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Astros Will Be The First Team To Unveil A New City Connect Uniform In 2025
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The Houston Astros have been one of the best teams in Major League Baseball over the past eight seasons as they made seven straight American League Championship Series appearances.
However, that streak of ALCS appearances came to an end in 2024 as they lost to the Detroit Tigers in the wild-card series.
After the tough postseason exit, the Astros then lost one of their best players this offseason when they traded outfielder Kyle Tucker to the Chicago Cubs.
The Astros could potentially lose another top player as free agent third baseman Alex Bregman has yet to sign with a team for the 2025 season.
Houston’s roster will have different personnel, and those players will also look different on the field.
City Connect jerseys are alternate uniforms that teams wear to celebrate the history of their location.
While the Astros have had a productive recent history, their new-look team will be something to watch in 2025.
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Astros Make A Big Announcement About Billy Wagner
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The Houston Astros made the postseason for an eighth consecutive season after finishing with a record of 88-73 and winning the American League West.
Although the Astros made yet another playoff appearance, their streak of seven straight American League Championship Series appearances ended as they lost to the Detroit Tigers in the wild-card round.
The Astros have had an interesting offseason as they traded outfielder Kyle Tucker to the Chicago Cubs and could potentially lose third baseman Alex Bregman as a free agent.
While things may look questionable for the current Astros team, they did get some good news as an organization as former reliever Billy Wagner was voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Now, the Astros will give Wagner another significant honor.
The Astros will retire Billy Wagner's number this season
Billy Wagner is part of the BBWAA Hall of Fame Class of 2025 pic.twitter.com/wXS8zObzXn
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) February 4, 2025
Wagner, who wore No. 13 for the Astros, was one of three players voted into the Hall of Fame Class of 2025, including Ichiro Suzuki and CC Sabathia.
After being on the media ballot for nine years and not getting the required votes, Wagner reached the 75 percent needed in his final year of eligibility.
Wagner appeared in 853 games in his MLB career and held a 2.31 ERA with 422 saves and 1,196 strikeouts in 903.0 innings pitched.
He played the first nine years of his career for Houston and appeared in 464 games with 225 saves and 694 strikeouts in 504.1 innings.
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Insider Says It Appears That Astros May Lose Alex Bregman
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The Houston Astros have been one of the best teams in Major League Baseball since winning the World Series title in 2017.
After appearing in seven straight American League Championship Series, the Astros lost to the Detroit Tigers in the wild-card series in 2024, ending the streak.
The Astros lost one of their star players this offseason as they traded star outfielder Kyle Tucker to the Chicago Cubs.
While losing Tucker will likely hurt the team in 2025, they may take another hit as free agent third baseman Alex Bregman has still yet to sign with a team.
MLB Insider Chandler Rome revealed that the Astros may be on the verge of losing Bregman.
Bregman came into the league in 2016 with the Astros and has played all nine seasons of his MLB career with the team.
In 2024, Bregman played in 145 games where he batted .260 with 26 home runs, 75 RBIs, and a .768 OPS.
Rumors have been spreading about Bregman possibly joining his old teammate Tucker in Chicago with the Cubs, but nothing has been confirmed yet.
The Astros had an impressive streak of winning in the American League, but those years might be over if they lose both Tucker and Bregman this offseason.
It will be interesting to see how the Astros look in 2025 after an offseason that saw them lose at least one of their star players.
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Analyst Has A Strong Belief On Where Alex Bregman Will Sign
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The Houston Astros made the postseason for the eighth straight season after finishing with a record of 88-73 and winning the American League West.
Although the Astros made the playoffs again, their streak of seven consecutive American League Championship Series appearances ended as they lost to the Detroit Tigers in the wild-card round.
The offseason has seen the Astros lose one of their best players as star outfielder Kyle Tucker was traded to the Chicago Cubs.
Another star player on the Astros could also be on a new team in 2025 as third baseman Alex Bregman remains unsigned for the 2025 season.
MLB Analyst Geoff Blum revealed his thoughts on where Bregman will end up signing.
