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Astros' Yordan Álvarez wins American League Rookie of the Year Award

November 11, 2019 5:21pm CST

Yordan Álvarez takes home the title of 2019 Rookie of the Year.

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

November 11, 2019 4:15pm CST

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

November 10, 2019 4:10pm CST

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

November 7, 2019 4:04pm CST

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

November 7, 2019 2:39pm CST

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

November 6, 2019 6:37pm CST

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

November 4, 2019 4:55pm CST

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

November 4, 2019 3:07pm CST

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

November 3, 2019 9:38pm CST

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.

Local Papa John's offers Gerrit Cole free pizza and beer for life to stay in Houston

November 1, 2019 5:10pm CDT

Papa John's Pizza and other companies are offering up freebies to keep pitcher Gerrit Cole on the Houston Astros.

Gerrit Cole thanks Astros fans in open letter

October 31, 2019 2:34pm CDT

Sports commentators have commented on Gerrit Cole's possible exit from the Astros with the New York Post posting a headline that says in part "Gerrit Cole already disowning Astros".