Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images From an Astros’ perspective, there wasn’t much to like about the Wild Card series loss to the Tigers. For one, it was an unceremonious sweep for a club that had advanced to at least the ALCS for seven consecutive seasons before 2024. The expectation entering the season was to advance to an eighth in a row. Considering how the season … [Read more...] about A Trend To Watch In 2025: Hunter Brown’s Sinker
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Royals acquire second baseman Jonathan India from Reds for right-hander Brady Singer
The Kansas City Royals have acquired second baseman Jonathan India from the Cincinnati Reds, adding a dependable leadoff hitter and middle infielder to play alongside star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. As part of the deal, the Royals also acquired outfielder Joey Wiemer while sending right-hander Brady Singer to Cincinnati. The 27-year-old India was the NL Rookie of the Year in 2021 … [Read more...] about Royals acquire second baseman Jonathan India from Reds for right-hander Brady Singer
Giannis? The Rockets Have a Freak of Their Own
The Rockets claim they won’t break up their young core for former MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Greek Freak. That’s the kind of statement you make when you assume you can’t get him anyway. Giannis is one of the most scheme-defining stars in the league, on and off the court. But Houston has schemes of their own regarding their young core. Those schemes will certainly involve … [Read more...] about Giannis? The Rockets Have a Freak of Their Own
Wagner on Hall of Fame ballot for final time
Astros Have Made Offer To Alex Bregman
The Astros have called re-signing Alex Bregman their top offseason priority. Whether that’ll happen remains to be seen, but Jon Heyman of the New York Post writes that Houston has made an offer to their longtime third baseman. It’s unclear whether any other teams have made a formal proposal, but Heyman reports that Bregman’s camp has also fielded interest from the Tigers and … [Read more...] about Astros Have Made Offer To Alex Bregman