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CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 21: Josh Reddick

Astros: Is outfielder Josh Reddick now expendable?

Brian Murray

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Dec 24, 2018

Astros: Zach Britton could be a nice boost to the bullpen

Brian Murray

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Dec 23, 2018

Astros: The once deep bullpen is getting shallower

Brian Murray

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Dec 22, 2018

Astros: No need to panic, remember the Justin Verlander trade?

Brian Murray

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Dec 21, 2018

HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 25: Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros pitches in the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Minute Maid Park on April 25, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Could the Astros stand pat with current pitching staff?

Brian Murray

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Dec 20, 2018

SEATTLE, WA - APRIL 18: Reliever Joe Smith #38 of the Houston Astros delivers a pitch during the eighth inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field on April 18, 2018 in Seattle, Washington. The Astros won the game 7-1. (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images)

Astros: Reliever Joe Smith underwent surgery for torn Achilles

Brian Murray

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Dec 20, 2018

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 17: President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Jeff Luhnow addresses the media prior to the Game Four of the American League Championship Series against the Boston Red Sox at Minute Maid Park on October 17, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Astros: Should Houston look into signing Matt Harvey?

Tomas Romo

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Dec 18, 2018

HOUSTON, TX - JULY 07: Kyle Tucker #3 of the Houston Astros singles to right field in the seventh inning for his first major league hit against the Chicago White Sox at Minute Maid Park on July 7, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Brantley signing leaves Astros with decision on Kyle Tucker

Andrew Gleinser

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Dec 18, 2018

CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 20: Michael Brantley #23 of the Cleveland Indians bats against the Chicago White Sox in the eighth inning at Progressive Field on September 20, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. The White Sox defeated the Indians 5-4 in 11 innings. (Photo by David Maxwell/Getty Images)

Rumor: Astros and Michael Brantley close to a deal

Brian Murray

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Dec 17, 2018

HOUSTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 03: Lance McCullers, Jr and Kara McCullers attend the Kate Upton and Justin Verlander reception for Grand Slam Adoption Event and Wins For Warriors Foundation to raise funds for adoptable dogs to become service animals for military veterans at Grace's On Kirby on September 3, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images for Wins for Warriors Foundation)

Houston Astros’ players giving back to the community

Brian Murray

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Dec 17, 2018

HOUSTON, TX - AUGUST 15: Cionel Perez #59 of the Houston Astros pitches in the ninth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Minute Maid Park on August 15, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Astros likely staying internal for left-handed relief help

Cody Poage

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Dec 16, 2018

HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 04: Manager A.J. Hinch #14 of the Houston Astros and general manager Jeff Luhnow talk during batting practice at Minute Maid Park on April 4, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Astros: The offseason isn’t over yet

Cody Poage

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Dec 15, 2018

CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 14: Edwin Encarnacion #10 of the Cleveland Indians rounds the bases on a solo home run during the sixth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Progressive Field on September 14, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Astros, Mariners could match up on trade for hitter

Andrew Gleinser

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Dec 14, 2018

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 17: President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Jeff Luhnow addresses the media prior to the Game Four of the American League Championship Series against the Boston Red Sox at Minute Maid Park on October 17, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Astros: Jeff Luhnow departs Winter Meetings empty-handed

Brian Murray

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Dec 13, 2018

SEATTLE, WA - JULY 31: Charlie Morton #50 of the Houston Astros sets himself on the mound to pitch in the third inning against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field on July 31, 2018 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Lindsey Wasson/Getty Images)

Astros: Goodbye, Charlie Morton

Cody Poage

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Dec 13, 2018

HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 30: Houston Astros owner Jim Crane, right, and Houston general manager Jeff Luhnow chat during battting practice at Minute Maid Park on June 30, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Astros’ owner Jim Crane says payroll has room to increase

Andrew Gleinser

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Dec 11, 2018

CLEVELAND, OH - APRIL 27: Starting pitcher Corey Kluber #28 of the Cleveland Indians pitches during the first inning against the Houston Astrosat Progressive Field on April 27, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Astros: Pitchers that would fit like a glove in Houston

Brian Murray

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Dec 11, 2018

DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 11: Starting pitcher Zack Greinke #21 of the Arizona Diamondbacks throws in the sixth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on September 11, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Astros: Assessing the pitcher options ahead of the Winter Meetings

Brian Murray

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Dec 8, 2018

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 17: President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Jeff Luhnow addresses the media prior to the Game Four of the American League Championship Series against the Boston Red Sox at Minute Maid Park on October 17, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Astros: Taking stock of the offseason as Winter Meetings begin

Andrew Gleinser

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Dec 7, 2018

HOUSTON, TX - JULY 08: Luis Valbuena #18 of the Houston Astros hits a three run walkoff home run in the ninth inning to defeat the Oakland Athletics at Minute Maid Park on July 8, 2016 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Former Astros Luis Valbuena and Jose Castillo killed in car accident

Brian Murray

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Dec 7, 2018

HOUSTON, TX - NOVEMBER 03: Houston Astros fans celebrate during the Houston Astros Victory Parade on November 3, 2017 in Houston, Texas. The Astros defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 in Game 7 to win the 2017 World Series. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Houston Astros’ fans are ranked #4 by Fandom 250

Brian Murray

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Dec 5, 2018

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 26: Robinson Chirinos #61 of the Texas Rangers at bat against the San Francisco Giants during the seventh inning at AT&T Park on August 26, 2018 in San Francisco, California. The San Francisco Giants defeated the Texas Rangers 3-1. All players across MLB will wear nicknames on their backs as well as colorful, non-traditional uniforms featuring alternate designs inspired by youth-league uniforms during Players Weekend. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)

Astros: Breaking down the signing of Robinson Chirinos

Cody Poage

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Dec 5, 2018

SEATTLE, WA - AUGUST 22: Third baseman Robinson Cano #22 of the Seattle Mariners tags out Martin Maldonado #15 of the Houston Astros on a ball hit by Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros during the second inning of a game at Safeco Field on August 22, 2018 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images)

How Mariners’ rebuild impacts the Astros in 2019

Cody Poage

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Dec 4, 2018

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 23: Francisco Cervelli #29 of the Pittsburgh Pirates looks on in the dugout during a post game ceremony following the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at PNC Park on September 23, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)

Astros ought to inquire about Pirates’ catcher Francisco Cervelli

Cody Poage

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Dec 3, 2018

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 17: Yusei Kikuchi pitcher for the Aces in action during the Australian Baseball League match between the Melbourne Aces and the Brisbane Bandits at Melbourne Showgrounds on November 17, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Hamish Blair/Getty Images)

Should the Astros join the bidding war on Yusei Kikuchi?

Brian Murray

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Dec 3, 2018

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 29: Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros speaks with George H. W. Bush and George W. Bush after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before game five of the 2017 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Minute Maid Park on October 29, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by David J. Phillip - Pool/Getty Images)

George H. W. Bush mourned by Astros fans, players and front office

Brian Murray

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Dec 1, 2018

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 01: Center fielder Tony Kemp #18 of the Houston Astros makes a catch in the outfield in the bottom of the second inning during the game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on October 1, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images)

Astros: Tony Kemp could have an expanded role in 2019

Tomas Romo

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Nov 30, 2018

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 16: (L-R) Manager AJ Hinch, Justin Verlander #35, and Joe Smith #38 of the Houston Astros talk in the outfield during batting practice before Game Three of the American League Championship Series against the Boston Red Sox at Minute Maid Park on October 16, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Astros: Gauging the AL West as the offseason simmers

Cody Poage

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Nov 29, 2018

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