Ari Alexander

2 weeks ago | click2houston.com | Ari Alexander

Published: April 6, 2025 at 5:53 PMUpdated: April 6, 2025 at 6:27 PMTags: Sports, Astros, News, HoustonThe Houston Astros are calling up right-handed reliever Logan VanWey, a league source tells KPRC 2 Sports. VanWey will join the Astros in Seattle before their series against the division rival Mariners. The reliever had a dominant spring, giving up just two earned runs in 13.2 innings pitched, to the tune of a 1.32 ERA with 15 strikeouts.

2 weeks ago | click2houston.com | Ari Alexander

Published: April 3, 2025 at 10:30 PMTags: Josh Livingston, UTMB, Athlete of the Week, Sports, BaseballOur KPRC 2 and UTMB Health Athlete of the Week for the week of April 3 is Bridgeland junior left-handed pitcher Josh Livingston. Livingston has gone on a dominant run the past several weeks, not giving up any runs in more than 30 innings pitched, including 4 no-hit innings against Cy Springs.

3 weeks ago | click2houston.com | Ari Alexander

CINCO RANCH, Texas – Our KPRC 2 and UTMB Health Athlete of the Week for the Week of March 27 is Cinco Ranch Baseball star Lucas Franco. Franco is one of the top players in the state of Texas and has been a big part of the Cougars program since his freshman year. Now as a senior, he leads a young Cougars team who are trying to contend for their usual deep playoff run. Franco is likely headed to play college ball at TCU, but also shows the potential to be drafted in the MLB Draft.

1 month ago | click2houston.com | Michael Horton |Ari Alexander

Published: March 25, 2025 at 4:01 PMCam Smith has been informed that he has made the Houston Astros’ Opening Day roster. The announcement came Tuesday afternoon, with Chandler Rome of The Athletic being the first to report. The 22-year-old will make his MLB debut on Opening Day Thursday when the Astros’ host the New York Mets. He will start at right field. BREAKING: Cam Smith has been informed he’s made the #Astros Opening Day Roster. Cam will make his MLB debut Thursday at Daikin Park.

1 month ago | click2houston.com | Michael Horton |Ari Alexander

Published: March 19, 2025 at 6:15 PMTags: SPorts, Rodeo, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Horseback Riding, News, LocalHorses have been a significant part of rodeo cowboy Anthony Thomas’ life, but he’s nearing the point of hanging up his spurs. After years of competing, Thomas is contemplating his next steps. “I qualified for the American, a $1 million rodeo,” Thomas shared.