Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander placed on 15-day IL
Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander has been placed on the 15-day IL due to neck discomfort, according to the organization.
Houston Astros release Jose Abreu from Major League roster
The Houston Astros released first baseman José Abreu from the Major League roster, General Manager Dana Brown announced on Friday.
Houston Astros place Kyle Tucker on injured list right before Angels game
Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker was placed on the Injured List right before Friday's game against the Los Angeles Angels.
Chances of Houston Astros making the playoffs
The Houston Astros are dealing with a ton of injuries but the game still rolls on. FOX 26 Sports Director Will Kunkel gives a look at the possibility of the hometown team making the playoffs.
Astros' pitchers Javier, Urquidy face season-ending elbow procedures
Right-handed pitchers Cristian Javier and José Urquidy are each scheduled to undergo right elbow surgery, Astros General Manager Dana Brown announced today.
San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano is facing a potential lifetime ban
The 24-year-old is accused of betting on games while he was on the Pittsburgh Pirates roster last year.
Houston to host 2026 World Baseball Classic at Minute Maid Park
Houston is getting better and better! The city has been selected to host the 2026 World Baseball Classic at the Astros home at Minute Maid Park!
Lance McCullers Jr. is "Kickin' It with Kunkel"
Kickin' It with Kunkel is an open platform for sports discussions that dive deep into athletes and their lives in a long-form conversation.
Houston Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco suspended for 10 games for using foreign substance
Ronel Blanco has been suspended 10 games by Major League Baseball for violating the prohibitions on foreign substances.
Houston Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco ejected from baseball game following foreign substance check
Houston Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco was ejected from the game Tuesday night following a foreign substance check in the fourth inning.
MLB announces uniform changes for 2025 season after facing major criticism
On Friday, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announced in partnership with Nike, the league’s official uniform supplier, that changes to the new uniforms unveiled this season will be made for the 2025 season.
Houston Astros José Abreu optioned to West Palm Beach for swing issues
The Houston Astros announced first baseman José Abreu was optioned to the minor league in Florida to work on his swing.
Houston Astros' Justin Verlander to start Friday against Washington Nationals
Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander will make his season debut Friday against the Washington Nationals, manager Joe Espada announced Wednesday.
Whitey Herzog, Hall of Fame manager who led St. Louis Cardinals to 3 pennants, dead at 92
Whitey Herzog led the St. Louis Cardinals to three pennants in 1982, 1985 and 1987 and won the World Series in 1982.