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Houston Astros owner Jim Crane is “intrigued” by the idea of bringing back David Stearns from the Milwaukee Brewers as the team’s next GM, wrote the Athletic senior MLB writer Ken Rosenthal in a Tuesday article. “Astros owner Jim Crane is intrigued by the idea of bringing him back to Houston, according to two major-league […]

Spring Training is right around the corner and the Houston Astros are still without a general manager. Houston has made a number of moves throughout the offseason nonetheless, but one has to imagine they would like to hire a GM sooner rather than later. Former player and head coach Brad Ausmus is reportedly a finalist […]

Yordan Alvarez will be among the players who will lead the charge for the Houston Astros in their upcoming World Series title defense. Alvarez is coming off of a standout 2022 campaign where he posted career highs in several stats, including OPS+ (187). He also finished in third place in the 2022 American League MVP […]

The Houston Astros have not been among the most active teams in the ongoing free agency period. The Astros have at the least completed one notable move, as they came to terms with now-former Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu on a three-year deal in November. Houston has opted to re-sign multiple key contributors […]

The Houston Astros had to piece together their outfield last season on their way to winning the 2022 World Series after Michael Brantley was forced to undergo shoulder surgery that ended his season after 64 games. But Brantley re-signed with Houston in free agency, and it looks like he has gotten a positive injury update […]

The Houston Astros are fresh off winning the 2022 World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies, and have been rightfully basking in their own glory for much of the offseason. But soon enough, the 2023 season will be underway, and the Astros will begin their quest to win their second straight championship. Doing so is always […]

The Houston Astros are in the middle of an unprecedented stretch of success in the modern era of the MLB. They have made it to the ALCS  in six straight seasons, winning the World Series in two of those seasons. So can the Astros make it seven straight seasons in 2023? Manager Dusty Baker certainly […]

Yuli Gurriel is reportedly a “possibility” for the Miami Marlins, per Jon Heyman and Alejandro Villegas. The Marlins desperately need offensive help. Gurriel would provide a steady presence in the lineup for Miami. The former Houston Astros’ first baseman is a reliable veteran and 2-time World Series champion. Gurriel was apart of the Astros’ 2017 […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have made their decision with right-hander Trevor Bauer. After his sexual assault allegations and suspension, the organization designated the veteran for assignment. With $22 million remaining on his contract for 2023, LA can still try and trade him, but there have reportedly been no teams interested in doing so. By next […]

Michael Brantley and the Houston Astros recently came to terms on a contract. The star outfielder was linked to a number of different teams in free agency but ultimately re-signed in Houston. Brantley provided an update on his health after missing the Astros’ 2022 World Series run due to injury, per MLB.com’s Daniel Kramer. “I’m […]

The Houston Astros appear to be building another strong team when they take the field in the 2023 season, and they are close to bringing back Michael Brantley, per MLB insider Jon Heyman. The outfielder played in just 64 games last season and had just 277 plate appearances due to a shoulder injury. He had […]

Before Alex Bregman and the Houston Astros became the perennial World Series contender that they are today, they suffered a ton of losses and suffered through painful seasons. Bregman, still with the Astros, believes that the young Houston Rockets will eventually get it together as Jalen Green and company continue on the seemingly same path […]

The Houston Astros are looking to add outfield depth in free agency. They were previously linked to Andrew Benintendi, however, he signed a 5-year contract with the Chicago White Sox on Friday. But Houston still has available options. The Astros are reportedly considering Michael Brantley, Michael Conforto, and Jurickson Profar, per Jon Heyman. It should be […]

MLB free agency is absolutely buzzing at the moment, with several big names still left on the open market. But one player who has been forgotten at times is outfielder Michael Conforto, who sat out all of 2022 due to a shoulder injury. He remains without a team, but that doesn’t appear to be the […]

Michael Brantley, for the past decade or so, has been a positive contributor on the diamond while healthy. Since 2019, he’s been a huge part of three Houston Astros teams that made it into the World Series. Alas, Brantley missed the last five months of the season, including the playoffs, unable to help the Astros […]

The Houston Astros are fresh off winning the 2022 World Series, and they will be looking to win it all again in 2023 considering they still have one of the strongest rosters in the league. Even with the departure of Justin Verlander in free agency, the Astros are in a good spot to remain the […]

The Houston Astros are back at it again! They have been the most consistent team in the past decade despite the cheating scandal that hindered their success a few years back. Many of their opponents in the postseason were pissed when it was proven that the Astros cheated in numerous home games during their 2017 […]

Each of the four days at the annual MLB Winter Meetings had plenty of drama of its own. For one, the Houston Astros once again watched a notable player take his talents to another team, as Justin Verlander decided to leave the reigning World Series champions in favor of a move to the New York […]

The Houston Astros are looking to buff up the outfield as they aim to defend their World Series title in 2023. The latest MLB rumors indicate there’s one team in particular who could supply precisely what the ‘Stros are in the market for. According to Chandler Rome, the Astros have been in talks with the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost Trea Turner to the Philadelphia Phillies, which means there is a chance they target one of the other star shortstops on the open market. One name that’s been linked to the organization is Carlos Correa, who isn’t exactly well-liked by Dodgers fans after the sign-stealing scandal back in 2017 with […]

