FEBRUARY 8 • MLB.COM
HOUSTON ASTROS 88-73 · 1ST IN AL WEST
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Astros plan to offer Bregman extension: 'We know how good he is' HOUSTON -- Now that the Astros have locked up star second baseman Jose Altuve through the 2029 season with a $125 million contract extension...
The Windup: Jose Altuve's place among MLB second basemen; what will happen to Scott Boras' free agents? Plus: Bobby Witt Jr. is the latest star to commit to a long-term extension. Remember the others? We do.
FEBRUARY 8 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Jose Altuve stands alone among active second baseman; extension will determine all-time status What Altuve does next will determine whether he rises clearly above his contemporaries to stand out even among the all-time greats.
FEBRUARY 8 • THEATHLETIC.COM
José Altuve extension only the first step toward stretching Astros’ title window
José Altuve's extension ensures he can finish his career with the Astros. But it marks just the start of what the club must do to remain a c...FEBRUARY 7
Astros Projected to Bury Rangers in AL West The World Series champion Texas Rangers are projected to finish a distant second to the Houston Astros in the 2024 American League West stan...
FEBRUARY 7 • SACBEE.COM
Extension cements Altuve's status as Houston legend This story was excerpted from Brian McTaggart's Astros Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it reg...
FEBRUARY 7 • MLB.COM
As Astros prepare for inevitable crossroads, Jose Altuve will remain a constant Jose Altuve was never going to leave Houston. Alex Bregman, on the other hand, could be a different story.
FEBRUARY 7 • THEATHLETIC.COM
José Altuve wanted to be with the Houston Astros for life, achieves goal with contract through 2029
Ten months from free agency, José Altuve knew what he wantedFEBRUARY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alex Bregman - Houston will make extension offer Astros owner Jim Crane said in an interview with Jerome Solomon of the Houston Chronicle this week that the team will "definitely" make Bregman a contract extension offer before he...
Impact For what it's worth, Crane was asked about Bregman's contract situation prior to the club announcing Jose Altuve's five-year, $125 million extension. Bregman is nearly four years younger than Altuve and seems inclined at this juncture to test out the free-agent market, so a long-term deal doesn't appear terribly likely. The third baseman slashed .262/.363/.441 with 25 home runs and 98 RBI for Houston in 2023.
FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE
Yankees and Phillies, East champs? Six MLB teams best suited to dethrone division winners
MLB division winners often don't repeat. Here's a look at which teams are best positioned to unseat reigning champs in 2024.FEBRUARY 7
Astros mailbag: Alex Bregman's extension chances, Justin Verlander's Hall of Fame decision Which minor-league hitter could make the Opening Day roster? Do the Astros still need bullpen help? Is Jake Meyers' starting job safe?
FEBRUARY 7 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Astros sign 2B Jose Altuve to 5-year, $125M contract extension The Houston Astros signed star second baseman Jose Altuve to a five-year contract extension, the team announced Tuesday afternoon.
FEBRUARY 7 • SACBEE.COM
José Altuve and Houston Astros agree to new contract adding $125 million for 2025-29
José Altuve and the Houston Astros have agreed to a $125 million, five-year contract that covers 2025-29FEBRUARY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rangers Rival Extends All-Star The Houston Astros have ensured that the Texas Rangers will have to contend with Jose Altuve for the foreseeable future.
FEBRUARY 7 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Astros give 2B Jose Altuve 5-year contract extension The Houston Astros awarded longtime second baseman Jose Altuve with a five-year contract extension on Tuesday.The club did not disclose fina...
FEBRUARY 7 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Astros Star Jose Altuve Signs Contract Extension That Makes Him 'Astro for Life' The Astros are locking up José Altuve with a brand new contract extension.
FEBRUARY 7 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Jose Altuve signs five-year, $125 million contract extension with Houston Astros Jose Altuve’s contract extension with the Houston Astros means now becomes the first second baseman in history to amass $300 million in his...
FEBRUARY 7 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
José Altuve, Astros reportedly agree to five-year, $125M extension
Star second baseman José Altuve has signed a five-year extension that Houston says will make him an "Astro for life."FEBRUARY 7
Jose Altuve contract details: Star second baseman becomes 'Astro for life' with five-year extension | Sporting News Canada The Astros inked their franchise second baseman to a five-year, $125 million contract extension on Tuesday.
FEBRUARY 6 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Altuve signs five-year extension to become 'Astro for life' HOUSTON – The Houston Astros have agreed to a five-year contract extension with All-Star second baseman Jose Altuve, general manager Dana Br...
FEBRUARY 6 • MLB.COM
Rays expected to sign reliever Phil Maton for $6.25 million, plus option The 30-year-old right-hander has pitched for San Diego, Cleveland and Houston over seven seasons.
FEBRUARY 6 • TAMPABAY.COM
Reports: Rays finalizing deal with reliever Phil Maton The Tampa Bay Rays are finalizing a deal with free agent reliever Phil Maton, multiple outlets reported Saturday.The 30-year-old right-hande...
FEBRUARY 3 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Reports: Rays finalizing deal with reliever Phil Maton The Tampa Bay Rays are finalizing a deal with free agent reliever Phil Maton, multiple outlets reported Saturday.The 30-year-old right-hande...
FEBRUARY 3 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Rays nearing deal with reliever Maton (source) The Rays are finalizing a deal with free-agent reliever Phil Maton, a source has told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. The Rays have not commented o...
FEBRUARY 3 • MLB.COM
MLB offseason grades: Dodgers, Braves, Yankees earn highest marks of all 30 teams
With spring training two weeks away, we rank and grade all 30 MLB clubs based on their work this winter.FEBRUARY 2
