Houston Astros veteran Justin Verlander is looking to revamp 2024 and it could be on a new team as a free agent. Free agency for Verlander could point to a contending team considering his age (41). But free agency for him is more about improving his 2024 season which was impacted by injuries. A 5-6 record with a 5.48 ERA and 74 strikeouts across 90 innings pitched. Verlander … [Read more...] about Astros Future Hall Of Famer Seeking Revival Through Free Agency
Puerto Rico’s Winter League Welcomes Former MLB Star
In a significant step toward revitalizing his MLB career, Francys Romero reports that former All-Star first baseman José Abreu has joined the Senadores of San Juan in Puerto Rico’s prestigious winter ball league, setting the stage for a potential comeback in 2025. This strategic move Allows Abreu to fine-tune his skills, regain momentum, and reassert himself as a formidable … [Read more...] about Puerto Rico’s Winter League Welcomes Former MLB Star
One Prospect from Each Wild Card Loser That Addresses Their Big Question Marks
The wild card round of the postseason has concluded, with some very telling results. Three out of the four losers got swept out of the playoffs, two of them at home. In fact, the high-powered Baltimore Orioles only scored one total run against the Kansas City Royals in two games in front of their home crowd. The Houston Astros, stricken with injuries throughout the year, were … [Read more...] about One Prospect from Each Wild Card Loser That Addresses Their Big Question Marks
Astros, Tigers Announce Starting Pitchers for Wild Card Game 1
Sources confirm the starting pitchers for the upcoming American League Wild Card series. Left-hander Framber Valdez has been named the Game 1 starter for the Houston Astros in the Wild Card series, as reported by Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest. Meanwhile, the Detroit Tigers will turn to fellow southpaw Tarik Skubal, per MLB Network’s JP Morosi. Skubal is the … [Read more...] about Astros, Tigers Announce Starting Pitchers for Wild Card Game 1
Astros Slugger May Have Dodged Serious Injury Scare
Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez was “not great” after exiting Sunday’s loss with a right knee contusion, but he may have avoided a major injury. You could feel the fear that filled Minute Maid Park on Sunday as Yordan Alvarez limped off the field in the third inning with a knee injury. Astros manager Joe Espada only added to that collective fear when speaking to the media after … [Read more...] about Astros Slugger May Have Dodged Serious Injury Scare