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Rice Owls head coach Jose Cruz, Jr. has used his connections in Puerto Rico to recruit and change the dynamic of the Owls all three seasons he’s been the head coach. Now, Cruz, Jr. and the Owls will travel to the Commonwealth not just for recruiting purposes, but for games.
The Harlem Globetrotters, known for their dazzling basketball skills and community outreach, are set to entertain fans in Houston on February 8. The team, which has been thrilling audiences for nearly a century, continues to inspire with their unique blend of athleticism and showmanship.
Alex 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.
The 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.
The Houston Astros have agreed to a salary with starting pitcher Framber Valdez, locking up the lefty for 2025 and avoiding arbitration.
The Houston Astros traded utility infielder Grae Kessinger to the Arizona Diamondbacks for pitching prospect Matthew Linskey, two sources confirm to KPRC 2 Sports.
The 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.
The 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.
Hunter 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.
Kyle 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.
The 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.
Whitcomb 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.
When 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.
The 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.
Two members of the Houston Astros, Jose Altuve and Yordan Alvarez, have been named as starters for the 2024 MLB All-Star Game.
On Monday, the Aggies came within one run of their first College World Series title. On Tuesday, A&M Head Coach Jim Schlossnagle did the unthinkable.
After news broke yesterday that then-Texas A&M head baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle had accepted an offer to become the head coach at the University of Texas, the parties wasted no time in making it official.
Less than a day after falling just short in the College World Series Final against Tennessee, Texas A&M head baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle has accepted the job at the University of Texas, sources say.
After Texas A&M fell just short in the College World Series Final, a question about a rival team’s job opening led to a passionate answer from A&M Baseball Head Coach Jim Schlossnagle.
Justin Lamkin gave Texas A&M a second straight sensational start, Caden Sorrell homered to break open the game and the Aggies beat Florida 6-0 to reach their first College World Series finals.
The Houston Astros are going to recall outfielder Joey Loperfido ahead of Friday’s game against the Baltimore Orioles. Loperfido becomes eligible for a recall Friday after spending ten days in Triple-A, after being optioned.
The Houston Astros are expected to activate catcher Cesar Salazar Tuesday, three sources with knowledge of the situation tell KPRC 2, as starting catcher Yainer Diaz deals with swelling in his right index finger.
The Texas A&M baseball team went into the Regional tournament with lofty expectations, entering the weekend as the No. 3 ranked team in the field of 64. It’s safe to say the Aggies delivered on expectations, as they were the only team in Texas to punch a ticket to the Super Regional tournament.
Young athletes are at-risk for overuse injuries, especially if they're playing year-round. KPRC 2 Health Reporter Haley Hernandez explains why it's important for them to take a break this summer and change up their sports routine.
Jose Urquidy is expected to miss the rest of the 2024 season, and is expected to require surgery on his right arm, three sources with knowledge of the situation tell KPRC 2 Sports.
Head coach Doug Rush has the pitching machine set up just feet away from home plate. His players, who have not seen much failure in 2024, initially have some trouble adjusting to the perceived velocity.
Fans of the Lone Star Showdown will be in for a treat this weekend, as heated rivals Texas A&M and Texas have been paired in the same regional of the NCAA College Baseball Championship.
Every year, plenty of Houston-area teams battle for UIL State Titles, and regularly have success.
“This is a great opportunity to play baseball in the summer. We always like to say we try to give kids at bat,” academy director Wade Daryl said.
Nearly eight years after being drafted, pitcher Forrest Whitley will likely finally have the chance to make his MLB debut, as he has been called up by the Houston Astros, the team announced.
Check out the latest controversy in youth baseball! The ban on the popular Hype Fire bat has sparked a heated debate among parents and players. Find out why only certain models were banned and share your thoughts below. #YouthBaseball #HypeFireBan #BaseballControversy
With Wednesday night’s 8-0 shutout victory over Toronto, the Houston Astros picked up their first series win of the 2024 campaign. After starting the year 0-4, they now sit at 2-5. That record is far from glamorous, but they’ll be hoping to make it prettier this weekend with a four-game series against the Texas Rangers in Arlington.
