Astros’ Justin Verlander on pitcher injuries: ‘It’s a pandemic...’
The Houston Astros are far from the only team to suffer pitching injuries in baseball, but after a week where three high-profile pitchers went down with elbow problems, both Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association released statements about the rash of injuries.
Astros take on Rangers in ALCS rematch!
With Wednesday night’s 8-0 shutout victory over Toronto, the Houston Astros picked up their first series win of the 2024 campaign. After starting the year 0-4, they now sit at 2-5. That record is far from glamorous, but they’ll be hoping to make it prettier this weekend with a four-game series against the Texas Rangers in Arlington.
THOUGHTS AFTER THE NO-HITTER: Let us know!
After starting the year 0-4, the Houston Astros notched their first win Monday night in dominant fashion, beating Toronto 10-0. With two more games lined up against the Blue Jays, the Astros are looking to correct course ahead of a trip to Arlington. Can they do it, or was last night just a flash in the pan?
Juan Soto throws out tying run at plate in 9th inning of Yankees' debut, 5-4 win over Astros
Juan Soto threw out the potential tying run at the plate in the ninth inning of his Yankees debut after starting New York’s comeback from a four-run deficit in a season-opening 5-4 win over the Houston Astros.
Jen Pawol becomes the first woman to umpire a spring training game since 2007
It took eight years but Jen Pawol made the leap from the minors to a major league game spring training contest when she umpired the Grapefruit League opener between the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals at CACTI Park of The Palm Beaches on Saturday.
Astros Spring Training Notes: Full Squad Workouts, Bregman’s contract situation and Peña’s new swing
The Houston Astros held their first full squad workout Monday in West Palm Beach, where new manager Joe Espada sent a message in a team meeting - this is a World Series contender. While Espada declined to go into the specifics of his speech, players intimated Espada laid out how much talent and experience this club has.
The Jeremy Peña Workout
Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña is in a crucial offseason, before his third year for the Astros. Peña has seen the highest of highs - winning both ALCS & World Series MVP and becoming the first rookie shortstop to win a Gold Glove - and some lows in his first two major league seasons. Much of Peña’s offseason has been spent on swing adjustments that should help balance his home run power (26 combined in 2022), and his 2023 improvements to his batting average, walk rate and strikeout rate.
Baseball legend Reggie Jackson raises nearly $1 million in star-studded golf tournament
Astros special advisor and Baseball Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson raised nearly $1 million for STEM education through his Mr. October Foundation Monday, at his charity golf tournament, according to the Houston Astros.
Houston Astros claim RHP Declan Cronin from White Sox, designate Joel Kuhnel
The Houston Astros announced Thursday they claimed right-handed pitcher Declan Cronin off waivers, from the Chicago White Sox. The Astros designated right-handed pitcher Joel Kuhnel for assignment as the corresponding move, to clear a roster spot for Cronin.
Houston Astros players among several A-listers attending 2024 Celebrity Golf Classic in Florida hosted by Reggie Jackson
‘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.