Veteran catcher Jason Castro has found himself another team for 2021, reportedly agreeing to a contract with the Houston Astros on Thursday. The 33-year-old backstop will look to bounce back from an underwhelming 2020. The deal is pending a physical, and it will pay Castro $7 million over two years. Catcher Jason Castro's new contract with the Houston #Astros is two years, $7 … [Read more...] about Jason Castro Reportedly Signs with Houston Astros
MLB Free Agency: The Walk Year
Free agency changed the very fabric of baseball more than forty years ago. The champions of that battle, Curt Flood and Marvin Miller are ever-fading memories to those of us old enough to remember it. Younger fans are lucky to know anything about it all. But all fans know free agency as a fixture of the game’s reality. And with it come mechanisms unique to the process. … [Read more...] about MLB Free Agency: The Walk Year
Fantasy Impact of Alex Bregman Likely Leaving Houston
The Houston Astros have been one of the busiest clubs this offseason. From trading away superstar outfielder Kyle Tucker to letting franchise legend Alex Bregman test free agency, the Astros’ lineup figures to look a little different in 2025, and it could have a substantial fantasy impact with the players involved. Key Moves The Cubs have reportedly acquired OF Kyle Tucker in … [Read more...] about Fantasy Impact of Alex Bregman Likely Leaving Houston
Cardinals Star Rejects Trade Proposal to Astros
St. Louis Cardinals star Nolan Arenado, who is on the trade market this offseason, has declined a potential deal to the Houston Astros, according to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. For a Cardinals team on the brink of a “re-tool,” Arenado’s remaining three years and $74 million on his contract seem to be an apparent hindrance to a front office looking for maximum spending flexibility. … [Read more...] about Cardinals Star Rejects Trade Proposal to Astros
Astros Deal Fan Favorite to Cubs in Stunner
The Chicago Cubs pull off a blockbuster trade with the Houston Astros, with outfielder Kyle Tucker poised to join the North Siders. According to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, the Cubs will send a package led by infielder Isaac Paredes, along with right-hander Hayden Wesneski and third base prospect Cam Smith, to the Astros in exchange for Tucker. The deal was first reported to … [Read more...] about Astros Deal Fan Favorite to Cubs in Stunner