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Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / May 5
Christian Walker Is Exorcising Jose Abreu’s Demons for Astros Fans
At 14-21, very little has gone right for the Houston Astros to start 2026, giving new meaning to the term “Houston, we have a problem”. Was this supposed to be the same team that formed quite the American League dynasty in recent years?
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / February 21
Wilyer Abreu got his name completely butchered by announcer Dan Gladden
Minnesota Twins announcer Dan Gladden is not quite in midseason form just yet. The Twins played their Spring Training opener against the Boston Red Sox on Saturday at Hammond Complex in Lee County, Fla.
Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / August 29, 2025
Chicago White Sox MVP To Return To Rate Field During 2025 Season
CHICAGO –– One of the best hitters in White Sox history will return to Rate Field later this season. Jose Abreu, the 2020 American League MVP, plans to be at the ballpark on Friday, Sept.
The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz
How many of the 30 MLB players with at least 70 hits in their postseason career can you name in five minutes?
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 10, 2025
Astros dealing with familiar problem at first base
Rather than wait for Nolan Arenado, the Astros instead made a splash on the free agent market by signing Christian Walker to a three-year, $60M contract.
Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century
The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 12, 2025
Astros Veteran Finally Getting on Track After Brutal Early-Season Slump
When the Houston Astros announced they had signed veteran first baseman Christian Walker in free agency, it was seen as a positive move. First base was a glaring hole for the team after their last signing, Jose Abreu, flamed out.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / March 23, 2025
Former MLB Executive Gives Astros Brutal Grade for Offseason Moves
The Houston Astros had a very busy offseason, entering the winter with a few needs that had to be addressed. But, as things moved along, even more holes on the roster opened up.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / March 12, 2025
Houston Astros Disastrous Free Agent Could Be at End of Line for MLB Career
Following the 2024 MLB season, one of the positions that the Houston Astros needed to find an upgrade at was first base. The corner infield spot was a black hole in their lineup as the three-year, $58.5 million contract the team agreed to with Jose Abreu ahead of the 2023 campaign turned out to be one of the worst deals in baseball.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 16, 2024
Veteran Slugger Viewed As Possible Houston Astros First Base Option
Ideally, the Houston Astros will bring in a first baseman this offseason. They had to rotate multiple players at the position last year because their past high-priced signing, Jose Abreu, flopped to the point where the team had no other choice but to cut him.
Houston Astros News / On Tap Sports Net / October 10, 2024
Jose Abreu Eyes MLB Return, Signs with Puerto Rican Winter League
Former American League MVP and Chicago White Sox slugger Jose Abreu is looking to make a comeback. After a turbulent season with the Houston Astros, Abreu has found a fresh start in the Puerto Rican Winter League with los Senadores de San Juan, per Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 9, 2024
Former Houston Astros Flop Attempting To Make Major League Comeback
The Houston Astros were hoping that an offseason to work on some things would help Jose Abreu find his past form that earned him a 17th-place finish in American League MVP voting the year before he signed with the team in free agency.
The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series
Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 10, 2024
Former MVP scrapped by Astros hoping to rebuild value in winter ball
Veteran slugger Jose Abreu was cut loose by the Astros over the summer, but he's not giving up on his baseball career just yet.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 2, 2024
Takeaways from Astros-Tigers Game 2: Andy Ibanez's clutch double sends Detroit to ALDS
The remarkable journey of the 2024 Detroit Tigers continues.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 25, 2024
How Much Better Would Houston Astros Be If They Didn't Sign Jose Abreu?
The Houston Astros have clinched the American League West, as they have punched their ticket for October baseball. It has been an interesting season for the Astros, as despite a slow start, they have been able to overcome them and will be focused on another successful postseason.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 24, 2024
Shocking Stat Shows Possible Culprit for Houston Astros Inconsistency
The Houston Astros made the decision to release veteran first baseman Jose Abreu on June 14th. It was a move that was surprising, but also expected at the same time.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / June 14, 2024
Five potential landing spots for ex-Astros slugger Jose Abreu
The Astros are on the hook for slightly more than $30 million through 2025, meaning any of the other 29 major league teams can sign him for the remainder of 2024 for the prorated portion of the league minimum (currently around $425,000).
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / June 15, 2024
Astros release struggling former MVP still owed over $30 million
The Houston Astros have not made many mistakes over the past decade, but they acknowledged a big one on Friday.
Houston Astros News / Larry Brown Sports / April 30, 2024
Astros make big decision on former AL MVP
He is batting .099 this season. He has just seven hits in 71 at-bats, with only one extra-base hit. He has just three walks and 18 strikeouts.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / April 21, 2024
Three-time All-Star running out of time with Astros
It is painful to watch Astros first baseman Jose Abreu right now.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 22, 2024
Astros not going to wait on struggling veteran forever
Houston Astros first baseman Jose Abreu has been consisently excellent through his MLB career, but he is off to a tough start to the 2024 campaign.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / April 11, 2024
Don't expect Astros' Jose Abreu to break out of slump anytime soon
The nadir of Jose Abreu's career may have come on Tuesday night.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 20, 2023
The hunt for 'Mr. October': Who's playing best in MLB postseason?
Who could be this postseason's "Mr. October"? Below are five strong candidates.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 19, 2023
ALCS Game 4 takeaways: Rangers SP comes up small again, Astros sluggers shine
The Houston Astros evened up their ALCS with the Texas Rangers at 2-2, riding on the strength of their bats.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / October 19, 2023
Watch: Jose Abreu's fourth home run of the postseason extends Astros lead in Game 4 of ALCS
The Houston Astros are rolling in Arlington, with Jose Abreu connecting for a three-run homer as his club tries to tie up the ALCS at two games apiece.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 10, 2023
Watch: Astros take commanding lead in Game 3 of ALDS with pair of home runs off Sonny Gray
The Astros wasted no time putting their disappointing loss in Game 2 of the ALDS to the Twins behind them by knocking in four runs in the top of the first, including three on a home run by first baseman Jose Abreu.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / June 22, 2023
Houston Astros: Stock up, stock down
With a record of 41-34, the Houston Astros find themselves in second place in the American League West division, trailing the Texas Rangers by five and a half games. Here are a few Astros that have made the biggest leaps and some who have stumbled out the gate in 2023.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / May 29, 2023
Watch: Jose Abreu sprints around the bases after finally hitting his first home run of 2023
In his 51st game of the season, Houston Astros' prized offseason signing first baseman Jose Abreu finally hit his first home run of 2023.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 29, 2023
White Sox GM compares Jose Abreu to Michael Jordan
Chicago White Sox general manager Rick Hahn made an interesting comparison Wednesday when discussing what it'll be like to face former Pale Hose star Jose Abreu on Opening Day.
MLB News / Yardbarker / November 29, 2022
Jeff Bagwell offers bizarre criticism of former Astros GM
Former general James Click may have helped build a World Series champion with the Houston Astros, but it still wasn't enough to secure his job or avoid criticism from a Hall of Famer.
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