News
Milwaukee assistant GM Matt Kleine, a Brewers lifer since 2007, is a serious candidate to replace Dana Brown, per USA Today's Bob Nightengale. Here's who he is, why Houston would look to Milwaukee, and how the World Series complicates the timing.
Analysis
Yainer Díaz is the Astros' catcher of the present. Who catches when he doesn't is one of the quieter, more consequential questions facing Houston's next front office. As the Houston Chronicle's Matt Kawahara put it in his latest roster analysis, Christian Vázquez'
News
Houston still has no new general manager or manager. Brad Ausmus has been floated as a managerial candidate, and the GM hire is expected to come first. The club reportedly won't begin its searches until after the World Series. Meanwhile, Joe Espada posted a goodbye to Houston on
Game Recap
Houston rallied from a ninth-inning deficit behind Cam Smith, then broke through in extra innings to secure a dramatic road win in San Francisco. The Astros were one strike from defeat Monday night. Cam Smith made sure they did not leave San Francisco with it. Smith lined a two-
Game Recap
Hayden Wesneski allowed two runs over six innings, and Houston answered Toronto’s tying rally with four runs in the fifth inning. The Astros delivered the response they needed Tuesday night at Daikin Park. A night after seeing a six-game winning streak end, Houston used six steady innings from
Game Recap
Houston collected 10 hits but stranded 13 runners in a 3–1 loss to Toronto, spoiling Daulton Varsho’s Astros debut and ending a six-game winning streak.
Analysis
Houston’s addition of Daulton Varsho reshapes center field with elite range, dependable instincts and left-handed power for the stretch run.
Rumors
The former Stanford standout has developed into one of Miami’s most dangerous power hitters. His left-handed bat, defensive versatility and multiple years of club control make him an unusually compelling—and potentially expensive—fit for Houston. Kyle Stowers does not fit the traditional description of a trade-deadline
Rumors
A George Springer reunion would bring nostalgia and a potentially useful veteran bat—but Houston must weigh his role, salary and no-trade protection.