The Astros did sign a potential replacement for Bregman at third base as Isaac Paredes came over in the trade with the Cubs.
While Paredes could play third base, he could also potentially play second base with Jose Altuve moving to the outfield if Bregman were to return to the Astros like Blum believes he will.
Bregman came into the league in 2016 with the Astros and has played all nine seasons of his MLB career with the team.
In 2024, Bregman played in 145 games where he batted .260 with 26 home runs, 75 RBIs, and a .768 OPS.
Bregman has been a key piece in this recent run of success for the Astros, and the team would likely want nothing more than to bring him back for the 2025 season.
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Astros Are Reportedly Pursuing 2 Free Agents
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The Houston Astros made the playoffs for an eighth straight season after finishing with a record of 88-73 and winning the American League West.
Although the Astros made the playoffs again, they failed to make it eight straight American League Championship Series appearances as they lost to the Detroit Tigers in the wild-card round.
The offseason has seen the Astros trade outfielder Kyle Tucker to the Chicago Cubs, but they also acquired some notable players, including first baseman Christian Walker and third baseman Isaac Paredes.
They don’t seem to be done as they are looking at two more free agents this offseason.
The Astros appear to still want Bregman, who has played all nine years of his MLB career with the team.
However, they also are pursuing Polanco from the Seattle Mariners.
Polanco came into the league in 2014 with the Minnesota Twins and played 10 seasons for them until going to the Mariners in 2024.
Last season, he played 118 games and batted .213 with 16 home runs, 45 RBIs and a .651 OPS.
Though Bregman may be the Astros’ first choice, Polanco could be a backup plan if things don’t go the way they want.
In 2024, Bregman played 145 games and batted .260 with 26 home runs, 75 RBIs and a .768 OPS.
It will be interesting to see how things shake out with the Astros roster before the start of the 2025 season.
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Jose Altuve Could Take On New Positional Role This Season
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The Houston Astros have been among the best teams in the American League over the past few seasons.
After reaching seven consecutive American League Championship Series from 2017 to 2023, the Astros lost to the Detroit Tigers in the wild-card round in 2024.
The Astros’ roster will look slightly different in 2025 as they traded outfielder Kyle Tucker to the Chicago Cubs.
In addition, Houston has yet to find out if third baseman Alex Bregman will be back in 2025, and if he does return, things could look different for second baseman Jose Altuve.
If Bregman were to return to the Astros in 2025, Altuve could get moved to the outfield as newly acquired Isaac Paredes might have to play second base.
While the move of Altuve to the outfield only appears possible if Bregman returns, it will be a new-look roster for Astros fans nonetheless.
Altuve has played all 14 seasons of his MLB career with the team.
In 2024, he played in 153 games and batted .295 with 20 home runs, 65 RBIs and a .790 OPS.
The former AL MVP has been a staple in the Astros lineup for many seasons, and he is a big reason they have been so successful in recent years.
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Billy Wagner Reveals Why He Is Entering Hall Of Fame With Astros
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The Major League Baseball offseason has held the interest of many fans after multiple big-name players have signed with new teams via free agency or have been involved in trades.
While current players prepare for the 2025 season, some former players also had an exciting offseason as the 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame class was announced.
The three players who were inducted in 2025 include Ichiro Suzuki and CC Sabathia, who were inducted in their first year on the ballot, and Billy Wagner, who was inducted in his final possible year on the ballot.
Wagner received 82.5 percent of the votes to get inducted, and he revealed why he is entering the Hall of Fame with the Houston Astros.
.@BillyWagner1313 explains why he will enter the @baseballhall as a member of the @astrospic.twitter.com/3cVD9ugsQZ
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) January 25, 2025
Along with Wagner coming into the MLB with the Astros, he also says that his two greatest teammates were Jeff Bagwell and Craig Biggio, so he followed their lead and entered the Hall of Fame as an Astro.
Wagner came into the league with the Astros in 1995 where he played nine seasons before also playing for the Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets, Boston Red Sox, and Atlanta Braves.
