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MLB umpires will have another technological advancement to help them get the right calls in the 2023 season as Zoom provides video evidence on-field in replay situations.

The New York Yankees might be the fourth most valuable sports franchise in the world, but they're not covering players' internet while on flights, according to a report.

Corbin Carroll may have just 32 Major League Baseball games under his belt, but the Arizona Diamondbacks apparently really liked what they saw.

Yuli Gurriel is headed elsewhere, according to a report on MLB.com.

Frankie Montas admitted that he wasn't fully healthy when the New York Yankees traded for him with the Oakland Athletics before MLB's deadline last season.

Sam Brock has the new rules in the MLB that already have players and fans calling foul.

St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol rips umpire C.B. Bucknor for "lack of class as a man" for apparently refusing to shake his hand during the lineup card exchange.

While the World Baseball Classic has not grown the popularity Major League Baseball wants, the players certainly feel the importance of it.

The new rules being rolled out by MLB this season has certainly be scrutinized, but MLB insider Bob Nightengale explains why it should result in a better product on the field.

The Mets' newest front office member, Carlos Beltran, spoke to reporters at the team's spring training facility Wednesday, where he avoided 2017 Astros questions.

Curt Schilling has always spoken his mind and he did so regarding MLB's new rule changes for this season, including the pitch clock that he said will affect those "that suck."

He’s not on the roster for the Houston Astros, but Jenloy Herrera is an important team player. He’s the team interpreter for the 2022 World Series champions.

Several southern college baseball teams are taking over Minute Maid Park in downtown Houston for the debut of the Cactus Jack HBCU Classic this weekend.

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The Houston Astros pitchers and catchers opened Spring Training workouts in West Palm Beach, Florida, Thursday. The rest of the team reports next week.

Houston Astros’ Luis Garcia’s signature pitch, called “rock the baby” is now deemed illegal beginning this season.

There were some familiar faces in new places as teams picked up the pace on the second day of spring training.

The 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.

Hall of Famer Rod Carew supported Pete Rose's candidacy for enshrinement into Cooperstown with the prevalence of sports gambling in the U.S.

Longtime baseball executive Dana Brown has been hired as the Astros new general manager, Astros Owner and Chairman Jim Crane announced Thursday.

Former Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa is spending his offseason in Houston following a deal struck with the Minnesota Twins a second time.

Happy New Year! We’re less than 90 days away from the 2023 MLB season and it has come up on us quickly! The 2022 Champion Houston Astros are slowly filling out their 40-man roster and seem to be ready to go without making any further moves. Let’s get into what’s important this week.

Aaron Judge bet on himself, turning down a hefty offer from the Yankees before opening day. To say the gamble worked would be quite the understatement.

Without question, 2022 will forever go down as a memorable one in the sports world with all that was achieved by athletes and teams around the world.

Alexandra Eckersley, the 26-year-old adopted daughter of MLB Hall of Famer Dennis Eckersley, was arrested after allegedly abandoning her newborn child in the woods on Christmas night.

The San Francisco Giants say a snag in Carlos Correa's physical led to their deal falling through. A recent report revealed what their issue was.

Merry Christmas, Astros fans! You got your present six weeks ago, but I’m sure there are still plenty of Astros jerseys under the tree (except maybe Jeremy Peña jerseys, which are notoriously hard to find according to our Mario Diaz.

Former New York Yankees slugger and shortstop Alex Rodriguez made his relationship with 42-year-old Jac Cordeiro official on Instagram with a few pictures.

Carlos Correa lands major free agent deal with San Francisco Giants worth $350 million

"Deep down I wanted something more, I wanted to be loved not for what I did, but who I was," House wrote.

"Deep down I wanted something more, I wanted to be loved not for what I did, but who I was," House wrote.

Hey guys, it’s Ari Alexander and I’m back from San Diego where MLB held its annual Winter Meetings. There was a lot of action because annual hasn’t meant annual for two years due to COVID, so this was really the first event since 2019. I got to chat with Dusty Baker, Astros Ops. Director Bill Firkus, Kyle Tucker and a number of other baseball people in the know about what the Astros can be expected to do this offseason as well as other teams, so let’s dig in.

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.

Aaron Judge showed up to support the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and wide receiver Mike Evans on Monday night as they took on the New Orleans Saints.

