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Houston Astros star Justin Verlander provided an injury update Wednesday. The veteran, who was traded back to the Astros in 2023 after signing with the New York Mets, is expected to lead Houston’s rotation in 2024. The latest update on Verlander’s shoulder is concerning, however. “When I first started playing catch I usually shut it […]

There’s more work to do for the Houston Astros front office. Fresh off signing Jose Altuve to a five-year, $125 million extension last week, the team now turns its sights to some of its other key players. Presently, the Astros are trying to ink long-term deals with third baseman Alex Bregman and right fielder Kyle […]

The Houston Astros took care of one key contract extension this offseason by inking Jose Altuve to a five-year, $125 million deal. But agreeing to a deal with Alex Bregman is another matter with not much progress to speak of. Bregman is going to be an unrestricted free agent after the 2024 season but the […]

The Houston Astros and star closer Josh Hader previously agreed to a $95 million contract in MLB free agency. Hader explained his decision to sign with Houston during a recent appearance on Foul Territory. “It happened quick. We had conversations early… they were interested, but pretty much through the holidays it was pretty quiet,” Hader […]

With football season concluding soon and the whispers of spring calling, that means baseball season will be right around the corner. It’s now just 50 days away from MLB Opening Day 2024 (as of this writing), and then all will be right with the world again if you’re a baseball fan. If you are one […]

Jose Altuve is one of the best players in the MLB, and he just signed a new contract extension with the Houston Astros. Altuve’s extension, beginning in 2025, is good for five years and it is worth $125 million. When the contract is up, Altuve will be 39 years old, and he could be ready […]

The Houston Astros have already signed Jose Altuve to a long-term contract extension. But when it comes to Alex Bregman, the Astros don’t seem to be close to a deal. Altuve signed a five-year, $125 million extension with the Astros. Bregman’s agent called that signing a, “bridge contract,” based on his standing in Houston. But […]

The MLB offseason is almost over as Spring Training and the start of the 2024 regular season are both right around the corner. The Houston Astros are once again expected to be a contender for the World Series after coming up a little bit short last year. The Astros are one of the best teams […]

Houston Astros fans are in a state of bliss at the moment. The team recently announced that their star second baseman, Jose Altuve, would be signing a 5-year, $125 million extension moving forward. To make matters even more heartwarming for the team’s followers, Houston’s official X (Twitter) account posted a picture of the two-time World […]

The Houston Astros look to build upon their AL West dominance with a huge roster move. Second basemen Jose Altuve and the Astros are in agreement on a five-year, $125 million contract extension, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports. The move will help Houston avenge their 2023 ALCS showing. Houston solidifies its depth with a big Jose […]

The Houston Astros reportedly acquired Trey Cabbage, a versatile position player, from the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday, per Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston. The Astros dealt right-handed pitcher Carlos Espinosa to the Angels as part of the trade, and designated right-handed pitcher Declan Cronin for assignment. Cabbage isn’t the kind of player that […]

Whenever there is a hint of doubt surrounding the Houston Astros, the franchise tends to respond in a big way. With multiple relievers entering MLB free agency and respected catcher Martin Maldonado joining the Chicago White Sox, the club faces some uncertainty. Any concern, however, was greatly alleviated with the huge signing of Josh Hader. […]

Once again, the Baseball Hall of Fame has snubbed Billy Wagner. The former Houston Astros closer came up just five votes short of getting inducted into Cooperstown, as he wound up with just a 73.8% rating, falling below the required 75% to make the cut. The pitcher appeared on the latest edition of “Starkville: The […]

The Boston Red Sox and the Houston Astros reportedly had five players from the Dominican Republic who did not tell the truth about their age, USA TODAY has learned amid a reported signing scandal in the Caribbean nation, per Diario Libre. There have been more than 170 kids who lied about their age in a […]

The New York Yankees reportedly claimed reliever Matt Gage off waivers from the Houston Astros Monday, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Gage, 30, is a left-handed reliever. He’s spent limited time at the big league level but has performed well across 16 total appearances. Gage made his MLB debut in 2022 with […]

Former Toronto Blue Jays manager Jimy Williams has passed away, the Blue Jays announced. Williams was 80 at the time of his passing. “We are saddened to learn of the passing of former Blue Jays Manager Jimy Williams. His impact on our organization will forever be remembered. Our hearts go out to Jimy’s family and […]

Like Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud, Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman was the 2nd overall pick in the Draft. Perhaps this kinship, along with the city they each call home, is partially responsible for Bregman’s prediction for Saturday afternoon’s Divisional Round Game between the Texans and the #1 seed in the AFC, the Baltimore […]

The Houston Astros nearly made it back to the World Series in 2023, but they did it without one of their best arms in Lance McCullers Jr. He missed the entire campaign with a forearm injury. That being said, the righty is on the mend and provided a positive update on his rehab on Saturday. […]

The Houston Astros recently agreed to a five-year, $95 million contract with star closer Josh Hader. Houston’s offseason was mostly quiet prior to the signing. The Astros are hoping to make a statement in the American League West after the Texas Rangers won the World Series in 2023. So how can the Rangers answer the […]

