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Ben Silver

Ben Silver

Joined: Jul 12, 2022

Ben Silver is an editor for Inside the Astros. A graduate of Boston University, Ben formerly covered the Phillies for PhilliesNation.com. Follow him on Twittter @BenHSilver.

Report: Houston Astros Showing Interest in Cody Bellinger
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Report: Houston Astros Showing Interest in Cody Bellinger

According to a new report, the Houston Astros are interested in 2019 NL MVP Cody Bellinger.

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Houston Astros Season in Review: Martín Maldonado
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Houston Astros Season in Review: Martín Maldonado

Martín Maldonado had one of the most lackluster offensive seasons in Houston Astros history, yet he was still a productive player.

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FOCO Launches New Houston Astros Orbit Holiday Bobblehead
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FOCO Launches New Houston Astros Orbit Holiday Bobblehead

FOCO USA has just launched a new Houston Astros bobblehead celebrating the holidays featuring Orbit.

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Report: Houston Astros Extend Hitting Coach Álex Cintrón Among Others
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Report: Houston Astros Extend Hitting Coach Álex Cintrón Among Others

The Houston Astros are bringing back hitting coach Álex Cintrón, adding two years to his contract in the process.

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Report: Houston Astros Have "Continuing Interest" in José Abreu
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Report: Houston Astros Have "Continuing Interest" in José Abreu

According to a new report, the Houston Astros have serious interest in Chicago White Sox free agent José Abreu.

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Will the Astros Bring Back Aledmys Díaz?
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Will the Astros Bring Back Aledmys Díaz?

Aledmys Díaz has become MLB's premier utility man. Should the Houston Astros bring him back for 2023?

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What's the Plan For Yordan Álvarez?
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What's the Plan For Yordan Álvarez?

Yordan Álvarez has already cemented himself as a Houston Astros legend, how does the front office keep him that way?

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Report: Andrew Ball and Bill Firkus Running Astros Baseball Ops in Interim
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Report: Andrew Ball and Bill Firkus Running Astros Baseball Ops in Interim

James and Click and Scott Powers are gone. With no general manager or assistant general manager, the Houston Astros are lacking leaderships in the front office.

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Report: Houston Astros, Rafael Montero Agree to Three-Year Free Agent Deal
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Report: Houston Astros, Rafael Montero Agree to Three-Year Free Agent Deal

According to a report, relief pitcher Rafael Montero and the Houston Astros came together on an agreement for a three-year free agent deal.

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Report: Houston Astros Fire Assistant General Manager Scott Powers
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Report: Houston Astros Fire Assistant General Manager Scott Powers

Not only did the Houston Astros fire general manager James Click, but they've cleaned house by relieved Scott Powers of his duties as assistant general manager.

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Would Wilson Contreras Get Playing Time in Houston?
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Would Wilson Contreras Get Playing Time in Houston?

The Houston Astros continuously started Martín Maldonado over Christian Vázquez at every opportunity. Why should Willson Contreras be any different?

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James Click Will Not Return As Astros General Manager After Title-Winning Season
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James Click Will Not Return As Astros General Manager After Title-Winning Season

General manager James Click will not be returning to the Houston Astros for the 2023 MLB season.

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