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Houston Astros

Examining the most costly starting pitchers in Astros' franchise history, but total contract value.
Ben Fisher|
Jayesh Pagar|
Jeremy Gretzer|
Nick Ziegler|
Matt Postins|
The Boston Red Sox are bringing another arm to town...
Patrick McAvoy|
The Houston Astros could use a big season from Cristian Javier to help ease the potential loss of Framber Valdez.
Scott Roche|
The Houston Astros missed the playoffs and lost the AL West division last season, and unfortunately for them, they might suffer the same fate in 2026.
Dominic Minchella|
For the first time ever, Paul Skenes and Nolan Ryan will have dual signed cards in the next release of Topps Museum Collection. Museum Collection is one of Topps' higher-end products.
Cole Benz|
The Houston Astros added three pitchers this offseason, but rotation concerns remain as the Astros chase a playoff return in 2026.
Jayesh Pagar|
Most of these players won’t stick on the ballot, yet alone sniff induction. But they still merit discussion and stand tall among their peers.
Tom Verducci|
With Boston failing to re-sign their third baseman, trade talks involving Astros third baseman Isaac Parades might re-emerge.
Jeremy Gretzer|
The Tampa Bay Rays should strongly consider signing a Houston Astros veteran free agent.
Kenneth Teape|
The Houston Astros are still building their 2026 roster, and a backup catcher could be next on the to-do list.

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The Houston Astros are all but guaranteed to lose Framber Valdez, but they have to hope it's not to this American League foe.

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Karl Rasmussen|
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Tom Verducci|
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