After starting the year 0-4, the Houston Astros notched their first win Monday night in dominant fashion, beating Toronto 10-0. With two more games lined up against the Blue Jays, the Astros are looking to correct course ahead of a trip to Arlington. Can they do it, or was last night just a flash in the pan?
Losing in choking fashion is always a tough scene, but there’s still plenty of time to salvage this opening series. The ‘Stros still have three more games against the Yanks today, tomorrow and Easter Sunday.
No ticket to the Astros game, no problem! Texas Leaguers Brewing has a great patio and plenty of tv's to make it a great spot to watch.
After finishing Spring Training, the Houston Astros will take the field for the first time on April 28 for the first leg of a four-game series against the New York Yankees.
Hey guys it’s Ari Alexander with the Astros newsletter. One week. One week away from Opening Day! We’re so close! The good news for Astros fans is there isn’t much to be decided with the roster.
Most have seen The Savannah Bananas on social media through their viral clips. Baseball players, coaches, and even umpires dancing and having a good time putting a different twist on America’s favorite past time.
The Houston Astros held their first full squad workout Monday in West Palm Beach, where new manager Joe Espada sent a message in a team meeting - this is a World Series contender. While Espada declined to go into the specifics of his speech, players intimated Espada laid out how much talent and experience this club has.
After 19 years in professional baseball and 15 years in the major leagues, Michael Brantley hung up his cleats this offseason, ending a career that saw him get a World Series ring, 5 All-star selections and a Silver Slugger.
The Houston Astros announced Thursday they claimed right-handed pitcher Declan Cronin off waivers, from the Chicago White Sox. The Astros designated right-handed pitcher Joel Kuhnel for assignment as the corresponding move, to clear a roster spot for Cronin.
Ohtani has decided to defer $680 million of the contract until after his playing days are over, meaning he’ll take in roughly $2 million of salary each year for the duration of the contract that will run through 2033.
Houston Astros’ manager and baseball legend Dusty Baker officially announced his retirement on Thursday, and fans are looking back at his history.
The Houston Astros fell to the Texas Rangers on Monday night, ending their run at the American League Championship Series in a heartbreaking Game 7.
It’s not the start they wanted with the Astros dropping the first two games of the ALCS at Home. They’ve stunk it up at MMP and no excuses all season and are already in the playoffs where they are 1-3.
Tessa met up with the local artist paying homage to Altuve in a way that will literally make his head big. Jose Olvera takes us through his labor of love creations perfect for Halloween, Dia De Los Muertos, and October baseball.
The Astros will begin their AL Championship Series against the Texas Rangers on Sunday after defeating the Minnesota Twins in Game 4 of their division series on Wednesday night.
Long time Astros fans know the team prefers that the retractable roof of Minute Maid Park remains shut. Players have been quoted as saying it’s part of their home field advantage. A closed ballpark is louder.
Two people were arrested Thursday in connection with a shooting outside an Albuquerque baseball stadium that killed an 11-year-old boy and prompted the New Mexico governor to issue a controversial gun ban.
Houston Life’s Derrick Shore and Tessa Barrera chat with José Altuve about his life on and off the baseball field. Plus, he’s hosting the 2 HOOTS Tea-Ball Classic at Constellation Field on Thursday, Sept. 14.
The Houston Astros have placed reliever Ryne Stanek on the 15-day injured list due to a knee sprain he sustained during Monday night’s game against the Texas Rangers.
Tiny but mighty! The Needville Little League is catching all the love! On Wednesday, they played a team from Seattle, Washington.
The tiny Fort Bend town of Needville continues to march through United States pool play at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania without much opposition.
Astros left fielder Michael Brantley had a stop and start rehab process in 2023 as he worked his way back from shoulder surgery. Earlier this season, Brantley got to a rehab assignment before fatigue in his surgically repaired shoulder forced a shutdown.
Needville Little League defeated their first opponent Wednesday to advance in the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
Framber Valdez threw the 16th no-hitter in Houston Astros history in a 2-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday night, just hours after the Astros reacquired ace Justin Verlander from the New York Mets.
