20 MLB teams 85% vaccinated for COVID-19, allowing relaxed protocols

Major League Baseball’s vaccination effort took another step forward Friday when the league and player’s association announced 85% of their Tier 1 personnel have been fully vaccinated.

Witness shares what he saw happen before brawl at Astros-Dodgers game
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Shocking video shows Astros and Dodgers fans in an all-out brawl. FOX 26 Houston's Matthew Seedorff catches up with witnesses to find out what went down before the scuffle.

Witness shares what he saw happen before brawl at Astros-Dodgers game

Shocking video shows Astros and Dodgers fans in an all-out brawl. FOX 26 Houston's Matthew Seedorff catches up with witnesses to find out what went down before the scuffle.

VIDEO: Houston Astros, LA Dodgers fans fight in the stands at Minute Maid Park

Video posted to social media shows at least four fans dressed in Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers gear fighting in the stands at Minute Maid Park.

5 Astros land on injured list because of COVID-19 protocols

The Houston Astros have placed second baseman Jose Altuve, third baseman Alex Bregman, designated hitter Yordan Álvarez, catcher Martín Maldonado and infielder Robel Garcia on the injured list because of COVID-19 health and safety protocols.

Houston Astros fans return to Minute Maid Park for home opener

The Houston Astros home opener will mark the return of fans to an Astros game at Minute Maid Park for the first time since Game 7 of the 2019 World Series.

MLB moving All-Star Game from Atlanta in response to voting law

Major League Baseball is moving the 2021 All-Star Game from Atlanta in response to Georgia's controversial voting law, the league announced Friday. 

MLB to distribute $1.5 million in free tickets to essential workers

Major League Baseball and its teams said Thursday they will distribute $1.5 million in free tickets this regular season to essential workers of the novel coronavirus pandemic.

MLB to relax virus protocols when 85% on field vaccinated

Card games, car pools and eating at restaurants may be back in the major leagues later this season. Trips to church and sponsor events may return, too.

Astros missing eight pitchers at camp due to health and safety protocols

Astros manager Dusty Baker said Friday the team now has eight pitchers staying away from their spring training camp in West Palm Beach, Fla. due to health and safety protocols. 

Correa, Astros reach deal on $11.7 million, 1-year contract

Shortstop Carlos Correa and the Houston Astros settled their arbitration case Saturday, reaching a deal on a one-year contract for $11.7 million.

George Springer says 'thank you' to Houston

"First and foremost, I want to say thank you to the city, to the fans, to all my teammates, to everybody who I’ve known along the way who’s had a special impact on my life," Springer said during an interview Friday on Zoom with FOX 26 Sports.

No new members inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame, a first in 8 years

The baseball Hall of Fame won’t have any new players in the class of 2021 after voters decided no one had the merits — on-the-field or off — for enshrinement in Cooperstown on this year's ballot.