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Nolan Arenado's no-trade clause is looking like a blessing for the Astros

1 day ago | climbingtalshill.com | Drew Koch

There was a lot of buzz around Arenado during the offseason. The Houston Astros were in deep negotiations with the St. Louis Cardinals this past offseason and have every intention of trading for eight-time All-Star Nolan Arenado. But Arenado turned his nose up to the Astros and exercised the no-trade clause in his contract, preferring to remain in St. Louis. Things couldn't have worked out better for the Astros.
Jeremy Peña's 2025 breakout could result in more than his first All-Star appearance

2 days ago | climbingtalshill.com | Drew Koch

He's coming for some hardware. Voting for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game begins today and every single fan throughout the city of Houston will undoubtedly be casting their ballot for shortstop Jeremy Peña. The 26-year-old has enjoyed a breakout campaign this season and should be well on his way to being named a starter for this year's Midsummer Classic. Peña, however, might have something bigger in mind than an invite to the All-Star Game in Atlanta.
MLB insider maps out bold Astros trade deadline strategy that would spark a riot

2 days ago | climbingtalshill.com | Drew Koch

He said what now?!Should the Houston Astros be sellers at this year's MLB trade deadline? New York Post columnist and MLB insider Joel Sherman sure thinks so. But Sherman's rationale goes well beyond the notion of selling off expiring assets — he wants Houston to have a full-blown fire sale. Before diving into the details of Sherman's trade deadline blueprint for Houston, it should be noted that he doesn't believe Astros GM Dana Brown will take his advice.
Corbin Burnes injury just opened the door for Astros to make a bold move

4 days ago | climbingtalshill.com | Drew Koch

Houston may have a gigantic opportunity to seize control of the AL West. Corbin Burnes exited the Diamondbacks win against the Nationals on Sunday night, and there's growing concern that the former Cy Young Award-winner may have suffered a season-ending injury. If Burnes is indeed headed to the injured list, the Houston Astros need to pounce on the opportunity to upgrade their starting rotation.
Astros' MLB mock draft offers Houston backup plan in case the worst happens

4 days ago | climbingtalshill.com | Drew Koch

Astros fans are hopeful it doesn't come to this. MLB.com's latest mock draft handed the Houston Astros shortstop Wehiwa Aloy from the University of Arkansas. The 21-year-old comes in at No. 22 on the outlet's big board, so the value matches where Houston will be selecting in July's draft. Selecting a shortstop is always a wise strategy during the MLB Draft, but the Astros could have an ulterior motive if this latest mock draft becomes a reality.
Astros may have the answer to injury-plagued starting rotation hiding in plain sight

5 days ago | climbingtalshill.com | Drew Koch

Maybe Houston has more pitching depth than they think. To say the Houston Astros starting rotation has been devastated by injuries would be an understatement. Houston is currently without Christian Javier, J.P France, Hayden Wesneski, Spencer Arrighetti, and Luis Garcia. Just this past week, Houston received even more bad news after it was announced that Ronel Blanco will miss the remainder of the season with an elbow injury.
Every Framber Valdez start is now a reminder of how badly the Astros screwed up

6 days ago | climbingtalshill.com | Drew Koch

Enjoy it while it lasts, Astros fans. Framber Valdez tossed another gem for the Houston Astros on Friday night at Daikin Park. The left-hander dominated the Tampa Bay Rays lineup, going nine innings and allowing only one run on three hits while striking out nine. Outside of a leadoff homer to Rays' right fielder José Caballero, Valdez was simply outstanding. But Friday's sterling performance from the Astros ace was the latest reminder of how badly Houston bungled Valdez's contract situation.
Red-hot Astros prospect presents Houston with a problem and no easy solution

6 days ago | climbingtalshill.com | Drew Koch

What will Dana Brown do? Shay Whitcomb had a cup of coffee in the big leagues last season, but didn't do enough during spring training to earn a spot on the Houston Astros Opening Day roster and was assigned to Triple-A Sugar Land ahead of the 2025 campaign. All Whitcomb has done since arriving in Triple-A this spring is absolutely rake. The 26-year-old has turned Constellation Field into his own personal playground.
Astros Injury Update: Yordan Alvarez final test, Christian Walker X-rays, Luis Garcia

1 week ago | climbingtalshill.com | Drew Koch

The countdown is on. After getting blown out of the water on Thursday by the Tampa Bay Rays, the Houston Astros could use some pop in their lineup. Based on the most recent injury update from Astros manager Joe Espada, they could receive such a boost in the coming days as Yordan Alvarez has one more hurdle to clear before making his return from the IL.
4 Astros X-factors who are keeping Houston afloat while superstars struggle

1 week ago | climbingtalshill.com | Drew Koch

Houston's biggest stars have been silent at the outset. When you think of the Houston Astros, names like Jose Altuve, Yordan Alvarez, and Yainer Diaz come to mind. Unfortunately for Houston's fanbase, none of those three players have lived up to the hype this season. Though Altuve is finally rounding into form, the former MVP has had more struggles than successes in 2025. Alvarez is currently on the injured list, but even before his IL stint, the Astros slugger was off to a horrendous start.