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).
MLBTR Podcast: A Live Reaction To The Jordan Montgomery Signing, Ohtani’s Interpreter, And J.D. Martinez Joins The Mets
2024/03/mlbtr-podcast-a-live-reaction-to-the-jordan-montgomery-signing-ohtanis-interpreter-and-j-d-martinez-joins-the-mets.htmlLuis Garcia Jr, Lance McCullers Jr, and Kendall Graveman of the Astros are likely out, at the very least, until mid-June.
Rays To Acquire Niko Goodrum, Select Him To 40-Man Roster
2024/03/rays-to-acquire-niko-goodrum-select-him-to-40-man-roster.htmlThe 32-year-old Goodrum has played in parts of six big league seasons between the Tigers, Astros and Twins -- who originally made him a second-round pick back in 2010.
Max Stassi To Open Season On IL Due To Hip Inflammation
2024/03/max-stassi-to-open-season-on-il-due-to-hip-inflammation.htmlUpon making his big league debut with the Astros back in 2013, he spent several years as a reserve catcher shuttling between Triple-A and the majors; he appeared in just 44 games in the big leagues across his first five major league seasons.
Bregman: No Extension Offer From Astros, Open To In-Season Negotiations
2024/03/bregman-no-extension-offer-from-astros-open-to-in-season-negotiations.htmlAstros third baseman Alex Bregman spoke to reporters, including The Athletic's Chandler Rome, this afternoon and revealed that his camp has not yet received an extension offer from the Astros and that he does not expect to receive one before Opening Day this week.
Trey Mancini Opts Out Of Marlins Contract; Curt Casali Won’t Make Roster
2024/03/trey-mancini-opts-out-of-marlins-contract-curt-casali-wont-make-roster.htmlHis longtime tenure in Baltimore ended when the O's dealt Mancini to the Astros at the 2022 trade deadline, and while Mancini earned a World Series ring with Houston, he didn't contribute much at the plate during the regular season or in the playoffs.
Guardians Outright Myles Straw
2024/03/guardians-myles-straw-waivers.htmlCleveland originally acquired Straw in a now-regrettable 2021 deadline swap sending right-hander Phil Maton and catcher Yainer Diaz to the Astros.
The Opener: Opt-Outs, Martinez, Trades
2024/03/the-opener-opt-outs-martinez-trades.htmlBy contrast, just five of them are starting pitchers, meaning teams facing pitching injuries such as the Marlins, Astros, and Yankees are far less likely to benefit from today's opt-outs, though it's at least feasible that a back-end arm or two such as Carlos Carrasco or Brad Keller could return to the open market.
Oliver Ortega To Miss Three To Four Months After Undergoing Elbow Surgery
2024/03/oliver-ortega-to-miss-three-to-four-months-after-undergoing-elbow-surgery.htmlThe Astros announced to the beat, including Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle, that right-hander Oliver Ortega had surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow and will be shut down for three to four months.
Latest On MLBPA Leadership
2024/03/latest-on-mlbpa-leadership.htmlChandler Rome of The Athletic, meanwhile, has published an exhaustive Q&A with Astros player rep and MLBPA executive subcommittee member Lance McCullers Jr.
Offseason In Review: Minnesota Twins
2024/04/offseason-in-review-minnesota-twins-16.htmlThe Twins won the American League Central and ended their historic postseason losing streak in 2023, sweeping the Blue Jays out of the American League Wild Card round before falling 3-1 to the Astros in an ALDS defeat.
The Opener: Seoul Series, Rodriguez, Pitching Market
2024/03/the-opener-seoul-series-rodriguez-pitching-market.htmlThe Astros are now indicating that they aren't "actively pursuing" a rotation addition in spite of their recent pursuit of…
Brown: Astros “Not Actively” Pursuing Starting Pitching
2024/03/brown-astros-not-actively-pursuing-starting-pitching.htmlBob Nightengale of USA Today reports that the Astros' offer was for two years at less than $50MM.
Giants Sign Blake Snell
2024/03/giants-to-sign-blake-snell.htmlThe Astros were a late entrant last week before balking at an annual commitment above $30MM.
Jose Urquidy Diagnosed With Forearm Strain, Will Open Season On Injured List
2024/03/astros-jose-urquidy-forearm-strain-injured-list.htmlAstros right-hander Jose Urquidy has been diagnosed with a strained muscle in his forearm and will open the season on the injured list, manager Joe Espada announced to the Astros beat this morning (X link via Chandler Rome of The Athletic).
The Opener: Astros, Pham, Perez
2024/03/the-opener-astros-pham-perez.htmlIt's been a whirlwind of a weekend for Astros fans, as the club was reported as being in "serious pursuit" of reigning NL Cy Young award winner Blake Snell.
Mike Clevinger Seeking One-Year Deal
2024/03/mike-clevinger-seeking-one-year-deal.htmlThe Red Sox, Astros, Marlins, Yankees, and Giants have all faced unexpected injuries in the rotation throughout the spring, and Clevinger could be a cost-effective insurance policy for any of those clubs if they wish to bolster their rotation in light of those injuries.
Astros Reportedly “Long-Shots” To Land Blake Snell
2024/03/astros-reportedly-long-shots-to-land-blake-snell.htmlThe Astros have been the buzz of the baseball world this weekend following reporting that indicated the club was in "serious pursuit" of the top remaining free agent, reigning NL Cy Young award winner Blake Snell.