MLB April 2, 2021 Greinke, Astros shut down rival A's to win opener 8-1 Astros manager Dusty Baker hoped to get five strong innings from Zack Greinke on opening day.
Houston Astros March 26, 2021 Carlos Correa calls Astros' extension offer 'really low' Houston Astros star Carlos Correa said he thought the team’s first contract extension offer was “really low” as he and the team discuss a long-term agreement with a deadline looming.
Houston Astros March 24, 2021 McCullers agrees to $85M deal with Astros for 2022-26 Pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. and the Houston Astros have agreed to an $85 million, five-year contract covering 2022-26, a deal awaiting announcement by the team.
Houston Astros March 24, 2021 Astros' Alex Bregman tormented while at bat during spring training game The Houston Astros may have gotten off easy last season when most MLB stadiums barred fans from the stands due to the coronavirus pandemic.
MLB March 15, 2021 YouTube to broadcast 21 games as part of 3rd MLB season YouTube will broadcast a Major League Baseball package of games for a third season.
Houston Astros February 18, 2021 Astros' Baker gets COVID-19 vaccine after initial reticence Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker said he had been vaccinated against COVID-19 as the team began spring training Thursday.
Houston Astros January 25, 2021 Brantley rejoins Astros to complete unfinished business An erroneous report saying Michael Brantley had agreed to a contract with the Toronto Blue Jays had the outfielder fielding goodbye texts from his Houston Astros teammates most of Wednesday morning.
Houston Astros January 20, 2021 Brantley agrees to $32M, 2-year deal with Astros Outfielder Michael Brantley has agreed to a $32 million, two-year contract with the Houston Astros, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.
Toronto Blue Jays January 20, 2021 George Springer agrees to $150M, 6-year deal with Jays All-Star outfielder George Springer became the most prominent among baseball’s free agents to reach an agreement this offseason, a $150 million, six-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.
MLB January 19, 2021 Don Sutton, Hall of Fame pitcher, dead at 75 Hall of Famer Don Sutton passed away on Tuesday at the age of 75.
MLB January 8, 2021 Gerrit Cole, other MLB stars accused of using illegal substance on baseballs in ex-employee's lawsuit: reports New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole was among the handful of pitchers who were accused of having a now-fired Los Angeles Angels clubhouse attendant create a special substance to improve the grip on baseballs in order to get an edge on opposing batters.