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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 2
Mets sign pair of veteran players to minor league deals
The Mets announced on Wednesday that they’ve signed first baseman Jon Singleton and infielder Niko Goodrum to minor league deals.
Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / April 2
Mets Add Former Houston Astros Top Prospect
In late March, the Houston Astros made the tough decision to release first baseman Jon Singleton. This was after the 33-year-old slugger did not make the Astros' Opening Day roster. Singleton struggled at the plate during Spring Training with the Astros, posting zero home runs, two RBIs, 10 strikeouts, and a .171 batting average in 17 games.
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New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / April 2
Mets Announce Signing of Two Players on Wednesday
The New York Mets have lost three of their first five games to begin the 2025 MLB season. Outside of Monday's game against the Miami Marlins, every contest has been decided by 1-2 runs.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / March 25
Astros part ways with 1B Jon Singleton
The Houston Astros unconditionally released first baseman Jon Singleton on Tuesday. The Astros informed Singleton on Sunday that he didn't make the Opening Day roster.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 25
Veteran infielder released by Astros
First baseman Jon Singleton has cleared waivers and will be released by the Astros, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic. He has actually already been officially released, per Mark Feinsand of MLB.com.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 24
Montero, Okert will make Astros roster; Singleton will not
Veteran right-hander Rafael Montero has made the Astros’ Opening Day roster, reports Ari Alexander of Houston’s KPRC-2. Lefty Steven Okert has also made the cut, per MLB.com’s Brian McTaggart.
Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / March 23
Astros Make Pitching Moves Amid Decision on Former Top Prospect
The Houston Astros have opted to leave former top-30 prospect Jon Singleton off their Opening Day roster. Despite shedding 20 pounds over the winter, Singleton struggled to make an impact in spring training.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / March 23
Astros Fan Favorite Slugger Informed He Won’t Make Opening Day Roster
The Houston Astros have Christian Walker to play first base. The question was how much playing time would be left for Jon Singleton. As it turns out, there isn’t much left at all.
Houston Astros News / New Baseball Media / March 6
2024-25 MLB Offseason Recap: Houston Astros
The winds of change blew through Houston this past winter. Weeks after Houston was eliminated in the AL Wild Card round, the Astros filled a long-standing hole at first with one of the best first basemen on the market.
Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / February 24
Astros Manager Sends Exciting Three-Word Message About Former Top Prospect
Houston Astros veteran first baseman Jon Singleton is almost certainly headed for a backup role this season. At least Singleton will look good doing it.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / December 6
MLB First Base Deep Dive 
What are the options at first base for the Astros We will handle first base a little bit differently than the other positions. It is mainly because it is one of the positions that the Astros might very well make changes at.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 14
Former Houston Astros Top Prospect Cracks Top 25 in Power Rankings
On July 30, 2011, the Houston Astros were a part of a blockbuster trade with the Philadelphia Phillies that sent star outfielder Hunter Pence to the Phillies while the Astros received a number of prospects in return.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / September 20
Recent Astros Performance Trends
With nine games remaining, how well have the Astros’ performed lately? (And let’s give surprising kudos to Singleton.) The Astros enjoy a very high probability of winning the AL West (98.4% according to Fangraphs and 99.7% according to Baseball Prospectus).
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 19
Jon Singleton's double lifts Astros over Angels
Jon Singleton slapped a two-run, two-out double into center field in the bottom of the eighth inning and the Houston Astros remained unbeaten in nine games started by Yusei Kikuchi by claiming the opener of a four-game series with the Los Angeles Angels 3-1 on Thursday.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 13
Houston Astros Former Embattled Top Prospect Could Become Their Missing Link
With 16 games left in the regular season, it's looking like the Houston Astros will complete their comeback after they were last place in the AL West at one point this year.
Houston Astros News / Total Apex Sports / September 12
Singleton, Late Rally Help Houston Astros Win 6-3
Jon Singleton has been performing pretty well at first base for the Houston Astros this season and his three-hit day on Thursday was pivotal. Singleton’s RBI single in the bottom of the eighth inning broke a 2-2 tie, leading the Astros to a 6-3 win over the Oakland A’s at Minute Maid Park.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 15
Astros want this first baseman to 'grab the bull by the horn' moving forward
Sitting eight games back in the AL West, the once-proud Houston Astros seem to have far more questions than answers.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 20
MLB home run props for 5/20: Astros' Singleton worth a shot at this price
If you tailed our home run props last week, congrats! We nailed six plus-money winners in five days, including a 3-0 sweep on Friday to close out the week.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / May 9
Jon Singleton's blast helps Astros end nine-game skid vs. Yankees
Jon Singleton hit a 442-foot two-run homer to cap a three-run first inning and the visiting Houston Astros stopped a nine-game losing streak to the New York Yankees with a 4-3 victory on Thursday.
Houston Astros News / Larry Brown Sports / May 9
Watch: Astros 1B admires his own home run
That was Singleton’s fourth home run of the season, and it left the biggest mark.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 22, 2023
Three takeaways as the Rangers force Game 7 in ALCS
We will have at least one Game 7 to decide a World Series berth as the Rangers bashed their way to a 9-2 win over the Astros on Sunday night. That sets the stage for winner-take-all game on Monday night in Houston.
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