Astros, Alex Bregman and Jim Crane

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.
Astros owner makes blunt Alex Bregman 'backup' admission
Houston Astros owner Jim Crane admitted the team is looking at backup options if Alex Bregman doesn't re-sign.
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.
Alex Bregman declines Houston Astros' $21.05 million qualifying offer. What's that mean?
Alex Bregman's declining of Astros' qualifying offer means Houston would receive a draft pick if he signs elsewhere.
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
MLB insider says Astros could replace Alex Bregman with this NL star
Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown insists his club is in hot pursuit of Alex Bregman this winter, with retaining the two-time All-Star and two-time champion standing as the franchise's top priority in free agency.
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
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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 ...
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 ...
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.
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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Bregman declines qualifying offer from Astros
Free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman rejected the Astros’ $21.05 million qualifying offer Tuesday, a decision which was a formality. Bregman remains a free agent and can negotiate a contract with any ...
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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 ...