The Houston Astros have agreed to a five-year deal worth $95 million deal with free agent reliever Josh Hader, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. Rumors began to circulate regarding the Astros’ interest in the reliever and on Friday things came to an agreement between the two sides. ‘BREAKING: Star closer Josh Hader and the Houston […]

With the Houston Astros looking to add to their bullpen before the start of the 2024 season, they seem to have landed on one of free agency’s biggest remaining prizes, closer Josh Hader. Hader is widely considered one of, if not the, best closer in MLB currently. And while his name has been linked to […]

The Houston Astros are looking to return to their World Series ways after losing in the ALCS in 2023. But as the Astros look to attack the AL West, Houston will have to do so without one of their best relievers. Kendall Graveman underwent surgery on his right shoulder. He is now expected to miss […]

Houston Astros fans know their title window could get far more narrow in a couple years if the front office does not lock up their core players, one of whom includes Kyle Tucker. Until a long-term contract is inked, there is bound to be some unrest hovering above Minute Maid Park. Fortunately, the immediate future […]

Jordan Hicks, a former St. Louis Cardinals and Toronto Blue Jays reliever, is reportedly drawing interest in MLB free agency from the New York Yankees and Houston Astros, per Jon Morosi of MLB Network. The Yankees have been linked to a number of players during the offseason. Houston hasn’t been mentioned as a landing destination […]

Michael Brantley is officially hanging up his cleats. After a successful 15-year MLB career that included five All-Star selections and two World Series appearances, the former Cleveland and Houston outfielder is retiring, per MLB Network’s Jon Morosi. He battled through injuries in recent years and played in just 79 games across his last two seasons […]

The Houston Astros have little to do with a Week 17 Thursday Night Football game between the Cleveland Browns and New York Jets. The MLB’s most successful team of the last decade found its way into the broadcast though as legendary broadcaster Al Michaels took it upon himself to give the audience some humor at […]

The MLB rumor mill has been churning fast this offseason as teams scramble to keep up with the big spenders of the world including the Dodgers and their recent signing of ex-Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani. The Angels signed an ex-Astros outfielder to a deal in hopes of filling out their suddenly barren roster. The MLB […]

Yoshinobu Yamamoto has still not signed and remains one of, if not, the biggest free agent available in the MLB. The New York Yankees are rumored to be incredibly interested in signing the star pitcher. Now, some of their recruitment tactics for Yamamoto have come to light. It’s well known the Yankees have a heated […]

The Houston Astros, in a bid to bolster their bullpen for the upcoming season, have initiated contact with free agents Hector Neris and Jordan Hicks, sources close to the organization revealed. The move comes as the Astros aim to reinforce their pitching staff, although the discussions are still in their infancy. Despite the apparent need […]

The Houston Astros are not expected to trade starting pitcher Framber Valdez, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. Houston, however, is still open to listening to trade offers for the two-time All-Star. According to Nightengale, at least five teams have inquired about a Valdez trade. So why would Houston even consider the possibility of trading […]

The Houston Astros have set a standard of excellence for themselves with the way they’ve remained a legitimate World Series contender ever since breaking into the contending scene in 2015. Given the talent that they have on their current 40-man roster, there’s no reason to expect them to not be among the best teams in […]

Free agency is a great way to build a bullpen and several teams seem to have that in mind this winter. A hot name on the reliever market is fireballer Jordan Hicks, who has no shortage of teams interested in him, including AL West rivals the Texas Rangers and Houston Astros. The last two World Series […]

While Yanier Diaz seems ready to take over as the Houston Astros starting catcher, the team still wanted to ensure they had a veteran option behind him. After rolling with Martin Maldonado for the past few seasons, the Astros decided to make a change. Houston has signed Victor Caratini to a two-year, $12 million contract, […]

The Houston Astros may still have a stacked roster heading into the 2024 season, but that doesn’t mean that the franchise isn’t looking for some changes to bolster the team’s chances of competing for the World Series title. There’s also the question of the Astros’ future, especially when some of its veteran stars, such as […]

Jim Leyland was recently elected to the Hall of Fame. Leyland, a legendary MLB manager, received plenty of praise from all over the MLB world. One of his former players, star pitcher Justin Verlander, shared a reaction to the news on X (formerly Twitter). “Congratulations Skip!! I’m so incredibly happy for you and your family! […]

In the latest swirl of MLB rumors, the Houston Astros have made it clear they are not looking to trade third baseman Alex Bregman. Despite this stance, internal discussions reveal a somber acknowledgment that Bregman’s tenure with the team could be nearing its end, not through a trade, but through free agency, which looms just […]

The Texas Rangers used a series of trades and free agent signings to fortify their roster and build a World Series champion. Players like Corey Seager, Adolis Garcia and Marcus Semien, among others, were brought in through these means and were absolutely pivotal in helping the Texas win its first ever title. But now is […]

Hosuton Astros third baseman Alex Bregman has been floated in trade rumors over the last couple of days, but it seems unlikely that he gets traded, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Rosenthal points out that the rumors surrounding Alex Bregman, as well as Bo Bichette of the Toronto Blue Jays are more a […]

In a move that’s set the baseball world buzzing, the Los Angeles Angels have snagged Ron Washington as their new manager, bringing a jolt of excitement to the team. Washington, known for his dynamic leadership, made his intentions for the AL West crystal clear: “Our whole focus will be to run the West down. You […]