For months, the Astros have expressed hope they’ll re-sign Alex Bregman. Brian McTaggart of MLB.com wrote this afternoon that they’ve made a six-year, $156MM offer — supporting recent reporting from USA Today’s Bob Nightengale about the club’s comfort zone. Nightengale and McTaggart each suggest that Bregman’s camp was hoping to land closer to $200MM at least. With a … [Read more...] about How Could The Astros Create Payroll Space?
Yankees, Astros, Mariners Have Spoken To Cubs About Cody Bellinger
Cody Bellinger has stood as one of the most recognizable but difficult-to-move names on the offseason trade market. Among the teams to reach out recently are the Yankees, Astros and Mariners, reports Bruce Levine of 670 The Score. However, Levine adds that the Cubs aren’t looking to merely shed Bellinger’s salary, nor do they want to cover much (if any) money in a deal. That’s … [Read more...] about Yankees, Astros, Mariners Have Spoken To Cubs About Cody Bellinger
Astros Have Shown Interest In Jorge Polanco As Fallback At Third Base
The Astros are focused on re-signing Alex Bregman but aren’t putting all of their eggs in that basket. They’ve been linked to Willy Adames — another likely nine-figure free agent — and have also checked in with a few contingency plans, including free agent Jorge Polanco, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Polanco, who’s coming off a down year in Seattle and underwent knee … [Read more...] about Astros Have Shown Interest In Jorge Polanco As Fallback At Third Base
Astros Reach New Naming Rights Deal For Ballpark
The Astros and Daikin Comfort Technologies North America have reached agreement on a 15-year naming rights for the team’s downtown ballpark, the team announced (video link via X). Beginning in 2025, Houston’s Minute Maid Park will be renamed Daikin Park. The new name will remain in place through the 2039 season. “We are excited to be partnering with Daikin for our ballpark’s … [Read more...] about Astros Reach New Naming Rights Deal For Ballpark
Phillies Interested In Alex Bregman, Willy Adames
Last week, it was reported by Matt Gelb of The Athletic that the Phils were giving some thought to trading outfielder Nick Castellanos, infielder Alec Bohm, prospect Justin Crawford or left-hander Ranger Suárez as they look to shake up their roster. Today, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports along similar lines, noting that the club is making Bohm available and is expected to … [Read more...] about Phillies Interested In Alex Bregman, Willy Adames