The Houston Astros haven't been the best at getting ahead when it comes to locking up their young stars to long-term deals. While Yordan Alvarez, Jose Altuve an ...

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He helped turn around the 2016 Astros, who rebounded from a 17–28 start to finish the season 67–50 with Springer at the top of the order. The Astros missed the playoffs that year, but followed ...

Houston Astros' George Springer, right, celebrates after his three-run home run off New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka during the third inning in Game 4 of baseball's American ...

Kiermaier is lauded for his clubhouse presence, too, some of which the Astros must replace with Springer’s departure. Kiermaier is under team control for two more seasons with a club option in 2023.

George Springer’s departure from the Astros, made official with Tuesday night’s news of his reported six-year, $150-million contract with the Blue Jays, wasn’t a surprise.

As a 21-year-old, the Astros selected him with the 11th pick of the 2011 draft, the final run under the Ed Wade regime. As he grew, Springer became an early face of successor Jeff Luhnow’s plans ...

Houston Astros' George Springer, right, celebrates after his three-run home run off New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka during the third inning in Game 4 of baseball's American ...

In November, Springer rejected the Astros' one-year, $18.9 million qualifying offer, which was a formality as the Astros had to offer that in order to receive draft compensation if he signs elsewhere.

Springer also isn't done. The Astros need to win just one of the next three games to advance to the ALCS, which will afford Springer more chances for October glory.

Houston Astros'' Lance McCullers, from left,Tony Sipp, Chris Devenski and Brad Peacock at George Springer's 4th annual All-Star Bowling Benefit. Gary Fountain/For the Chronicle/Gary Fountain ...