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On YouTubeHouston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / March 19, 2024
Astros Fan Favorite Makes Surprise Return
In early March, manager Joe Espada shared some exciting news that the Houston Astros could have one of their most beloved players back with the team in some capacity after announcing his retirement.
Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / March 8, 2024
The Return of Michael Brantley
The Houston Astros will welcome fan-favorite Michael Brantley back to Minute Maid Park during the 2024 season. Following his retirement, Brantley was offered a new position with the Astros, this time in a slightly different capacity.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / March 7, 2024
Beloved Astros Retired Outfielder Returning to Team
There is a lot of anticipation for the 2024 campaign as the Houston Astros prepare to win the franchise's third World Series championship. Many of the familiar faces are back, but they will also have Josh Hader closing out games for them, something that is exciting for players on the team and fans everywhere.
The 'AL and NL MVPs since 2000' quiz
How many of the AL and NL MVPs since the 2000 MLB season can you name in six minutes?
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 6, 2024
Astros: Michael Brantley returning to Houston after retirement
Michael Brantley retired from baseball as a player back in January, but he’s still going to have a place with the Houston Astros, as the former big league outfielder will be part of the team’s think tank eventually, per Astros beat reporter Brian McTaggart of MLB.com.
25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
MLB News / Just Baseball / January 9, 2024
The Free Agent Outfield Market Is Shrinking
And just like that, two big names are off the board. On Friday morning, five-time All-Star Michael Brantley announced his intention to retire. A couple of days later, two-time Silver Slugger winner Teoscar Hernández signed a one-year, $23.5 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / January 9, 2024
Farewell to Michael Brantley...and who is the Astros’ replacement? 
Michael Brantley announced his retirement. He is one of the team’s most respected and productive hitters. Who can replace his role? Late last week, Michael Brantley announced his retirement.
Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / January 8, 2024
Guardians News: Myles Straw On Michael Brantley's Leadership
Baseball said farewell to one of the best hitters of the 2010s last week. Michael Brantley decided to call it a career after 15 seasons of professional baseball.
Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / January 8, 2024
Michael Brantley: An Underrated Yet Unrealized MLB Career
After 15 years in the big leagues, Cleveland Guardians and Houston Astros’ outfielder Michael Brantley is calling it a career. A five-time All-Star, and one-time Silver Slugger, Brantley was one of the more consistent offensive forces in the game for over a decade.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 6, 2024
Astros Owner Wants Fan Favorite In New Role
The Houston Astros saw veteran outfielder Michael Brantley announce his retirement on Friday — but that doesn’t mean the Astros don’t want him back in some capacity.
MLB News / Twinkie Town / January 6, 2024
Rival Roundup, Vol. 48: New Year, New Park
A ballpark quest continues, and a legend lives. Just to start things right off, let’s establish that Chicago White Sox legend Frank Thomas is still with us, despite Fox News’ claims to the contrary after the network misidentified a different Frank Thomas during an end-of-year “In Memoriam” segment.
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / January 5, 2024
Five-time MLB All-Star retires after 15 seasons
The 36-year-old announced his retirement on Friday after 10 seasons with Cleveland and the last five with the Houston Astros.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / May 13, 2023
Astros provide alarming update on five-time All-Star
Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley last played a major league nearly a year ago, and it appears his wait will continue for the foreseeable future.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / September 15, 2021
Astros' Michael Brantley placed on IL with knee discomfort
It was originally hoped Brantley may be cleared to return on Friday night, if only as a designated hitter, but that will no longer be an option.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / January 20, 2021
Michael Brantley returning to Astros on two-year, $32M deal
It appears that four-time All-Star outfielder and designated hitter Michael Brantley won't be following George Springer to the Toronto Blue Jays as thought earlier on Wednesday.
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