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The Los Angeles Dodgers have supplanted the Houston Astros as Major League Baseball's villain, but it's for a rather odd reason.
Drew Koch|
Jeremy Peña's 2025 breakout has put the Houston Astros in a tough spot as they evaluate whether or not he can truly repeat this lofty level of production.
Stephen Parello|
The Houston Astros need to step out of their comfort zone and make a real push to sign Tatsuya Imai this offseason once he is posted.
Eric Cole|
The Houston Astros have been linked to Miami Marlins' starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara this offseason.
Jordan Campbell|
With the Houston Astros looking for a starting pitcher this offseason, they could strike quickly to avoid missing out on their target.
Jordan Campbell|
The Houston Astros won't have much money to work with and some big holes to fill, creating a situation that should make fans feel queasy.
Stephen Parello|
Josh Naylor's social media post all but indicates he is set to leave the Houston Astros' division rival this offseason.
Jordan Campbell|
Former MLB general manager Jim Bowden believes the Houston Astros are the team that makes sense for free-agent starting pitcher Zac Gallen.
Jordan Campbell|
Conventional wisdom says the Houston Astros will try to solve their infield logjam by trading Christian Walker, but moving a different infielder would be much more fruitful.
Stephen Parello|
A Jekyll and Hyde type of 2025 campaign could have AJ Blubaugh in line to win a job in the Houston Astros rotation if he can prove one key thing.
Stephen Parello|
The Houston Astros coaching staff is set to look very different in 2026 after the departure of pitching coach Bill Murphy.
Eric Cole|
If the Houston Astros are looking for shock factor this offseason, these trades would break the internet.
Jordan Campbell|
There hasn't been a lot of Houston Astros rumors suggesting Yainer Diaz will be traded this offseason, but those could heat up thanks to Walker Janek.
Drew Koch|
The Houston Astros need another reliable arm alongside Hunter Brown in the rotation, and a trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates might deliver one.
Colin Keane|
With former hitting coach Troy Snitker getting hired by the Mets, the Houston Astros could find themselves looking very silly if he excels in his new role.
Eric Cole|
The Houston Astros have some key needs and not a lot of money to work with. Three potential moves stand out as dreams, but two could end as nightmares.
Stephen Parello|
Former Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado may have his eyes on the Astros' manager job if his latest comments are any indication.
Eric Cole|
Despite some controversies in 2025, Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez remains on track for a healthy deal in free agency.
Jordan Campbell|
While the Houston Astros' farm system isn't highly regarded, these three lesser-known prospects stand out as having a chance to crash the 2026 big league roster.
Stephen Parello|
Milwaukee Brewers' ace Freddy Peralta could be on the move this offseason but the Houston Astros likely won't be a realistic suitor.
Jordan Campbell|
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