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The Houston Astros will welcome fan-favorite Michael Brantley back to Minute Maid Park during the 2024 season. Following his retirement, Brantley was offered a new position with the Astros, this time in a slightly different capacity. This go-round, Uncle Mike will help Astros players in a mentor/coach role. The team has yet to officially announce the title or specific role that … [Read more...] about The Return of Michael Brantley

With less than a month away from the beginning of the regular season, the Houston Astros appear to be trying out their Opening Day roster already. Former Astros bench coach, and now manager Joe Espada has tweaked his predecessor Dusty Baker‘s strategy. Espada gave Astros fans a sneak peek at one of those tweaks this week with a revamped lineup. The lineup that the Astros have … [Read more...] about Astros Opening Day Roster Projection

The Houston Astros, one of baseball’s best teams since 2015, begin another season expecting to contend for a championship. Houston is coming off an ALCS defeat, losing to the Texas Rangers in seven games. The Astros will rely on their two top aces as they look to bounce back and return to the World Series. Framber Valdez and Justin Verlander are big factors in whether the … [Read more...] about Justin Verlander To Start Season On IL

While José Cruz did not start nor complete his career in a Houston Astros uniform, he made his most prominent impact on the MLB field while in Houston. From 1970 through 1978, Cruz not only secured his place within the pantheon of Astros greats on the field, he did so in the hearts of Astros fans. He worked his way to become one of the most popular players in Houston Astros … [Read more...] about Astros Hall of Fame Profile: José Cruz

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada said Sunday that his ideal lineup has Kyle Tucker hitting cleanup, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. The outfielder has usually found himself in the fifth or sixth spot in the Astros lineup. However, he has spent time between Nos. 3, 4 and 5 spots last season. Tucker is one of the most consistent offensive producers in baseball, hitting … [Read more...] about Astros’ All-Star Outfielder Is Poised to Bat Cleanup