HOUSTON ASTROS

Major league pitchers and batters aren’t the only ones going on the clock this season.

Get excited for the Astros Home Opener with Stomp Factory at Opening Day Street Fest!

New sandwiches, fries, and sweets will be on the menu this year as the Astros go for back-to-back World Series titles.

The opening-weekend festivities at Minute Maid Park also will include fan giveaways and ceremonies recognizing the Astros and their top players during last year's World Series championship run.

Megan Thee Stallion is set to throw the ceremonial first pitch during the Houston Astros' Opening Day Thursday night.

The Astros Foundation held a Mississippi Tornado Relief Drive at Minute Maid Park Wednesday to collect donated items to assist those impacted by the devastating tornadoes, according to a release.

Astros make roster moves as Opening Day approaches

In the end, Texans were only ever going to let this brand take home the win in the Ultimate Texas Brand Bracket.

The Astros begin their title defense Thursday while the NCAA men's basketball tournament features surprise matchups.

The Sugar Land Space Cowboys will host the Houston Astros at Constellation Field for a series of exhibition games starting Monday.

Mayor Sylvester Turner, along with officials with the Mayor’s Office of Special Events, Houston Police Department and other organizations are teaming up to prepare the city for the upcoming 2023 NCAA Men’s Final Four tournament at NRG Stadium.

The Astros Foundation and community partners in the Houston area gave kids opportunities to play baseball at no cost at Sunnyside Park.

With Opening Day just a week away, the Houston Astros are kicking it off in style.

Houston Astros star Jose Altuve has had surgery on his broken right thumb.

2022 World Series Champions! As all of H-Town celebrates our Houston Astros, we’ve got your best deals on amazing gear all right here!

All rides on METRORail, which provides access to Downtown Houston as well as to NRG Park, will be free from March 31-April 3.

Get ready, ‘Stros fans!

A 24-hour "Astros Gold Rush" sale begins at midnight Wednesday at the Union Station Team Store inside Minute Maid Park.

The Astros said Sunday they will announce a prognosis for the second baseman after the operation.

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve will undergo surgery on his right thumb following his injury during the World Baseball Classic Saturday evening.

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve seems headed for a lengthy stint on the injured list after being hit on the hand with a pitch while playing for Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic.

Houston Astros star Jose Altuve has a broken right thumb and needs surgery after getting hurt in Venezuela’s 9-7 quarterfinal loss to the United States at the World Baseball Classic. The Astros said Sunday they will announce a prognosis for the second baseman after the operation. The ight-time All-Star and the 2017 American League MVP fell after he was struck by a 95.9 mph sinker from Colorado reliever Daniel Bard in the fifth inning Saturday night.

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve was hit by a pitch against the U.S. team in the World Baseball Classic. Venezuela lost the game 9-7.

Jose Altuve left Venezuela’s 9-7 quarterfinal loss to the United States with a possible broken right thumb after getting hit by a pitch.

Darren Baker, the son of Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker, hit a game-tying grand slam against his father's team Friday as the Nationals beat the Astros.

Diamond Sports Group, the largest owner of regional sports networks, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday.

Yuli Gurriel is headed elsewhere, according to a report on MLB.com.

Hey guys, it’s Ari Alexander with the Astros in the early part of spring training. The scores may not matter, but this is a good period for early evaluation of the fringe portions of the roster.

The Toronto Blue Jays have hired former Astros general manager James Click to be their new vice president of baseball strategy.

UTRGV baseball made light work of a Houston Christian team coached by former Houston Astros and New York Yankees player Lance Berkman with a sweep in its season-opening series last week.

The Houston Astros have named 31-year old Joe Thon, the son of former MLB All-Star Dickie Thon, as the new manager of the Corpus Christi Hooks.

The Mets' newest front office member, Carlos Beltran, spoke to reporters at the team's spring training facility Wednesday, where he avoided 2017 Astros questions.

With Lance McCullers saying he’ll miss the start of the year with elbow soreness, Houston’s starting pitcher depth should be examined.

Carlos Beltrán refused to discuss his role in the Houston Astros cheating scandal, preferring to concentrate on his new role with the New York Mets.

Houston Astros All-Star Yordan Alvarez says he has a sore left hand that will keep him out of batting practice for a few days in spring training.

A new book chronicling the wild ride the organization has been on for the last dozen years is set to come out with new details never before revealed.

Altuve, who is 32, is set to begin his 13th season with the Astros, and his current contract is set to expire after the 2024 season ends.