The Houston Astros were so close to acquiring catcher Willson Contreras from the Chicago Cubs at the trade deadline last season, but the transaction ultimately did not push through, in part because of Astros manager Dusty Baker’s contrarian stance. But Baker is singing a different tune now, it seems. Fresh off his successful steering of […]

The Hot Stove season is finally heating up. Major League Baseball is holding its first in-person Winter Meetings since 2019, and moves are being made. And Oakland Athletics catcher Sean Murphy may be the next domino to fall. Murphy has seen his name in a ton of trade rumors this offseason. MLB.com reporter Mark Feinsand […]

The New York Mets and Justin Verlander agreed to a massive two-year contract in MLB free agency on Monday. The 39-year-old is set to make the move out to Queens after having won the World Series in a career year with the Houston Astros in 2022. Astros manager Dusty Baker got brutally honest on the […]

The Houston Astros know exactly what type of player they are looking for in MLB free agency. According to Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic, Houston is interested in left-handed hitting outfielders Michael Brantley, Michael Conforto, and Andrew Benintendi. All 3 players feature impressive hitting ability and can play in the corner outfield spots. However, they […]

Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Justin Verlander and the World Series Champions are still “far apart” in MLB free agency talks, according to New York Post MLB columnist Jon Heyman. A deep pitching rotation and pessimism surrounding Justin Verlander may prove costly to the Astros’ ability to resign the right-handed pitcher in free agency, said Heyman. […]

There is a boatload of free agents on the market this winter in the MLB and on the catcher market, two names that could potentially swap teams. Christian Vazquez, who spent the second half of last season with the Houston Astros, is already garnering interest from the Chicago Cubs, who have a free-agent backstop of […]

The MLB hot stove is fully underway with the offseason upon us, and some big moves are finally being made. This resulted in one of the bigger free agent targets this offseason in Jose Abreu already coming off the board and signing a three-year, $58.5 million deal to fill in at first base for the […]

The Houston Astros aren’t resting on their laurels this offseason. They made it clear that they have their sights set on adding three-time MLB All-Star Willson Contreras. Contreras has been the Chicago Cubs’ full-time starting catcher since 2017 and has played nearly 600 games behind the plate. One interesting wrinkle about the Astros’ pursuit is […]

Chicago White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf released a statement on Jose Abreu’s departure to the Houston Astros, per Daryl Van Schouwen. “Jose Abreu deservedly belongs among the roster of White Sox franchise all-time greats. His determination and commitment to the game each and every day made him the consummate professional, always leading by example. It […]

Jose Abreu and the Houston Astros recently came to an agreement on a 3-year contract. But Abreu admitted that the Chicago White Sox, his former team, made him a “really good offer” as well, per Chuck Garfien. “The White Sox did make me an offer,” Abreu said. “It was a really good offer, but I […]

The Houston Astros are undergoing a change in the front office after parting ways with James Click. The general manager fell out of favor with owner Jim Crane, who didn’t see eye-to-eye with him on his data-reliant approach to the game and instead opted to listen to former players like Jeff Bagwell for advice. After […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are rumored to have the best chance of signing Justin Verlander in free agency, per Jon Morosi. Morosi joined MLB Network to discuss Verlander’s potential free agency destinations. “If the Astros had a real urgency to sign Verlander and a desperation, if you will, based on where their pitching staff stands, […]

Jim Crane and the Houston Astros introduced Jose Abreu on Tuesday, who signed a 3-year deal with Houston and will serve as an upgrade at first base. Crane also shared free agency updates on Justin Verlander and Yuli Gurriel, per Chandler Rome. “I haven’t visited with him lately. I’ve read the press like you have, but I […]

Johnny Cueto may have just dropped a huge MLB free agency hint at the Houston Astros with this throwback Cincinnati Reds profile picture on his Twitter account. See for yourself. Very curious! It’s a picture of Johnny Cueto when he was a member of the Cincinnati Reds with then-manager Dusty Baker- now the manager of […]

The Houston Astros are still celebrating their World Series victory, but that hasn’t stopped the front office from fortifying the roster as they attempt to run it back for another title in 2023. In a major free agency bombshell on Monday, Bob Nightengale reports that the Astros have agreed to terms with former AL MVP […]

The Houston Astros are riding high after winning the 2022 World Series. But the celebration has already ended for the most part, and the team is beginning to focus on how they can raise the World Series trophy again in 2023. The good news is that they already have a strong roster that should be […]

Not only did the Houston Astros win the World Series, but the players will also make MLB history for the insane, 6-figure postseason shares they’ll be taking home. The Astros’ postseason shares are the largest in league history, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. “Houston’s shares this year are worth $516,347 each thanks to a […]

Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Justin Verlander, who could sign a historic eight-figure deal in free agency, opened discussions with the New York Mets when he spoke with the team via Zoom last week, according to a Sunday evening report from the Athletic MLB senior writer Ken Rosenthal. “Justin Verlander is a prominent possibility for the […]

The Atlanta Braves signed Left-Handed Pitcher Tyler Matzek to a two-year contract worth $3.1 million in MLB free agency just weeks after Atlanta fell to the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League Divisional Series, according to a Friday release. The deal includes a $5.5 million club option in 2025 with no buyout. The three-year Atlanta […]