A slew of new food selections is on tap in 2022 for Minute Maid Park, home of the Houston Astros, as well as a healthy dose of new tech with the introduction of Just Walk Out shopping from Amazon. (more…)
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Astros formally roll out Sugar Land Space Cowboys
Drawing on the same inspiration for the original Houston Astros branding–the Johnson NASA Space Center–the new moniker for the Sugar Land Skeeters is now out: the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (Triple-A West). (more…)
New for 2022: Sugar Land Space Cowboys
We’ve confirmed reports that the Sugar Land Skeeters (Triple-A West) will be rebranded by parent and owner Houston Astros as the Sugar Land Space Cowboys for the 2022 season. (more…)
Astros planning Minute Maid Park entertainment district
Owner Jim Crane says the Houston Astros are planning a Minute Maid Park entertainment district, with construction likely to begin sometime in 2022. (more…)
ValleyCats lawsuit against MLB, Astros to proceed
A lawsuit from the Tri-City ValleyCats over the team’s contraction by Major League Baseball will proceed, as a New York Supreme Court decision upholds several claims by the ValleyCats and dismisses others. (more…)
What should be done with the Astrodome?
We’re seeing another run at planning for the future of the Eighth Wonder of the World, as the Astrodome Conservancy is asking for public input on future uses for the iconic Astrodome. (more…)
Astros close on purchase of Skeeters
The Houston Astros have closed on the purchase of the Sugar Land Skeeters (Triple-A West), finalizing the move of the team into Minor League Baseball as their top affiliate. (more…)
Astros add Sugar Land as new Triple-A affiliate
As expected: the Houston Astros are buying the Sugar Land Skeeters and adding the formerly independent Atlantic League team as its Triple-A affiliate for the 2021 season and beyond as the makeover of MiLB by MLB continues. (more…)
Luhnow sues Astros, says firing was due to financials, not stealing signs
Former Houston Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow is suing the team, saying he was fired not because of the MLB sign-stealing scandal in 2017 and 2018, but to save owner Jim Crane $22 million in guaranteed salary. (more…)
Nats/Astros spring camp closed, will be used for drive-up coronavirus testing
FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches has been totally shut down and players sent away, as the Florida National Guard is setting up drive-up coronavirus testing in one of the complex’s parking lots. (more…)
St. Paul Saints Announce Astro the Grouch Giveaway
In an apparent nod to the Houston Astros sign-stealing scandal, the St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association) will giveaway Astro the Grouch talking bobbleheads on July 31. (more…)
Staten Island Yankees Announce Mini Trash Can Giveaway
On the heels of fallout from the Houston Astros sign-stealing scheme, the Staten Island Yankees (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) have announced they will give away mini trash cans in September. (more…)
Attorney: Toddler Struck by Foul Ball in Houston Has Permanent Brain Injuries
A young girl who was struck by a foul ball at Houston’s Minute Maid Park last season continues treatment for permanent brain injuries, according to an attorney representing her family. (more…)