BREAKING NEWS: Excitement Hits Daikin Park Community as former Houston Astros Franchise Icon and Hall of Famer Craig Biggio as he Returned to the team as Senior Manager………..

In a stunning and emotional announcement, the Houston Astros have officially welcomed back one of the most beloved figures in franchise history. Craig Biggio a Hall of Famer and lifelong Astro, has been named Senior Manager marking his return to the organization in a leadership role that has sent a wave of excitement through Daikin Park and across the Astros community.

The announcement came early Tuesday morning, with the team holding a press conference shortly after to introduce Biggio and outline his responsibilities. As Senior Manager, Biggio will serve as a top advisor to the baseball operations department, working closely with players, coaches, and front office executives. His role will also include mentoring young talent, assisting with player development, and serving as a cultural leader for the organization.

This is a homecoming,” Biggio said, standing beside Astros executives at Daikin Park. “The Astros have been my family since day one, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to return in a role where I can give back to the game, this organization, and the fans who’ve supported me my entire career.”

Biggio’s return comes during a historic period for the franchise. With Jose Altuve recently re-signing to finish his career in Houston and a statue in his honor being planned at Daikin Park, the addition of Biggio to the team’s leadership signals a new chapter focused on honoring the past while building for the future.

The news has ignited passion throughout the Astros fanbase, especially among longtime supporters who remember Biggio’s gritty, team-first style of play. During his illustrious 20-year career—all with the Astros—Biggio compiled over 3,000 hits, was a seven-time All-Star, four-time Gold Glove winner, and is widely considered one of the greatest second basemen in MLB history. He was inducted into the **Baseball Hall of Fame in 2015**, becoming the first player to enter Cooperstown wearing an Astros cap.

Craig Biggio is the soul of this franchise, said Astros General Manager Dana Brown. “Having him back in the building, mentoring our young players and guiding our culture, is invaluable. He understands what it means to be an Astro—and that’s a message we want to pass on to every player who wears this uniform.

The return of Biggio also carries deep emotional weight for fans who witnessed the Astros’ transformation from a struggling franchise to a consistent contender. His loyalty during the team’s rebuilding years and his leadership through their rise to relevance in the late 1990s earned him not only respect but admiration throughout Houston and beyond.

Fans outside Daikin Park could be seen waving Biggio jerseys and homemade signs following the announcement. Many took to social media with reactions ranging from emotional tributes to nostalgic memories of his playing days. The hashtag BiggioReturns quickly trended across platforms.

I grew up watching Craig Biggio dive for grounders, take pitches to the elbow, and do anything to help us win,” said lifelong fan Alex Romero. “Seeing him back with the team—it feels like everything is coming full circle.

Biggio’s responsibilities as Senior Manager will begin immediately. He is expected to travel with the team periodically and spend time with Astros affiliates throughout the season. His presence will also be felt in spring training and offseason activities, where his baseball knowledge and leadership will play a pivotal role in shaping the team’s next generation of stars.

With the Astros currently in the thick of another competitive season, the timing of Biggio’s return offers both symbolic power and practical value. As a franchise that thrives on culture, leadership, and legacy, bringing back a player who embodied those traits perfectly aligns with the Astros’ long-term vision.

As Craig Biggio settles into his new role, one thing is clear: the heart of the Astros has come home.