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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 […]

The Houston Astros and manager Dusty Baker seemingly had an amicable ending as the veteran manager announced he would be leaving after the 2023 season. But there was reportedly some disconnect between Baker, the front office and general manager Dana Brown, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. “There was also a little bit of a […]

The Houston Astros struggled out of the gate last season, but as expected, they went on an incredible run and still managed to clinch a berth in the postseason. The Astros wound up winning the AL West on the final day of the regular season, only to fall to the in-state rival Texas Rangers in […]

The Houston Astros have identified their replacement at manager after the retirement of Dusty Baker, and are set to announce Joe Espada as the club’s next manager, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com Joe Espada will reportedly be named new manager of the Astros, per https://t.co/Z3s2EpgF39's @brianmctaggart. pic.twitter.com/f1JSbiBTw2 — MLB (@MLB) November 12, 2023 The […]

The Houston Astros have already started to turn the page to their new batch of stars. Several of the main guys from the 2017 team start to fade and find new homes and Alex Bregman could be next. Bregman, Jose Altuve, Lance McCullers Jr. and Justin Verlander (save for his brief half-season spent with the […]

A slow start to the 2023 season could have doomed the Houston Astros, but Dusty Baker’s club bounced back and finished within a game of its fifth World Series appearance in seven years. Despite Baker’s offseason retirement, the Astros will once again be among the favorites to reach the Fall Classic in 2024. Here are […]

Although the Houston Astros advanced to the American League Championship Series for the seventh-straight year, the 2023 season was not exactly business as usual. The club entered the final stretch of September with its playoff aspirations hanging in the balance. Both the Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners could have realistically claimed the AL West crown […]

The Houston Astros are hoping for a better 2024 season after bowing out in the American League Championship Series against the Texas Rangers. The Astros and Manager Dusty Baker will part ways, leading to potential turnover within the organization. Recently, new hometown hero CJ Stroud of the Houston Texans revealed his surprising thoughts on the […]

The Houston Texans won’t be mistaken for a title contender anytime soon, but the play of CJ Stroud, the former Ohio State quarterback, has given the franchise hope. The Texans franchise got a big update on Derek Stingley Jr. recently that could change the balance of power on the team’s defense. Texans GM Nick Caserio […]

The Houston Astros have questions to answer this offseason after losing to the Texas Rangers in the ALCS. Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman’s futures are up in their air amid their upcoming free agencies. There are reportedly no contract extension talks between the Astros and the two stars according to agent Scott Boras, via Bob […]

The Houston Astros have consistently been one of the best teams in the MLB throughout the past decade, and they had another big year in 2023. The main goal for this team was obviously to defend their World Series Crown by winning a second straight championship, but Houston fell short of that goal when they […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have big shoes to fill after Craig Consell left the team for the Chicago Cubs. The Brewers finished the year as the top team in the NL Central and made the MLB Playoffs as a Wildcard.  Milwaukee is interested in Astros bench coach Coach Joe Espada for their manager position. However, Dana […]