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The Houston Astros celebrate after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 to win the 2022 World Series in Game Six of the 2022 World Series at Minute Maid Park on November 05, 2022 in Houston, Texas.

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Yuli Gurriel #10 of the Houston Astros celebrates after scoring a run in the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game One of the 2022 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 28, 2022 in Houston, Texas.

MLB Analyst Discusses Yuli Gurriel's Market

Yuli Gurriel is one of several free agent sluggers who have yet to sign. After the Houston Astros signed Jose Abreu, Gurriel's time with the team appeared to be over. The Miami Marlins were a team that had shown interest in the veteran slugger, but with the recent trade that land

Curt Bishop • 3 days ago

A Houston Astros fan holds up a sign against the Philadelphia Phillies during the sixth inning in Game Six of the 2022 World Series at Minute Maid Park on November 05, 2022 in Houston, Texas.

The Astros Will Have No Qualms With The Cole Irvin Trade

The defending World Series champion Houston Astros are entering the 2023 season as prepared as ever to try and pull off a repeat. With a stout offense that features Jose Altuve, Jeremy Pena, Alex Bregman, Kyle Tucker, Yordan Alvarez, and Jose Abreu, the Astros are going to be tough

Curt Bishop • 3 days ago

Jeremy Pena #3 of the Houston Astros celebrates with teammate Alex Bregman #2 after hitting a home run against the Philadelphia Phillies during the fourth inning in Game Five of the 2022 World Series at Citizens Bank Park on November 03, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

New Astros GM Outlines His Goals For 2023

On Thursday, the defending World Series champion Houston Astros completed their search for a new general manager, hiring Atlanta Braves Vice President of Scouting Dana Brown to fill the hole left by the departure of James Click. Click had been let go after the World Series, promptin

Curt Bishop • 3 days ago

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Yankees Executive Congratulates New Astros GM

A New York Yankees hat and Rawlings baseball glove is seen during the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on April 21, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Curt Bishop • 3 days ago The Houston Astros have officially found their new general manager. On Thursday, the defending World Series champions hired Atlanta Braves Vice President of Scouting Dana Brown to replace the now departed James Click, who was let go shortly after the World Series. Brown's basebal

Houston Astros owner Jim Crane on the field prior to a game against the Seattle Mariners in game two of the American League Division Series at Minute Maid Park on October 13, 2022 in Houston, Texas.

Astros Organization Makes History With New Hire

Curt Bishop • 3 days ago

A Houston Astros hat and glove are seen in the dugout during the fourth inning in game three of the American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on October 22, 2022 in New York City.

New Astros GM Joins Rare Company

Curt Bishop • 3 days ago

Jose Altuve #27 of Houston Astros rests his hat and glove in the dugout before the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on April 10, 2016 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

The Astros Have Found Their New GM

Curt Bishop • 4 days ago

Billy Wagner asks Roberto Osuna #54 of the Houston Astros to sign a ball after throwing out the first pitch before Game 2 of the ALDS against the Tampa Bay Rays at Minute Maid Park on October 05, 2019 in Houston, Texas.

Billy Wagner Reacts To His Jump In HOF Voting

Curt Bishop • 4 days ago

A Houston Astros hat and glove are seen in the dugout during the fourth inning in game three of the American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on October 22, 2022 in New York City.

MLB Insider Reveals Intriguing Astros GM Candidate

Andres Chavez • 5 days ago

MLB Insider Reveals Intriguing Astros GM Candidate

A Houston Astros hat and glove are seen in the dugout during the fourth inning in game three of the American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on October 22, 2022 in New York City.

Andres Chavez • 5 days ago Brad Ausmus has dedicated a big portion of his life to baseball. He played in high school and college, then had a long, fruitful career as an MLB catcher. Then, he was a manager between 2014 and 2017 and then in 2019; and, in 2022, he was a bench coach for the Oakland Athletics.

Jeremy Pena #3 of the Houston Astros celebrates defeating the Seattle Mariners 1-0in game three of the American League Division Series at T-Mobile Park on October 15, 2022 in Seattle, Washington.

Video Shows Jeremy Pena Being An Astros Fan Favorite

Andres Chavez • 2 weeks ago

Yordan Alvarez #44 of the Houston Astros runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Seattle Mariners during the sixth inning in game two of the American League Division Series at Minute Maid Park on October 13, 2022 in Houston, Texas.

