Climbing Tal's Hill
Fansided
The Houston Astros have dealt with difficult realities in recent years, and while 2028 looks like it will bring some light at the end of the tunnel, there are still issues the club must contend with.
Stephen Parello|
The Houston Astros need to look at what is happening in Detroit with Tarik Skubal to guide their next steps when it comes to Hunter Brown.
Eric Cole|
The Houston Astros came to terms with Jeremy Peña on a contract for 2026, but the higher-than-expected settlement could have serious ramifications for the club.
Stephen Parello|
The Houston Astros failed to reach an arbitration settlement with Yainer Diaz. That may not matter right now, it could mean a pivot to Walker Janek is coming.
Eric Cole|
Former Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman bet on himself when he walked away from the Astros last year, and he won.
Jordan Campbell|
The Houston Astros certainly stabilized their rotation with Tatsuya Imai, but it also has created a difficult path for the Astros' younger arms.
Eric Cole|
The Houston Astros remain at an arbitration impasse with Isaac Paredes, and that gives the impression that a trade may be the next step.
Jordan Campbell|
Houston Astros owner Jim Crane admitted that the team may not have an inclination to go over the luxury tax in 2026.
Jordan Campbell|
The Houston Astros designated Kaleb Ort for assignment after signing Tatsuya Imai, and the New York Yankees picked him up.
Drew Koch|
Following his 2025 breakout and a change in agents, it appears that the Houston Astros missed the boat on a Jeremy Peña extension.
Stephen Parello|
The Houston Astros have a pair of shiny new starters in the rotation, but it's an old arm working his way back that his the true key to the rotation's success.
Stephen Parello|
The Houston Astros are poised to land international free agents Albert Fermin and Randy Arias once international free agency opens up.
Eric Cole|
The Houston Astros made the odd decision last year to retain Jesús Sanchez rather than non-tender him. The Astros now know how much that mistake will cost.
Drew Koch|
The Houston Astros entered the day of the arbitration figure deadline with a lot of work to do when it comes to avoiding the arbitration hearing room.
Eric Cole|
The Houston Astros partnership with Daikin may have forecasted their interest in Tatsuya Imai this offseason.
Jordan Campbell|
The Houston Astros signed hometown pitcher Christian Roa to a minor-league deal after a failed career with the Cincinnati Reds.
Drew Koch|
Houston Astros starting pitcher Tatsuya Imai didn't waste any time endearing himself to sports fans in Houston.
Colin Keane|
The Houston Astros signed Japanese star Tatsuya Imai as a starter, but the team may head into the 2026 season with a six-man rotation.
Drew Koch|
While it appeared that Houston Astros center fielder Jake Meyers had an offensive breakout in 2025, the underlying metrics tell a different story and should motivate the club to capitalize on his trade buzz.
Stephen Parello|
Houston Astros owner Jim Crane indicated that there won't be an in-season extension for Dana Brown or Joe Espada.
Jordan Campbell|
PreviousNext