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 Major League Baseball Players Association has voted to extend the contract of executive director Tony Clark through 2027.

MLB's top free agent, Aaron Judge, was caught on tape landing in San Francisco and is expected to meet with the Giants as his search for a new, lucrative contract continues.

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt was voted the National League Most Valuable Player for the 2022 MLB season Thursday. He finished second in 2013.

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.

New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge highlights the MLB MVP Award finalists who were named on Monday. The winners will be announced on Nov. 17.

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.

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.

The New York Mets and All-Star closer Edwin Diaz reportedly agreed to a five-year deal that would make him the richest reliever in MLB history.

Not long after the Houston Astros secured the 2022 World Championship title Saturday, team owner Jim Crane candidly talked to KPRC 2 Sports Director Randy McIlvoy about winning after the cheating scandal, the impact Dusty Baker’s had on the team, the fans, and the first phone call he plans to make now that the World Series is done.

Journalists have beats… stories they follow and report on diligently.

Kate Upton and Reagan Bregman were thrilled to experience the biggest win of the year at home in Houston. The wives of Justin Verlander and Alex Bregman talked to KPRC 2 sports anchor Randy McIlvoy about the championship, their nerves, and what it means for their families. See the interview in the video player above.

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker says this team believed they could win it all back at the start of spring training. After defeating the Philadelphia Phillies in game 6 of the World Series, Baker, the players, and the fans were sporting big smiles over accomplishing that huge win in Minute Maid Park.

Minute Maid Park is packed as the Houston Astros look to close out the World Series at home and the hometown crowd is ready for it! Check out photos from inside the park as the Astros work to level up one last time in 2022!

After an electrifying and eventful week in Philadelphia, our hometown Astros have returned home in hopes to clinch another World Series title.

Astros rookie utility man David Hensley will start at Designated Hitter for the Astros for Game 5 of the World Series in Philadelphia, multiple league sources tell KPRC2.

Before his Game 4 start, Astros' Cristian Javier spoke to his parents, who predicted he would throw a no-hitter. Houston combined for one to beat the Phillies to tie the World Series.

Four Houston Astros pitchers combined to no-hit the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 4 of the World Series on Wednesday night for the third no-hitter in postseason history.

Bryce Harper and Alec Bohm helped the Philadelphia Phillies hit a World Series record-tying five home runs in a 7-0 win over the Houston Astros in Game 3 of the World Series.

KPRC 2′s Sports Director Randy McIlvoy and anchor Ari Alexander are live in Philadelphia, where first pitch watch set for Monday night at 7:03 p.m. at Citizens Bank Park.

Ahead of World Series Game 3 on Monday, the Houston Astros have packed up their gear and headed to Philadelphia to face the Phillies at their homestand.

After a disappointing start to the 2022 World Series, the Astros are looking to tie it up at home in Game 2.

Houston has released its plans for downtown closures ahead of the World Series.

It’s been an exciting evening for this KPRC 2 producer.

Jim Breazeale launched from the minors to major league baseball from 1968 to 1972 and played alongside some of the best-known in the business.

The New York Yankees are again without a World Series appearance or an American League pennant following their sweeping loss to the Houston Astros.

Check below for some photos from the field:

Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber breaking the Bank in Philly. Yordan Alvarez launching moonshots in H-Town.

The Houston Astros won Game 3 of the American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees Saturday.

The Houston Astros won Game 3 of the American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees Saturday.

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña and outfielder Kyle Tucker are named finalists for the 2022 Golden Glove Awards.

Houston Astros third base coach Gary Pettis was not at the ballpark for Game 1 of the AL Championship Series against the New York Yankees because of an illness.

The KPRC 2 Sports Team breaks down all the action ahead of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series from Minute Maid Park

Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber didn't just flex his muscle with his NLCS Game 1 home run off the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night. He made Phillies Statcast history.

Once game three of the American League Division Series hit the 16th inning, it had made history. Not for what the teams did, but for what they didn’t. NO ONE scored.

This cheer squad got some extra pep when 2-year-old Liam kept up with their moves and cheered next to his sister on the field in Texas.

The game times for the ALDS series in Seattle and Game 5 are set

The Astros trailed for the entire game, but in the KPRC 2 newsroom, we remained glued to our TVs. We knew, along with many in Houston, that magic happens at Minute Maid Park.

