The Astros are ready to win the American League West and achieve the destiny that Sports Illustrated proclaimed for them a few years back — 2017 World Series champions. There’s just this one nagging detail. They don’t have the starting p
HOUSTON — Marwin Gonzalez will remain a big part of the Astros’ blueprint for success next season, despite the additions Josh Reddick, Carlos Beltran and Norichika Aoki this offseason. Gonzalez, the super-utility player, made 118 total starts
HOUSTON — When a young outfielder named Carlos Beltran landed at Minute Maid Park halfway through the 2004 season, he stepped into a clubhouse that had a huge veteran presence. Craig Biggio, Jeff Bagwell, Lance Berkman, Roger Clemens, Andy Pettitte,
HOUSTON — It’s been nearly a dozen years since Jeff Bagwell last put on an Astros uniform as a player, and it appears he certainly hasn’t lost his popularity among Astros fans. Bagwell, who will find out in two weeks if he will gain elec
HOUSTON — Jeff Bagwell admits he gets a little more anxious with each passing day. He’ll find out on Jan. 18 if he is finally elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame, and there figures to be some growing nervousness between now and then.
HOUSTON — The definition of an NBA All-Star can sometimes be a moving target. Superstars like LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry and James Harden are no-brainers; they’re all locks for a ticket to New Orleans. But for the
HOUSTON — Though he was on the United States’ provisional roster, Astros outfielder George Springer has elected not to play in the World Baseball Classic this spring, a source confirmed for MLB.com. Springer, who was eligible to play for the U
Trevor Ariza doesn’t do a lot of talking. He’s reserved, reticent and quite often a reluctant interviewee. He doesn’t get too high or too low. He doesn’t get loud or boisterous or shaken or taken out of his game. The Houston Rock
HOUSTON — Despite the additions the Astros made this offseason and the rising expectations that come with improvements, the club isn’t perfect. The Astros, like all teams, have questions, though not as many as in years past. After acquiring ca
HOUSTON — He’s no longer a novelty. He’s no longer known more for his height than his accomplishments. He’s not just one of the best second basemen in the Majors. Jose Altuve has arrived, cementing himself in 2016 as baseball’
