MLB stops testing athletes for steroids amid lockout, AP sources say
Two people familiar with the sport’s Joint Drug Program tell The Associated Press that Major League Baseball has stopped testing players for steroids for the first time in nearly 20 years due to the expiration of the sport’s drug agreement.
Baseball Hall of Fame: David Ortiz elected in 1st turn on ballot
David Ortiz was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first turn on the ballot, while steroid-tainted stars Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were denied entry to Cooperstown in their final year under consideration by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.
MLB lockout: Players union to present owners with counter offer on Monday
Players and owners return to the negotiating table on Monday, hoping to reach an agreement to end the MLB lockout.
Robot umpires being called up to Triple-A this season
Major League Baseball is expanding its automated strike zone experiment to Triple-A, the highest level of the minor leagues.
MLB Source: Sugar Land Skeeters to become Sugar Land Space Cowboys
An MLB source has confirmed to FOX 26 Sports, the Houston Astros will announce they are changing the name of the Sugar Land Skeeters to the Sugar Land Space Cowboys.
Carlos Correa switches agents
As FOX 26 Sports reported first on Tuesday night on Twitter, Carlos Correa has switched agents, leaving Jon Rosen and hiring Scott Boras.
Astros star jumps in to help change Richmond woman's life forever
In December, Caroline Borderlon, who lives in Richmond, used an Uber to get to Katy where Astros star third baseman Alex Bregman and his wife, Reagan, were giving away toys to those in need.
MLB lockout: Little progress made as league, players’ union resume talks
Talks between Major League Baseball and the players’ union resumed Thursday, the first negotiations since the lockout began in early December.
Rachel Balkovec to manage Yankees minor league team
The New York Yankees are promoting Rachel Balkovec to manager of the Low A Tampa Tarpons, making her the first woman to skipper a team affiliated with Major League Baseball.
Texans two-step around COVID roster shuffle for a win
It seemed not to matter, as Houston (4-11) rolled over Los Angeles 41-29 to win consecutive games for the first time in this disappointing season.
Buck O'Neil, Bud Fowler, four others elected to baseball Hall of Fame
Buck O'Neil, Gil Hodges, Minnie Minoso, Jim Kaat, Tony Oliva and Bud Fowler elected to baseball Hall of Fame.
Astros fans react to Major League Baseball lockout
For the first time in more than 25 years, a lockout has been issued within Major League Baseball.
MLB lockout: Players, owners begin first work stoppage since 1995
Baseball's labor dispute has led to MLB owners locking out the players, the league's first work stoppage in two decades.
MLB labor dispute: Baseball appears headed for first work stoppage in decades
The 1994-95 players strike halted MLB’s season long before many current Major League Baseball players were born. But the current generation of baseball players could be mere weeks from experiencing a work stoppage firsthand.
Justin Verlander to return to the Houston Astros for 2022 season: MLB source
Justin Verlander will be returning to the Houston Astros for the 2022 MLB season, according to an MLB source.
World Series champ Julio Lugo dead at 45
Julio Lugo was a 43rd round draft pick who eventually became champion.
Astros offer Correa 5-year contract at $160 million
Astros offer Carlos Correa 5 year $160 million contract
Dusty Baker gets contract from Houston Astros for 2022
Dusty Baker will return as manager of the Houston Astros for a third season after agreeing to a one-year contract with the AL champions.
Dusty Baker gets contract from Houston Astros for 2022
Dusty Baker will return as manager of the Houston Astros for a third season after agreeing to a one-year contract with the AL champions. FOX 26 Sports Director Mark Berman has more.
Celebrity softball game at Minute Maid Park brings in big celebrities
FOX 26's Coco Dominguez has more as big celebrities came to Houston for a celebrity softball game.