CC to have Yanks logo in HOF; Astros for Wagner CC Sabathia (Yankees), Billy Wagner (Astros), Ichiro Suzuki (Mariners), Dave Parker (Pirates) and Dick Allen (Phillies) will represent their longtime teams on their Hall of Fame plaques.

Astros GM: Door to re-up Bregman ‘cracked’ open The door to re-signing free agent Alex Bregman is “cracked” open for the Astros, but keeping the third baseman with the team might still be a long shot, general manager Dana Brown said.

New-look Astros admit talks with Bregman stalled On Monday, in a news conference introducing first baseman Christian Walker to the club, Houston general manager Dana Brown said the Astros had hoped to re-sign Alex Bregman, the team’s third baseman for the last nine seasons, but the negotiations stalled.

Sources: Astros, 1B Walker reach 3-yr., $60M deal Christan Walker, who hit 95 home runs for the Diamondbacks over the past three seasons, has reached a 3-year, $60M deal with the Astros, sources confirmed to ESPN.

Sources: Cards’ Arenado blocks trade to Astros Eight-time All-Star Nolan Arenado has declined to waive his no-trade clause, blocking a deal that would have sent him to the Astros, sources told ESPN.

Cubs land Astros’ Tucker for Paredes, Wesneski The Cubs acquired Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker in exchange for third baseman Isaac Paredes, pitcher Hayden Wesneski and prospect Cam Smith, sources said.

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Astros’ home to be Daikin Park; deal through ’39 The Astros’ home will get a new name Jan. 1, switching from Minute Maid Park to Daikin Park under an agreement through the 2039 season.

Trout vs. Harper in October? No Astros title in 2017? What if every World Series was between No. 1 seeds? The 2024 Fall Classic featured the teams with each league’s best record. It doesn’t happen often — but what if it ALWAYS did?

Astros’ Pena misplays fly during in-game interview Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena misplayed a fly ball Friday night against the Mets while participating in an in-game interview.

Astros place Verlander on IL, recall Hernandez The Houston Astros placed veteran right-hander Justin Verlander on the 15-day injured list Tuesday due to neck discomfort after the three-time Cy Young Award winner was scratched from Saturday’s scheduled start against the Detroit Tigers.

Astros RHP Blanco pulled after 7 amid no-hit bid Ronel Blanco, who threw the only no-hitter in the majors this season in April, was replaced after pitching seven no-hit innings in the Astros’ win Sunday.

Astros’ Verlander scratched from start vs. Tigers The Houston Astros have scratched right-hander Justin Verlander from Saturday’s start against the Detroit Tigers because of an undisclosed reason.

Sources: TJ surgery expected for Astros’ Urquidy Jose Urquidy, who hasn’t pitched this season due to forearm discomfort during spring training, likely will need a second Tommy John surgery, sources told ESPN.

Former Astros GM’s Leganés promoted to LaLiga The Spanish club owned by former Houston Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow secured promotion to the top tier of the Spanish league on Sunday.

Astros recall Abreu, back in lineup vs. Mariners Jose Abreu is back in the majors after the Houston Astros recalled the struggling first baseman prior to Monday night’s game at the Seattle Mariners.

Astros’ Javier to go on IL with neck discomfort Astros right-hander Cristian Javier will be placed on the 15-day injured list due to neck discomfort.

Astros scratch Valdez (elbow) before series opener The Houston Astros scratched All-Star left-hander Framber Valdez from his scheduled start on Monday night against the rival Texas Rangers, and called up right-hander Blair Henley from Triple-A Sugar Land, Texas, to start in his place.

Sources: Astros promoting Espada to manager Joe Espada, who has served as the Astros’ bench coach since 2018, will succeed Dusty Baker as the team’s manager, sources confirmed to ESPN.

Astros manager Dusty Baker says he’s retiring After a four-year stint with the Astros that included a World Series ring, Dusty Baker is retiring after 26 seasons as a manager, he told USA Today.