Last Word On Baseball

The Houston Astros offense struggled for long stretches last season, and injuries played a major role. However, multiple position players failed to produce consistently when it was needed. One of those players was the catcher, Yainer Díaz.  Yainer Díaz’s Next Step: What the Astros Need From Him in 2026 When the Astros officially handed Díaz the starting catcher role in 2024, … [Read more...] about Yainer Diaz’s Next Step: What the Astros Need From Him in 2026

Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai and the Houston Astros have reached an agreement on a three-year, $63 million contract. The deal, which includes player opt-outs after each season, carries an average annual value of $18 million — the third-highest AAV for a Japanese starter in MLB history, trailing Masahiro Tanaka with the Yankees and Yoshinobu Yamamoto with the Dodgers. This … [Read more...] about Astros Land Japanese Starter Tatsuya Imai

The Houston Astros already have a surplus of infielders, and it will be interesting to see how the team decides on the starting infield lineup for 2026. The Astros Plan for Brice Matthews in 2026 There are currently six infielders listed on the 40-man roster, including their top prospect in an under-the-radar move. Brice Matthews is now the big name in the Astros’ system and … [Read more...] about The Astros Plan for Brice Matthews in 2026

The Houston Astros’ search for pitching doesn’t seem like it’s over in the slightest. The Astros have made several smaller moves throughout the offseason, along with a couple of significant trades. Houston acquired Mike Burrows from the Pirates in a three-team deal earlier in December and gave up two prospects in that deal, Jacob Melton and Anderson Brito.  Astros Could Be in … [Read more...] about Astros Could Be in Play to Trade for Young Red Sox Starter

While pitching has dominated the Houston Astros’ offseason focus, the offense has its fair share of questions heading into 2026. Injuries played a role on both sides and reshaped the Astros offense for the foreseeable future.  Houston lost Yordan Alvarez for three months to a nagging hand fracture before he missed the rest of the season with a sprained ankle. The Astros also … [Read more...] about The Latest Offseason Update on Astros Star Infielder