After the Houston Astros fielded a payroll in 2024 that triggered MLB’s competitive balance tax, incurring the penalty for the first time amid owner Jim Crane’s tenure, Crane was asked if the team would consider overstepping the tax threshold again in 2025.

According to Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Sports, longtime Houston Astros star Alex Bregman has multiple contract offers of at least five years. The Athletic reporte

The Detroit Tigers are widely reported to have significant interest in free-agent infielder Alex Bregman, but the two sides apparently aren't moving toward an agreement at the present time. Here's this report from the Detroit Free Press' Evan Petzold:  "The Detroit Tigers remain interested,

Alex Bregman, who is being pursued in MLB free agency by the Detroit Tigers, is reportedly back in talks with the Houston Astros, his former MLB club.

Houston Astros infielder Alex Bregman could be headed to the Detroit Tigers on a massive contract this offseason.

Appearing on MLB Network’s Hot Stove, MLB insider Jon Heyman predicted that Bregman will land with the Boston Red Sox.

The former Astros star is predicted to fit best with the organization who has the most World Series titles since 2000.

The Toronto Blue Jays, who have repeatedly struck out on top free agents two offseasons in a row, have been the most heavily rumored suitor of late. The San Francisco Giants, too, have long sought a big bopper and could use a first baseman.

Alex Bregman has gotten multiple five-year offers amid Houston Astros interest, Ryan Pressly weighs Chicago Cubs trade offer and New York Yankees, New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers and more attend Max Scherzer workout.

Houston Astros star infielder Alex Bregman is likely going to receive a contract worth nearly $200 million this winter.

The New York Mets have been linked to former Houston Astros slugger and current unrestricted free agent Alex Bregman for much of this offseason. Initial thinki