Jim Crane says former owner Drayton McLane inflated value of CSN Houston. McLane counters that Crane tanked the team in 2012-13 to damage network.

Michael Shapiro is a sports reporter for Chron, covering the Astros, Rockets, Texans and every team in town. Michael is a Denver native and graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, and a noted fan of pull-up threes, wide-receiver passes and a good hot fudge sundae.

The Houston Astros picked the Collierville High product in the 17th round, making him one of several players with local ties taken in the 2025 MLB Draft.

Josh Hader, enjoying the All-Star game with his son Lucas, is using his fastball less as he evolves as a closer.

Harrah, Oklahoma OF/1B Joey McLaughlin was selected by the Houston Astros in the 19th Round of the MLB Draft. The high school standout signed with Arkansas State in November 2024.

The Houston Astros are expected to make additions at the trade deadline, and with this first baseman on the market, could a deal get done?

The Astros staggered their way into the break Sunday, losing 5-1 to the Texas Rangers at Daikin Park. Houston (56-40) dropped five of six games on the homestand to close the first half, with the lone win coming Saturday in walk-off fashion.