HOUSTON ASTROS

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.

Kate Upton will up your fashion game

When he’s not winning World Championship rings, Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman is committed to making a difference in the lives of children with autism through his foundation ‘Bregman Cares.’

In the world of sports for Houston 2022 was an incredibly memorable year -- and that’s putting it incredibly lightly.

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.

Jeremy Peña has long been passionate about helping children with limited resources get access to sports.

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.

Let’s go Astros! Six players, including 2B Jose Altuve, DH Yordan Alvarez, RHP Ryan Pressly, OF Kyle Tucker, LHP Framber Valdez and RHP Justin Verlander, have been named to the All-MLB Team presented by Arm & Hammer and OxiClean.

A person familiar with the negotiations says Justin Verlander has agreed to an $86.7 million, two-year contract with the New York Mets.

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?

Justin Verlander, the Cy Young winner who pitched for the Houston Astros during their World Series championship run, is reportedly signing with the New York Mets, according to multiple reports.

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 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.

Hey guys, it’s Ari Alexander checking in with the Astros on the eve of the 2022 Winter Meetings in San Diego. The Astros have already made one huge splash this week and owner Jim Crane says he’s not done.

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?

A woman who’s a Houston Astros fan received what she said is a ‘disappointing’ order.

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.

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.

Hi everybody, this is KPRC 2 Sports Director Randy McIlvoy checking in with this week’s Astros newsletter! Hope everyone is still celebrating the 2022 World Champions!

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

The ball New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge hit for his American League-record 62nd home run has gone up for auction.

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred announced Thursday that the Texas Rangers will host the 2024 All-Star Game.

Justin Verlander wins AL Cy Young Award in unanimous vote

First baseman Anthony Rizzo is staying with the New York Yankees, agreeing to a $40 million, two-year contract.

Fans are lining up to see Astros World Series MVP Jeremy Peña as he works a shift at Raising Cane’s in southeast Houston Monday.

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.

Hello to all of you Astros fans who are probably still celebrating the World Series championship!

Wondering what to do for lunch this Monday?

Houston Astros general manager James Click will not be given a new contract.

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.

"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.

Houston's Dusty Baker and the Los Angeles Dodgers' Dave Roberts are the only Black managers in Major League Baseball.

Officials from the Major Baseball League have announced the winner of the 2022 Silver Slugger awards, and two Houston Astros scored the win.

As MLB free agency, aka The Hot Stove, begins, I’ll update this with reporting on free agents linked to the Astros and around the league.

HEY HOUSTON! The Astros need our help making the All-MLB team this year.

Justin Verlander has declined a $25 million option with the Houston Astros to become a free agent.

Justin Verlander has declined a $25 million option with the Houston Astros to become a free agent.

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.

Houston Astros general manager James Click hasn't yet agreed to a new contract with the World Series champions.

Fans camped out overnight at Academy Sports to meet Astros superstar and World Series champion Alex Bregman Thursday.

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

Fresh off his World Series win, Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker has agreed to a one-year contract to remain with the team next season.

Houston Astros general manager James Click faces an uncertain future.

The Houston Astros might have #LeveledUp, but one couple #LeveledUp their relationship by tying the knot yesterday! If you were at the 2022 Houston Astros World Series Victory Parade yesterday, there was a lot of fun and excitement going on, but for native Houstonians Kendall and Kyler Sommer, THEY GOT MARRIED AND TOOK THEIR WEDDING PHOTOS ON A ROOFTOP AT THE PARADE! Our Digital Content Contributor Mecca Thompson chatted with them to learn more about this unforgettable experience.

He's a standout rookie.

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.

The Houston Astros might have #LeveledUp, but one couple #LeveledUp their relationship by tying the knot yesterday! If you were at the 2022 Houston Astros World Series Victory Parade yesterday, there was a lot of fun and excitement going on, but for native Houstonians Kendall and Kyler Sommer, THEY GOT MARRIED AND TOOK THEIR WEDDING PHOTOS ON A ROOFTOP AT THE 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.

Astros superstars Yordan Alvarez and Cristian Javier will hold special meet and greet events and sign autographs at two DICK’s Sporting Goods locations following the Astros’ World Series win in both Katy and in Friendswood this Wednesday.

