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Astros on trade for veteran ace Verlander: 'Back where he belongs'
With a few hours to go before the 6 p.m. Eastern Major League Baseball (MLB) trade deadline on Aug. 1, the Houston Astros made a swap with the New York Mets that facilitated the return of a familiar face in 40-year-old veteran ace Justin Verlander.
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Astros on Valdez's complete game no-hitter: 'Framber's world and we're just living in it'
The Houston Astros picked up their 2-0 series-clinching home win over the Cleveland Guardians on Aug. 1, with the victory made all the more significant by left-handed starter Framber Valdez’s career-first no-hitter.
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Matthews: Being drafted by Astros 'a surreal feeling'
Dreams of playing big league baseball for your hometown crowd is a popular vision among players across the United States.
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Baker: Astros' 'best days are ahead'
Houston Astros Manager Dusty Baker believes the best is yet to come from the reigning World Series champions now that two key members will soon return to play after recovering from injuries.
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Alvarez on second straight MLB All-Star Game appearance: 'The plan for me is to go'
Houston Astros designated hitter/outfielder Yordan Alvarez is headed to his second consecutive Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star Game, but unlike in 2022 when a hand injury forced him to stay home and watch the much-anticipated midseason exhibition in Los Angeles on TV, he said that “the plan is [for him] to go” to Seattle strained oblique notwithstanding.
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Baker on earlier than expected return of Altuve: 'He hasn't had a bunch of hits, but he feels good'
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve’s much-awaited return – once thought to occur in the middle of the summer – could happen any day now, with the team’s upcoming home series against the lowly Oakland Athletics the purported first instance the 33-year-old face of the franchise could see the field.
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Baker on loss of hurler Garcia to Tommy John surgery: 'That’s a tremendous blow'
The injury bug recently claimed another key player for the Houston Astros in right-handed hurler Luis Garcia.
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Baker on Dubón's 20-game hitting streak: 'They are all pulling for him to take it all the way to 56'
Houston Astros fans couldn’t be blamed for wondering whether infielder Mauricio Dubón was up to the unenviable task of filling in for revered second baseman Jose Altuve.
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Astros Golf Foundation's Kibbe on Houston Open return in 2024: 'This community (has) been fully supportive and (has) helped us get to this position'
The Houston Open won’t be played in 2023, but it’ll return in the spring of 2024, Houston-based media outlets reported.
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Astros on extended concessions sales: 'Alcohol cut-off will be four hours after first pitch or at building management discretion'
With the recent institution of the pitch clock during all Major League Baseball (MLB) games, the Houston Astros have joined their fellow ball clubs in extending the amount of time fans can purchase food and beverages.
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Astros rookie Julks on career-first dinger: 'I was just trying to get that nice pitch to hit'
At the dawn of his first season with his hometown Houston Astros, outfielder Corey Julks is showing he has what it takes to perform in what’s colloquially known as “The Show.”
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Alvarez on 100th career homer: 'I didn't notice it until I looked up at the scoreboard'
Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez knocked the 100th home run (HR) of his career in the team’s 7-6 extra innings loss to the Detroit Tigers at home on Monday, per a report on the franchise’s website.
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Bagwell on new role in Astros front office: 'All I’m trying to do is help the organization be the best it could possibly be'
A former All-Star infielder for the Houston Astros has a new role in the incumbent World Series champions’ front office, according to a report on the team's website.
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Astros executive on 'Gold Rush' gear event: 'People just kept filtering through the night'
The Christmas shopping season isn’t for another eight months, but thousands of Houston Astros fans converged on the team store at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday to pick up the latest merchandise honoring the reigning World Series champions.
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Astros' Brown on five-year contract extension for hurler Javier: 'We are really excited about signing him to a long-term deal'
A key member of the Houston Astros’ starting rotation has been awarded an extension, per a report on the incumbent World Series champions’ website.
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Abbott on Astros' Capitol visit: 'Their hard-fought win represents the true spirit of Texas — grit and determination'
The Texas Legislature welcomed the World Series champion Houston Astros and the Commissioner’s Trophy to the Texas Capitol on Wednesday, giving both chambers a respite from poring over proposed bills.
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Astros' Sehgal: 'We are thrilled that our outstanding broadcast team will be back to call the action'
The Houston Astros is retaining its broadcast team for the 2023 season, per a franchise-issued press release.
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Astros retain outfielder Brantley on one-year deal: 'Welcome back, Uncle Mike!'
The Houston Astros have retained the services of outfielder Michael Brantley by inking him to a one-year deal, per a report on the team’s website.
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Abreu: 'The Houston Astros created a great culture, great family and I want to be part of that'
The Houston Astros currently have a general manager (GM) vacancy, but it didn’t stop them from landing one of their desired free agent targets in first baseman Jose Abreu.
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Fans attend meet-and-greets with Astros stars: 'I told her we’re going to be here all day, and she’s like all for it'
In a city where sports success doesn’t come every day, the World Series champion Houston Astros have given many to smile and cheer about, as evidenced in the public appearances made by a few of the players since the night of Saturday, Nov. 5.