Astros End Stadium’s Legendary Run As ‘Minute Maid Park,’ And It’s More Evidence That Money Taints Everything
The Houston Astros announced Monday morning that the iconic Minute Maid Park will be rebranded as “Daikin Park.” The franchise sold the naming rights to Daikin Comfort Technologies for a total sum. 15 years. Daikin, a “comfort technology” and HVAC company, has launched the Quietflex, Goodman, and Amana brands. “We are excited to partner with […]
Houston Astros’ Justin Verlander Starting 2024 MLB Season On Injured List
It's rough, but not that rough. Justin VerlanderThe Houston Astros' superstar starting pitcher will start the season on the disabled list because he still has inflammation in his shoulder. But the news isn't all bad for the future Hall of Famer. Houston coach Joe Espada confirmed the news on Tuesday, saying Verlander looks solid, but […]
Astros Signing Franchise Icon Jose Altuve ‘For Life’
The Houston Astros have agreed to a five-year contract with franchise cornerstone infielder Jose Altuve, binding him through the 2029 season, the team announced on Twitter. The deal is reportedly worth $125 million, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. According to Rome, Houston will offer the homegrown star a $15 million contract, followed by […]
Justin Verlander Reunites With Houston Astros At Trade Deadline Amid Disastrous Season For New York Mets
My man got off the Dodge! The New York Mets have already released their superstar starter Max Scherzer to Texas RangersAnd now they’re doing the same with the legendary Justin Verlander, trading him to Houston where he will reunite with the Astros. The blockbuster comes in the midst of a disastrous 2023 season for the […]
Houston Astros balk helps fuel Dodgers’ wacky comeback victory
4 walks, 1 knock, 1 balk. These were the main ingredients in the witchcraft cocktail the Dodgers mixed in Saturday’s wacky eighth-inning rally for their 8-7 comeback victory over the Houston Astros. A crowd of 49,281 in Chavez Valley hoarse as they booed José Altuve and Alex Bregman, who were retained from Houston’s electronic sign-stealing […]
Former Arizona Wildcat Cesar Salazar makes Houston Astros’ opening-day roster
Arizona Daily Star Former Arizona Wildcats catcher Cesar Salazar Made the Houston Astros’ opening day roster. Salazar played for Arizona from 2016 to 2018, playing as a freshman for the club in 2016, which reached the finals of the College World Series. A seventh-round pick in the 2018 MLB Draft, Salazar has spent the past […]
