Jeff Bagwell News

Today in Astros history - May 21

What happened today in team history? 1965 - Kibler did it again Just two days after ejecting Colt .45s manager Luman Harris, umpire John Kibler ejects Bob Aspromonte after arguing a play at third base.

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.

Today in Astros history - May 6

What happened today in team history? 1979 - New ownership With the purchase of the team, the Houston Astros have their sixth new owner in their franchise’s history, being bought from Ford Motor Company by shipping giant Dr.

Today in Astros history - April 21

What happened today in team history? 1978 - Astros end in style In a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Houston Astros ended the game in style, turning a triple play.

Today in Astros history - April 15

What happened today in team history? 1968 - Longest shutout in history In a game between the Houston Astros and New York Mets, the longest shutout in MLB history is finally broken when the Astros’ Norm Miller crosses home in the 24th inning to give the Astros the 1-0 win.

Today in Astros history - March 25

What happened today in team history? 2006 - Bagwell gets yet another surgery With bone spurs in his aching right shoulder, Astros first baseman Jeff Bagwell announced he may have to undergo what he calls a “last resort” surgery in order to try and save his career.

Today in Astros history - January 30

What happened today in team history? 2007 - Bagwell day Just a day after the retirement of his longtime teammate Lance Berkman, Astros legend and MLB Hall of Famer Jeff Bagwell is awarded with his own day, commemorating the things he did in Houston.

Astros’ Hall of Famers react to Billy Wagner’s Cooperstown honor

Several Houston Astros’ legends reacted to Billy Wagner’s selection into the Baseball Hall of Fame. The former closer’s road to Cooperstown began in Houston in 1995.

This Day in MLB History: Jeff Bagwell, Tim Raines and Iván Rodriguez get elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

Cooperstown gets a little bit larger with the addition of three legendary players from the ‘80s and ‘90s. 1938: Grover Cleveland Alexander is elected to the Hall of Fame by the BBWAA.

Yordan Alvarez ties Jeff Bagwell in Astros history with home-run barrage

Yordan Alvarez hits dingers. The Houston Astros slugger is putting together yet another great season, his third straight with an All-Star nomination. And, following a brief injury-caused absence, he may have just put on his signature performance of his 2024 regular season.

The best MLB players who never won a World Series

It takes more than one great player to win a championship. These all-time great MLB players had their fair share of personal accomplishments but were never able to win a World Series.

The 24 best players in Houston Astros history

Using WAR to help us rank them, let's look at the top 24 players in the history of the Houston Astros franchise.

The 2017 Baseball Hall of Fame Ballot, Part 2

The '2005 Houston Astros' quiz

The 2005 Houston Astros squad made the franchise's only appearance in the MLB World Series. Can you name every player on the active roster of that team?

The 'Houston Astros retired numbers' quiz

Ten players in Houston Astros franchise history have had a number retired. Can you name them all?

The 'Houston Astros postseason HR leaders' quiz