The Houston Astros’ six-game victory over the Philadelphia Phillies finished as the second least-watched World Series on television.

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.

A report published Tuesday says Dusty Baker has confirmed he will manage the Astros in 2023.

These are some of the well-known faces we spotted during The Parade of Champions in Houston on Monday.

Beer cans, plastic bottles, and boxes of garbage are all that’s left but memories of the Astros World Series championship parade.

Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani and Yordan Alvarez are the finalists for American League MVP in voting by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.

Houston police arrested a 33-year-old man.

More than one million people lined the streets of downtown Houston to celebrate the 2022 World Series Champions during a 1.7-mile parade that included marching bands, players, and confetti-lined streets.

Several Houston rap legends joined fans Monday in celebration of the Houston Astros winning the 2023 World Series.

At Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital, the facility dogs, Dexter and Pilot, showed off their Astros’ spirit, repping the team for the World Series. Here are a couple of photos that just might brighten your day.

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.

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.

After winning their second World Series, it's hard to argue these Astros aren't a dynasty. Where do they rank among MLB's best over the last 30 years?

While the stain on Houston’s first championship might never completely fade, Alvarez’s three-run homer helped fashion a fresh crown for the Astros.

Philadelphia Phillies' Game 6 starter Zack Wheeler admitted he was thrown off a bit when he was removed from a tight ball game in the World Series.

Houston Astros star Justin Verlander and his model wife Kate Upton celebrated the World Series victory on Saturday night. Upton crashed the FOX set.

Yordan Alvarez hit a moon shot that sent Space City into a frenzy, and the Houston Astros to their second World Series title.

The Astros are World Series champs again after toppling the Phillies in Game 6. Here are Ben Verlander's takeaways from the clincher.

Mattress Mack did it! The furniture store owner wins $75 million on the Astros. A sum thought to be the largest recorded win in legal sports betting history.

Dusty Baker had managed the most games in MLB history without winning a World Series. That is until Saturday, when his Astros won it all.

Houston bounced back from several shaky games earlier in the series, including game three when starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. gave up a World Series record five home runs in a 7-0 loss.

Kyle Schwarber went from big bopper to bad bunter. One of the Philadelphia Phillies' most fearsome sluggers popped up foul on a two-strike bunt attempt with his team one inning from World Series elimination. After taking a 2-1 lead in the Fall Classic, the Phillies lost three in a row — the last a 4-1 defeat Saturday night that gave the Houston Astros the World Series title in six games.

The Astros defeated the Phillies 4-1 in Game 6, claiming their first World Series title since 2017. Here are the top plays!

The Astros won Game 6 of the World Series behind tremendous pitching and an incredible home run from Yordan Alvarez. Like them or not, they're a dynasty.

The Houston Astros are once again World Series champions, clinching the title with their Game 6 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night.

Mackenzie Salmon looks at how the Houston Astros won their second title in six seasons and cemented their status as the best team in baseball.

The title puts a bow on what has been a dominant season which saw the team win an American League-best 106 games.

The Astros are battling the Phillies in Game 6 of the 2022 World Series on FOX. Here are the top plays!

The Astros are battling the Phillies in Game 6 of the 2022 World Series on FOX. Here are the top plays!

The Houston Astros will be without first baseman Yuli Gurriel for the remainder of the World Series.

Game 6 will result in the Astros celebrating another title or the Phillies forcing Game 7. Here are Ben Verlander's keys to victory for each team.

Edward Egros, aka The Professor, is here with Super 6 picks and his best bets for Game 6 of the World Series.

"Every once in a while these guys come along, not that often," Astros manager Dusty Baker said of 25-year-old shortstop Jeremy Pena, who's had an incredible postseason.

The New York Yankees have not been to the World Series since 2009, but general manager Brian Cashman maintains that there is nothing wrong with the team's process.

How do you stop a team of destiny, one that has been through so much and believes in itself so intently that it is beginning to feel invincible? Houston just showed how.

Jeremy Peña hit a go-ahead homer and drove in two runs as the Astros beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 Thursday night to head home with a 3-2 Series lead.