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Women’s History Month: KPRC 2 hired the first female sportscaster in the country given exclusive access to players ⚾🏈🏀
KPRC 2 hired the first female sportscaster in the country who broke barriers and had exclusive access to players. Truly a trailblazer! #WomensHistoryMonth #AnitaMartini #InspiringStories #KPRC2
Astros Spring Training Notes: Full Squad Workouts, Bregman’s contract situation and Peña’s new swing
The Houston Astros held their first full squad workout Monday in West Palm Beach, where new manager Joe Espada sent a message in a team meeting - this is a World Series contender. While Espada declined to go into the specifics of his speech, players intimated Espada laid out how much talent and experience this club has.
The Jeremy Peña Workout
Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña is in a crucial offseason, before his third year for the Astros. Peña has seen the highest of highs - winning both ALCS & World Series MVP and becoming the first rookie shortstop to win a Gold Glove - and some lows in his first two major league seasons. Much of Peña’s offseason has been spent on swing adjustments that should help balance his home run power (26 combined in 2022), and his 2023 improvements to his batting average, walk rate and strikeout rate.
Michael Brantley talks retirement at Mr. October Foundation Celebrity Golf Classic
After 19 years in professional baseball and 15 years in the major leagues, Michael Brantley hung up his cleats this offseason, ending a career that saw him get a World Series ring, 5 All-star selections and a Silver Slugger.
Baseball legend Reggie Jackson raises nearly $1 million in star-studded golf tournament
Astros special advisor and Baseball Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson raised nearly $1 million for STEM education through his Mr. October Foundation Monday, at his charity golf tournament, according to the Houston Astros.
Showcasing excellence: Meet the Houston Sports Awards’ standout Athlete of the Year nominees
Dive into the stories of resilience, record-breaking feats, and outstanding achievements that define these exceptional athletes vying for the prestigious Athlete of the Year title at the Houston Sports Awards.
RISING STARS: 5 facts about each athlete up for Newcomer of the Year at the Houston Sports Awards
The Houston Sports Awards are right around the corner and five phenomenal athletes relatively new to the Bayou City are up for a big honor. The event celebrates Houston’s sports legends, as well as the rising star rookies already making their mark on our city and their teams. Five young players are nominated for Newcomer of the Year, but only one will win.
Houston Astros claim RHP Declan Cronin from White Sox, designate Joel Kuhnel
The Houston Astros announced Thursday they claimed right-handed pitcher Declan Cronin off waivers, from the Chicago White Sox. The Astros designated right-handed pitcher Joel Kuhnel for assignment as the corresponding move, to clear a roster spot for Cronin.