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The final review of the 2025 season will be looking at each position in the Astros farm system. Next up is the first base position. BEST OF THE BUNCH Will Bush Bush was drafted out of junior college a couple years ago but had a breakout season in 2025. The 21-year-old started the season in […]
All the latest news and rumors for the Houston Astros and all around MLB – It’s in here! The offseason edition Crawfish Boil for December 16, 2025: The former 2011 2nd Rd pick of the Houston Astros split 2025 between the White Sox and Rays, going a combined 8-5 with a 3.31 ERA and 1.28 […]
The latest news and rumors for the Houston Astros and from around MLB – it’s in here! Today’s offseason Crawfish Boil for December 15, 2025: That’s a good amount of deferred money, and a conditional option that kicks in if the following happens per Ronald Blum of the AP: Los Angeles has a $6.5 million […]
Astros general manager Dana Brown gave a very telling quote while talking with reporters in Orlando at last week’s winter meetings in his quest to improve his team’s roster. “Most of these teams, they’re not really asking much about the young prospects right now, so there’s a chance that we may have to trade from […]
In this edition, we are going to play agent for Jeremy Pena. There is no drama over whether Pena will be the shortstop for the Astros in 2026. He is arguably the most valuable position player on the team according to wins above replacement. Obviously, a healthy and productive Yordan Alvarez may challenge him on […]
All the latest news and rumors regarding the Houston Astros and from around MLB – It’s in here! The off-season Crawfish Boil for December 14, 2025 Kelly, entering his age-37 season, finished 2025 12-9, 3.52 ERA and 1.114 WHIP between Arizona and Texas last season. Woo also reports that the Giants and Mariners are both […]
The MLB offseason is always overflowing with rumors and ideas, major national voices saying where players could sign or who could be traded. It makes for a lot of fun in the winter keeping the hot stove burning. In keeping with this tradition, here are 5 bold moves the Astros could make this offseason that […]
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On Wednesday, Major League Baseball held its annual Rule 5 Draft, an event that allows teams to select eligible players from other organizations’ rosters, with a few exceptions. Players can be chosen in either the major league or minor league phases, and while Rule 5 picks don’t always make a significant impact, the Astros have […]
Good morning! Alex Bregman opted out of the final two years of his $120 million deal because, presumably, he thought he could get more money elsewhere. So you have to wonder if he’s getting a little antsy given the recent report that Bregman’s agent, Scott Boras, recently approached the Seattle Mariners to “express Bregman’s willingness […]
The in the lab feature has just gotten off the ground, but we have already had a number of excellent questions and comments. We are here to talk Astros baseball and do so in a systematic way, but we are also here to learn more about the game and the numbers that people use. One […]
We are bordering on an obsessive Alex Bregman watch at this point, which means any new rumor or report is going to come in for some discussion here at Bleacher Nation. And today, we have a new report to share and (over)-analyze. Alex Bregman Seeking Other Offers According to a report at The Seattle Times , Alex Bregman’s agent, Scott Boras, has “initiated discussions with the Mariners to express Bregman’s willingness to consider Seattle as a destination, an industry source told the T...
The final review of the 2025 season will be looking at each position in the Astros farm system. First up is the catcher position. BEST OF THE BUNCH Walker Janek The Astros’ 2024 first-round pick, Janek made a strong impression in his first professional season. The 22-year-old slashed .263/.333/.433 across 92 games for High-A Asheville, […]
The Royals continue to be attached to several outfielders during the Winter Meetings as they look to upgrade their outfield. The latest reports indicate they are looking at Astros outfielder Jake Meyers, who enjoyed a career season in 2025. Brian McTaggart of MLB.com writes the Royals are one of a number of teams interested in […]
News and Rumors from Day 1 of the Winter Meetings: Baz’ power stuff seemed to return last year, his first full year after returning from Tommy John surgery, but he faded in the second half. His has some major stuff however, and the Astros are known for maximizing pitching talent. Coming off a down year, […]
Charlie Goldsmith, former Enquirer reporter (and current purveyor of Charlie’s Chalkboard on Substack), caught up with Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona at MLB’s Winter Meetings in Orlando, picking the future Hall of Famer’s mind on a number of topics ranging from Kyle Schwarber to managing the overall roster of the club through the grind of […]
The Houston Astros have signed right-handed pitcher Ryan Weiss to a one-year Major League contract that also includes a club option for 2027. The announcement was made by Astros General Manager Dana Brown. Additional terms of the deal were not disclosed. Weiss pitched the last two seasons in the Korean Baseball Organization (KBO) and had a huge year […]
12 Days of Deals for Astros Light Up the Park, presented by Houston Methodist, begins on Monday, Dec. 8 with a different deal available for fans every day. Monday, Dec. 8 begins a special 12 Days of Deals for Astros Light Up the Park, presented by Houston Methodist, that will run through Friday, Dec. 19. Each day has a special deal that is available […]
“I come to praise Caesar not to bury him.” — William Shakespeare Bill James once said that numbers take on the property of language. I make my living as a school teacher. To be more specific, I support special education students in English classrooms. These two worlds are intersecting this week when it comes to […]
Braves Franchise History 1928 – The Cardinals sell veteran SS Rabbit Maranville to the Braves. 1987 – Atlanta trades shortstop Rafael Ramirez to the Astros for a pair of minor leaguers. 2001 – The Braves sign infielder Vinny Castilla also to a two-year contract. 2005 – The Braves acquire shortstop Edgar Renteria from the Boston […]
Former Houston Astros second baseman Jeff Kent was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday by the Hall of Fame by Era committee. The Eras committee is the modern interpretation of the old Veterans Committee. They look at only candidates from a particular era every year and 2025 was the year for modern […]
The Houston Astros are hot on the trail of free agent SP Ranger Suarez, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. In his recent article regarding the top 5 free agent starters on the market, Feinsand noted the Astros, Cubs and Orioles as the three teams as the most serious threats to signing Suarez away from […]
The Houston Astros have announced they have outrighted OF Taylor Trammell and RHP Logan VanWey to Triple-A Sugar Land. Trammell has the right to elect free agency. With these moves, the Astros currently have 38 players on their 40-man roster. Trammell, a former first round pick of the Cincinnati Reds in 2016, has never fulfilled […]
The bigger news dropped earlier today, when Mark Feinsand reported that the Chicago Cubs were among the three biggest threats (along with the Astros and Orioles) to sign free agent starter Ranger Suarez this offseason. You can read all about his fit, cost, and attractiveness right here if you missed it. But at the end of that report, Feinsand also mentioned another guy on the Cubs’ radar … a 30-year-old free agent starter they were also considering at the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline … a 2023 ...
From 2014 to 2020, it seemed like the Astros welcomed a new impact prospect every season, and each one stepped in and made an immediate difference. From George Springer to Carlos Correa to Yordan Alvarez, those arrivals played a major role in defining the organization’s golden era. While 2025 didn’t see that same level of […]