2025 — The Houston Astros have surrendered their hold on the American League West. In the opener of a pivotal three-game series against the Seattle Mariners at Daikin Park, the Astros were shut out 4-0, ceding sole…
Astros Take Series Over Braves With 6-2 Victory
ATLANTA, GEORGIA — September 13, 2025 — The Houston Astros continued their march toward the postseason on Saturday night, defeating the Atlanta Braves 6-2 at Truist Park. The win was a crucial series victory, driven by a powerful offensive outburst and a…