Tag: Houston Astros
Top Astros prospect Francis Martes suspended 80 games for PEDs
Houston Astros pitching prospect Francis Martes is already sidelined after undergoing Tommy John Surgery. If that’s not bad enough, the 23-year-old Martes will now be a bit...
Report: Dallas Keuchel, Astros still ‘not close to a deal’
Free agent starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel remains available, and the Houston Astros are reportedly discussing a contract to bring him back. But according to Buster Olney of...
10 MLB stars set to join MVP race
We saw Mookie Betts and Christian Yelich win the MVP in their respective leagues in 2018. And while both were very well known in MLB circles, neither...
Justin Verlander plans on pitching into his mid 40s, open to short deal next...
Justin Verlander is 35 years old right now and will be a free agent after the 2019 MLB season. He also doesn't plan on retiring any time...
Predictions for the 2019 MLB season
The favorites definitely reigned strong during the 2018 MLB season. But it was a good year for the underdogs, too, with teams like the Milwaukee Brewers, Oakland...
12 MLB players set to follow in Nolan Arenado to the bank
While the MLB hot stove period has moved more like an incredibly slow cooking crock pot, a lot has happened. In February alone, we saw Manny Machado...
Report: Twins sign veteran Marwin Gonzalez to two-year contract
The Minnesota Twins have added yet another veteran to their roster with spring training getting going in Florida.
According to Jon Morosi of MLB.com, Minnesota has inked veteran...
10 MLB players set to become household names in 2019
In 2018, we saw the likes of Christian Yelich, Josh Hader and Blake Treinen go from good players to the best in MLB at their respective positions....
Best MLB player at each position heading into 2019 season
If you're a fan of seeing the best players in MLB perform at extremely high levels, the last few seasons have been fun for you. We've seen...
Justin Verlander rips MLB teams for ‘hiding behind this rebuilding mantra’
Just a few days after ripping MLB for its "broken" system amid one of the worst free agency offseasons we've ever seen, Justin Verlander has more to...
Early look at top MLB ROY candidates
As we look at the rookie class of 2019, we have to wonder which guys are ready make the same impact in MLB that the likes of...
10 burning questions heading into MLB spring training
The MLB offseason is almost over. Pitchers and catchers will soon report to Arizona or Florida for spring training. And before the regular season begins, a number...
Dallas Keuchel jokes about his free agent status
For the second year in a row, MLB's free agency has moved slowly. One of the free agents, pitcher Dallas Keuchel, joked about that on Thursday.
It all...
Eight biggest questions heading into spring training
The 2019 MLB season is just around the corner
While it might seem like we saw Chris Sale strike out Manny Machado to clinch the 2018 World Series...
Mets and Astros pull off five-player swap
The Houston Astros and New York Mets pulled off a five-player trade on Sunday, headlined by former Houston top prospect J.D. Davis heading to New York. Minor...
10 MLB players that could still be traded this winter
Key names standing out as potential trade targets
As baseball fans buzz over some of the game's top free agent sluggers and pitchers available this offseason, MLB teams...
One New Year’s resolution for each 2018 MLB Playoff team
Making upgrades
The New Year gives us all a date to potentially make any upgrades. For MLB teams -- even the best -- that's no different.
Each of the...
Report: Astros have talked to Marlins about J.T. Realmuto
The Houston Astros added a big bat to the lineup earlier this week in signing outfielder Michael Brantley away from the Cleveland Indians.
In no way does this...
Report: Astros nearing deal with All-Star OF Michael Brantley
The Houston Astros could very well be on the verge of upgrading their outfield position.
According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, Houston is nearing a two-year deal...
Risks we’d like to see MLB teams take this offseason
Not every move during MLB offseason is a hit
We're pretty sure that the St. Louis Cardinals aren't going to regret trading for Paul Goldschmidt. But not every move...
Report: Dallas Keuchel atop Braves’ wish list at Winter Meetings
The defending NL East champion Atlanta Braves have already added two former All-Stars in that of Josh Donaldson and Brian McCann this offseason.
In no way does this...
Former MLB players Luis Valbuena and Jose Castillo killed in car accident
Tragedy has struck the baseball world again. Former Los Angeles Angels infielder Luis Valbuena and former Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Jose Castillo were killed in a car...
Top 10 storylines for the MLB Winter Meetings
Big-names getting traded
The hot stove season has already been pretty eventful. As we head into the MLB Winter Meetings in Las Vegas, we're only expecting things to...
George H.W. Bush’s funeral guest list uses Nolan Ryan to troll Rangers
The person who made the guest list for the Houston funeral of President George H.W. Bush has a sense of humor, at least as it relates to...