Although Major League Baseball did see improvements in attendance in 2022, fans still have not returned to levels that were seen before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Roger Maris Jr. saw his father's record of 61 home runs be written away by Aaron Judge on Tuesday night. He proclaimed the Yankees' slugger the "clean home run king."

Hey guys, it’s Ari Alexander and we’re closing down the season with a loooong homestand. 8 straight games at home so if you don’t have playoff tickets, it’s a perfect time to see the Astros at Minute Maid for the last time this season. Of course since the playoffs are looming, let’s cover a few playoff topics including roster construction, the #4 starter and potential matchups.

Retired Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling this week sounded off on Yankees fans who still believe his "Bloody Sock Game" during the 2004 ALCS was staged.

Aaron Judge's homers almost always impress, and No. 61 on Wednesday night was no exception — a laser-beam shot that landed in the Blue Jays bullpen amidst huge cheers from the crowd in Toronto. Baseball history was made and the joy was palpable. The New York Yankees slugger had just tied Roger Maris for the American League, and what some fans consider the “real,” single-season home run record.

Jose Altuve hit two of Houston’s five home runs to lead the Astros to a 10-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night in a game where Yordan Alvarez left with an ankle injury.

Albert Pujols is one home run away from joining Barry Bonds, Hank Aaron, and Babe Ruth as the only players in MLB history to hit 700 home runs.

'BOTTLE FULL OF BUB🥂': 50 Cent’s Le Chemin Du Roi, will now be branded as the official champagne of the Astros, and his Branson Cognac will be branded as the team’s official cognac.

The Yankees' Aaron Judge and the Cardinals' Albert Pujols are each closing in on a major home run record, bringing life to every at-bat as their teams near the end of the regular season.

Framber Valdez set an MLB record with his 25th straight quality start, and Yordan Alvarez and Martin Maldonado had four RBIs each to help the Houston Astros build an early lead in an 11-2 rout of the Oakland Athletics.

The MLB announced rule changes for the 2023 season that will implement a pitch clock, limit defensive shifts and increase base size.

Most minor league players make less than the federal poverty line. The Major League Baseball Players Association has asked MLB to voluntarily recognize the unionizing efforts.

Bally Sports Ohio's Barry Larkin was frank about a missed opportunity during the 11th inning of the Reds' loss to the Cardinals on Wednesday.

Singer Jessie James Decker wowed fans when she performed in sky-high ankle boots and tiny leather shorts that showed off her toned legs.

A young fan enjoying a glizzy at the Tigers-White Sox game in Chicago had an unfortunate turn of events.

Sports Seriously: MLB insiders Bob Nightengale and Steve Gardner examine if the Yankees fixed their issues prior to the trade deadline and if they're truly ready for a deep October run.

Sports Seriously: MLB insiders Bob Nightengale and Steve Gardner break down the Nationals' trade of Juan Soto how they could be better for it in the long run.

Howard Bryant's new biography tells the captivating story of the Hall of Famer who holds the MLB records for runs and stolen bases, and how he helped change the game forever.

The NHL Stanley Cup playoffs have been nothing short of spectacular. FTW's Andy Nesbitt shares what he thinks would be the dream matchup for the final.

The former MLB star is now a partial owner of the Professional Fighters League, or PFL, after he contributed to a $30 million funding round.

Trevor Bauer has denied the allegations. In February, the L.A. District Attorney's Office said it would not criminally charge the pitcher.

The Detroit Tigers designated hitter became the 33rd player in the league to reach the milestone. Rockies shortstop José Iglesias ran over to hug his former teammate during the game.

A recent report ranked states by the number of MVP candidates they've produced across...

Alyssa Nakken of the San Francisco Giants became the first woman to coach on the field in major league baseball history after regular first-base coach Antoan Richardson was ejected from the game.

Crowds cheered as the first woman to manage an MLB affiliated team took home a victory for the New York Yankees-affiliated Tampa Tarpons on Friday.

Fans travel from around the country to attend Opening Day at Wrigley Field.

A look at where Corpus Christi-area stars are playing professional baseball to start the 2022 season.

Detroit Tigers general manager Al Avila goes in depth April 5, 2022 about the Austin Meadows trade.