Just like a real crawfish boil – it’s all in here. The latest news and rumors on the Houston Astros and from around MLB in today’s off-season Crawfish Boil.
- Mark Feinsand of MLB.com listed his top 5 free agent starters. He says the Astros are serious contenders for Ranger Suarez, but none of the other big names. You can see the whole piece here:
- The Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates made a trade that involved the Red Sox’ #3 prospect (and #85 MLB prospect overall) going to Pittsburgh.
https://www.mlb.com/news/jhostynxon-garcia-jesus-travieso-pirates-trade-with-red-sox
- Feinsand also wrote in a Reddit AMA he believes that players like Pete Alonso and Alex Bregman, who had to wait a long time to find a deal last year, will not have that problem this year. He also expects the 3 Japanese stars on the free agent market will likely not sign until towards the end of December.
- MLBPA President Tony Clark spoke with Bob Nightengale of USA Today about his thoughts on a potential looming work stoppage in MLB following the 2026 season.
- Robert Murray spoke about The Blue Jays and Kyle Tucker, the Red Sox/Pirates deal, the Cubs and Alex Bregman, the Twins change of heart on selling and more here:
- Speaking of the Twins, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports they have had yet another change of heart, and will not be trading Joe Ryan, Pablo Lopez or Byron Buxton because they feel the AL Central is weak enough they could build around those three guys and make a run.
- Will Sammon and Ken Rosenthal’s latest rumor mill addresses:
- Bo Bichette to Boston?
- MacKenzie Gore of the Nationals
- Marlins listening on Sandy Alcantara, Edward Cabrera and Ryan Weathers
- A’s interest in Brandon Lowe or Jeff McNeil, could be holding on to Luis Severino?
- and more:
- The Reds really want Kyle Schwarber, but can they make the deal? Ken Rosenthal discusses here:
