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On YouTubeHouston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / March 23
Former MLB Executive Gives Astros Brutal Grade for Offseason Moves
The Houston Astros had a very busy offseason, entering the winter with a few needs that had to be addressed. But, as things moved along, even more holes on the roster opened up.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / March 12
Houston Astros Disastrous Free Agent Could Be at End of Line for MLB Career
Following the 2024 MLB season, one of the positions that the Houston Astros needed to find an upgrade at was first base. The corner infield spot was a black hole in their lineup as the three-year, $58.5 million contract the team agreed to with Jose Abreu ahead of the 2023 campaign turned out to be one of the worst deals in baseball.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / February 22
Former MLB Exec Predicts Houston Astros Won’t Pursue Star Slugger in Free Agency
One of the positions that the Houston Astros were determined to upgrade this past winter was first base. They spent a good amount of money on veteran Jose Abreu ahead of the 2023 season, agreeing to a three-year, $58.5 million deal.
The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz
How many of the 50 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in six minutes?
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 16
Veteran Slugger Viewed As Possible Houston Astros First Base Option
Ideally, the Houston Astros will bring in a first baseman this offseason. They had to rotate multiple players at the position last year because their past high-priced signing, Jose Abreu, flopped to the point where the team had no other choice but to cut him.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 16
Houston Astros Could End Up in Another Jose Abreu Situation With Star Free Agent
The Houston Astros' first base situation has been an issue over the past two seasons which is something the front office will have to address this winter.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 13
Houston Astros Listed Among Top Fits for Slugging First Baseman
The Jose Abreu era was not anything close to what the Houston Astros were hoping that it would be when they signed the veteran to a three-year, $58.5 million contract.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 11
Astros Predicted To Land Star First Baseman on Short Deal in MLB Free Agency
The Houston Astros had one glaring issue all season long with a revolving door around first base. After a failed season from former American League MVP
Houston Astros News / On Tap Sports Net / October 10
Jose Abreu Eyes MLB Return, Signs with Puerto Rican Winter League
Former American League MVP and Chicago White Sox slugger Jose Abreu is looking to make a comeback. After a turbulent season with the Houston Astros, Abreu has found a fresh start in the Puerto Rican Winter League with los Senadores de San Juan, per Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 9
Former Houston Astros Flop Attempting To Make Major League Comeback
The Houston Astros were hoping that an offseason to work on some things would help Jose Abreu find his past form that earned him a 17th-place finish in American League MVP voting the year before he signed with the team in free agency.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 10
Former MVP scrapped by Astros hoping to rebuild value in winter ball
Veteran slugger Jose Abreu was cut loose by the Astros over the summer, but he's not giving up on his baseball career just yet.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 2
Takeaways from Astros-Tigers Game 2: Andy Ibanez's clutch double sends Detroit to ALDS
The remarkable journey of the 2024 Detroit Tigers continues.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 25
How Much Better Would Houston Astros Be If They Didn't Sign Jose Abreu?
The Houston Astros have clinched the American League West, as they have punched their ticket for October baseball. It has been an interesting season for the Astros, as despite a slow start, they have been able to overcome them and will be focused on another successful postseason.
Chicago White Sox News / Fastball on SI / July 26
Former MVP and White Sox Legend Not Expected to Play Again in 2024
Former Chicago White Sox star and American League MVP Jose Abreu is not likely to play again in the majors this season, per a report from Cuban Baseball Insider Francys Romero.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 24
Shocking Stat Shows Possible Culprit for Houston Astros Inconsistency
The Houston Astros made the decision to release veteran first baseman Jose Abreu on June 14th. It was a move that was surprising, but also expected at the same time.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 22
Houston Astros Named 'Fit' for Young First Baseman to Solve Their Issues
The Houston Astros have gotten minimal production out of the first base position this season. Giving 2020 AL MVP Jose Abreu a three-year, $58.5 million deal certainly didn't go as planned, and he was released due to his below-average play.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 19
Insider Suggests Astros' Initial Whiff On Jose Abreu Sparked Massive Mistake
Rewind back to the offseason following the Houston Astros' second World Series title in 2022. Beyond the celebration about finally getting another trophy in their mantel after coming so close multiple times before, there was the idea they could still make upgrades to their roster and pursue back-to-back championships.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / June 15
Astros release struggling former MVP still owed over $30 million
The Houston Astros have not made many mistakes over the past decade, but they acknowledged a big one on Friday.
Houston Astros News / Larry Brown Sports / June 14
Astros make decision on struggling first baseman
The Houston Astros are finally giving up on struggling first baseman Jose Abreu.
Houston Astros News / Viral Sports News / May 30
Astros’ Jose Abreu Speaks About 2024 Struggles, Demotion
The 2024 season got off to an abysmal start fo Houston Astros first baseman Jose Abreu. His struggles at the plate were a contributing factor to the team being in the position that they currently are.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / May 24
Astros' Jose Abreu sent to Triple A from training site
First baseman Jose Abreu took a step toward returning to the Houston Astros, when he was assigned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday. After Abreu's disastrous start to the season, the Astros optioned the former American League MVP to the minor leagues on May 1, sending him to the spring training site in West Palm Beach, Fla.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 23
Astros make intriguing Jose Abreu move after 2024 frustrations
The Houston Astros hold a 22-28 record as of this story’s publication. The American League West has been a mediocre division at best in 2024, so Houston is still in third place and just five games behind the first place Seattle Mariners.
Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / May 1
Jose Abreu Optioned to the Minor Leagues: How Did We Get Here?
It’s been hard to watch Jose Abreu lately. If you’re a Houston Astros fan, you know exactly what I’m talking about. Abreu, 37, was mercifully optioned to West Palm Beach in a surprise transaction to close out a brutal month of April that featured a .099/.156/.113 triple slash, along with a .269 OPS (-21 wRC+) in 77 plate appearances.
Houston Astros News / Larry Brown Sports / April 30
Astros make big decision on former AL MVP
He is batting .099 this season. He has just seven hits in 71 at-bats, with only one extra-base hit. He has just three walks and 18 strikeouts.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / April 21, 2024
Three-time All-Star running out of time with Astros
It is painful to watch Astros first baseman Jose Abreu right now.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 22, 2024
Astros not going to wait on struggling veteran forever
Houston Astros first baseman Jose Abreu has been consisently excellent through his MLB career, but he is off to a tough start to the 2024 campaign.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / May 29, 2023
Watch: Jose Abreu sprints around the bases after finally hitting his first home run of 2023
In his 51st game of the season, Houston Astros' prized offseason signing first baseman Jose Abreu finally hit his first home run of 2023.
The 'Multiple 100-RBI seasons' quiz
As of the end of the 2022 MLB season, 29 active players knocked in 100 or more runs in a season more than once. How many of the 29 can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / Yardbarker / November 28, 2022
Astros add to loaded roster with addition of former MVP Jose Abreu
The World Series-champion Houston Astros are adding to their already loaded roster, agreeing to a three-year contract with first baseman Jose Abreu.
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