Search for new Astros manager begins after Dusty Bakerโs retirement; Astros bullpen could be tough to replace; and more
Hey guys, itโs Ari Alexander with the Astros newsletter. Itโs November and the Astros arenโt playing. Itโs weird. Nobody is very used to this, since it hasnโt happened since 2020, so now instead of figuring out what the Astros need to do to take down another World Series title, weโre...looking ahead? Letโs break down what kind of changes could come to this team in 2024.
Chas McCormick wins out, Jose Abreu back to his usual self, and MLB trade deadline rumors swirl
Hey guys, itโs Ari Alexander with the Astros as they start the second half. I know Iโve been getting into a lot of trade deadline stuff lately...Iโm going to try to hold off on that, but itโs really fun, so maybe donโt hold me to that.
Jaylen Waddle focuses on improvement heading into third NFL season
One of the most dynamic Houston-area high school starts in recent memory made an instant impact in the NFL. Months after the Miami Dolphins drafted wide receiver Jaylen Waddle, 6th overall out of Alabama, Waddle set an NFL record. His 104 catches in his 2021 rookie season are more than any other receiver all-time.
Jimmy Garoppolo? Bijan Robinson? Inside potential next steps for the Texans
Hey guys, itโs Ari Alexander with the Houston Texans who are preparing for the NFL Draft now that the scouting combine is finished. The Texans will have to be wary of what the Bears do with the No. 1 pick, but are likely to find a strong QB somewhere.
Texans get ready to scout in the Indianapolis combine
Hey guys, itโs Ari Alexander with the Texans newsletter as the team gets ready to scout in the combine in Indianapolis. Itโs pretty clear what position theyโll go with at the #2 pick, so weโll discuss the top four quarterbacks and what each could bring to the Texas as well as drawbacks.
Astros and the arbitration process: These are the deals that got done, those that didnโt and whatโs next
Hey guys itโs Ari Alexander, covering the Astros offseason and Iโm looking at ARBITRATION DAY! Friday the 13th was when most arbitration deals get done and the Astros knocked out six of their eight very quickly.
Astros look to improve in key areas ahead of 2023 season, these are the players that could help
Hey guys, itโs Ari Alexander and Iโm back from San Diego where MLB held its annual Winter Meetings. There was a lot of action because annual hasnโt 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 letโs dig in.
WORLD SERIES CHAMPS: Astros are World Champions after defeating the Phillies in Game 6 at Minute Maid Park
Five years after the Houston Astros won the World Series on the road, the team delivered a championship performance in front of a home crowd at Minute Maid Park Saturday night. The Astros won four runs to one.
Houston Astros take on the Seattle Mariners again at Minute Maidโพ; Join the Insider conversation with KPRC 2โฒs sports anchor and reporter Ari Alexander๐ฃ
KPRC 2โฒs sports anchor and reporter extraordinaire Ari Alexander will be watching along with the rest of Houston as the Houston Astros take on the Seattle Mariners on Thursday afternoon at Minute Maid Park.
Ari Alexanderโs picks for the Astros playoff roster
Hey guys, itโs Ari Alexander and weโre closing down the season with a loooong homestand. 8 straight games at home so if you donโt have playoff tickets, itโs a perfect time to see the Astros at Minute Maid for the last time this season. Of course since the playoffs are looming, letโs cover a few playoff topics including roster construction, the #4 starter and potential matchups.
Whereโs Mancini and other August Astros questions
Hey guys, itโs Ari Alexander, and now that the trade deadline is over - the Astros can start working to optimize their lineup and bullpen with their new additions. Donโt expect a whole lot to change, but the Astros are in a stronger position now than they were before Aug. 2. For this newsletter, Iโm going to dive into some of the fansโ hottest questions right now. Some have answers, some donโt.
Ari breaks down his time in L.A. covering the Astros at the All-Star game
Hey KPRC 2 Insiders, itโs Ari Alexander. I just got back from Los Angeles where I spent three days covering the Astros at the All-Star Game and festivities. I got to talk with Justin Verlander, Kyle Tucker and Framber Valdez along with Dusty Baker plus a couple of other local guys including Paul Goldschmidt (Cardinals/The Woodlands HS), Justin Crawford (Phillies Draftee/Son of Carl Crawford) and Ivan Melendez (Diamondbacks Draftee/Texas).
