On this special Thursday, it's opening day! Astro's opening season is here and we are live from Daikin Park. We took a look at the hottest new merch in the Astro's team store. Including items that sold out last year and the all new City Connect jersey's. Plus, how an Astro's home game impacts the local business community and give you tips on how to pre and post game the right way. Lauren Kelly is taking us down hall of fame alley for a look at some cool Astros memorabilia as well as a new art installation.

The Houston Astros have improved their offer to free agent third baseman Alex Bregman, but he is unlikely to accept it due to a gap between the offered and desired terms.

The Houston Astros have begun the rebrand of their ballpark.

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 Houston Astros’ home will get a new name on Jan. 1, becoming Daikin Park under an agreement through the 2039 season.

The Houston Astros’ home will get a new name on Jan. 1, becoming Daikin Park under an agreement through the 2039 season.

Houston Astros’ second baseman Jose Altuve continues to add to his loaded baseball resume!

On Wednesday, the Houston Astros will be playing for their lives against the Detroit Tigers in Game 2 of the MLB Wild Card.

Houston will start towing and impounding non-permitted pedicabs on October 1 due to safety concerns and complaints from major venues like NRG Park and Minute Maid Park.

The team has now secured a spot in the playoffs.

The most decorated gymnast in history also threw out the first pitch in Game 2 of the 2019 World Series

Astros and Rockets fans, rejoice! Improvements could be on the way for two of Houston’s most beloved sports venues.

Insiders, enter for your chance to win a pair of tickets to see Chris Stapleton live in concert at Minute Maid Park

Got lunch plans today? Skip them, because the Houston Astros scored us free Chick-fil-A!

Altuve to skip trip to Arlington to rest his hand and prepare for 2nd half., Tucker also replaced on AL Roster

Iconic rock bands Journey and Def Leppard have announced a stop in Houston at Minute Maid Park on August 14th.

The Houston Astros are recalling infielder Grae Kessinger to the major league roster, a league source told KPRC 2 Sports

Framber Valdez pitched seven solid innings and Jeremy Peña and Yainer Diaz had three RBIs apiece to give the Houston Astros an 8-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles and complete a three-game sweep.

Astros right-handed starting pitcher Cristian Javier will undergo Tommy John Surgery, a league source confirmed to KPRC 2 Sports. Javier will undergo the surgery Thursday.

Houston Astros right-handers Cristian Javier and José Urquidy will each undergo an MRI after both experienced forearm discomfort.

Kyle Tucker homered twice to tie for the major league lead with 15 and drove in four runs, leading the Houston Astros over the Milwaukee Brewers 9-4 for their ninth win in 11 games.

Just 24 hours after vicious storms hit downtown Houston, the Houston Astros will still take the field at Minute Maid Park.

J.J. Watt brings back charity softball game

In honor of the Houston Astros new season, we’re checking out a new ‘relentless’ cocktail fans can order for game day!

A person has been transported to a hospital after they were found shot in downtown Houston.

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.

LET'S GO ASTROS, LET'S GO!!!!! 👏👏

Left-handed reliver Parker Mushinski has made the Astros opening day roster, a league source tells KPRC 2.

There is a new entry method which will allow fans coming to Houston Astros games at Minute Maid Park to get through the gates faster.

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.

GO BANANAS!🍌

“World Famous Baseball Circus” comes to Minute Maid Park March 9

#3 LSU, #9 Vanderbilt and #15 Texas will spend their weekends at Minute Maid Park, along with potential NCAA Tournament squads Houston, Texas State and Lousiana-Lafayette.

Travis Scott will join a long list of celebrities and athletes for his 2024 Cactus Jack Foundation HBCU Celebrity Softball Classic on Thursday at Minute Maid Park.

The team says the extension will cover seasons 2025-29. Altuve entered this season (2024) in the final year of a seven-year contract extension that he signed on March 19, 2018.

Houston Astros legend Billy Wagner fell just short of making the Baseball Hall of Fame recently, losing out by just five votes. Wagner has one more year of candidacy remaining for 2025, and his support has been climbing.

Tickets, which go on sale Dec. 12, are expected to sell out and range from $12-$250.

A fine dining experience and fundraising event will precede the college football playoff at NRG Stadium on Jan. 8.

‘Mr. October’ Reggie Jackson, along with Houston Rapper Travis Scott will host the 2024 Celebrity Golf Classic next month, and several Houston Astros players are on the guest list.

Reliever Hector Neris declined his part of an $8.5 million mutual option for 2024 with the Houston Astros and became a free agent.

Astros right-handed relief pitcher Hector Neris will decline his 2024 player option for $8.5 million, a league source tells KPRC 2 sports.

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.

The economic impact of this year’s American League Championship Series is bringing in a whole lot of money to the Houston area.

Game 7. Two Words that resonate across the pro sports landscape.

The Houston Astros are in Arlington for Game 3 of the ALCS, facing the Texas Rangers on Wednesday evening.

Houston literally loves Jose Altuve, and Jose Altuve loves hitting home runs. Wednesday night’s Game 3 home run was a great example of what he does best.

The Houston Police Department is asking fans who plan to attend Houston Astros watch parties at Minute Maid Park to either leave their guns at home or make a plan to secure their firearms.