The historically Black university in Houston's Third Ward received a $1 million donation during the inaugural Cactus Jack HBCU Classic last weekend at Minute Maid Park.

He’s not on the roster for the Houston Astros, but Jenloy Herrera is an important team player. He’s the team interpreter for the 2022 World Series champions.

Houston rapper Travis Scott has recently teamed up with the Houston Astros on various charity events, including the Cactus Jack Classic. Scott’s foundation along with the Astros brought six HBCU baseball teams to play at Minute Maid Park over the weekend.

The Houston Astros pitchers and catchers opened Spring Training workouts in West Palm Beach, Florida, Thursday. The rest of the team reports next week.

Carlos Beltrán is joining the Mets as a special assistant to general manager Billy Eppler, his first work with a team since he lost his job as New York’s manager for his role in the Houston Astros’ cheating scandal.

Houston Astros’ Luis Garcia’s signature pitch, called “rock the baby” is now deemed illegal beginning this season.

Baseball's 2023 season begins with another celebration for the Houston Astros, and Jacob deGrom returns to New York on another big day on this year's major league schedule.

Reagan Bregman, wife of Astros' Alex Bregman, co-hosted Houston Life on Thursday and Friday.

The Astros have signed right-handed pitcher Cristian Javier to a five-year contract extension, Astros General Manager Dana Brown announced Friday. The $64 million deal will run through the 2027 season, per a league source. It includes a $2M signing bonus.

Coming off a second World Series Championship last year, the Houston Astros unveiled this year’s theme as the 2023 season gets underway. This year’s campaign is called “Ready 2 Reign.” The “2″ appears to reflect the team’s two World Series championships.

All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker went to salary arbitration with the World Series champion Houston Astros, asking for $7.5 million rather than the team’s $5 million offer.

World Series MVP and Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña has committed to play in the World Baseball Classic for the Dominican Republic, according to a league source.

Hey guys, it’s Ari Alexander with the Astros as they get ready for spring training as the defending champs.

If you’re looking to work for the Stros, here’s your chance.

Brown replaces James Click, who was not given a new contract and parted ways with the Astros just days after they won the World Series.

Former Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa is spending his offseason in Houston following a deal struck with the Minnesota Twins a second time.

Come out this weekend to celebrate our 2022 World Series Championship, and get ready for the 2023 season!

A man charged in a fatal road rage shooting of a teenager as he and his family drove home from a Houston Astros game in 2021 has been sentenced to 30 years in prison, authorities announced Tuesday. Gerald Williams had been set to go to trial this week in the killing of 17-year-old David Castro. Authorities have said Castro, his father and brother, were stuck in slow traffic in July 2021 when the teenager’s father, Paul Castro, exchanged hand gestures with Williams.

The Houston Astros Caravan is back, y’all!

Amid all the major pitching moves this winter, Ben Verlander ranks the five best starting rotations heading into the 2023 MLB season.

Hey guys it’s Ari Alexander, covering the Astros offseason and I’m looking at ARBITRATION DAY! Friday the 13th was when most arbitration deals get done and the Astros knocked out six of their eight very quickly.

Astros fan Joseph Arcidiacono has another victory to celebrate as a grand jury did not indict him for throwing a can at Sen. Ted Cruz at the World Series parade.

The Texas man accused of throwing an alcoholic drink at Sen. Ted Cruz during a parade was no-billed by a grand jury. He was charged with aggravated assault.

Want to get a photo up close with the Houston Astros’ World Series trophy? Now you can!

Happy New Year! We’re less than 90 days away from the 2023 MLB season and it has come up on us quickly! The 2022 Champion Houston Astros are slowly filling out their 40-man roster and seem to be ready to go without making any further moves. Let’s get into what’s important this week.

The Astros 2022 World Series documentary is now available in the Astros team store, the team announced on social media on Wednesday.

The Miami Marlins have agreed with infielder Jean Segura on a two-year, $17 million contract.

KPRC 2 Sports anchor and reporter Ari Alexander hosts a fourth night of Hanukkah celebration with Alex Bregman at Houston's Congregation Beth Yeshurun

The San Francisco Giants say a snag in Carlos Correa's physical led to their deal falling through. A recent report revealed what their issue was.

Merry Christmas, Astros fans! You got your present six weeks ago, but I’m sure there are still plenty of Astros jerseys under the tree (except maybe Jeremy Peña jerseys, which are notoriously hard to find according to our Mario Diaz.

