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Source: The Astros are promoting Connor Huff to the role of assistant general manager, replacing Andrew Ball. Huff was the club's VP of business and baseball operations.
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A huge loss for the Astros.
Longtime Astros pitching coach Bill Murphy is leaving the team for a job with the Pittsburgh Pirates, sources tell @TheAthletic. Full story - nytimes.com/athletic/6755441…
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Longtime Astros pitching coach Bill Murphy is leaving the team for a job with the Pittsburgh Pirates, sources tell @TheAthletic. Full story - nytimes.com/athletic/6755441…

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And, of course, Myles Straw and Joey Loperfido.
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And James Click could also get another ring and possibly another chance to run a front office again in the offseason.
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The Blue Jays congratulated the Astros in 2022. And we congratulate them for winning in the AL Pennant in 2025. Now go win another ring, George.
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Lol, boo that one.
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21 Oct 2025
GEORGE SPRINGER THREE-RUN SHOT BLUE JAYS LEAD 🤯
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Springer Dinger!!!
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Martín Maldonado deserves credit for his contributions, quantified and not, to the Astros over the years. Remember that they traded for him twice at the trade deadline. Here’s to a happy retirement, Maldy!
Former Astros catcher Martín Maldonado announced his retirement from baseball with a video on Instagram this morning - instagram.com/reel/DP898xNjm…
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Former Astros catcher Martín Maldonado announced his retirement from baseball with a video on Instagram this morning - instagram.com/reel/DP898xNjm…
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The Astros are in agreement with right-handed pitcher Nate Pearson on a one-year, $1.35 million contract, pending physical, source tells @TheAthletic.
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The Astros plan to work Pearson as a starter.
The Astros are in agreement with right-handed pitcher Nate Pearson on a one-year, $1.35 million contract, pending physical, source tells @TheAthletic.
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Major-league deal.
Replying to @Chandler_Rome
Is this a minor league deal?
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ALT Astros Springer GIF

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A new voice with your hitting coaches could help, but if they don't adjust the actual roster, we'll probably see more of the same results next season.
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More significant changes within the Astros: a source says Astros assistant GM Andrew Ball isn't being retained, in addition to head athletic trainer Jeremiah Randall.
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Can confirm the Astros will not bring back hitting coach Troy Snitker and catching coach Michael Collins, as @brianmctaggart first reported.
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The Astros have fired head athletic trainer Jeremiah Randall, sources tell @TheAthletic
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The Astros have fired head athletic trainer Jeremiah Randall, sources tell @TheAthletic
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