KPRC 2 Insiders asked questions, Astros right fielder and MLB All-Star Kyle Tucker answered them
What would Kyle Tucker do if he wasnโt a Major League Baseball player? What helps him feel better after a tough loss? KPRC 2 sports anchor Ari Alexander took questions asked by KPRC 2 Insiders and posed them to Astros right fielder Kyle Tucker at a media event ahead of Tuesdayโs MLB All-Star game in Los Angeles.
713 Throwback: KPRC 2 sports reporter shows heโs โH-town downโ rapping Paul Wallโs โStill Tippinโ live on air
In light of 713 Day, we wanted to bring back one of our in-house 713 tribute of KPRC 2 sports reporter Ari Alexander rapping his favorite verse of a Houston classic, โStill Tippinโ by Rapper Paul Wall.
KPRC 2 Sports Chat: The Astros winning streak, what theyโre missing, and which player needs cookies
Ahead of the Astros Thursday win at Minute Maid Park against the Yankees, KPRC 2 sports director Randy McIlvoy and sports anchor/reporter Ari Alexander took a few minutes to chat about their thoughts on the season so far.
KPRC 2โฒs Randy McIlvoy and Ari Alexander break down what they expect from the Houston Rockets on the eve of the NBA draft
With the NBA draft just one day away, KPRC 2 sports director Randy McIlvoy and sports anchor/reporter Ari Alexander sit down to share their thoughts on what the Houston Rockets may do to set up the team for future success.
๐ Astros prospect 1-on-1: J.C. Correa making position switch to try to follow older brother Carlosโ path to big leagues
Carlos Correa isnโt the only member of the Correa family in the Houston Astrosโ organization. His younger brother, J.C. Correa, is in the Astrosโ minor league system and has aspirations of his own to be like his big brother and make it to the big leagues.
๐ Ari Alexander talks one-on-one with Texans safety Justin Reid
Hello all - Ari Alexander here. One of the most open and accessible Texans players, Justin Reid stopped by the studio to chat with me about his desire to win the Walter Payton Man of the Year and why itโs so important for him to give back to the community.
Hereโs why KPRC 2 men are growing their facial hair this month
HOUSTON โ If youโve seen our newscasts lately, you may have noticed something different from the men at KPRC 2. Scroll to the bottom to support the No-Shave November campaignThey are participating in No-Shave November, a month-long journey to spark conversation and raise cancer awareness. This year, in addition to growing out their facial hair, they are raising money for the cause. You can either donate to the team as a whole or donate to your favorite KPRC 2 team member. Traditionally, for No-Shave November, all facial hair is grown.
Guess who: KPRC 2 anchors, reporters share favorite Halloween costumes EVER
(Kris Gutierrez)Itโs evening anchor Kris Gutierrez! Follow Christine on Twitter / Facebook / InstagramWhoโs dressed up as Larry the Cable Guy in this picture? Sports Reporter Ari Alexander (Ari Alexander)Ari Alexander as the mummy (Ari Alexander)Of course, sports reporter Ari Alexander! Ari Alexander as Freddy Mercury (Ari Alexander)Ari Alexander as 300 Sparta (Ari Alexander)Ari Alexander as Ivan Drago, from Rocky IV (Ari Alexander)Ari Alexander as Drake's hit single "Hotline Bling" (Ari Alexander)Ari Alexander as "The Great 'Cat'-sby" (Ari Alexander)You can follow Ari Alexander on social media: Twitter / Facebook / Instagram. Follow Amy on Twitter / Facebook / InstagramWhoโs dressed as Spider Woman on the right?
Can a KPRC 2 sports reporter name all the U.S. presidents in under 3 minutes? | HOUSTON LIFE | KPRC 2
Can a KPRC 2 sports reporter name all the U.S. presidents in under 3 minutes? | HOUSTON LIFE | KPRC 2Published: February 13, 2020, 4:51 pmHear KPRC 2 Sports Anchor/Reporter Ari Alexander list off all the U.S. presidents AND the years they were in office in less than 3 minutes.