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Houston Astros player Carlos Correa and his 3-year-old son nearly drowned in a Minnesota lake last summer when leg cramps left him fighting for their lives. The terrifying experience led to a spiritual awakening that changed how the World Series champion approaches life today.
Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez is healthy and ready to chase a 26-year-old home run record after injuries limited him to just 48 games last season. The team's playoff hopes rest on keeping their most feared hitter in the lineup for 2026.
The Houston Astros are teaching their clubhouse four languages at once. Every day, players learn words in English, Spanish, Japanese, and Mandarin to connect across cultures.
Baseball veteran Cavan Biggio is coming full circle, signing with the Houston Astros where his Hall of Fame father Craig spent his entire 20-year career. The versatile player will join spring training as he continues the family legacy in Texas.
Former Houston Astros All-Star Dickie Thon, 67, donated a kidney to his son Joe in December 2025, giving the minor league coach a second chance at life after years battling kidney disease. The transplant was successful, and Joe is already preparing to return to coaching with the Dodgers' Triple-A team this spring.
Two-time All-Star relief pitcher Ryan Pressly is hanging up his cleats after 13 seasons, capping off a remarkable career that included a 2022 World Series championship with the Houston Astros. The 37-year-old leaves the game with 117 saves and memories that will last a lifetime.