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Joined: Feb 12, 2025

Yordan Alvarez

Astros' star wildly disrespected after rankings for 2025 AL MVP favorites emerge

Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker

Projected home run leaderboard egregiously excludes proven Astros' newcomer

Entering this season, Houston Astros catcher Yanier Diaz will need to tighten up his at-bats. The Astros need some solid production from the catcher's spot in order to be competitive in the American League West Division.

Astros catcher Yainer Diaz must rectify this fatal flaw to unlock his full potential

Houston Astros relief pitcher Josh Hader (71) pitches

Astros' offseason moves suggest optimistic (but flawed) strategy for Josh Hader

Brandon Bielak, who at one time was a solid pitching prospect for the Houston Astros, finds himself hopefully landing a new start with the Arizona Diamondbacks this season.

Failed Astros prospect receives second chance after signing with Diamondbacks

Justin Verlander

Former Astros legend fuels Justin Verlander's desire to continue career with Giants

Jon Singleton has been a decent fill-in player at first base for the Houston Astros. Yet he really needs to step up his all-around game if he's going to make the Opening Day roster.

Jon Singleton's limitations will outweigh his strengths when Astros make roster cuts

Outfielder Jake Meyers has given the Houston Astros some decent play last season. For him to take a next step this season, Meyers needs to focus on some marked improvement.

Jake Meyers needs to address these key flaws or the Astros need to move on

Jose Altuve is putting in some work in the outfield during spring training for the Houston Astros. Could Altuve find himself catching fly balls out in left field this season?

Jose Altuve won't be the only Astros infielder receiving reps in the outfield

It's time for Spencer Arrighetti to put his first-season missteps behind him as the Houston Astros look to solidify their rotation even more before Opening Day.

Young Astros starter can't afford to let early-season jitters affect his 2025 season

Lance McCullers Jr. has been working hard to get back into a regular rotation spot for the Houston Astros. Fans, though, are probably wondering when it will finally happen.

Here is what Astros fans can realistically expect from Lance McCullers Jr. in 2025

Mauricio Dubon needs to deliver with his glove and bat this season for the Houston Astros.

The Astros need Mauricio Dubón now more than ever after tumultuous offseason

Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez needs to make good use of his time in spring training.

Framber Valdez must conquer his biggest demon to start Astros' season strong

Houston Astros infielder Isaac Paredes is going to get a lot of eyeballs on his overall play now that Alex Bregman has moved on to the Boston Red Sox.

Alex Bregman-Red Sox deal brings Astros' risky offseason gamble into full focus

Houston Astros outfielder-designated hitter Yordan Alvarez takes a swing during the 2024 American League Wild Card Series between the Astros and the Detroit Tigers. Alex Slitz/Getty Images

Astros' offseason highlights the need for a healthy spring from Yordan Alvarez