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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.
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
Astros release José Abreu with $30.8 million remaining on his contract
Read full article: Astros release José Abreu with $30.8 million remaining on his contractThe Houston Astros have released José Abreu, cutting ties with the former AL MVP less than halfway through a three-year, $58.5 million contract.
Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco suspended 10 games by MLB for foreign substance found in glove
Read full article: Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco suspended 10 games by MLB for foreign substance found in gloveHouston Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco has received a 10-game suspension for violating Major League Baseball rules prohibiting foreign substances.
Astros to option slumping 2020 AL MVP José Abreu to their spring training facility in Florida
Read full article: Astros to option slumping 2020 AL MVP José Abreu to their spring training facility in FloridaThe Houston Astros will option slumping first baseman José Abreu to their spring training facility to try and help the 2020 AL MVP get back on track.
Projecting the Astros bench for 2024
Read full article: Projecting the Astros bench for 2024Much of the Houston Astros roster is set heading into 2024, with the full starting lineup revealed before spring training. We’ll get to the pitching later, but on offense there are really only two spots up for grabs - two bench spots.
Justin Verlander says he's behind schedule after offseason shoulder issue
Read full article: Justin Verlander says he's behind schedule after offseason shoulder issueHouston Astros ace Justin Verlander says he is “a little bit behind schedule” due to offseason shoulder inflammation that could prevent him from being ready to pitch on opening day.
Jose Altuve signs 5-year, $125M extension deal with Houston Astros
Read full article: Jose Altuve signs 5-year, $125M extension deal with Houston AstrosThe 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.
Astros GM says team has no interest in trading Alex Bregman
Read full article: Astros GM says team has no interest in trading Alex BregmanHouston Astros general manager Dana Brown says the team isn’t exploring trades for Alex Bregman, even though the All-Star third baseman’s contract is set to expire after the 2024 season.
Should Martin Maldonado re-sign with the Houston Astros? Search for backup catcher, relievers underway, and more
Read full article: Should Martin Maldonado re-sign with the Houston Astros? Search for backup catcher, relievers underway, and moreGM Meetings in Scottsdale had to wrap up a day early thanks to widespread...uhh...gastrointestinal distress, as was reported over there. In the meantime, GM Dana Brown spoke with assorted media present and revealed some nuggets about the Astros’ strategy this offseason.
Scherzer and Gray added to ALCS roster as Rangers starters against Astros
Read full article: Scherzer and Gray added to ALCS roster as Rangers starters against AstrosTexas Rangers starters Max Scherzer and Jon Gray were included on the roster for the AL Championship Series against the Houston Astros.
Astros acquire reliever Kendall Graveman from White Sox for minor league catcher Korey Lee
Read full article: Astros acquire reliever Kendall Graveman from White Sox for minor league catcher Korey LeeThe Houston Astros acquired reliever Kendall Graveman from the White Sox Friday in exchange for minor league catcher Korey Lee.
50 Cent partners with Astros to host 100 HISD students at game
Read full article: 50 Cent partners with Astros to host 100 HISD students at gameCurtis “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.
In honor of Jackie Robinson Day, Astros deliver new equipment to 75 baseball and softball players
Read full article: In honor of Jackie Robinson Day, Astros deliver new equipment to 75 baseball and softball playersThe Houston Astros hosted 75 high school baseball and softball players and delivered new equipment to them.
Earning a spot on the Astros roster - These guys have a shot
Read full article: Earning a spot on the Astros roster - These guys have a shotHey 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.
Astros sign RHP Cristian Javier to 5-year contract extension in $64M deal
Read full article: Astros sign RHP Cristian Javier to 5-year contract extension in $64M dealThe 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.
Houston Astros unveil new theme for 2023 season as team prepares for Spring Training
Read full article: Houston Astros unveil new theme for 2023 season as team prepares for Spring TrainingComing 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.
Women Making a Difference: Houston Firefighter Dana Brown
Read full article: Women Making a Difference: Houston Firefighter Dana BrownHOUSTON – Dana Brown says she has spent her entire career proving people wrong. I just decided I was going to go for it,” Brown said. She’s worked for the Houston Fire Department since 1998, and has climbed the ranks from firefighter to driver and finally to captain at HFD’s hazardous materials station. This is really going to satisfy my need to give back to the community." Now Brown tries to motivate others to follow their dreams -- no matter how big, or who says it cannot be done.