The Paredes Problem Isn’t Going Away
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The trade market for Isaac Paredes has cooled. The Astros’ infield logjam has not. As spring training enters its third week, the two-time All-Star third baseman remains in an Astros uniform, taking reps at second base while…
Jeremy Peña Officially Out of World Baseball Classic, Opening Day Status Uncertain
Jeremy Peña will not play in the 2026 World Baseball Classic—and his status for Opening Day remains unclear. The Houston Astros shortstop, who fractured the tip of his right ring finger Wednesday during a Dominican Republic exhibition game, rejoined the…
With Peña Sidelined, the Astros Have Options—But None Is Perfect
Jeremy Peña’s fractured finger has handed the Houston Astros an uncomfortable question with Opening Day just weeks away: Who plays shortstop if he cannot? The good news is that Houston is not without answers. The bad news is that none is especially…
Astros Named in Proposed Three-Team Trade Framework for Left-Handed Outfield Help
The Isaac Paredes trade conversation resurfaced Monday when The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal outlined a hypothetical three-team framework that could involve Houston and the St. Louis Cardinals. In Rosenthal’s proposal, Paredes would be routed to a third…
Paredes Celebrates Engagement as Astros Roster Questions Linger
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Isaac Paredes has at least one thing settled this spring: He’s getting married. The Astros infielder announced his engagement to Paulina Quiroz this week during a beach getaway, sharing the news on Instagram. The couple is also…
Key Storylines to Watch at Astros Spring Training
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — As pitchers and catchers reported to CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches on Wednesday, the Houston Astros officially began their push to return to the postseason after missing the playoffs for the first time since 2016. Here are the…
Astros, Isaac Paredes Agree to One-Year Deal to Avoid Arbitration
The Houston Astros and infielder Isaac Paredes avoided an arbitration hearing Tuesday by agreeing to a one-year contract worth $9.35 million for the 2026 season, with a club option for 2027. The agreement was reached just days before Paredes was…
Mariners Sweep Astros in Pivotal Series
HOUSTON, TEXAS — September 21, 2025 — The final weekend of September arrived with the weight of an entire season resting on the shoulders of the Houston Astros at their home stadium, Daikin Park. Their quest for a fifth consecutive American League West…
Astros’ Mounting Injury Woes: Updated Injured List
The Houston Astros’ depth continues to be tested as their injured list expands, becoming one of the most crowded in Major League Baseball. The latest significant addition is starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr., who makes his third trip to the IL…
Another Hit to Astros Lineup: Isaac Paredes Out Indefinitely with Hamstring Strain
HOUSTON, TX – July 22, 2025 – The injury woes continue to mount for the Houston Astros, as the team confirmed today that All-Star third baseman Isaac Paredes will be out for an extended period after suffering a right hamstring strain. The news adds…