In his 16-season career, Wagner appeared in 853 games where he held a record of 47-40 with a 2.31 ERA, 422 saves, and 1,196 strikeouts in 903.0 innings pitched.
Wagner will likely enjoy the next few weeks as the reality of being a Baseball Hall of Famer sinks in.
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Framber Valdez Leads An Impressive Stat Since 2020
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The Houston Astros made the postseason for the eighth straight season after winning the American League West Division for the fourth straight year and finishing with a record of 88-73.
Although the Astros made the playoffs again, their streak of seven straight American League Championship Series appearances came to an end as they were swept in the wild-card round by the Detroit Tigers.
The offseason has seen the Astros part ways with a few key players including starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi, starting pitcher Justin Verlander, and outfielder Kyle Tucker.
Although the Astros lost a couple of key starting pitchers, they still have Framber Valdez, who has led the MLB in an impressive statistic since 2020.
According to MLB on ‘X,’ Valdez leads the league in wins since 2020 with 60.
Valdez has the most wins in the MLB since 2020, and he is ahead of other star pitchers such as Gerrit Cole of the New York Yankees, Zack Wheeler of the Philadelphia Phillies, and Chris Bassitt of the Toronto Blue Jays.
It makes getting wins easier for a starting pitcher when the offense can put up runs like the Astros have over the years, but Valdez has been great in his own right as well.
Valdez came into the league in 2018 with the Astros and has played all seven seasons of his career with the team.
In 2024, Valdez started 28 games where he held a record of 15-7 with a 2.91 ERA and 169 strikeouts in 176.1 innings pitched.
The 15-win season was Valdez’s second-highest total in his career, and he will look to build off of the successful 2024 season in 2025.
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Insider Makes Big Prediction About Alex Bregman’s Future
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The Houston Astros continued to dominate the American League West division as they won the division title for the fourth straight year and the seventh time in the last eight seasons.
After finishing with a record of 88-73, the Astros failed to reach the American League Championship Series for the first time since 2016 after being swept by the Detroit Tigers in the wild-card series.
The offseason has seen the Astros part ways with Justin Verlander, Yusei Kikuchi, and Kyle Tucker while acquiring Christian Walker, Isaac Paredes, and Hayden Wesneski.
One player the Astros are waiting to hear from is free agent third baseman Alex Bregman, who has yet to sign with a team for the 2025 season.
MLB Insider Ken Rosenthal revealed where he believes Bregman will play in 2025.
Rosenthal revealed that Astros second baseman Jose Altuve said he would move to left field if Bregman was to return to the team as Altuve wants Bregman on the Astros.
Bregman came into the league in 2016 with the Astros and has played all nine seasons of his MLB career with the team.
In 2024, Bregman played in 145 games where he batted .260 with 26 home runs, 75 RBIs, and a .768 OPS.
The Astros and their fans likely want Bregman back as he has been a key player for the team over their recent run of success.
It will be interesting to see if the Astros can get a deal done with Bregman before the 2025 season begins.
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Alex Bregman Has ‘Serious Offers’ From Multiple Teams
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The Major League Baseball offseason has seen multiple big-name players change teams via trade or free agency.
Some of the superstars to move include Juan Soto going to the New York Mets, Kyle Tucker going to the Chicago Cubs, and Corbin Burnes going to the Arizona Diamondbacks.
With spring training right around the corner, third baseman Alex Bregman remains unsigned, but one insider said the Houston Astros star is drawing interest and a return hasn’t been ruled out.
Bregman has played all nine seasons of his MLB career with the Astros.
In 2024, he played in 145 games and batted .260 with 26 home runs, 75 RBIs and a .768 OPS.
Although Nightengale doesn’t name the two teams that have made an offer to Bregman, the deals are likely close to the amount and duration of a contract that he is looking for.
Bregman will be a name to keep an eye on as the offseason winds down as he is likely the biggest star who remains unsigned to this point.
The Astros could have to adapt to life after Bregman if he decides to sign elsewhere.
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