Houston Astros star second baseman Jose Altuve was scheduled to become a free agent following the 2019 season, but that will no longer be the case after today. The Astros and the reigning American League MVP have reportedly agreed to a five-year, $151 million contract extension that will start in 2020 and run through 2024.Continue reading “Astros Extend 2017 AL MVP Jose Altuve Through 2024”
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Astros Acquire 6-Time All-Star Justin Verlander From Tigers
It’s official, the Detroit Tigers are now entering a full rebuild mode. After trading away J.D. Martinez, Justin Wilson and Alex Avila last month, the Tigers completed a trade earlier today that sent Justin Upton to the Los Angeles Angels, and now they have agreed to trade 6-time all-star pitcher Justin Verlander to the HoustonContinue reading “Astros Acquire 6-Time All-Star Justin Verlander From Tigers”
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George Springer Will Play Center Field Full-Time in 2017
The Houston Astros had a busy off-season that included the signings of outfielders Josh Reddick and Carlos Beltran, causing Houston to have to switch things up on their roster a bit. Reddick, who received a four-year, $52 million contract from the Astros this off-season, will be the Opening Day starter in right field. The 39-year-oldContinue reading “George Springer Will Play Center Field Full-Time in 2017”
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Astros Agree to Four-Year, $52 Million Deal With Josh Reddick
Josh Reddick will have a new home in 2017, as he has agreed to a four-year, $52 million pact with the Houston Astros, per Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports. Sources: Astros have agreed to a deal with free agent outfielder Josh Reddick, pending a physical. — Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) November 17, 2016 The signing of ReddickContinue reading “Astros Agree to Four-Year, $52 Million Deal With Josh Reddick”
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Report: Astros Interested in Reunion With Carlos Beltran
The Houston Astros are interested in reuniting with 9-time MLB All-Star Carlos Beltran to serve as the team’s designated hitter for the 2017 season, writes Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News. A source reportedly told Feinsand that the Astros are “hot” for Beltran, who split the 2016 season with the New York YankeesContinue reading “Report: Astros Interested in Reunion With Carlos Beltran”
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Astros Promote Cuban Prospect Yulieski Gurriel From Triple-A Fresno
The Houston Astros have promoted highly touted Cuban prospect Yulieski Gurriel from Triple-A Fresno to make his Major League debut today versus the Baltimore Orioles. Gurriel will bat 6th and be Houston’s designated hitter for the game: Here's how the #Astros will line up for today's game. Yulieski Gurriel will wear #10. pic.twitter.com/GHhvftOpfl — HoustonContinue reading “Astros Promote Cuban Prospect Yulieski Gurriel From Triple-A Fresno”
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Astros Promote Top Prospect Alex Bregman From Triple-A Fresno
After weeks of speculation, the Houston Astros have promoted their top prospect Alex Bregman from Triple-A Fresno, following their 13-3 win over the Angels on Sunday. #Astros announce Alex Bregman will be selected to the Major League roster. He will join the club Monday. — Houston Astros (@astros) July 24, 2016 Bregman, who bats and throwsContinue reading “Astros Promote Top Prospect Alex Bregman From Triple-A Fresno”
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Astros Agree to Five-Year Deal With Cuban Infielder Yulieski Gurriel
Cuban star Yulieski Gurriel has agreed to a five-year, $47.5 million contract with the Houston Astros, according to Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com. MLB declared Gurriel a free agent on June 13, and had been drawing interest from the Padres, Mets, Yankees, Dodgers, and Giants prior to signing with Houston. Gurriel, 32, slashed .500/.589/.874 in 224 plateContinue reading “Astros Agree to Five-Year Deal With Cuban Infielder Yulieski Gurriel”
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Astros Place Struggling Carlos Gomez (Rib Cage) on 15 Day Disabled List
Houston Astros centerfielder Carlos Gomez is headed to the 15-day disabled list with a bruised left rib cage, retroactive to May 16th. #Astros call up INF Colin Moran…place CF Carlos Gomez on 15-day DL (bruised rib cage)…Asher Wojciechowski DFA'd to make room on 40-man. — Angel Verdejo Jr. (@ahverdejo) May 17, 2016 The 30-year-old Gomez sufferedContinue reading “Astros Place Struggling Carlos Gomez (Rib Cage) on 15 Day Disabled List”
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WATCH: Astros’ Jose Altuve Homers for Young Fan With Cancer
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve continued his monster start to the 2016 season yesterday by going 4-for-4 in the Astros’ 6-3 loss to the Seattle Mariners. Altuve raised his batting average by 24 points while blasting his ninth home run on the season. That 9th home run was a very special one for aContinue reading “WATCH: Astros’ Jose Altuve Homers for Young Fan With Cancer”
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