Yordan Alvarez Owns A Rare MLB Postseason Mark

Andres Chavez • 2 weeks ago

Houston Maylor Sylvester Turner and Jim Crane participates in the World Series Parade on November 07, 2022 in Houston, Texas.

MLB Analyst Mocks A Major Astros Snub

Andres Chavez • 2 weeks ago

Yordan Alvarez #44 of the Houston Astros runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Seattle Mariners during the sixth inning in game two of the American League Division Series at Minute Maid Park on October 13, 2022 in Houston, Texas.

Video Reminds Astros Fans Of An Iconic Moment

Andres Chavez • 4 weeks ago

Video Reminds Astros Fans Of An Iconic Moment

Yordan Alvarez #44 of the Houston Astros runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Seattle Mariners during the sixth inning in game two of the American League Division Series at Minute Maid Park on October 13, 2022 in Houston, Texas.

Andres Chavez • 4 weeks ago The 2022 MLB World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies ended with the former taking home the trophy four games to two, but it felt much closer than that - particularly in the first four games. The Phillies actually got to the sixth inning of Game 6 in Hou

The Astros Headline An Initial 2023 List

The Houston Astros celebrate after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 to win the 2022 World Series in Game Six of the 2022 World Series at Minute Maid Park on November 05, 2022 in Houston, Texas.

Andres Chavez • 4 weeks ago In professional sports and leagues, the power rankings represent an unofficial way to determine the hottest teams in the circuit. This is also true for MLB: the power rankings combine season-long performance with recent play to offer an updated ranking and a better idea of who's hot

Manager Dusty Baker Jr. #12 of the Houston Astros smiles in the dugout after the Astros defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 5-0 to win Game Four of the 2022 World Series at Citizens Bank Park on November 02, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The Astros Are Keeping Things Consistent In 2023

Andres Chavez • 1 month ago

Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros reacts after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 to win the 2022 World Series in Game Six of the 2022 World Series at Minute Maid Park on November 05, 2022 in Houston, Texas.

Astros Analyst Shares A Shocking Reality For Fans

Andres Chavez • 1 month ago

Manager Dusty Baker of the Houston Astros looks on during batting practice ahead of Game Three of the 2022 World Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 31, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Dusty Baker Can Continue Climbing An All-Time List In 2023

Curt Bishop • 2 months ago

Alex Bregman #2 of the Houston Astros throws out the runner against the Atlanta Braves during the eighth inning in Game Five of the World Series at Truist Park on October 31, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Alex Bregman Made Sure To Congratulate A Superstar Friend

Curt Bishop • 2 months ago

The Houston Astros celebrate after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 to win the 2022 World Series in Game Six of the 2022 World Series at Minute Maid Park on November 05, 2022 in Houston, Texas.

Award Nominations Prove How The Astros Dominate Houston

Curt Bishop • 2 months ago

Award Nominations Prove How The Astros Dominate Houston

The Houston Astros celebrate after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 to win the 2022 World Series in Game Six of the 2022 World Series at Minute Maid Park on November 05, 2022 in Houston, Texas.

Curt Bishop • 2 months ago The Houston Astros had a banner year in 2022. The team won 106 games and locked down the top seed in the American League. They swept both the Seattle Mariners and New York Yankees en route to the World Series. There, they held off the Philadelphia Phillies and captured their s

Carlos Correa #1 of the MLB Houston Astros turns a double play on Jonah Heim #28 and Eli White #41 of the Texas Rangers to end the game with a final score of 8-4 at Minute Maid Park on June 16, 2021 in Houston, Texas.

Astros Insider Is Happy About Carlos Correa's New Ability

Curt Bishop • 2 months ago

Carlos Correa #1 of the Houston Astros in action against the Baltimore Orioles at Minute Maid Park on June 30, 2021 in Houston, Texas.

Carlos Correa Made A Fortune Turning Down The Astros

Curt Bishop • 2 months ago

Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros pitches against the New York Mets during their game at Citi Field on June 29, 2022 in New York City.

