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 Houstonโs 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.
Baltimore's Gunnar Henderson and Arizona's Corbin Carroll unanimous Rookie of the Year winners
Baltimore Orioles infielder Gunnar Henderson and Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll were both unanimous selections for MLBโs Rookie of the Year awards on Monday night, with Henderson winning the honor in the American League and Carroll earning the National League award.
Search for new Astros manager begins after Dusty Bakerโs retirement; Astros bullpen could be tough to replace; and more
Hey guys, itโs Ari Alexander with the Astros newsletter. Itโs November and the Astros arenโt playing. Itโs weird. Nobody is very used to this, since it hasnโt happened since 2020, so now instead of figuring out what the Astros need to do to take down another World Series title, weโre...looking ahead? Letโs break down what kind of changes could come to this team in 2024.
Yainer Diaz, Yordan Alvarez homer off Luis Severino to help Astros beat Yankees 7-3
Yainer Diaz hit a three-run homer in the first inning off a struggling Luis Severino, Yordan Alvarez homered in the fifth to knock out the right-hander and the Houston Astros beat the New York Yankees 7-3 on Friday night.