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Justin Verlander just keeps on winning. Fresh off winning the 2022 World Series with the Houston Astros, the future Hall of Famer pitcher is adding more to his trophy case, as he has won the 2022 American League Cy Young Award in unanimous fashion. Verlander swept all first-place votes in the balloting, finishing with a […]

The Houston Astros are surprisingly in a state of turmoil to start the 2022 offseason. After winning the World Series, they parted ways with general manager James Click and assistant GM Scott Powers. A report from ESPN’s Jeff Passan shows that Astros owner Jim Crane’s influence over the organization was at odds with Click. Some of […]

Houston Astros superstar Justin Verlander is currently a free agent. Many expect him to return to the team he has won two World Series rings with. Some even expected him to have already signed by now. However, the soon-to-be 40-year-old is still on the market, free to sign anywhere. One has to wonder why Verlander […]

It is never too early for the Houston Astros to make roster plans for the 2023 MLB season. The Astros, who have just won the 2022 World Series by beating the Philadelphia Phillies in the Fall Classic in six games, have a glaring need in the infield — particularly an everyday first baseman. One player […]

The Houston Astros have finally won the World Series again. They took home the ultimate prize for the second time in six years but are looking to cement their status as a dynasty even further by adding even more talent. One All-Star they have their eyes on in free agency is Chicago Cubs catcher Willson […]

With the Houston Astros winning the 2022 World Series, Dusty Baker finally won a ring as a manager. Baker, who won the 1981 World Series as a player with the Los Angeles Dodgers, managed for nearly 30 years before winning a title, with several heartbreaks along the way. Now, he has proven that he can […]

The World Series champion Houston Astros haven’t hesitated to jump right into MLB free agency, as they have agreed to a deal with one of their most important relief pitchers, Rafael Montero. Jeff Passan of ESPN reports that Montero and the Astros have agreed to a three-year, $34.5 million contract. It’s no surprise to see […]

Mattress Mack bagged a cool $75 million in sports betting after his beloved Houston Astros won the World Series. Now, he’s flexing them (but, let’s get real, who wouldn’t?). The Astros superfan, whose real name is Jim McIngvale, went viral on Friday after he chose the best way to show off what we can only […]

Justin Verlander will turn 40-years old in February. Nevertheless, the 2022 Cy Young hopeful will receive plenty of interest on the MLB free agent market. But where should Verlander sign in what could be the final contract of his historic career. There are 3 teams that standout as good fits for Verlander. One team is […]

Former Milwaukee Brewers president of operations David Stearns has taken his name out of consideration for the Houston Astros general manager position, as well as any other opening that pops up in Major League Baseball. Stearns’ name hit the rumor mill after the World Champion Astros parted company with general manager James Click. “I’m just […]

The Houston Astros and GM James Click parted ways on Friday. However, assistant general manager Scott Powers was also fired, per Jeff Passan. Both moves are surprising given the Astros’ recent World Series victory. Nevertheless, owner Jim Crane and Houston are clearing willing to move on. Click was originally offered a 1-year deal which he […]

James Click will not be returning to the Houston Astros despite leading the team to a World Series win, per Jeff Passan. Passan reports that the Astros offered Click a 1-year contract which he ultimately turned down. Click and owner Jim Crane reportedly had differing viewpoints on baseball operations which originally sparked rumors of Click’s […]

Willson Contreras is officially hitting the open market. The star catcher has elected MLB free agency after choosing to decline the $19.6 million qualifying offer extended by the Chicago Cubs. The fact that the 30-year-old was in a position to receive a qualifying offer in the first place is surprising. Subject to trade rumors for […]

The Houston Astros revealed a pair of injury updates on Alex Bregman and Martin Maldonado following their World Series victory, per Mark Berman. Bregman reportedly suffered a fractured left index finger on a slide in the 8th inning of World Series Game 6. The third baseman remained in the game and will not require surgery […]

The Houston Astros declined the mutual option on Trey Mancini’s contract, per Michael Schwab. Mancini had a $10 million mutual option for 2023 which Houston ultimately did not pick up. Additionally, the Astros declined reliever Will Smith’s $13 million mutual contract option, per Chandler Rome. Trey Mancini struggled mightily throughout the postseason. He ultimately slashed […]

The Houston Astros are atop the baseball world after they defeated the Philadelphia Phillies, 4-2, in the 2022 edition of the Fall Classic. The Astros were able to redeem themselves after falling short in the 2019 and 2021 World Series, losing to the Washington Nationals and Atlanta Braves, respectively. And it’s all thanks to the […]

The Houston Astros are World Series champions after knocking off the Philadelphia Phillies in their six game series. The Astros, who have made it to the ALCS in six straight seasons, finally won their second title during that stretch, despite making it to the World Series in three of the past five seasons. This win […]

A Houston Astros fan was arrested for throwing a beer at US State Senator Ted Cruz during the World Series parade on Monday. Cruz received a less-than-warm reception when making his way through the Astros’ World Series parade. Cruz, who was riding alongside his family in a green military vehicle, was seen waving to Houstonians […]

The Houston Astros just won their first World Series since 2017 in epic fashion, taking down the Philadelphia Phillies in six games thanks to a series-clinching three-run homer from Yordan Alvarez in Game 6. Most importantly, it was a bittersweet moment for manager Dusty Baker, who captured his very first ring in 25 years of […]