MLB Analyst Predicts A Rare Future Honor For Justin Verlander

Curt Bishop • 2 months ago

Houston Maylor Sylvester Turner and Jim Crane participates in the World Series Parade on November 07, 2022 in Houston, Texas.

The Astros Are Using A Unique Offseason Approach

Andres Chavez • 2 months ago

The Astros Are Using A Unique Offseason Approach

Houston Maylor Sylvester Turner and Jim Crane participates in the World Series Parade on November 07, 2022 in Houston, Texas.

Andres Chavez • 2 months ago The Houston Astros don't have a general manager at the moment, after firing James Click a couple of weeks ago. That doesn't mean they have been inactive: to the contrary, they even secured a top free agent signing in slugging first baseman Jose Abreu. Lots of fans have wondered h

The Astros May Swoop In And Land A Top Catcher

Jose Altuve #27 of Houston Astros rests his hat and glove in the dugout before the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on April 10, 2016 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Curt Bishop • 2 months ago The Sean Murphy sweepstakes are heating up. The Oakland Athletics have been openly shopping their star catcher with top prospect Shea Langeliers waiting in the wings, and a new suitor may have emerged. In addition to the Cleveland Guardians, St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, and

the Houston Astros reacts during the fourth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Five of the 2022 World Series at Citizens Bank Park on November 03, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The Astros May Avoid Any Moves After Losing An Ace

Curt Bishop • 2 months ago

Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros reacts are a strike out during the sixth inning against the New York Yankees in game one of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on October 19, 2022 in Houston, Texas.

Astros Insider Details Justin Verlander's All-Time Run In Houston

Curt Bishop • 2 months ago

Jose Altuve #27 of Houston Astros rests his hat and glove in the dugout before the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on April 10, 2016 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

The Astros Are Sending A Top Reliever To Team USA

Andres Chavez • 2 months ago

Jose Abreu #79 of the Chicago White Sox in action against the Kansas City Royals at Guaranteed Rate Field on August 30, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois.

MLB Insider Shares Jose Abreu's Contract Breakdown

Andres Chavez • 2 months ago

Jeremy Pena #3, and Cristian Javier #53 of the Houston Astros participate in the World Series Parade on November 07, 2022 in Houston, Texas.

The Astros Had A Fun Spin On Spotify Wrapped

Curt Bishop • 2 months ago

The Astros Had A Fun Spin On Spotify Wrapped

Jeremy Pena #3, and Cristian Javier #53 of the Houston Astros participate in the World Series Parade on November 07, 2022 in Houston, Texas.

Curt Bishop • 2 months ago The Houston Astros went on a magical ride this October. The team won an American League-best 106 games and received a bye to the ALDS, where they would defeat the Seattle Mariners with relative ease. Houston also zoomed past the New York Yankees in the ALCS before defeating the N

A Houston Astros hat and glove are seen in the dugout during the fourth inning in game three of the American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on October 22, 2022 in New York City.

Astros Owner Wants To Retain 2 Key Veterans

Andres Chavez • 2 months ago

Manager Dusty Baker Jr. #12 of the Houston Astros celebrates after winning game four of the American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees to advance to the World Series at Yankee Stadium on October 23, 2022 in the Bronx borough of New York City.

The Astros Are Still Targeting Several More Elite Bats

Andres Chavez • 2 months ago

Jeremy Pena #3 of the Houston Astros reacts after hitting a single against the Philadelphia Phillies during the sixth inning in Game Six of the 2022 World Series at Minute Maid Park on November 05, 2022 in Houston, Texas.

Astros Insider Details A Legendary 2023 Infield

Curt Bishop • 2 months ago

Jim Crane, Owner and Chairman of the Houston Astros, looks on prior to Game Four of the 2022 World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on November 02, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Astros Owner Reveals How Jose Abreu Fit In Right Away

Andres Chavez • 2 months ago

Astros Owner Reveals How Jose Abreu Fit In Right Away

Jim Crane, Owner and Chairman of the Houston Astros, looks on prior to Game Four of the 2022 World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on November 02, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Andres Chavez • 2 months ago It seems like Jose Abreu was destined to play for the Houston Astros one day. In 2019, he bought several Astros players a traditional Cuban breakfast before a series between Houston and the Chicago White Sox, his former team. Yuli Gurriel and Aledmys Diaz, fellow Cubans, played f