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Houston Astros fans on Monday got treated to some early-season excitement courtesy of pitcher Ronel Blanco and play-by-play announcer Todd Kalas. Blanco recorded a no-hitter in a 10-0 win over the Toronto Blue Jays at Minute Maid Park in Houston, …
Even though the MLB offseason is essentially over, the Houston Astros may have one big splash left to make. The Astros have launched a serious pursuit of free agent pitcher Blake Snell, according to Ken Rosenthal and Chandler Rome of The Athletic. …
After getting his ring a couple of years ago, a former Houston Astros pitcher is taking his talents elsewhere in the AL West. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reported on Friday that righty reliever Ryne Stanek has agreed to sign with the Seattle Mariners. …
With his World Series ring in tow, one veteran pitcher is walking off into the night. Right-hander Collin McHugh announced Monday on his Instagram account that he is retiring from Major League Baseball. McHugh said that “it’s finally time for …
Josh Hader has officially secured his bag (and then some). Jeff Passan of ESPN reported Friday that the free-agent closer Hader has agreed to a monster deal with the Houston Astros. Hader is getting a five-year contract worth $95 million. The deal is …
Free agent closer Josh Hader may be moving closer to a new and somewhat surprising team. The Houston Astros are making a push to sign Hader, according to Ken Rosenthal and Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Hader is seeking a record deal for a reliever …
The New York Yankees may be bringing in a guy who helped down them in the 2022 ALCS. MLB insider Hector Gomez reported on Wednesday that the Yankees have “a lot” of interest in free agent reliever Hector Neris. Gomez adds that Neris is …
After missing their entire playoff run last season, one Houston Astros pitcher is set to miss all of next season as well. Astros GM Dana Brown made the tough announcement on Tuesday that reliever Kendall Graveman has undergone surgery on his right …
Dusty Baker is not the only one who is abdicating his spot in the Houston Astros dugout. Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports this week that Astros assistant hitting coach Jason Kanzler is leaving the team to become the new director of player …
Al Michaels couldn’t resist taking a shot at the Houston Astros on Thursday night. Michaels was calling the Week 17 “Thursday Night Football” game for Amazon between the Cleveland Browns and New York Jets. There was plenty of …
The Houston Astros would do anything to improve (but they won’t do that). Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports wrote in his column Sunday that the Houston Astros do not plan to move All-Star left-hander Framber Valdez this winter. But …
The Houston Astros are coming off another trip to the ALCS, but there may be major changes coming the team’s way for financial reasons. MLB Network Radio analyst Jim Duquette claimed Monday that there is a real chance third baseman Alex Bregman …
The Houston Astros are promoting from within to replace Dusty Baker. Joe Espada has been named the new manager of the Astros, according to multiple reports. The team is expected to announce the news in a press conference on Monday. Espada, 48, has …
The Texas Rangers’ World Series win is only going to strengthen the team’s growing rivalry with the Houston Astros, and shortstop Corey Seager made that clear at the team’s victory parade on Friday. Seager taunted the Astros by …
The Houston Astros are currently in search of their next manager. One former manager of a division rival is said to be eyeing the job. Atlanta Braves third base coach Ron Washington is reportedly vying to replace Dusty Baker in the Astros dugout, …
The Houston Astros are in search of a new manager, and two candidates have emerged as potential hires. Brad Ausmus and Joe Espada are leading candidates for the Houston job, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Ausmus may be a particular …
