It was Jose Altuve’s desire to retire as a member of the Houston Astros. Now, the soon-to-be 34-year-old can do just that. Altuve and Houston agreed to a five-year extension on Wednesday evening, the team announced. The deal will keep Altuve in Houston through the 2029 MLB season. The deal is reportedly worth $125 million guaranteed with the bulk coming in the first few … [Read more...] about Jose Altuve Contract: Houston Astros Make Jose Altuve the Richest Second Baseman Ever
Rockets Aggressively Pursuing Mikal Bridges
The Houston Rockets are aggressively pursuing Brooklyn Nets small forward, Mikal Bridges, per The Athletic. Houston reportedly offered a deal that included multiple first-round picks to potentially attain Bridges. However, the Nets have remained adamant about not trading the up-and-coming wing player. The organization believes Bridges to be one of their foundational pieces … [Read more...] about Rockets Aggressively Pursuing Mikal Bridges
Righthanded relief pitcher Collin McHugh retires at age 36
Righthanded relief pitcher Collin McHugh of Naperville, Illinois retired at the age of 36 on Monday according to Steve Adams of mlbtraderumours.com. McHugh pitched 11 seasons of Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2023 with five franchises. He was with the New York Mets from 2012 to 2013, the Colorado Rockies in 2013, the Houston Astros from 2014 to 2019, the Tampa Bay Rays in … [Read more...] about Righthanded relief pitcher Collin McHugh retires at age 36
NFL Fans Watch Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens Overwhelm Houston Texans During Second Half At M&T Bank Stadium
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is the favorite to win the NFL MVP award. But there were still questions about his playoff performances. Jackson entered Saturday’s Divisional Round game against the upstart Houston Texans with just one win in four postseason outings. Consider his reputation rehabilitated. In 26-degree, partly cloudy weather at M&T Bank … [Read more...] about NFL Fans Watch Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens Overwhelm Houston Texans During Second Half At M&T Bank Stadium
Astros sign closer Josh Hader to massive contract
The Houston Astros have signed closer Josh Hader of Millersville, Maryland to a five-year contract worth $95 million according to the Associated Press on Friday. This will mean Hader will receive an average of $19 million per year from 2024 to 2028. The Astros are the third team Hader has played for following six seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers from 2017 to 2022, and the … [Read more...] about Astros sign closer Josh Hader to massive contract