Rangers Place Josh Sborz On 15-Day Injured List
2024/04/rangers-place-josh-sborz-on-15-day-injured-list.htmlThe transaction isn't a surprise considering how Sborz made an early exit from his appearance in last night's Astros/Rangers game.
Marlins Outright Kent Emanuel
2024/04/marlins-outright-kent-emanuel.htmlEmanuel, 32 in June, was a third-round pick by the Astros in the 2013 draft who made his big league debut with Houston back in 2021.
Diamondbacks Designate Corbin Martin For Assignment
2024/04/diamondbacks-designate-corbin-martin-for-assignment.htmlMartin, 28, was a second-round pick by the Astros in the 2017 draft and is perhaps best known as one of the prospects Arizona acquired in the Zack Greinke trade at the 2019 trade deadline alongside first baseman Seth Beer, right-hander JB Bukauskas, and infielder Josh Rojas.
Stephen Strasburg Officially Retires
2024/04/stephen-strasburg-officially-retires.htmlStrasburg's time at the top of the Nationals rotation culminated in 2019, when he led the Nationals through the playoffs against the Brewers, Dodgers, and Cardinals alongside Max Scherzer and Patrick Corbin before the club felled the Astros in seven games to secure the Commissioner's Trophy.
Astros Acquire Jacob Amaya From Marlins
2024/04/astros-acquire-jacob-amaya-from-marlins.htmlThe Astros have acquired infielder Jacob Amaya from the Marlins, per The Athletic's Chandler Rome.
Bonus Pools For 2025 International Signing Period
2024/04/bonus-pools-for-2025-international-signing-period.html$5,646,200: Astros, Cardinals.....These teams each gave up $500K of their pool money by signing a free agent (Houston and Josh Hader, St.
Astros Release Justin Dirden
2024/04/astros-release-justin-dirden.htmlThe Astros have released outfielder Justin Dirden, according to his player page on MLB.com (h/t to Chandler Rome of The Athletic).
Bennett Sousa Undergoes Surgery For Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
2024/04/bennett-sousa-undergoes-surgery-for-thoracic-outlet-syndrome.htmlThe Astros announced to reporters, including Chandler Rome of The Athletic, that left-hander Bennett Sousa underwent surgery to address thoracic outlet syndrome yesterday.
Astros To Claim Miguel Diaz, Cooper Hummel Off Waivers
2024/04/astros-claim-miguel-diaz-tigers-cooper-hummel-giants-waivers.html2:05 pm: The Astros have now announced both claims.
Marlins Designate Kent Emanuel For Assignment, Select Matt Andriese
2024/04/marlins-dfa-kent-emanuel-select-matt-andriese.htmlThe former third-rounder (Astros, 2013) has a 3.92 ERA and 15-to-7 K/BB ratio in that time.
Justin Verlander Scheduled To Begin Rehab Assignment On Sunday
2024/04/justin-verlander-scheduled-to-begin-rehab-assignment-on-sunday.htmlAstros right-hander Justin Verlander began this year on the injured list but is nearing a return.
Offseason In Review: Milwaukee Brewers
2024/04/offseason-in-review-milwaukee-brewers-16.htmlThe Mets, Astros and Guardians were all connected to Counsell after his contract expired on Nov.
Offseason In Review: Los Angeles Angels
2024/04/offseason-in-review-los-angeles-angels-13.htmlTraded IF/OF Trey Cabbage to Astros for RHP Carlos Espinoza…
Dodgers Re-Sign Matt Gage
2024/04/dodgers-designate-matt-gage-for-assignment.htmlIt's been an eventful few months for Gage, who was designated for assignment by the Astros in late January and claimed off waivers by the Yankees.
AL West Notes: Verlander, GarcĂa, Santos, Brash, Sasaki
2024/04/al-west-notes-verlander-garcia-santos-brash-sasaki.htmlA pair of Astros starting pitchers are making progress on their way back from injuries.
Yankees To Select Jake Cousins
2024/04/yankees-to-select-jake-cousins.htmlHe went from the Brewers to the Astros via a waiver claim and had a 6.35 earned run average in the minors between those two clubs.
Mets Talking With Julio Teheran
2024/04/mets-rumors-julio-teheran-free-agent-tylor-megill-injury.htmlAlready this season, we've seen the Yankees, Cubs, Astros, Twins, Rangers, Marlins and Red Sox incur injuries of note in the rotation.
Marlins Select Kent Emanuel, Designate Vladimir Gutierrez
2024/04/marlins-select-kent-emanuel-dfa-vladimir-gutierrez.htmlEmanuel, 31, has 17 2/3 big league innings under his belt, all of which came with the 2021 Astros.
The Opener: Jung, Pitching Matchups, MLBTR Chat
2024/04/the-opener-jung-pitching-matchups-mlbtr-chat.htmlPerhaps the most compelling matchup to watch will be between Astros Opening Day starter Framber Valdez and Blue Jays Opening Day starter Jose Berrios.
Yankees Acquire Jake Cousins
2024/03/yankees-acquire-jake-cousins.htmlHe was DFA'd at the trade deadline and claimed by the Astros.
Justin Steele Out Until At Least May
2024/03/cubs-justin-steele-hamstring-out-all-april-may.htmlTheir April schedule will see them square off against the Dodgers, Astros, D-backs, Mariners, Padres, Marlins, Red Sox and Rockies.
Brown: Astros, Alex Bregman Will Discuss Extension “At Some Point”
2024/03/brown-astros-alex-bregman-will-discuss-extension-at-some-point.htmlSpeaking to reporters on Thursday (including Brian McTaggart of MLB.com), Astros general manager Dana Brown said that the team has not yet broached the subject of an extension with Alex Bregman.
Astros Select Tayler Scott
2024/03/astros-select-tayler-scott.htmlRight-hander Tayler Scott has made the Astros' Opening Day roster, reports Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle.
Astros Claim Penn Murfee From Braves
2024/03/astros-claim-penn-murfee-from-braves.htmlThe Astros have claimed right-hander Penn Murfee from the Braves, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic.
Ronel Blanco To Begin Season In Astros’ Rotation
2024/03/ronel-blanco-to-begin-season-in-astros-rotation.htmlRight-hander Ronel Blanco will start the 2024 season in the Astros' rotation, manager Joe Espada announced to the team's beat writers last night (X link via Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle).