"You put diesel in, you get diesel out. I've got stuff to do today." … [Read more...] about Astros star pitcher’s pre-game caffeine routine will stop your heart
Archives for June 2025
What Fred VanVleet New Contract Means for the Rockets’ Future
Fred VanVleet joined the Houston Rockets as a free agent in the summer of 2023. Since then, he has established himself as a leader and veteran presence on the team. VanVleet is a former champion and a tailor-made point guard for coach Ime Udoka’s system. He had a team option on his contract for the next year, and he and the Rockets came into a new extension. What Fred VanVleet … [Read more...] about What Fred VanVleet New Contract Means for the Rockets’ Future
Gordon leads quintet of lefties — a franchise first — in Astros’ shutout of Phils
Extension Talks Between Astros, Jeremy Peña Put On Hold
The Astros and Jeremy Peña were apparently making some recent progress on extension talks, per reports from Jon Heyman of The New York Post and Ari Alexander of KPRC 2. Heyman described the talks as “serious” while Alexander said the two sides were “deep” in discussions. Alexander adds that the deal in question would have exceeded $105MM over five years. However, Heyman notes … [Read more...] about Extension Talks Between Astros, Jeremy Peña Put On Hold
Rockets, Fred VanVleet Agree to Two-Year Deal
The Houston Rockets are officially bringing back point guard Fred VanVleet on a new two-year contract worth $50 million, which includes a player option for the 2026–27 season. Houston declined its $44.9 million team option on VanVleet, leading the former Toronto Raptors champion to accept a significant pay cut. VanVleet originally signed with the Rockets in 2023, inking a … [Read more...] about Rockets, Fred VanVleet Agree to Two-Year Deal