#houston-astros

#houston-astros

The Chicago White Sox acquired outfielder Corey Julks from the Houston Astros for minor league right-hander Luis Rodriguez. [ more ]

The Angels have traded Trey Cabbage to the Astros in exchange for Carlos Espinosa.

Cabbage has shown promise in the minor leagues, hitting 30 home runs and stealing 32 bases in Triple-A last year. [ more ]

Tommy Kahnle starts rehab assignment with Low-A club after shoulder injury. Yankees anticipate increased bullpen depth upon his return. [ more ]

Justin Verlander is close to returning from injury and is expected to make a rehab start for Triple-A Sugar Land soon.

Astros have faced rotation health challenges with key pitchers recovering from surgeries and injuries. [ more ]

Justin Verlander is progressing towards a minor league rehab assignment after a successful batting practice session.

Luis García is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a UCL injury and could rejoin the Astros rotation by July. [ more ]

Justin Verlander to begin the season on the injured list due to right shoulder soreness

Astros taking a cautious approach to ensure Verlander's full recovery [ more ]

Justin Verlander's Opening Day status is in question due to a shoulder issue.

Verlander is a few weeks behind schedule and needs to be cautious with his build-up for the season. [ more ]

Astros pitcher Justin Verlander is behind schedule in Spring Training due to a shoulder issue.

General manager Dana Brown isn't too concerned as Verlander and Lance McCullers Jr. are still able to play catch. [ more ]

Alex Verdugo's outstanding performance with both offense and defense helped the New York Yankees secure a win against the Houston Astros. [ more ]

The Yankees breaking their mental block against the Astros with a 5-0 start and beating Justin Verlander signals a shift in momentum. [ more ]

Alex Verdugo had an outstanding performance with a four-RBI game against the Houston Astros. [ more ]

The Yankees swept the Astros in four games, providing a cathartic victory for fans. [ more ]

The 2024 Yankees have started the season with three come-from-behind wins, creating a positive atmosphere for the team.

Facing the Astros, a historical nemesis, the Yankees aim for a sweep or a 3-1 series win to continue their strong start. [ more ]

The Houston Astros made an aggressive offer of $95 million to secure relief pitcher Josh Hader, breaking the record for present-day value for a relief pitcher.

Both the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees expressed interest in Hader during the offseason, but ultimately chose not to match the Astros' offer. [ more ]

Fans and players experience tension between expectations and results in the opening month of a baseball season. [ more ]

The Atlanta Braves are close to securing a winning record on their current road trip by winning against the Houston Astros. [ more ]

The Braves face pitching rotation challenges but seek stability with key players facing injuries. [ more ]

Jose Abreu still has the passion for baseball despite his age

Abreu feels supported and in the right spot with the Astros [ more ]

Wander Suero went unclaimed on waivers and has been assigned to Houston's Triple-A affiliate. [ more ]

Cooper Hummel moves to Triple-A Sugar Land as an Astros depth piece. [ more ]

Astros are claiming Miguel Diaz and Cooper Hummel off waivers from Tigers and Giants respectively.

The waiver claims have not been formally announced by the club yet. [ more ]

Miguel Diaz re-signed with Astros' minor league, assigned to Triple-A Sugar Land after brief MLB appearance and DFA due to roster constraints. [ more ]

Miguel Díaz elected free agency after being designated for assignment by the Astros, having made only one appearance with the team. [ more ]

Houston Astros plan to discuss a long-term extension with outfielder Kyle Tucker in addition to third baseman Alex Bregman.

Tucker is considered a key member of the Astros' core and had an impressive season in 2021, falling just one home run short of a 30/30 season. [ more ]

The Houston Astros signed Jose Altuve to a five-year, $125MM extension, securing one of their franchise icons.

Talks for extending Alex Bregman are underway, but his age and position make negotiations more complex. [ more ]

The Astros are looking to improve their pitching staff, particularly in the bullpen.

They have a strong rotation but are open to adding a starter to bolster their bullpen. [ more ]

The New York Mets need to strengthen their bullpen after improving their starting rotation.

Hector Neris and Ryne Stanek, two free agent relievers from the Houston Astros, could be good options for the Mets. [ more ]

Astros hold press conference on Altuve's extension

Guerrero arbitration case nears a decision [ more ]

Jose Altuve signs a five-year extension with the Astros

The contract is worth $125 million [ more ]

The Astros have finalized a five-year deal for a star reliever.

The team is looking to add a left-handed bat, preferably an outfielder with speed. [ more ]

The Houston Astros have not had extension discussions with star players Jose Altuve, Alex Bregman, and Kyle Tucker this winter.

The team has historically relied on extensions to keep their core players together, but the slow offseason and impending free agency may be factors in the lack of discussions. [ more ]