The Houston Astros celebrated their World Series victory on Monday. The team parade drew no shortage of fans as Houston celebrated its first championship since 2017. Astros fans and players, including star Alex Bregman, trolled fans of both the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies, per the Houston Astros Twitter account. They got what they […]

The entire city of Houston was absolutely buzzing on Monday as they celebrated the Astros’ World Series championship with a parade across the city. As fans turned up in bunches, all ready to celebrate the incredible season from their Astros, the crowd couldn’t hold back their disdain when a float headlined by US Senator Ted […]

The Houston Astros defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2022 World Series and proceeded to celebrate like absolute champions. As all World Series winners do, the Astros went berserk in the clubhouse after the win, popping bottles of champagne in the locker room and going absolutely nuts after becoming champs. It seems that the Astros […]

The Houston Astros are World Series champions once again. After failing to win a title since 2017 despite making it to the ALCS every season since then, the Astros finally are back on top after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies in six games to win the 2022 title. It’s been a long road to redemption for […]

The Houston Astros have won the World Series. But while they are no strangers to winning it all after securing it in 2017, manager Dusty Baker is. Or, at least, he was until he led a stacked Astros team to the 2022 championship. After winning it all as a player with the 1981 Los Angeles […]

Dusty Baker, as well-respected of a manager as he is, could never escape the specter of the 2002 World Series that escaped his San Francisco Giants. Last season’s World Series loss did little to quiet down the narrative that the 73-year-old manager just isn’t the guy to get a team over the hump. But after […]

The Houston Astros just capped off another dominant season with a World Series victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. The Astros dominated their way through the 2022 MLB Playoffs before facing some adversity against the Phillies, only to overcome it to win it all for the second time in six seasons. The Phillies took Game 3 […]

The Houston Astros are World Series champions once again. After taking down the plucky Philadelphia Phillies in six games, the Astros secured their second championship in six years, avenged their losses in the fall classic from 2019 and 2021 and got Dusty Baker his first taste of a championship as a manager. Jose Altuve, Justin […]

Catcher Martin Madonado was the first Houston Astros player to get on base in the sixth inning of their World Series-clinching Game 6 against the Philadelphia Phillies. His hit-by-pitch allowed Jose Altuve on base, which led to Jeremy Pena bringing him to third on a single up the middle, which led to Phillies manager Rob […]

The Houston Astros finally did it. After two failed attempts in 2019 and 2021, the team finally captured the World Series in 2022, eliminating the Philadelphia Phillies in six games. This win marks the first championship Houston has won since 2017. For many, this win was redemption for that championship, which was tainted by the […]

After years of heartbreak, Dusty Baker finally caught his white whale. The Houston Astros manager won his first World Series ring after his team knocked out the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 6. Behind the heroics of sensational rookie Jeremy Pena and star slugger Yordan Alvarez, Houston finally nabbed their first trophy after the controversial 2017 […]

The Philadelphia Phillies held a one-run lead in Game 6 of the World Series heading into the bottom of the sixth inning. After allowing two baserunners on, Zack Wheeler was pulled from a game that saw him blank the Houston Astros for much of the evening. It all unraveled in a hurry, with relief pitcher […]

Jeremy Pena just capped off the dream rookie season for the Houston Astros not just with a World Series title, but the MVP trophy from the Fall Classic as well. The win makes Pena the first position player to ever win the World Series MVP award in his rookie season. A freshman has won the […]

The Philadelphia Phillies lost the World Series to the Houston Astros, and Bryce Harper knows very well they have no one to blame but themselves. Speaking to reporters after the 4-1 defeat in Game 6, Harper didn’t elaborate on the reason for their loss. Instead, he emphasized they just didn’t get the job done. Plain […]

Dusty Baker finally vanquished his World Series curse as a manager, and so what better way to celebrate it than a champagne with the rest of the Houston Astros? The Astros made sure their manager gets to enjoy the epic victory. Right after their 4-1 win in Game 6 to seal the World Series title […]

Every single Houston Astros fan will be celebrating after their team won the World Series on Friday night with a 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 6. It will be extra special for supporters that witnessed the historic game at Minute Maid Park, but for one particular lifelong fan, Saturday’s occasion will prove […]

After last year’s World Series heartbreak, Dusty Baker wouldn’t let his Houston Astros suffer the same pain. Sure enough, they got the job done this 2022 and the veteran manager made history in the process. The Astros took down the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 6 behind a big homer from Yordan Alvarez at the bottom […]

There’s probably no one in the planet that’s happier with the Houston Astros’ World Series win than Jim McIngvale, aka Mattress Mack. You would be over the moon too if you just won a record-breaking $75 million bet. Nope, there’s no typo there. The Astros superfan literally won the biggest bet in history after the […]

The Houston Astros won the World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies, 4-2, and so that means a massive payout for superfan Mattress Mack. For those not in the know, Mattress Mack placed a $10 million bet on the Astros to win the World Series. He initially made a $3 million bet at Caesars for Houston […]

Superfan Mattress Mack has placed a total of $10 million of bets for the Houston Astros to win the World Series, so imagine his excitement after the team took the lead via a Yordan Alvarez homer in the closeout Game 6 on Saturday. At the bottom of the sixth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies ahead […]