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Kenny Van Doren

Kenny Van Doren

Joined: Jul 2, 2022

Kenny Van Doren is a writer for FanNation's 'Inside the Astros,' part of Sports Illustrated. Kenny formerly covered the Astros for Climbing Tal's Hill of FanSided. Kenny also attends the University of Missouri where he studies journalism. 

Houston Astros Sign Three International Free Agents to Minor League Contracts
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Prospects

Houston Astros Sign Three International Free Agents to Minor League Contracts

The Houston Astros signed Cristopfer Gonzalez, brother of Astros prospect Cristian Gonzalez.

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Report: Houston Astros Targeting Two Veteran Catchers
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Report: Houston Astros Targeting Two Veteran Catchers

The Houston Astros have reportedly reached out to Major League catchers Jorge Alfaro and Tucker Barnhart.

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Houston Astros Entire Coaching Staff to Return for 2023
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Houston Astros Entire Coaching Staff to Return for 2023

The Houston Astros also added Tommy Kawamura to the coaching staff as a Major League game planning coach.

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Report: Houston Astros Broadcasters Kalas, Blum Unsigned for the 2023 Season
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Report: Houston Astros Broadcasters Kalas, Blum Unsigned for the 2023 Season

Todd Kalas and Geoff Blum have broadcasted together in the Houston Astros booth since 2017.

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Houston Astros Trade Target: Alek Thomas
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Houston Astros Trade Target: Alek Thomas

As the Houston Astros are linked to Daulton Varsho, could they also be asking on Alek Thomas?

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Correa Reunites with Former Houston Astros Assistant General Manager Putila
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Correa Reunites with Former Houston Astros Assistant General Manager Putila

Former Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa reportedly signed a 13-year contract with the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday.

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Looking Back at the Houston Astros' Trade for Justin Verlander
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Looking Back at the Houston Astros' Trade for Justin Verlander

How much value did the Detroit Tigers find in the return for Justin Verlander from the Houston Astros?

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Houston Astros Headline Houston Sports Awards Nominations
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Houston Astros Headline Houston Sports Awards Nominations

Alex Bregman, Jeremy Peña, Justin Verlander and Yordan Álvarez were nominated for Houston Athlete of the Year.

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Houston Astros Season in Review: Mauricio Dubón
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Houston Astros Season in Review: Mauricio Dubón

While the second utility option, Mauricio Dubón's versatility was important to the Houston Astros.

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Houston Astros Coach Firova Earns Lifetime Achievement Award
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Houston Astros Coach Firova Earns Lifetime Achievement Award

Dan Firova joined the Houston Astros staff in 2021 as a quality control coach.

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Former Astros Catcher McCann to Join Team USA Staff for World Baseball Classic
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Former Astros Catcher McCann to Join Team USA Staff for World Baseball Classic

Brian McCann is just the second former Houston Astro to join the Team USA coaching staff.

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Houston Astros Promote Triple-A Hitting Coach Pena
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Houston Astros Promote Triple-A Hitting Coach Pena

Rafael Pena was promoted to the Houston Astros minor league hitting coordinator position.

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