One big storyline surrounding the Houston Astros this offseason is going to be what happens with ace pitcher Framber Valdez in free agency. It feels like his ti

With Frramber Valdez headed to the open market, the Astros could turn to Sandy Alcantara in a potential trade.

Rob Mallicoat, a former first-round draft pick by the Houston Astros whose brief major league career was defined by comebacks, died Sunday. He was 60. Mallicoat was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon, liver and lung cancer following a routine colonoscopy five years ago.

The Houston Astros have, for the first time in a long time, experienced quite a bit of roster turnover in the past year or two.

The Houston Astros can land Nick Castellanos from Philadelphia by trading prospects Miguel Ullola, Zach Cole, and Colton Gordon in this deal.

For the first time since 2016, the Houston Astros will be watching the postseason from home. In a sport where repeating as World Series champions is something no team has done since the 2000 New York Yankees, the Astros' run of success is as close to a dynasty as we've seen in the last 25 years.

The Astros' farm system has been down over the past couple of seasons and needs some players to improve in order for it to get better.

HOUSTON — Right-hander Nate Pearson and the Houston Astros finalized a $1.35 million, one-year contract on Tuesday. The 29-year-old can earn an additional $150,000 in performance bonuses: $50,000 each for 20 and 25 starts and $50,000 for 50 innings.

The Houston Astros need starting pitching this offseason, and Mitch Keller could be a feasible option for them to add.

Rob Mallicoat, who died Sunday, nearly made the 1986 Houston Astros roster as a starter at just 21 years old, but injuries would derail his career and limit him to just three years in the big leagues.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/cardinals as Astros Floated As a Potential Trade Suitor For Cardinals' $75 Million Ace. The St. Louis Cardinals are headed for a rebuild this season. They're expected to make some big moves this winter, potentially including a few big trades.