Astros sign veteran IF Guillorme on Minors deal (source)
The Astros agreed to a Minor League deal with veteran infielder Luis Guillorme on Tuesday, sources told MLB.com's Brian McTaggart. The 30-year-old Guillorme provides Houston with another left-handed-hitting option and depth across the infield. He's logged time at second base, third base and shortstop throughout his seven-year big league career.
Projecting Astros' Opening Day roster: Who could make the cut?
HOUSTON ¨C The Astros figure to have more competition at the back half of their roster this spring than they have in recent years, with budget-minded trades and free agent departures impacting their depth. There are opportunities for some less-than-household names ¨C as well as some prospects ¨C to put
MLB.TV is your ticket to all the action in 2025
After an exciting offseason of trades and signings, MLB.TV is back for 2025. With players reporting to camp around the league, this is your cue to subscribe to MLB.TV, where you can catch 250-plus live Spring Training games from Florida and Arizona. An MLB.TV All Teams Yearly subscription -- which
A 3-way tie? This division looks closer than any we've seen in a decade
The best team in the American League West is the Astros, who have made the postseason eight consecutive times. No, wait; the best team is the Rangers, who won the World Series merely 15 months ago. No, wait; the best team is actually the Mariners, who tied for the best
Cap logos set for Hall of Fame's Class of 2025
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum has announced the images that will appear on the caps of the members of the Class of 2025. In conjunction with the Hall of Fame, the five members of the Class of 2025 and/or their families have made their selections for the
Every team's projected 2025 Opening Day lineup, rotation
The 2025 Major League Baseball season is upon us at long last. Though the Hot Stove flame still flickers while teams look to tweak their roster as Spring Training gets underway, the foundations and expectations for most squads are set. With help from MLB.com's 30 beat writers, here's how each
Everything to know ahead of Astros Spring Training
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Latest Astros injuries & transactions
This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Astros injury news and transactions.
The No. 1 Spring Training storyline for each team
Ladies and gentlemen, it's baseball season. Players are arriving at Spring Training complexes in Arizona and Florida, and every club will hold its first pitchers-and-catchers workout before the end of this week. Full-squad workouts will soon follow, Spring Training games are not too far beyond that, and regular-season action will
Astros bringing back Ben Gamel on 1-year deal
HOUSTON ¨C The Astros added a much-needed left-handed bat on Wednesday by agreeing to a Major League deal with outfielder Ben Gamel to return to Houston, the team announced. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. A source told MLB.com¡¯s Mark Feinsand the deal is for $1.2 million. Gamel will
Brown: 'Internal conversations' persist on Bregman, but reunion unlikely
HOUSTON ¨C Astros general manager Dana Brown appeared to close the door on a reunion with free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman on Tuesday, telling reporters at a media luncheon at Daikin Park that ¡°we lost [right fielder Kyle] Tucker and Bregman,¡± while discussing the additions of Christian Walker and Isaac
Astros to retire new Hall of Famer Wagner¡¯s No. 13
HOUSTON -- Fresh off his election into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in his final year on the ballot, Billy Wagner will receive the ultimate honor from the Astros.
Predicting each club's No. 1 prospect in 2027
We¡¯re all about gazing into the crystal ball here at MLB Pipeline. That¡¯s basically what prospecting is, right? We¡¯re in the midst of updating our organizational Top 30s for the 2025 season, but you can already see who will top each farm system¡¯s list by diving into our already-released Top
3 questions for Astros to answer this spring
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Astros coach Clark hit hard at the plate -- and in the ring
HOUSTON -- The debate was a big one in the Clark family home in Tupelo, Miss., early in 1980. Clara Clark didn¡¯t want one of her nine sons, a budding young boxer named Dave, to travel to Moscow to represent his country in the Olympics. Meanwhile, Clark¡¯s father, Nathaniel, along
Get ready for spring in style with your team's 2025 Spring Training cap
If you¡¯re headed to your favorite team¡¯s Spring Training complex in Arizona or Florida this year, make sure you go there in style. MLB unveiled the 2025 Spring Training caps for every club on Monday. These caps, designed by New Era, will be worn only during Spring Training.
Altuve equipped for Biggio-like move to outfield
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Double-A Hooks have a new look -- and more -- on the line for 20th season
In advance of a milestone season at Whataburger Field, the Corpus Christi Hooks are making a change. The Houston Astros' Double-A affiliate unveiled new logos and uniforms on Friday evening, marking the first time they have significantly altered their look since debuting in 2005. According to Hooks general manager Brady
No-trade clause waived, Astros trade Pressly to Cubs
HOUSTON ¨C The trade of veteran relief pitcher Ryan Pressly to the Cubs, a move which was made official Tuesday, was strictly a baseball decision, said Astros general manager Dana Brown while admitting his relationship with the team¡¯s all-time postseason saves leader had become fractured. The Astros sent Pressly to
Astros could turn to rookie in left field
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These players could earn teams extra Draft picks this year
Since the Prospect Promotion Incentive (PPI) was implemented under the current Collective Bargaining Agreement, four players have earned their clubs extra Draft picks.
- PPI FAQ The PPI rewards teams for promoting their best prospects to the big leagues at the start of the season, enabling them to earn a
The top player at every position entering 2025
It¡¯s an exercise that generates fierce debates and often results in agreements to disagree. But that¡¯s what makes determining the best players at each position in baseball so great. As has been its annual custom the past several years, MLB Network has ranked the Top 10 Players Right Now at
Astros 'still optimistic' about possibly re-signing Bregman
HOUSTON -- Despite the Astros¡¯ additions of infielder Isaac Paredes in a trade and first baseman Christian Walker in free agency this winter, the club still hasn¡¯t closed the door on a possible reunion with free agent third baseman Alex Bregman. Astros general manager Dana Brown acknowledged the team¡¯s continued
30 of the best prospects who missed the Top 100 list -- 1 for each team
There just isn't enough room to fit all the worthy talents on MLB Pipeline's Top 100 Prospects list. We unveiled our latest rankings last Friday, and now we're going to spotlight the best prospect in each farm system who couldn't quite make the cut. We undertook the same exercise last