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The Houston Astros will likely look very different in 2025 than they did both in 2024 and really over their entire run of success. Houston has dominated the American League for the better part of the last decade, going to seven straight ALCS, four World Series, and winning two championships.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 11

3 Best Pitchers for the Houston Astros During the 2024 Season

The Houston Astros season ended disappointingly when they were swept by the Detroit Tigers in the Wild Card Round on their home field. After everything they had to overcome during the regular season, it was a tough way to go out.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 8

Tigers star Tarik Skubal’s dominance vs. Guardians enters Justin Verlander territory

It took a three-run Kerry Carpenter home run for the Detroit Tigers to tie up their ALDS series against the Cleveland Guardians at a game apiece. But before Carpenter’s magic, Tarik Skubal put up a dominating pitching performance.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 7

Potential NL Contender Urged To Avoid Houston Astros All-Time Great

It was unfortunate to see the Houston Astros season end for many reasons. Not only did this team have its eyes set on winning a World Series, but there's a real possibility they'll lose players who've been with the organization for a very long time.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 5

Three MLB legends who should retire this offseason

It is time for several players to face reality. Let's take a look at three legends who should hang up the spikes for good.

41-year-old Justin Verlander announces future plans following Astros' playoff elimination

Padres vs. Dodgers player props for Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Jackson Merrill on Saturday, Oct. 5

Shohei Ohtani primed for playoff debut in Dodgers-Padres NLDS

Which MLB pitchers have thrown more than one no-hitter?

The 'Multiple Cy Young Award winners' quiz

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 5

Houston Astros Could Be Ideal Suitor for Award Winning Japanese Pitcher

The Houston Astros have a few areas of need entering the offseason. With the possibility of Justin Verlander departing and their starting pitching being banged up, the Astros will have to focus on finding a few arms this winter.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 3

Houston Astros All-Time Great Predicted Not To Return Next Season

It's a tough day for the Houston Astros after being knocked out by the Detroit Tigers in the Wild Card Round. Sadly, this tough day might just be the beginning of what's to come for the Astros.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 3

Astros GM answers what's next for Houston after early postseason exit

The Astros will unsurprisingly aim at another deep postseason run next year, although tighter-than-usual financial parameters could punctuate the looming offseason.

25 MLB legends who made their names in the postseason

The 'American League batting champions' quiz

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 3

Three-time Cy Young winner addresses future after rough 2024

It was a frustrating season for Justin Verlander. Was it enough to make him consider hanging it up?

Which MLB players have the most career WAR?

The 'Multiple Cy Young Award winners' quiz

Justin Verlander News / Yardbarker / October 5

Verlander announces future plans after Astros' elimination

41-year-old Justin Verlander announces future plans following Astros' playoff elimination

It doesn't sound like starting pitcher Justin Verlander is ready to hang up his cleats just yet, despite entering his age-42 season in 2025.

Astros GM answers what's next for Houston after early postseason exit

Astros expected to present offer to star 3B in near future

Orioles GM confirms Brandon Hyde's status after early playoff exit

Diamondbacks make changes to coaching staff after missing playoffs

White Sox manage to lose MLB draft lottery before it even starts

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 2

Astros enter offseason with many questions after getting swept

This sweep marked the first time since 2016 that the Astros did not advance to the ALCS.

Watch: Tigers home run puts Astros on the ropes in AL wild-card series

Watch: Unlikely hero sends Tigers to ALDS, ends Astros' ALCS streak

Takeaways from Astros-Tigers Game 2: Andy Ibanez's clutch double sends Detroit to ALDS

Looking back at the greatest MLB teams of the 00s

The '2017 Houston Astros World Series roster' quiz

Houston Astros News / Bleacher Report / October 2

Justin Verlander 'Not Ready' to Retire After Astros Loss to Tigers, MLB Playoff Exit

The Houston Astros' season is over after a 5-2 home loss to the Detroit Tigers Wednesday capped a two-game American League Wild Card Series sweep. After the…

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 1

Houston Astros Legend Surprisingly Misses Wild Card Roster Against Tigers

The Houston Astros have announced their active roster for the American League Wildcard series against the Detroit Tigers. The team will take 26 players

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / October 1

Astros manager talks leaving Verlander off wild-card roster

Astros manager explains 'easy conversation' regarding leaving Justin Verlander off wild-card roster

Verlander won't be available for the Houston Astros in their wild-card series against the Detroit Tigers, but it's not due to injury.

Red-hot but inexperienced Tigers prepare for veteran Astros

AL wild-card storylines: An epic showdown between shortstops

Power rankings entering the 2024 MLB postseason

Which MLB pitchers have thrown more than one no-hitter?

The 'Multiple Cy Young Award winners' quiz

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 1

Astros leave three-time Cy Young winner off wild-card roster

The Astros announced their Wild Card Series roster on Tuesday, and it does not include struggling veteran Justin Verlander.

Which MLB pitchers have thrown more than one no-hitter?

The 'Multiple Cy Young Award winners' quiz

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 29

Justin Verlander Hurls Gem in Potential Final Game with Houston Astros

As the Houston Astros gear up for October, they may have seen the final game for one of the best pitchers in the history of the franchise. On Saturday,

Houston Astros News / Total Apex Sports / September 29

Verlander, Houston Astros Edge Past Guardians

Justin Verlander had not been showing his best side in recent starts for the Houston Astros, but he managed to work six innings en route to a 4-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / September 28

Justin Verlander helps Astros edge Guardians

Justin Verlander allowed three early runs but grinded out six innings, and the Houston Astros used a three-run second to beat the host Cleveland Guardians 4-3 on Saturday night.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / September 28

Astros' Justin Verlander aims to end struggles in clash with Guardians

With the Guardians and Houston Astros currently holding the second and third seeds in the American League playoffs, respectively, their three-game weekend set in Cleveland might serve as a dress rehearsal for postseason roster construction.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 21