Two suspects were arrested for stealing guns and burglarizing vehicles near Minute Maid Park Sunday, the Houston Police Department said.

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.

I know this sounds cliche but... Houston, we have a problem.

Carlos Correa had three hits and three RBIs and Pablo López pitched seven shutout innings, helping the Minnesota Twins beat the Houston Astros 6-2 in Game 2 of their AL Division Series.

The stage is set for the Houston Astros’ first ALDS game on Saturday at Minute Maid Park.

Houston, it’s time to go BANANAS!

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.

The Astros’ postseason is underway, and Minute Maid Park is set to offer some scrumptious goodies!

The Houston Astros have clinched the AL West and earned a spot in the American League Division Series. The million-dollar question is... now what?

Houston Astros pitcher Hector Neris once again denied using a homophobic slur and said he does not expect to be disciplined by Major League Baseball for his part in a benches-clearing incident against the Seattle Mariners this week.

Houston reliever Hector Neris shouted at Julio Rodríguez after striking out the Seattle star during the sixth inning of the Astros’ 8-3 win on Wednesday night, causing both benches to empty.

Looking for live music in Houston? Here’s our guide to the best of live music happening this week.

The Houston Astros will be holding a part-time job fair to hire for its retail positions.

More than 60 children from Houston’s Fifth Ward community enjoyed the wonders of Minute Maid Park as Sister 2 Sistah, Union Pacific Railroad and District B joined forces to help bring a “grand slam” finish to their summer vacation.

Lance and his friend/business partner Juan Carlos have opened the new beverage cart inside Minute Maid Park.

The Astros 2nd baseman’s list of accomplishments just got even longer. Jose Altuve recorded his 2,000th career hit during Saturday evening’s match-up against the Seattle Mariners.

These are some of the best reactions to Jose Altuve's jersey share at Monday's game.

Jon Singleton is being called up by the Houston Astros, returning to the team he last played for in 2015.

Rookie Grae Kessinger hit his first career home run and fellow rookie Corey Julks had a career-high four hits to lead the Houston Astros to a 4-1 win over the Colorado Rockies.

Scorching temperatures meteorologists say were brought on by a heat dome have taxed the Texas power grid and threaten to bring record highs to the state before they are expected to expand to other parts of the U.S. National Weather Service Forecaster Bob Oravec said Monday that the heat dome is expected to reach north to Kansas City and east to the Florida Panhandle and continue at least until the July Fourth holiday.

A ballpark supervisor at Minute Maid Park is relieved after he was reunited with an important keepsake given to him by the Houston Astros.

Hey guys, it’s Ari Alexander with the Astros, who finally got a day off Monday after 17 straight days with games. The Astros came home for a fun 9, with the Nationals, Reds and Mets coming to town.

The Astros announced on Friday that superstar slugger Jose Altuve will make his Minute Maid Park season debut.

Hey guys, it’s Ari Alexander with the Astros, who are starting to gain some distance on .500 as Dusty Baker likes to say. They’re still banged up but reinforcements seem to be coming.

Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and his G-Unity Foundation partnered with the Astros Foundation Wednesday to bring 100 high school kids from Kashmere, Worthing, Madison, Washington, and Yates High Schools to Minute Maid Park for the Astros game and a leadership symposium.

Houston Astros’ second baseman Jose Altuve is set to begin his rehab assignment with Triple-A affiliate Sugar Land Space Cowboys following his thumb surgery.

A man has been arrested and charged after court documents show he attempted to kidnap a one-year-old boy.

Want to score tickets to the Houston Astros for a discounted price?

Houston native and Olympic gymnast Simone Biles and Houston Texans’ Jonathan Owens are officially married.

From gold jerseys, to popular hats and even the sparkly jackets...we got a peek at the most popular pieces for the new season!

We were live for the Astros home opener. See the full show here.

Get ready for the new season and a star-studded Opening Day, Astros fans!

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

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

Several southern college baseball teams are taking over Minute Maid Park in downtown Houston for the debut of the Cactus Jack HBCU Classic this weekend.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Kate Upton will up your fashion game

The Houston Astros are out in full force at MLB’s Winter Meetings, and according to both Dusty Baker and Bill Firkus, the Astros Sr. Director of Baseball Strategy, the team has a lot of irons in the fire in different areas.

The Houston Astros said Friday that its store at Minute Maid Park will have a photo opportunity for fans to pose with the championship trophy, as well as a big price cut -- 50% -- on postseason merchandise.

Fans, here’s your chance to meet one of your favorite Astros pitchers!

A full postseason share for the World Series champion Houston Astros totaled $516,347.

The Houston Astros and owner Jim Crane announced Friday that the team has parted ways with General Manager James Click.

The Houston Astros and owner Jim Crane announced Friday that the team has parted ways with General Manager James Click.

A Houston Astros super fan who ran onto the field at Minute Maid Park during Game 2 of the American League Championship Series to take a selfie with baseman Jose Altuve finally got his wish granted.

The streets were filled with confetti and celebration from fans after the Houston Astros defeated the Phillies 4-1 in Game 6 at Minute Maid Park on Saturday.

HOUSTON, it’s time to party y’all.

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