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The Houston Astros spent the offseason at the forefront of trade rumors, and they should continue to be before opening day.
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Jeffrey Robinson|
Patrick McAvoy|
Scott Roche|
Ryan Shea|
Spring training is well underway and there should be some worry for their offense as their season is weeks from kicking off.
Maddy Dickens|
The Boston Red Sox are all set in the infield right now.
Patrick McAvoy|
Discussing whether the San Diego Padres should consider this blockbuster trade proposal for Christian Walker.
Noah Camras|
The Houston Astros have a handful of notable prospects in their farm system. How soon will they reach the Majors?
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The biggest weakness that could plague every MLB team in 2026.
Karl Rasmussen|
Spring reps have revealed only good things about the Houston Astros top prospects
Jeffrey Robinson|
New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza addressed what he has seen from Carig Kimbrel so far.
Grant Young|
The Houston Astros have a prospect who is coming up big during Spring Training, and that is Walker Janek.
Maddy Dickens|
The Houston Astros are going to need a number of players step up in 2026. One of those players who could be an X-Factor is Lance McCullers, Jr.

In Case You Missed it

There were all kinds of free agent signings and trades that shocked baseball fans this winter, but these under-the-radar moves could be just as impactful as the headliners.

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