Houston Astros sign highly-touted outfielder from Cuba
Cuban outfielder Kevin Alvarez headlined the Houston Astros' international free agent signings on Wednesday. With $5.65 million in pool money to spend, MLB.com reports that Alvarez signed for $2 million,
Houston Astros’ International Free Agent Haul Includes Star Outfield Prospect
The Houston Astros have been one of the best teams in baseball for nearly a decade. Their success in international free agency has had a lot to do with that.
Astros sign 20 international free agents
The Houston Astros have agreed to terms on contracts with 20 international free agents, including eight players from Venezuela, six from the Dominican Republic, four from Mexico and one player each from Colombia and Cuba.
Astros Could Fill Outfield Void, Sign $90 Million Switch-Hitting Slugger
The Houston Astros brought in Christian Walker and have no intentions on reuniting with Alex Bregman. However, they could add this powerful outfielder.
Houston Astros Rumored Target Predicted To Sign for Less Than $100 Million
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Top-rated prospect from Cuba leads Houston Astros' international free-agent signings
Left-handed hitter Kevin Alvarez, the No. 7 overall prospect in this year’s international class by MLB.com, was one of 20 free agents signed.
Astros bolster Cuban contingent with No. 7 int'l prospect
While the Astros didn’t sign Yordan Alvarez as an international free agent out of Cuba, the three-time All-Star has undoubtedly become the face of Cuban baseball in Houston. The club repeatedly taps into the baseball-rich island to find talent,
Two Astros stars ranked among top at their positions by MLB Network
In the annual rollout of MLB Network's "Top Player Right Now," lists, both Framber Valdez and Yainer Diaz rank in the Top 10.
Alex Bregman talks reach tipping point with surprise Astros reunion, but not in Houston
The Houston Astros tried to re-sign third baseman Alex Bregman earlier this offseason, and at one point reportedly offered ...
Pitcher Justin Verlander Opens Up On His Unceremonious Exit From The House Of The Houston Astros
Justin Verlander, a prominent right-hand pitcher, has joined the San Francisco Giants after leaving the Houston Astros.
Astros mailbag: Ryan Pressly and the luxury tax, extension candidates and pitching depth
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Astros hand Framber Valdez $18 million before contract season in surprise move
The Houston Astros signed their ace, Framber Valdez, but not to the deal that many believed would eventually happen.
Houston Astros' April 20 game vs. San Diego Padres will be on ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball
The Houston Astros will make an early-season appearance on ESPN’s Sunday Night Baseball, the network announced Wednesday in ...
Astros should feel betrayed if latest Alex Bregman free agency rumor is true
Alex Bregman was initially seeking a long-term, $200 million contract at the start of this offseason but that plan may have ...
Astros' Kevin Alvarez: Signs for $2 million
The Astros signed Alvarez for $2 million Wednesday, Ben Badler of Baseball America reports. A 6-foot-4, 185-pound outfielder from Cuba, Alvarez bats left-handed and is currently hit-over-power, having ...