KPRC 2 Sports anchor and reporter Ari Alexander hosts a fourth night of Hanukkah celebration with Alex Bregman at Houston's Congregation Beth Yeshurun

Veteran outfielder Michael Brantley has signed a one-year, $12 million deal to remain with the Houston Astros after missing more than half of last season with a shoulder injury.

National League champion Philadelphia will play at Texas on April 2 in the first ESPN Sunday night telecast of the 2023 season.

Free agent shortstop Carlos Correa has agreed to the fourth largest contract in MLB history, signing with the San Francisco Giants for $350 million.

Star shortstop Carlos Correa and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $350 million, 13-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations has told The Associated Press.

Dusty Baker finally got his elusive championship with the Houston Astros, garnering his first World Series ring in 25 years as a manager in one of the most memorable moments of the year in sports.

The Minnesota Twins have added Christian Vázquez, agreeing to a $30 million, three-year contract with the veteran catcher.

In the past week, the Rangers have added an ace pitcher and the Astros have lost one. Can Arlington’s MLB team pay its way to competitiveness?

Planned programming includes a children's magic show, bilingual choir performance, a discussion with a holocaust survivor and photo opportunities with the Houston Astros' World Series championship trophy.

The free agent slugger will return to New York for $40 million per season, the highest average annual payout for a position player in the MLB.

Mere days after losing Jacob deGrom, the Mets signed reigning AL Cy Young winner Justin Verlander to a two-year deal. What does this bold move mean for them — and the Astros?

Americans are hopping on the soccer bandwagon as the United States Men's National Team heads to the Round of 16 in the World Cup in Qatar.

The Astros won the 2022 World Series and currently don't have a general manager. Ace Justin Verlander is a free agent. What could they do this winter?

Jeff Bagwell made it clear that he was not interested in filling the Astros vacant general manager role, but he was critical of ex-GM James Click's data-driven approach.

The Astros agreed to a three-year deal with former White Sox first baseman José Abreu, per reports.

Ben Verlander was joined by Houston Astros super fan "Mattress Mack" to discuss his record-breaking $75 million World Series sports betting payout.

Rafael Montero struggled in his first six years as a major leaguer, but with the Houston Astros, he's become an elite reliever and is now being paid like one.

"Fans throw cans to people in championship parades all the time. That is a widely known thing. To get them to chug," the fan said in a statement.

Justin Verlander declined a $25 million option with the Houston Astros to become a free agent on Thursday, five days after helping the team with its second World Series title. Verlander was among four players who became free agents Thursday, raising the total to 165. Verlander played for Detroit from 2005 until he was traded to the Astros in August 2017.

Following his first World Series title as a manager, Dusty Baker will return to manage the Houston Astros in 2023.

During what was supposed to be a celebratory atmosphere, at least two individuals were involved in a physical altercation at the Houston Astros World Series parade.

Could Aaron Judge shock the baseball world and bolt the Yankees for a new team in free agency? Here is what a FOX Bet oddsmaker had to say.

The Houston Astros' six-game victory over the Philadelphia Phillies finished as the second least-watched World Series on television. The six games averaged 11,784,000 on Fox, down 1.3% from the 11,940,000 for the Atlanta Braves' six-game win over the Astros last year and ahead of only the 9,946,000 for the Los Angeles Dodgers' six-game victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in 2020. Houston’s 3-1 win in Game 6 on Saturday night was seen by 12,549,000 viewers on Fox, down 11% from 14,140,000 Atlanta’s 7-0 victory over the Astros in last year’s finale, played on a Tuesday night.

Houston police arrested a 33-year-old man.

Police said the 33-year-old man, who has not yet been publicly identified, was arrested at the scene and faces assault charges.

Police said the 33-year-old man, who has not yet been publicly identified, was arrested at the scene and faces assault charges.

Some people seemed more enthusiastic about booing the Texas Senator than they were about cheering the team’s victory.

Reflecting on the World Series with Astros announcer Todd Kalas, whose father, Harry Kalas, called Phillies games for almost forty years.

Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale placed $10 million on his beloved Houston Astros to win this year's World Series, across several wagers.

A fan from day one muses on sixty years of joy and heartbreak—and whether winning brings redemption.

Jim McIngvale, also known as "Mattress Mack," earned a $75 million payday after the Houston Astros won the World Series.

It's never too early for next season's odds. FOX Bet just released the 2023 World Series futures lines, and we have them all for you to read!

Jill Biden took in the Philadelphia Phillies' Game 4 loss to the Houston Astros, and Lenny Dykstra said her appearance changed everything.