Yankees set to offer record-setting deal to Gerrit Cole: Sources

New York and the Los Angeles Angels, a team that has also had their eye on 29-year-old Gerrit Cole, are preparing for a bidding war that executives expect will reach well beyond $250 million, sources told ESPN. 

Another Astro off the market! Houston Astros player Ryan Pressly gets married

Houston Astros Relief Pitcher Ryan Pressly and former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader Kat Rogers were all smiles with an envelope from the Denton County Clerk.

Houston Astros trade outfielder Marisnick to New York Mets

The Houston Astros acquired two minor league prospects in a trade with that deals Jake Marisnick away to the New York Mets.

Astros Shooting Stars auditions are Saturday
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Taryn Lovato and Gloria Walk from the Astros Shooting stars team explain the audition process for people who want to be on the 2020 team. Walk-ups are welcome at the Saturday auditions at Minute Maid Park starting at 9:00 a.m.

Gerrit Cole declines Houston Astros' qualifying offer

Nov. 14, is the deadline for free agent players to accept qualifying offers. At the end of the World Series, Cole was one of eight players on the Astros roster that filed for free agency.

Houston Astros accused of sign stealing during 2017 Championship season

Former Astros Pitcher Mike Fiers told The Athletic that the team would set up two cameras focused on the opposing team's catchers.

Congrats! Houston Astros’ Carlos Correa, Daniella Rodriguez married in Houston

Daniella Rodriguez, now Mrs. Correa, took to Instagram on Monday to announce the marriage, which appeared to have taken place in a Texas courthouse.

Congrats! Jose Altuve, wife expecting second child

The couple's gender reveal celebration that included friends, family, and lots of pink smoke and confetti. Yes, the couple is having another girl! That means little Melanie will be a big sister.

Nolan Ryan says he's stepping down as special advisor to Astros owner

Astros owner Jim Crane told FOX 26 Nolan Ryan's contract runs through February of 2002. “If Nolan has decided to step down that is his decision."

Jared Crane, son of Houston Astros owner Jim Crane, joins business operations team, Reid Ryan takes on role as executive advisor

A release says that with this new role, Reid Ryan will have "more opportunities to focus on his other business ventures" while remaining an important part of the Astros organization.

Houston Astros named 2019 Wilson Defensive Team of the Year, Zack Greinke named Defensive Pitcher of the Year

The company said in a release that during the 2019 season, the Astros led the American League and ranked second in the majors in fielding percentage as they made 71 errors in 162 games and 5811 total chances. Wilson says the Astros were the "most efficient" team in the majors at turning batted balls into outs. 

Astros make qualifying offer to Gerrit Cole, make several changes to roster

With the removals of the eight free agents and the additions of Kent Emanuel and Lance McCullers Jr., the Astros 40-man roster now stands at 34 players.

Astros owner Jim Crane says they'll ‘take a run’ at re-signing Gerrit Cole

When asked by FOX 26’s Mark Berman the challenge of being able to keep players, Crane says, “Just the length of the contract is always a challenge when you’re trying to build a team.”

Congrats! Astros pitcher Zack Greinke wins 2019 National League Gold Glove Award

Even though he was traded to the Astros ahead of the Trade Deadline, MLB says Greinke still did enough defensively in his time with the D-backs to earn his sixth consecutive award.

Houston talks about Gerrit Cole and the Astros future team
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In a week when all of Houston was focused on the ballpark and deflated by the Nationals winning the World Series, a non-political question is poised to the panel - would you pay a 5% increase in tickets and merchandise to keep pitcher Gerrit Cole . . .