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Astros Designate J.J. Matijevic, Bligh Madris For Assignment

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The Astros announced Thursday that they’ve designated first baseman J.J. Matijevic and outfielder Bligh Madris for assignment. Their spots on the 40-man roster will go to third baseman/outfielder Corey Julks and catcher/first baseman Cesar Salazar, whose previously reported selections to the 40-man roster are now official. Matijevic, 27, was Houston’s second-round pick back in … [Read more...] about Astros Designate J.J. Matijevic, Bligh Madris For Assignment

Cal McNair: Texans’ penalty for salary cap violation was too harsh

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The NFL stripped the Texans of a fifth-round draft pick and fined them $175,000 for a salary cap violation, and Texans owner Cal McNair does not agree with that decision. McNair said the Texans worked through the league appeal process to try to explain that the team was not attempting to circumvent the salary cap [more] … [Read more...] about Cal McNair: Texans’ penalty for salary cap violation was too harsh

The Value of Things: 2023 Texans Jigsaw— Wide Receivers

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Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK With Brandin Cooks gone, do the Texans need to continue to add receivers? The Houston Texans made a move on Sunday that had been expected since the trade deadline during the 2022 season. The team unloaded Brandin Cooks on the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for two late draft picks. While the deal jettisons a malcontent, … [Read more...] about The Value of Things: 2023 Texans Jigsaw— Wide Receivers