Christian Walker Wins Gold Glove as Astros Awards Season Begins
Christian Walker gave the Houston Astros their first winner of Major League Baseball’s 2026 awards season Sunday night, capturing the American League Gold Glove at first base. It is the fourth Gold Glove of Walker’s career and his first since joining…
Bryan Abreu Recovered. Should the Astros Bring Him Back?
Bryan Abreu’s final appearance of 2026 was a painful one. His season as a whole was considerably more complicated. The right-hander entered the sixth inning of the Astros’ 7-3 loss to the Chicago White Sox in Wild Card Game 2 with two runners aboard.…
Seven Astros Enter Free Agency as Houston Faces Bullpen Overhaul
The Houston Astros’ offseason roster turnover has begun, with seven players reaching free agency just as new general manager Randy Flores takes control of a club facing significant needs. Relievers Bryan Abreu, Steven Okert, and Enyel De Los Santos;…
Astros Prospect Joey Dixon Makes Up for Lost Time
Joey Dixon has spent more time rehabilitating than pitching since the Houston Astros selected him in the seventh round of the 2023 MLB Draft. Two operations and a torn shoulder capsule later, the right-hander is finally getting an extended opportunity to…
Astros Pivot to Randy Flores to Lead a Franchise at a Crossroads
The Houston Astros’ 68-day search for a general manager ended with a surprise Friday night when the organization hired longtime St. Louis Cardinals executive Randy Flores to lead a franchise confronting difficult decisions at nearly every level. Flores,…
Tatsuya Imai Returns to Astros With $18 Million Rebound at Stake
Tatsuya Imai chose to remain with the Astros rather than test free agency after a difficult first major-league season, keeping his guaranteed $18 million salary for 2027 and another chance to earn a place in Houston’s rotation. The right-hander will earn…
Jason Bell Reportedly Leaving Astros to Join Red Sox Staff
Jason Bell is reportedly leaving the Houston Astros to join the Boston Red Sox’s major-league coaching staff. Boston is expected to use Bell as its outfield instructor, although his exact title and any additional responsibilities have not been…
Yordan Alvarez Wins Two Players Choice Awards
Yordan Alvarez has added two significant honors to his remarkable 2026 season. The Houston Astros slugger was named the American League Outstanding Player and AL Comeback Player in the 2026 Players Choice Awards. The Major League Baseball Players…
Astros Release Nelson Velázquez to Pursue Opportunity in Asia
The Houston Astros have released outfielder Nelson Velázquez, allowing the 27-year-old to pursue an opportunity with a team in Asia. Houston recorded the transaction Tuesday, October 27. The Astros have not identified the club or league Velázquez is…
Brewers Break Through to Capture First World Series Championship
The Milwaukee Brewers are World Series champions for the first time in franchise history. Milwaukee defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 4–1 in Game 5 Wednesday night at Tropicana Field, closing out the best-of-seven series four games to one. The final out came…
