Astros Release Cavan Biggio to Free Agency
Houston let the infielder's minor league contract expire, making him one of several minor league free agents this offseason.
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Coverage here follows baseball in Space City, from the Major League club through the minor league system. Reporting takes in games, trades, contracts, front office decisions and the business around the sport across the full calendar year.
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November 4, 2026
Pujols Interviews for Astros Managerial JobFormer Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols is set to interview with Houston after the team hired a new general manager.
November 3, 2026
Astros Add Three to 40-Man RosterHouston added pitchers Roddery Munoz and Evan Reifert and catcher Cesar Salazar to its 40-man roster ahead of the December Rule V Draft.
November 3, 2026
Pujols Eyes Managerial Role With AstrosFormer catcher AJ Pierzynski said Albert Pujols has expressed interest in managing Houston as the club searches for a new manager.
November 3, 2026
Alvarez Named Finalist for 2026 AL MVPThe Astros slugger is one of three finalists after winning the American League batting title with a .316 average.
November 2, 2026
Astros Pick Up Isaac Paredes' $13.35M OptionHouston exercised the club option on the infielder for the 2027 season, avoiding another arbitration cycle this winter.
November 2, 2026
Astros Hire Randy Flores as General ManagerFlores becomes the fifth Latino general manager in Major League Baseball history.
November 2, 2026
Astros Designate Jake Meyers for AssignmentHouston clears a 40-man roster spot as the outfielder is due to come off the 60-day injured list.
November 2, 2026
Walker Wins AL Gold Glove at First BaseHouston's Christian Walker earned the American League first base Gold Glove, his fourth overall and first in the league.
October 30, 2026
Astros Pitcher Joey Dixon Impresses in Fall LeagueThe 24-year-old pitcher is building momentum after multiple injuries sidelined his early professional career.
October 30, 2026
Houston Astros Decline Club Option for Ryan WeissThe team officially opted to release the pitcher and pay a $500,000 buyout clause.
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Reporting follows the seasonal arc from spring training and the trade deadline through playoff races and the postseason, alongside signings, injuries and roster moves. Coverage reaches the Heights, Montrose, Midtown, River Oaks and the Third Ward, and the Harris County agencies and stadium facilities that operations run through. Houston's franchise has been among the most competitive in the sport in recent years, and the front office decisions that built that run — player development, analytics and contract strategy — generate ongoing coverage that extends well past any single season. Trade deadline moves and postseason results draw national attention that amplifies local coverage and sustains it through the offseason.