Yordan Alvarez Unanimously Wins 2026 AL MVP Award
Yordan Alvarez completed one of the most decorated seasons in Houston Astros history Thursday night, winning the 2026 American League Most Valuable Player Award by unanimous vote. Alvarez received all 30 first-place votes from the Baseball Writers’…
Yordan Álvarez Sweeps Five MLB Honors Ahead of MVP Announcement
Houston Astros slugger Yordan Álvarez collected five honors at Wednesday night’s MLB Awards ceremony in Las Vegas, adding another remarkable chapter to a season that established him as one of baseball’s most dominant hitters. Álvarez received…
Astros Assistant GM Connor Huff Leaving for Opportunity Outside Baseball
The Houston Astros are losing another member of their front office as assistant general manager Connor Huff prepares to leave the organization for an opportunity outside baseball. General manager Randy Flores confirmed Huff’s departure Tuesday,…
Astros’ Cam Smith Launches Foundation to Support Single Mothers and Their Children
Houston Astros outfielder Cam Smith is turning his childhood experiences into an opportunity to help families facing challenges similar to those his mother overcame while raising him. Smith, 23, launched the Cam Smith Foundation on Monday, November 9, at…
Astros Hire Brad Ausmus as Manager, Bringing Former Catcher Back to Houston
The Houston Astros have named Brad Ausmus their new manager, bringing back one of the franchise’s most recognizable former players to lead the club into the 2027 season. General manager Randy Flores announced the hiring Wednesday, November 11,…
Yordan Alvarez, Astros Named Silver Slugger Finalists
Yordan Alvarez added another nomination to his growing collection Thursday, becoming a finalist for the 2026 American League Silver Slugger Award at designated hitter. The Houston Astros were also selected as one of four finalists for the AL Offensive…
Astros Reportedly Offered GM Job to Matt Kleine Before Hiring Randy Flores
Milwaukee Brewers assistant general manager Matt Kleine reportedly turned down an offer to become the Houston Astros’ general manager, choosing to remain with the reigning World Series champions rather than take over Houston’s baseball…
MLB Offers Salary Cap Compromise, but Baseball Remains on Course for Lockout
Major League Baseball has increased its proposed salary cap, raised its minimum payroll requirement, and offered to delay implementation until 2028. But the changes have done little to resolve the central dispute in negotiations with the MLB Players…
Mariners Bet on Potential Over Experience, Passing on Espada for Another Former Astro
The Seattle Mariners had a choice between two former Houston Astros coaches, both members of the club’s 2022 World Series championship staff. One had spent three seasons managing a major-league team, won two division titles, and accumulated 256…
Astros Turn to Driveline Experience to Revamp Player Development
The Houston Astros are reshaping their player-development operation with three new hires whose backgrounds in biomechanics, performance science, and technology-driven training could help address weaknesses in the organization’s minor-league system.…
