HOUSTON ASTROS
With Pressly trade near-final, Astros continue to pursue Alex Bregman reunion
Read full article: With Pressly trade near-final, Astros continue to pursue Alex Bregman reunionAlex Bregman is one of the greatest players on the field and in the clubhouse of the Houston Astros’ golden era, but he is also expensive.
AMERICAN LEAGUE STANDINGS
Aggie students ask Astros brass questions at team caravan event
Read full article: Aggie students ask Astros brass questions at team caravan eventThe Houston Astros made a caravan stop in College Station, bringing General Manager Dana Brown, Manager Joe Espada and four Astros players to speak with sports management students at Texas A&M.
Astros sign SP Framber Valdez to 1-year, $18 million contract to avoid arbitration
Read full article: Astros sign SP Framber Valdez to 1-year, $18 million contract to avoid arbitrationThe Houston Astros have agreed to a salary with starting pitcher Framber Valdez, locking up the lefty for 2025 and avoiding arbitration.
Astros trade IF Grae Kessinger to D-Backs for local prospect
Read full article: Astros trade IF Grae Kessinger to D-Backs for local prospectThe Houston Astros traded utility infielder Grae Kessinger to the Arizona Diamondbacks for pitching prospect Matthew Linskey, two sources confirm to KPRC 2 Sports.
After Astros talks with Bregman ‘stalled,’ 3 teams emerge as serious suitors
Read full article: After Astros talks with Bregman ‘stalled,’ 3 teams emerge as serious suitorsThe Detroit Tigers, Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays have emerged as three suitors with a “very, very real” possibility of landing Gold Glove third baseman Alex Bregman, a league source told KPRC 2.
Astros trade Kyle Tucker to Cubs for package including Isaac Paredes, Cam Smith and Hayden Wesneski
Read full article: Astros trade Kyle Tucker to Cubs for package including Isaac Paredes, Cam Smith and Hayden WesneskiTucker missed half of 2024 after fouling a ball of his shin and suffering a stress fracture.
Cubs and Yankees pursuing star Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker
Read full article: Cubs and Yankees pursuing star Astros outfielder Kyle TuckerWith the Houston Astros “open to listening” to trade offers, according to GM Dana Brown, the Chicago Cubs and New York Yankees have shown strong interest in trading for star outfielder Kyle Tucker, who is in the final year of his Astros contract, according to multiple major league sources.
MLB Winter Meetings Blog: Bregman & more Astros notes
Read full article: MLB Winter Meetings Blog: Bregman & more Astros notesThe Astros have stated for months their priority is to re-sign Alex Bregman. They have an offer on the table, but a handful of teams have now entered the Bregman race with Juan Soto off the board.
Source: Astros have offer in place for Alex Bregman
Read full article: Source: Astros have offer in place for Alex BregmanBregman is the top free agent third baseman on the market, and is coming off winning his first Gold Glove award while hitting .260 with 26 home runs and 75 RBI, with an OPS+ of 118 in the final season of a 5-year, $100 million extension with the Astros.
Minute Maid Park in Houston will soon be renamed Daikin Park under new business partnership
Read full article: Minute Maid Park in Houston will soon be renamed Daikin Park under new business partnershipThe Houston Astros’ home will get a new name on Jan. 1, becoming Daikin Park under an agreement through the 2039 season.
Astros season comes to an end after Game 2 loss to Detroit Tigers in AL Wild Card
Read full article: Astros season comes to an end after Game 2 loss to Detroit Tigers in AL Wild CardOn Wednesday, the Houston Astros will be playing for their lives against the Detroit Tigers in Game 2 of the MLB Wild Card.
Astros drop Game 1 of Wild Card vs. Tigers after strong outing from Skubal
Read full article: Astros drop Game 1 of Wild Card vs. Tigers after strong outing from SkubalThe Houston Astros have entered win-or-go-home territory after losing Game 1 of the MLB Wild Card against the Detroit Tigers Tuesday afternoon by a score of 3-1.
Secrets of the Houston Astros’ winning sinker with Hunter Brown
Read full article: Secrets of the Houston Astros’ winning sinker with Hunter BrownHunter Brown came up through the Astros system as one of the team’s most highly touted pitching prospects. Since then, Brown has pitched to a 2.51 ERA and has been among the best pitchers in all of baseball.
Houston Astros activated Kyle Tucker off the 60-day injured list
Read full article: Houston Astros activated Kyle Tucker off the 60-day injured listKyle Tucker was instantly inserted into the lineup, batting 4th, but will not play the field. The Astros star right fielder has been out since June 3 after fouling a ball off his shin.
Source: Astros to recall Catcher Cesar Salazar
Read full article: Source: Astros to recall Catcher Cesar SalazarThe Astros are set to recall catcher Cesar Salazar from Triple-A Sugar Land for the September 1 roster expansion, allowing more flexibility for main catchers Yainer Diaz and Victor Caratini.
Source: Astros to sign Hector Neris
Read full article: Source: Astros to sign Hector NerisThe Astros are signing right-handed reliever Hector Neris, a league source tells KPRC 2. Neris opted out of his deal with Houston this offseason, before signing a 2-year, $17 million contract with the Chicago Cubs. The Astros will pay Neris a prorated league minimum for the rest of the season, which will relieve the Cubs of a small portion of the $9 million they owe him for 2024.
Sources: Houston Astros to call up Shay Whitcomb
Read full article: Sources: Houston Astros to call up Shay WhitcombWhitcomb is known for his power bat, hitting a minor league-leading 35 home runs across two levels in 2023. Whitcomb has 25 home runs in Triple-A in 2024, with an improved strikeout rate and OPS.
Rise of Tommy John surgeries in Houston-area youth baseball highlights growing concern for medical, coaching experts
Read full article: Rise of Tommy John surgeries in Houston-area youth baseball highlights growing concern for medical, coaching expertsWhen Astros pitchers Cristian Javier and José Urquidy went down last month with Tommy John surgery, there were questions about whether or not that specific injury is on the rise.
Jose Urquidy and Cristian Javier both had Tommy John surgery | Now what?
Read full article: Jose Urquidy and Cristian Javier both had Tommy John surgery | Now what?The Houston Astros were dealt a crushing blow to their pitching rotation in the early portion of the summer, as the team announced starting pitchers Cristian Javier and Jose Urquidy were both ruled out for the remainder of the 2024 season.
Astros trade three prospects for lefty starter Kikuchi, sources tell KPRC 2
Read full article: Astros trade three prospects for lefty starter Kikuchi, sources tell KPRC 2The Astros have acquired left-handed starter Yusei Kikuchi, sending right-handed pitcher Jake Bloss, outfielder Joey Loperfido and infielder Will Wagner to the Toronto Blue Jays, multiple sources with knowledge of the deal told KPRC 2 Sports.
Astros recent surge sets up exciting second half, Randy McIlvoy talks Astros with Sportsradio 610's Brandon Scott
Read full article: Astros recent surge sets up exciting second half, Randy McIlvoy talks Astros with Sportsradio 610's Brandon ScottAstros stand just one game back of the Mariners in the AL West