Astros Start Workouts With An Unfamiliar Ring - As Champions
Never in the Astros' previous 55 seasons did they begin spring working toward winning a World Series championship while trying to store the previous season's title in the bat rack.
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Never in the Astros' previous 55 seasons did they begin spring working toward winning a World Series championship while trying to store the previous season's title in the bat rack.
The AL West is home to the World Series champion Houston Astros and now Shohei Ohtani, the pitcher-outfielder from Japan coveted by the Rangers before he signed instead with the Los Angeles Angels.
World Series MVP George Springer and the Houston Astros avoided salary arbitration by agreeing to a $24 million, two-year contract.
Former top Astros prospect Jon Singleton and Houston pitcher Dean Deetz have been suspended for 100 games and 80 games, respectively, after testing positive for banned drugs.
Wearing a No. 45 uniform, the 27-year-old right-hander Gerrit Cole was introduced at Minute Maid Park.
Keuchel, the 2015 AL Young Award winner, went 14-5 with a 2.90 ERA and 125 strikeouts in the regular season and was 2-2 with a 3.58 ERA in five postseason starts. He made $9.2 million.
The World Series trophy captured by the Astros has temporarily gone on display at the Texas Capitol, after Gov. Greg Abbott had a chance to pose for pictures with it.
Abbott donned an Astros jersey and posed with the trophy inside the reception area of his office at the state Capitol on Tuesday.
Jose Altuve is The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year.
The 29-year-old right-hander spent the last five years with the Chicago Cubs, where he went 18-13 with a 3.22 ERA and 77 saves.
J.J. Watt raised more than $37 million for Hurricane Harvey relief and Jose Altuve led the Houston Astros to their first World Series title, both giving hope to the city as it continues to pick up the pieces from the devastating storm.
Exactly four weeks after winning his first World Series title, Carlos Beltran walked into Yankee Stadium for his interview to become New York's next manager.
Jose Altuve of the Houston Astros wins the AL MVP award by a wide margin over Yankees slugger Aaron Judge.
Carlos Beltran is retiring at age 40 after winning his first World Series title in his 20th major league season. The outfielder made the announcement on Monday.
Less than a week after the Astros took home their first World Series championship in franchise history, their Commissioner's Trophy was damaged at a luxurious fundraising gala.
Houston second baseman Jose Altuve was voted outstanding player for the second straight season in Players Choice Awards balloting by the Major League Baseball Players Association.
Hundreds of Astros fans clad in orange jerseys and shirts crowded downtown Houston early Friday, waving banners and pennants for a parade to honor their World Series championship team.
It's not just one World Series title that has Houston excited. With Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa, George Springer and more locked in for years to come, the Astros are ready to be a force for some time.
Baseball's business season began on Thursday when 149 players became free agents, just nine hours after the Astros won their first World Series title in franchise history.
The largest school district in Texas has canceled classes Friday so students and staff can celebrate the world champion Houston Astros.
Houston's leadoff man hammered his way to the MVP award, homering and doubling Wednesday night to boost the Astros to their first championship.
Carlos Correa and girlfriend Daniella Rodriguez both left Dodger Stadium with rings on Wednesday night. The Astros shortstop proposed moments after Houston earned its World Series title.
About a dozen years ago, A.J. Hinch figured out that his future in baseball wasn't on the field. But as the Astros manager, he led his players to the first championship in franchise history.
Sports Illustrated boldly predicted that the Astros would win the World Series title in 2017 on its cover in 2014. It proved to be prophetic, even down the series MVP in George Springer.
The Astros won their first World Series crown on Wednesday night. Now, seven of the 30 clubs remain without a title, the oldest one being the Rangers.
After last season's early exit, the Warriors are carrying a "win or win" mentality that has already produced a statement victory over All Saints.
Henry Bolte recorded the first multihomer game of his career as the Athletics erased an early deficit with nine unanswered runs to avoid a sweep in Texas.
Investigators say he offered minors up to $1,000 for one-hour sessions involving sexually explicit images and threatened to contact their families.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump executive order that would prevent certain people from automatically becoming U.S. citizens at birth.
For the first time since a judge rejected a new murder trial for Kamelo Anthony, his parents are speaking publicly.
After last season's early exit, the Warriors are carrying a "win or win" mentality that has already produced a statement victory over All Saints.
Henry Bolte recorded the first multihomer game of his career as the Athletics erased an early deficit with nine unanswered runs to avoid a sweep in Texas.
Investigators say he offered minors up to $1,000 for one-hour sessions involving sexually explicit images and threatened to contact their families.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump executive order that would prevent certain people from automatically becoming U.S. citizens at birth.
For the first time since a judge rejected a new murder trial for Kamelo Anthony, his parents are speaking publicly.
Technology company SPAN wants to build thousands of tiny data centers and spread them across the country.
Critics of LifeWise say its business model puts too much of the burden on local communities.
Under SB 1049, school districts must allow students to leave campus during the school day for religious instruction.
SB 1049 compels school districts to allow students to leave campus for religious instruction during the school day.
"Maybe this is one of those times that we just need to be loud and make people hear us that they're not being treated fairly," she said.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump executive order that would prevent certain people from automatically becoming U.S. citizens at birth.
The Pentagon will begin requiring male service members ages 30 and older to get screened for testosterone deficiency, after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called for the change over the summer.
James Talarico's Senate campaign is accusing Ken Paxton and his campaign treasurer of "illegally spending" $1 million that was routed to a Paxton-aligned super PAC.
The Trump administration is withholding approval from Texas for about $9.8 billion in the next year.
Technology company SPAN wants to build thousands of tiny data centers and spread them across the country.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Dallas County health officials said the possible exposure happened during the 2025-26 school year, and that testing is recommended for returning students in grades 10-12.
Casting for Recovery was started by two women, a professional angler and a reconstructive breast surgeon, who recognized the healing powers of fly fishing.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
After a 2024 merger with Cedar Flags the combined company moved its headquarters to North Carolina.
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
The future of AI technology manufacturing has landed in North Texas.
Tiger Woods has pled no contest to a charge of reckless driving months after pleading not guilty to two misdemeanor charges.
Team USA begins its pursuit of a fifth consecutive World Cup title against China on Friday, Sept. 4, in Berlin in the first of three games in group play.
The longtime Dallas Cowboys quarterback and CBS Sports football analyst said he came to rely on alcohol to get off pain medications after multiple back surgeries.
The game was nationally televised, and video shared on social media of the incident has been viewed millions of times.
The move with Milton presumably means Sam Howell has won the No. 2 job behind Dak Prescott, a spot that Milton held last season.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
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