The Astros have re-signed Ben Gamel to a one-year major league contract. The Wasserman client is reportedly guaranteed a $200K signing bonus and would secure a $1MM base salary if he breaks camp. The Astros have a 40-man roster opening thanks to the Ryan Pressly trade, so no corresponding move was necessary. GM Dana Brown has spoken all offseason about the team’s desire for a … [Read more...] about Astros Re-Sign Ben Gamel
Rich Dauer Passes Away
The Orioles announced this afternoon that longtime infielder and coach Rich Dauer has passed away. He was 72. A native of San Bernardino, Dauer attended the University of Southern California. He starred on the Trojans’ back-to-back College World Series teams in 1973 and ’74. The Orioles drafted him with the 24th overall pick in 1974. The righty-swinging infielder hit .336 in … [Read more...] about Rich Dauer Passes Away
Players Who Could Move To The 60-Day IL Once Spring Training Begins
Most of the clubs in the league currently have a full 40-man roster, which means that just about every transaction requires a corresponding move these days. Some extra roster flexibility is on the way, however. The 60-day injured list goes away five days after the World Series but comes back when pitchers and catchers report to spring training. Per R.J. Anderson of CBS Sports, … [Read more...] about Players Who Could Move To The 60-Day IL Once Spring Training Begins
Yordan Alvarez Discusses Late-Season Knee Injury, “Good To Go” For Spring Training
The 2024 season came to a painful end both metaphorically and literally for Yordan Alvarez and the Astros, as the star slugger was hampered by a right knee sprain in the final week of regular-season action. Alvarez missed Houston’s last six games of the schedule but was able to return for the team’s brief playoff run as a designated hitter, going 2-for-7 with a double and a … [Read more...] about Yordan Alvarez Discusses Late-Season Knee Injury, “Good To Go” For Spring Training
GM Dana Brown: Astros Had “Positive” Talks With Alex Bregman, Signing “A Longshot”
Just when it seemed like Alex Bregman’s time with the Astros was nearing an end, reports surfaced earlier this week that Houston’s six-year, $156MM offer to the third baseman from earlier in the offseason remained open, and that the club was perhaps considering a scenario that would see Jose Altuve move to left field, Isaac Paredes installed at second base, and Bregman back in … [Read more...] about GM Dana Brown: Astros Had “Positive” Talks With Alex Bregman, Signing “A Longshot”