Veteran Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander said he will donate his adjusted paycheck during MLB’s coronavirus shutdown to multiple organizations providing assistance during the crisis.Verlander… MORE
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Judge dismisses fantasy players’ suit over MLB sign-stealing
A class-action lawsuit by daily fantasy sports players maintaining that they were cheated by the Houston Astros’ and Boston Red Sox’s illegal sign-stealing was thrown out by a federal judge in New Yor… MORE
Retired Gattis: ’17 Astros ‘cheated baseball, fans’
Evan Gattis fought to win a World Series ring with the Houston Astros and got one in 2017. Looking back, it feels like he lost.Gattis was with the Astros for their historic run, which since has been… MORE
Report: Ex-Astros manager, GM suspended only for 2020 even if no season
Former Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow and manager AJ Hinch won’t be subject to additional punishment for their role in Houston’s sign-stealing scheme even if there is no season in 2020, ESPN repor… MORE
Astros great Jimmy ‘Toy Cannon’ Wynn dies at 78
Jimmy Wynn, a power-hitting, strong-throwing outfielder who ranks as one of the Houston Astros’ all-time greats, died Thursday at age 78.The Astros announced the death of Wynn, who served as a commun… MORE
Astros’ Verlander to miss 4-6 weeks after surgery
Houston Astros right-hander Justin Verlander is expected to need four to six weeks to recover from surgery on his right groin.The Astros announced Tuesday that Verlander underwent the procedure, but… MORE
Bregman, McCullers step up to plate by donating food
Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman and right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. are stepping up to the plate to help others in need.The Houston Food Bank wrote on its Twitter account Saturday that Ale… MORE
Astros’ Springer to donate $100K to stadium workers
Houston Astros center fielder George Springer is reaching out to the stadium workers who were impacted by the suspensions of sporting events amid the coronavirus pandemic.Springer will donate $100,00… MORE
Astros RHP Armenteros has elbow surgery
Houston Astros right-hander Rogelio Armenteros had arthroscopic surgery Friday to remove a bone spur from his right elbow.The 25-year-old will be ready to resume pitching in approximately four months… MORE
Astros’ Verlander leaves start early, to undergo tests
Houston Astros starter Justin Verlander left his spring training outing early Sunday and was set to undergo tests on his right tricep, the team announced.Verlander, who had been expected to pitch fou… MORE
