The Astros have rewarded A.J. Hinch with a four-year extension through the 2022 season. Said Hinch: "Who wouldn't sign up to be the manager of the Houston Astros?"
When 7-year-old Will Erickson penned a letter to Jeff Luhnow imploring the Astros GM to not trade George Springer, he never dreamed he would get a response "because he's busy."
Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow isn't known to be shopping George Springer in trade talks, but one young fan made sure to let Luhnow know why he feels that's a bad idea.
The Astros are ecstatic over landing Cuban free agent Yulieski Gurriel, with GM Jeff Luhnow saying the five-year deal "is a huge deal for us."
Struggling outfielder Carlos Gomez, who has been dealing with a rib injury for most of the month, was put on the DL by the Astros.
Christopher Correa, the former scouting director of the Cardinals, has pleaded guilty to hacking the Astros' player personnel database, including during the 2013 draft and July 31 trade deadline.
