Josh Hader Named Astros’ Roberto Clemente Award Nominee
Houston Astros closer Josh Hader has been named the team’s nominee for the 2026 Roberto Clemente Award, Major League Baseball announced Monday. The annual award recognizes the player who best represents baseball through character, community involvement,…
Angels Sale Could Change the Balance of the AL West
For more than a decade, the Los Angeles Angels have been the sleeping giant of the AL West. They play in one of baseball’s largest markets. They employed Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani at the same time. They have had money to spend, stars to market, and…
First Place Isn’t the Finish Line for the Astros
For much of the 2026 season, the Houston Astros weren’t trying to become a championship-caliber team. They were simply trying to survive long enough to have the chance. Every day seemed to bring another injury. The lineup changed almost daily. The…
Former Astros Catcher Mark “Beetle” Bailey Dies at 64
Mark Bailey, who spent more than 25 years in the Houston Astros organization as a player, minor league instructor, and major league coach, died Wednesday at 64 after a years-long battle with cancer. He was known throughout the game as…
Former Astros Pitcher and All-Star Jim Clancy Dies at 69
HOUSTON, TX – July 15, 2025 – Major League Baseball is mourning the loss of former pitcher Jim Clancy, a longtime fixture on the mound for the Toronto Blue Jays and a member of the Houston Astros for parts of three seasons, who passed away on Monday,…
Astros Make Immediate Moves, Eyeing Deadline Boost: Matthews Arrives, Left-Handed Bat & Pitching Top Priorities
HOUSTON, TX – July 11, 2025 – The Houston Astros are not waiting for the July 31st trade deadline to make headlines. With key injuries mounting and a fiercely competitive AL West race underway, the defending division champions are actively shaping their…