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Houston Astros February 6, 2024

Astros sign Jose Altuve to $125 million extension

The Houston Astros and Jose Altuve have agreed to a five-year extension worth $125 million that will kick in next year.

MLB January 29, 2024

Longtime MLB manager Jimy Williams dead at 80

Jimy Williams, the long-time MLB manager with 910 career wins between three different teams, has passed away at age 80. Williams managed the Red Sox, Blue Jays and Astros.

Houston Astros January 24, 2024

Billy Wagner misses out on Baseball Hall of Fame election by excruciatingly close margin

Billy Wagner, a seven-time All-Star and one of the best relievers of his era, missed out on being elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by only a few votes.

MLB January 23, 2024

Adrian Beltre, Joe Mauer voted into Baseball Hall of Fame on first ballot as new class announced

Adrian Beltre, Joe Mauer and Todd Helton were officially elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday.

California January 23, 2024

California Senate candidates gang up on lone Republican on stage during debate: 'Always a Dodger'

The three Democrat candidates for U.S. Senate from California took aim at the lone Republican on stage during the debate, accusing the former baseball star of dodging questions.

Houston Astros January 19, 2024

Five-time MLB All-Star closer Josh Hader agrees to record-breaking deal with Astros: report

The Houston Astros have reportedly made their elite bullpen even better by agreeing to a five-year deal with five-time All-Star Josh Hader.

Houston Astros December 29, 2023

Al Michaels throws shade at Astros after trash-can banging sound heard during 'Thursday Night Football'

The sports world will never forget what the Houston Astros did in 2017, but just in case, Al Michaels gave everyone a reminder on Thursday night.

Houston Astros December 26, 2023

Ex-Astro faces sign-stealing backlash after ripping Yoshinobu Yamamoto's historic deal with Dodgers

Josh Reddick isn't quite sure how Yoshinobu Yamamoto got the biggest contract for an MLB pitcher, but fans aren't quite sure of the legitimacy of his 2017 World Series ring.

Houston Astros November 14, 2023

Astros name Joe Espada manager to replace Dusty Baker

The Houston Astros on Monday introduced Joe Espada as their next manager. He will take over for Dusty Baker who retired following their team's ALCS loss.

Texas Rangers November 4, 2023

World Series MVP Corey Seager throws shade at Astros' Alex Bregman during Rangers' parade

The Houston Astros won the AL West over the Texas Rangers on the final day of the season, but the runners-up eventually got the last laugh.

Houston Astros November 4, 2023

Dusty Baker says scrutiny from 'bloggers and tweeters' played role in his retirement

Dusty Baker managed five different teams for a total of 26 seasons, but it was the "bloggers and tweeters" in this one who got to him.