Houston Astros

Astros RHP Jose Urquidy (forearm) to open season on IL

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March 18 Houston Astros right-hander Jose Urquidy will begin the season on the injured list due to a right forearm strain. FULL STORY

Astros ace Justin Verlander (shoulder) to begin season on IL

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March 05 Houston Astros right-hander Justin Verlander will open the season on the injured list with shoulder inflammation. FULL STORY

Astros RHP Justin Verlander not ruled out for Opening Day

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March 01 A more intense bullpen session on Sunday will help determine if Justin Verlander can still be an option for the Houston Astros on Opening Day. FULL STORY

Astros name Josh Hader closer, Ryan Pressly setup man

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February 14 New Houston Astros manager Joe Espada announced Wednesday that newly acquired Josh Hader will be the team's closer this season, bumping Ryan Pressly to a setup role. FULL STORY

Astros' Justin Verlander (shoulder) is behind schedule

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February 14 Houston Astros right-hander Justin Verlander said Wednesday that he's a couple of weeks behind schedule due to an ailing shoulder. FULL STORY

Astros give 2B Jose Altuve 5-year contract extension

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February 07 The Houston Astros awarded longtime second baseman Jose Altuve with a five-year contract extension on Tuesday. FULL STORY

Yankees claim LHP Matt Gage off waivers from Astros

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January 29 The New York Yankees claimed lefthanded reliever Matt Gage off waivers from the Houston Astros on Monday. FULL STORY

World Series winner Collin McHugh retires

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January 22 Right-hander Collin McHugh, who won a World Series with the Houston Astros in 2017, announced his retirement from baseball on Monday. FULL STORY

Report: Astros, closer Josh Hader agree to 5-year, $95M deal

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January 19 The Houston Astros are in agreement with free agent All-Star closer Josh Hader on the richest contract in MLB history for a closer: five-year, $95 million, according to multiple reports. FULL STORY

Astros RHP Kendall Graveman (shoulder) to miss '24

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January 16 Houston Astros reliever Kendall Graveman is expected to miss the 2024 season after undergoing shoulder surgery last week, the team announced Tuesday. FULL STORY