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Astros, Alex Bregman and Jim Crane

The New York Times · 23h

Astros owner Jim Crane: Alex Bregman talks ongoing, team exploring backup plans

HOUSTON — One year after carrying the largest payroll in club history and paying the luxury tax for the first time in his ownership tenure, Jim Crane said the Houston Astros have the “wherewithal” to spend at a similar pace in 2025, but he tempered some expectations of another record-setting number.

Bleacher Report · 14h

Astros Owner: Alex Bregman Backup Options Being Explored in FA amid Contract Talks

Houston Astros owner Jim Crane is discussing the future of third baseman Alex Bregman and whether the team will be "exploring" backup options, per

Crane: Astros 'exploring all the options' in weighing Bregman's free agency

Coming off a season in which the Astros had the fifth-highest payroll in baseball and exceeded the Competitive Balance Tax for the first time, owner Jim Crane said Monday he would be “comfortable enough” to spend similarly on his team in 2025.

Sportsnaut on MSN · 20h

Top MLB insider reveals slugger Houston Astros will target to replace Alex Bregman if contract talks collapse

While the hope is that the Houston Astros will re-sign star third baseman Alex Bregman this offseason, a new report

MLB Trade Rumors on MSN1h

Owner Jim Crane: Astros 'have the wherewithal to' match 2024 spending

S ince the league suspended luxury tax payments for the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, 2024 technically marked the first ...

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Will Houston Astros again exceed tax threshold with payroll? 'It depends,' says owner Jim Crane

The Houston Astros expanded their payroll to unprecedented levels in 2024. They exceeded MLB’s competitive balance tax for ...

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Behind the deal: Why Jim Crane chose Daikin as Houston Astros’ new ballpark naming rights partner

Here’s why Houston Astros owner and Chairman Jim Crane chose Daikin as the team’s next stadium naming rights sponsor.

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Crane: Astros to build best team 'without going crazy' in free agency

Houston Astros owner Jim Crane expects his club to be competitive again in 2025, but he isn't planning to be overly ...

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MLB rumors: Yankees brass 'gung ho' after meeting with Juan Soto, while Phillies want in on free agency hunt

Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner and an organizational contingent that included general manager Brian Cashman and manager Aaron ...

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What will Astros do with famed Minute Maid Park train after renaming?

A new era will arrive for the Houston Astros in January 2025 when the stadium previously dubbed Minute Maid Park will ...

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Houston Astros’ Minute Maid Park to Become Daikin Park

Spread the loveIntroduction In a major announcement that has captured the attention of sports fans and residents alike, the ...

Jim Crane: Astros “Have The Wherewithal To” Match 2024 Spending

Owner Jim Crane at least left the door open to spending at the same level and paying another tax bill, telling The ...

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Astros announce Minute Maid Park name change, confirm Daikin as new sponsor

The Houston Astros secured the 2022 World Series title inside the friendly confines of Minute Maid Park. The next pennant in ...

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