9+ hour, 21+ min ago   (298+ words) The Houston Astros appear to be approaching the 2026 trade deadline with the mindset they always have when approaching summer's tentpole event. Selling is something Jim Crane appears to be allergic to, and every indication is that the Astros will be…...

15+ hour, 20+ min ago   (311+ words) The Milwaukee Brewers may have pulled a fast one on the Houston Astros. The Brewers agreed to absorb some of Lance McCullers Jr. remaining money in a deal with the Astros earlier this month that also included left-handed pitcher Colton…...

20+ hour, 38+ min ago   (104+ words) Climbing Tal's Hill In a recent trade deadline breakdown/preview, ESPN's Buster Olney discussed those expectations. He specifically mentioned that executives around the league expect Brown and Co. to be aggressive at the trade deadline in spite of the headwinds…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago   (915+ words) In trying to imagine what a perfect trade deadline would look like for the Houston Astros, one must consider a few things. First, the team will be buyers. Dana Brown has said making the playoffs is the "end-all, be-all." He's…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago   (426+ words) Chandler Rome has a point when he says that Yordan Alvarez's 2026 performance alone might be enough to make the Houston Astros buyers at the trade deadline. It's hard to argue against adding pieces when you have the American MVP favorite…...

2+ day, 20+ hour ago   (588+ words) Owner Jim Crane has always loomed large over the Houston Astros. He's one of the most dedicated owners when it comes to wanting to win. At the same time, he's also been clear that he wants to run the team…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (79+ words) Climbing Tal's Hill Even so, Dana Brown has reportedly told other teams that they’re not trading their shortstop. Typically when there’s high outside interest and firm internal refusal, that means a front office knows what they have. And that’s probably…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (241+ words) Climbing Tal's Hill This isn't the first time that the Astros have been connected to Skubal. Earlier this month, it was Nightengale who directly referred to Houston as a suitor for Skubal. It's still hard to imagine the Astros having…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (496+ words) As Chandler Rome covered in his mailbag column for The Athletic (subscription required) in Dana Brown's mind, there is only one option -- buy aggressively and make as much of a push as humanly possible. “We’re focused on making the postseason....

4+ day, 15+ hour ago   (318+ words) When the Houston Astros designated Nate Pearson for assignment earlier this week, it was a reminder that offseason additions Dana Brown made for the pitching staff haven't exactly worked out. A former first-round pick with a fastball approaching triple digits,…...