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Cavan Biggio, at age 30, has put together a solid, if unspectacular career. The former top-five finisher for American League Rookie of the Year has spent seven years in the big leagues.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / May 15

Today in Astros history - May 15

What happened today in team history? 1973 - Spec is pissed During a game against the Atlanta Braves, Houston Astros GM Spec Richardson posted a message on the scoreboard of the Astrodome, blaming home plate umpires Bruce Froemming and Augie Donatelli for the team’s 4-1 loss.

Athletics News / Crawfish Boxes / April 30

Today in Astros history - April 30

What happened today in team history? 1969 - Rusty Staub sent to Montreal Originally a deal that was supposed to involve guys like Donn Clendenon and Jesus Alou, the Houston Astros and Montreal Expos agree to a deal to send Astros young infielder up North in exchange for pitchers Skip Guinn and Jack Billingham, along with $100,000.

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Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / April 20

Today in Astros history - April 20

What happened today in team history? 2005 - Biggio enters the Astros record books With back-to-back bombs from the Houston Astros Craig Biggio and Adam Everett in a 6-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers, Biggio becomes just the second Astros player in the franchises history to reach 1,000 career RBIs.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / April 18

Today in Astros history - April 18

What happened today in team history? 1966 - First game on turf Future Hall of Famer Don Sutton helped lead the Houston Astros to a 6-3 win in the first ever game played on artificial turf.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / April 11

Today in Astros history - April 11

What happened today in team history? 1962 - Astros first shutout For the first time in the franchise’s history, the Astros threw a shutout, with Hal Woodeshick and Dick Farrell going the distance in a 2-0 win over the Cubs.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / April 10

Today in Astros history - April 10

What happened today in team history? 1962 - First opening day in Houston For the first time, Major League Baseball is played in Houston as the Cold .45s take on the Chicago Cubs in their first game as a franchise, one that they went on to win 11-2.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / April 5

Today in Astros history - April 3

What happened today in team history? 2006 - Biggio inches closer In a matchup between the Astros and Miami Marlins, infielder Craig Biggio started the game off with a double, making 606 in his career and moving him to 10th all-time.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / April 3

Today in Astros history - April 3

What happened today in team history? 1969 - Rusty Staub trade goes through After negotiating players, the Astros and Montreal Expose agreed to a deal to send outfielder Rusty Staub up north in exchange for pitchers Skip Guinn and Jack Billingham, along with $100,000.

Kansas City Royals News / Athlon Sports / March 25

Royals Make Opening Day Decision on Hall of Famer’s Son

Veteran second baseman Cavan Biggio’s baseball journey will continue with the Kansas City Royals. The Kansas City Royals are expected to carry Biggio, the longtime Toronto Blue Jays infielder, on their Opening Day roster.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / March 11

Royals Projected To Put Utility Player, Hall Of Famer's Son On Opening Day Roster

Becoming a full-time Major League Baseball player is one of the hardest things to do in professional sports--even if your father is in the Hall of Fame.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 17

Houston Astros Legend Ranked Among Top Three at Position by 'The Shredder'

There have been many players throughout the history of Major League Baseball who have put their team's entire city on their back and carried them to the promised land on multiple occasions, and that is no different for the Houston Astros.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / December 28

Astros HOF Index: Biggio’s place amongst HOF second baseman

Where does the former franchise icon stand up? This is one of the common features I had in both books. I am treating it a little differently. We have already looked at the outliers above and below the median.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 14

Houston Astros Legend 'Hopeful' He Gets Into Hall of Fame This Year

The Houston Astros have had plenty of elite players donning their uniform at one point or another, but very few Hall of Famers have been synonymous with the franchise like Craig Biggio and Jeff Bagwell were.

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MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 8

Atlanta Braves Acquire Hall of Famer Craig Biggio's Son

The Atlanta Braves have acquired infielder Cavan Biggio from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for cash considerations. Biggio is the son of Houston Astros Hall of Famer, Craig Biggio.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / August 5

Son of Houston Astros Legend Gets DFA’d for Second Time in 2024

Cavan Biggio is set to hit the waiver wire for the second time this season as the Los Angeles Dodgers designated the 29-year-old for assignment on Monday, per The Athletic.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / July 28

Astros Hall of Famer watches as son homers vs. old club

Astros Hall of Famer watches as son homers against his old club

Former Astros great Craig Biggio went through a wave of conflicting emotions when his son homered against his old club.

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Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 10

Houston Astros Legend Craig Biggio Shares Shocking Revelation

There is no other player that means more to the Houston Astros' franchise that Craig Biggio. He put together a legendary career with the Astros and went down as one of the best MLB hitters of all-time.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 10

Jose Altuve Breaks Craig Biggio's Impressive Houston Astros Record

The Houston Astros will send three players to Arlington, Texas, for the 2024 All-Star Game. Jose Altuve, Yordan Alvarez, and Kyle Tucker will represent the team.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 9

Craig Biggio reveals he was minutes away from joining Rockies

Craig Biggio had a legendary career with the Houston Astros. The second baseman played his entire 20-year MLB career with the Astros, and his accolades include 3,060 hits, 1,175 RBI, 414 stolen bases, 291 home runs, and a spot in Cooperstown in the Hall of Fame.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / June 13

Cavan Biggio ‘Excited’ For Opportunity With Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers made a deal with the Toronto Blue Jays for some help on the offensive side with their acquisition of utility player Cavan Biggio on Wednesday.

MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / June 7, 2024

Houston Astros Legend's Son DFA'd by Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays made a roster move on Friday, as they designated infielder Cavan Biggio for assignment. He is the son of Houston Astros legend and Baseball Hall of Fame member Craig Biggio.

Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / February 26, 2024

Astros Hall of Fame Profile: Craig Biggio

Homegrown players who retire with the same team that signed them are nearly a thing of the past. One of those rare feats was executed with vigor by our next Houston Astros, and Major League Baseball, Hall of Famer, Craig Biggio.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 15, 2024

Blue Jays get brutal Cavan Biggio injury update ahead of spring training

The Toronto Blue Jays finished third in the American League East last season, 12 games behind the division winning Baltimore Orioles. For the Blue Jays to take the next step, they will need to be healthy entering the season and get off to a fast start, a proposition that looks a bit more challenging with the latest Cavan Biggio injury news.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 22, 2024

Astros Legend Welcomes Former Teammate to HOF

When it comes to players from the Houston Astros' past, few players are more important than Craig Biggio. He spent all 20 of his MLB seasons with the Astros, racking up over 3,000 hits and earning a plaque in Cooperstown.