Houston Astros

Houston Astros June 3

Source of death threats against Astros' Lance McCullers Jr identified as 'inebriated' bettor, police say

A bettor from overseas allegedly sent threats to Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. while "inebriated" last month, Houston Police revealed.

Houston Astros May 31

Yordan Alvarez's return delayed by newly discovered hand fracture

Yordan Alvarez’s hand injury is worse than it originally appeared, as a small fracture that was previously believed to be a muscle strain was discovered.

Houston Astros May 30

Astros pitcher Lance McCullers gets 24-hour security after he and family receive death threats

Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers was given 24-hour security by team owner Jim Crane after he received death threats on social media.

MLB May 28

Astros' rotation continues to thin out with Ronel Blanco set for Tommy John

With Ronel Blanco having season-ending Tommy John surgery next week, the Astros will continue to expand their starting rotation.

Los Angeles Dodgers May 19

Dodgers have younger stars now, but Clayton Kershaw's 18th season is still special

Here's a list of each MLB team's longest-tenured player who spent his whole career with that franchise in that city.

Houston Astros May 11

Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr says fans were 'threatening to find my kids and murder them' after bad start

Lance McCullers Jr., who lasted just one-third of an inning in his tough Saturday start, revealed Houston Astros fans sent death threats directed toward him and his kids.

MLB May 1

MLB Roundtable: Are there any good teams in the AL West? Are the Giants legit?

In this week's roundtable, FOX Sports' MLB reporters Rowan Kavner and Deesha Thosar look at the state of the AL and touch on some other topics across the league.

Shohei Ohtani April 30

Who are MLB's highest-paid players at each position?

A position-by-position look at the largest contracts in MLB.

Houston Astros April 30

Astros' Jose Altuve asks to be moved out of leadoff spot for bizarre reason

Houston Astros star left fielder Jose Altuve asked his manager Joe Espada to be moved out of the leadoff spot in the lineup for a peculiar reason.

New York Yankees April 21

2025 MLB power rankings: What are the injuries worth monitoring?

This week’s power rankings don’t feature much movement at the top, but they do feature the latest injury updates as we sort through the wreckage around the league.

Houston Astros April 21

Padres DH Luis Arraez out of hospital after scary collision

Padres DH Luis Arraez was carted off the field after colliding with Astros second baseman Mauricio Dubon. Arraez was taken to the hospital and later joined his teammates in the clubhouse.

San Diego Padres April 20

Padres' Luis Arraez stretchered off field after scary collision with Astros' Mauricio Dubon

San Diego Padres star Luis Arraez is stretchered off the field Sunday night after colliding with Houston Astros second baseman Mauricio Dubon.

Cincinnati Reds April 14

Reds great Tommy Helms dead at 83

Tommy Helms, a former Cincinnati Reds star infielder, has died at the age of 83, the team announced Sunday. He is a member of the team's Hall of Fame.

Los Angeles Angels April 13

Astros fan rips foul ball out of Angels star Mike Trout's glove in bizarre scene

Mike Trout had a Houston Astros fan rip a foul ball out of his glove on Saturday night, but unlike Mookie Betts' situation in the World Series, the fan had every right to do so.

Houston Astros April 8

Astros' Spencer Arrighetti breaks thumb in freak batting practice accident

Houston Astros starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti suffered an unfortunate injury in a freak batting practice accident on Monday prior to the team's game against the Mariners.

Houston Astros March 28

It begins! Juan Soto launches his first home run with the Mets

Juan Soto's first game with the Mets didn't live up to the hype, but his second one did as he smashed his first home run of the year to help New York beat Houston.

Houston Astros March 28

2025 MLB predictions: Cy Young, ROY, Could both New York teams miss the playoffs?

Here are 13 bold predictions for the 2025 MLB season.

Los Angeles Dodgers March 27

MLB Opening Day 2025: Top moments and highlights

Here are the best moments from Day 1 of the 2025 MLB season.

Houston Astros March 27

MLB rookie power rankings: Which prospects are poised to make an immediate impact?

While many highly-regarded prospects get some final polishing in the minors, the first rookie power rankings of the year feature Roki Sasaki, Dylan Crews and the top young talents getting a big-league chance.

MLB March 21

Ranking the 10 best outfielders in MLB for 2025

Our eight-part position series continues with the top 10 outfielders entering the 2025 MLB season.

Los Angeles Dodgers March 18

Ranking the top 10 catchers in MLB for 2025

Our eight-part position series continues with the top 10 catchers entering the 2025 season.

Houston Astros March 3

Astros' Jose Altuve still expected to move to left even after Alex Bregman's exit

Jose Altuve is expected to play mostly in left field this season even though the Astros didn't acquire a clear replacement at second base.

Alex Bregman February 15

Post-Alex Bregman, Jose Altuve is last position player from infamous 2017 Astros

With Alex Bregman gone, Jose Altuve is the last position player remaining from the infamous 2017 World Series champion Astros.

Houston Astros February 13

In massive short-term commitment to Alex Bregman, Red Sox show they’re serious again

The Red Sox needed a splash signing and Alex Bregman wanted to cash in. We examine what his surprising deal could mean for his new team and his old one.

MLB February 13

MLB's 5 best under-the-radar pickups from the 2025 offseason

For all the major moves that shook up the winter, there were a handful of under-the-radar acquisitions that could move the needle in 2025. Here are our favorites.

Manny Machado February 10

Alex Bregman isn't the first MLB All-Star whose free agency went to February

Alex Bregman remains a free agent, but he's not the first All-Star whose free agency dragged into February. Here are 10 other notable names.

MLB February 5

World Series champion Rich Dauer dead at 72

The late Astros first base coach underwent emergency brain surgery in 2017 and courageously took the mound for the ceremonial first pitch on Opening Day of the 2018 season.

MLB January 21

Ichiro Suzuki becomes first player from Japan to be inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame

Ichiro Suzuki has made even more history. The all-time great hitter is heading to Cooperstown, with C.C. Sabathia and Billy Wagner joining him.

MLB January 21

Ichiro Suzuki headlines newest Baseball Hall of Fame class; 2 others elected to Cooperstown

Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner were all elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame Tuesday. Ichiro is the first Japanese-born player elected.

MLB January 7

Justin Verlander joining Giants on $15 million deal for his 20th season

Justin Verlander and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $15 million, one-year contract, according to a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations