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Houston Astros Boss Reveals Injury Timeline for Rookie Outfielder

Dana Brown had an unfortunate update on the timeline for rookie outfielder Jacob Melton's sprained ankle. Brown told the Astros' pre-game radio show, in a report filed by The Athletic's Chandler Rome, that Melton's injury would sideline him for about four weeks.

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Insider Says Astros Can Change MLB Trade Deadline by Making Ace Available

General manager Dana Brown and the Houston Astros have not been shy about making decisions that they feel puts the organization in a better position, even if they aren't what fans what to see.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 28

Astros GM Reveals Frustrating Report on Timeline for Star’s Return From Injury

The Houston Astros have dealt with a ton of bad luck in the injury department this season, though a huge chunk of it has come to the pitching staff. While

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / May 24

Did Dana Brown Do Good?

How his 2025 moves are looking so far Last off-season, Astros GM Dana Brown let Astros championship-era mainstay, free agent Alex Bregman, walk to Boston for $90 on a three-year contract, and traded slugger Kyle Tucker for three Chicago Cubs.

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The 'Second-most career home runs for each MLB franchise' quiz

How many of the players in second place on each franchise's all-time home runs leaders list can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 15

White Sox acquire veteran pitcher in trade with Astros

The White Sox are rebuilding and don’t have a strong relief group.

Gage Workman ends up back with Tigers after unique journey

White Sox's win over Reds comes with massive dose of irony

Watch: Astros, Cubs, Tigers deliver walk-off wins in span of four minutes

Who are the hardest-throwing MLB pitchers right now?

The 'Recent 20-game winners' quiz

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The 20 greatest in-game traditions in MLB

Attending a Major League Baseball game can provide memories for all fans. However, in this day and age, that doesn't always come from what happens on the field.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 14

Former Astros First-Round Pick Gets Signed by National League Powerhouse

The Houston Astros are trying to find their next wave of talent in the upcoming drafts. That's one of the reasons why Dana Brown was hired to be the general manager of this team, since his scouting background should led to a revival of the Astros' farm system that became barren during their dynastic run this past decade.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 6

Astros Boss Reveals Reason for Concerning Rotation Uncertainty

For the second year in a row, the Houston Astros are off to a slow start. Their offense has been ice-cold, producing a losing record through their first nine games.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 6

Astros’ Jose Altuve position change gets evasive response from GM Dana Brown

As Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown looks for his team to have a great season, there could be a change of position for one of the team’s main stars.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / February 26

Houston Astros Boss Reveals Promising MLB Timeline for Superstar Prospect

The Houston Astros superstar prospect had about as good of a Tuesday in spring training as anyone could have asked for. Cam Smith's day started with Astros general manager Dana Brown giving him glowing reviews in an interview and ended with the slugger hitting two opposite field home runs against the New York Mets.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / February 12

Dana Brown Makes Bold Prediction for Houston Astros After Rollercoaster Offseason

Spring training is here, which means the MLB offseason is essentially over (except for Alex Bregman). It's been a wild winter for the Houston Astros, who enter 2025 with a significantly different roster from last year.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / February 5

Houston Astros Boss Confident Pieces in Place in Rearranged Bullpen

The Houston Astros have undergone some roster upheaval this offseason, collectively losing several pitchers via both trade and free agency. That includes the move that sent relief pitcher Ryan Pressly to the Cubs.

Houston Astros News / Larry Brown Sports / February 4

Astros GM drops huge hint about Alex Bregman

The Houston Astros’ will-they-or-won’t-they dance with Alex Bregman now looks to be leaning in one direction.

A reunion could be out of the question between Astros, Alex Bregman

Astros to retire Billy Wagner's No. 13 in August

Rating angst of fan bases for American League teams

The worst MLB teams from the 2000s

The '2017 Houston Astros World Series roster' quiz

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / February 4

Houston Astros General Manager Hints at Surprising Shift Away From Star Free Agent

The Houston Astros have been at the center of one of the more wild free agencies we have seen in a long time. It's not often a player of Alex Bregman's

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 30

Houston Astros Have Taken Step Back With Their Moves This Offseason

While Dana Brown and the Houston Astros have not been the most active this offseason, the moves that they have made has seen the club take a step back from their usual yearly dominance.

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The 'Most points in a quarter of an NBA Finals game' quiz

The 'U.S. Open host golf courses' quiz

The 'Golfers with multiple U.S. Open titles' quiz

The 'Most points off the bench in an NBA Finals game' quiz

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 29

Houston Astros Boss Talks About Superstar’s Potential Position Change

Ever since Jose Altuve made his debut with the Houston Astros, he’s been a second baseman. He’ll be a second baseman this season, but it doesn’t sound like it will be as often.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 28

Astros GM details how Hader signing affected relationship with Pressly

Astros GM details how Josh Hader signing affected relationship with Ryan Pressly

He said that the relationship between himself and the reliever “took a slightly different turn” when the club signed Hader going into the 2024 season.

Astros trade with Cubs sets up a potential domino effect

Astros Have Continued Interest In Jorge Polanco

Which MLB pitchers have thrown more than one no-hitter?

The ''MLB: The Show' cover athlete' quiz

Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / January 28

Astros Plan Altuve Split Between Second Base and Left Field

The possibility of José Altuve switching positions is becoming a reality. Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown revealed on Tuesday, as reported by Chandler Rome of The Athletic, that Altuve, the face of the franchise and starting second baseman since his major league debut in 2011, will see both time at second base and left field in 2025.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 26

Houston Astros Boss Discusses Re-Engagement with Free-Agent All-Star Slugger

The buzz around the Houston Astros has been the franchise’s reported re-engagement with their free agent third baseman Alex Bregman. Turns out the rumors and the reports are true.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 25

Astros GM: Re-signing Bregman 'a long shot' amid 'positive' talks

Astros GM: Re-signing Alex Bregman 'a long shot' amid 'positive' talks

Could Bregman remain in Houston?

Astros rival interested in Alex Bregman under special circumstance

Astros could have a wild scenario for bringing Alex Bregman back

Astros reportedly still 'keeping the door ajar' for Alex Bregman

MLB stadiums of yesteryear we wish were still around

The '2024 MLB Rawlings Gold Glove winners' quiz

MLB News / Blue Jays Insider / December 19

Eight-time All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado blocks trade

St Louis Cardinals eight-time All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado has been placed on the trade block and apparently rejected a trade to the Houston Astros.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 13

Astros GM makes revealing comments after blockbuster trade

Astros general manager Dana Brown met with reporters shortly after the team finalized its biggest trade in years.

Kyle Tucker trade first step of an Astros domino effect?

Yankees can make up for losing Juan Soto by signing two-time World Series champion

Which players have the most home runs in MLB postseason history?

The '2017 Houston Astros World Series roster' quiz

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 23

Astros GM discusses 'conversations' with Justin Verlander

Astros GM discusses 'conversations' with free-agent ace Justin Verlander

Brown’s phrasing almost seemed to imply more of an arm’s length approach.

Dodgers have held extension talks with former Gold Glove winner

Dodgers sign former rival closer

Yankees reportedly interested in signing big playoff enemy

Why Yankees should trade for pair of Chicago Cubs stars

New team enters the fray for this elite Japanese pitcher

Houston Astros News / Larry Brown Sports / October 3

Astros GM sends warning about team's offseason plans

Astros general manager Dana Brown met with the media on Thursday, one day after the Detroit Tigers eliminated them from the playoffs with a 5-2 win in Game 2 of the AL wild-card series.

Takeaways from Astros-Tigers Game 2: Andy Ibanez's clutch double sends Detroit to ALDS

41-year-old Justin Verlander announces future plans following Astros' playoff elimination

Astros enter offseason with many questions after getting swept

Looking back at the greatest MLB teams of the 00s

The '2017 Houston Astros World Series roster' quiz