MLB Trade Rumors

Alex Bregman may have played his final game as an Astro on Wednesday. Detroit’s 5-2 win completed a sweep that ended Houston’s run of seven consecutive trips at least as far as the American League Championship Series. That’ll push the Astros into offseason mode, where the focus will be on their star third baseman. Alden González of ESPN writes that the Astros are expected to … [Read more...] about Astros Expected To Present Offer To Alex Bregman In Near Future

The Astros’ incredible run of seven consecutive runs to the American League Championship Series ended yesterday when they ran into a scorching-hot Tigers club helmed by former Houston skipper A.J. Hinch. Although the ’Stros had their shortest season since 2016 and have a number of high-profile free agents coming off the books, general manager Dana Brown and manager Joe Espada … [Read more...] about Brown: Astros May Have To Get “Creative” With Payroll

It was a frustrating season for Justin Verlander but he doesn’t plan on it being his last. He told reporters, including Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle, that he plans on pitching again in 2025. “I think I do feel like I have a lot more to give pitching-wise,” Verlander said. “This year was a tough year. Learned a lot from it.” Verlander was only able to make 17 starts … [Read more...] about Justin Verlander Planning To Pitch In 2025

The Astros announced their Wild Card Series roster this morning, and it does not include struggling veteran Justin Verlander. Houston is carrying a slate of 15 position players, including three catchers, and 11 pitchers for their date with the upstart Tigers. Verlander, 41, missed a substantial portion of the season due to shoulder and neck injuries. Houston reinstated him from … [Read more...] about Justin Verlander Not On Astros’ Wild Card Roster

Yordan Alvarez’s status is the biggest question mark facing the Astros as the postseason begins, but manager Joe Espada said Alvarez will take batting practice tomorrow.  “That’s a really good sign.  Just the fact that he’s able to hit and rotate and do stuff that a couple days ago I thought he wasn’t going to be able to do in a matter of days,” Espada told reporters, including … [Read more...] about AL West Notes: Alvarez, McCormick, Sborz, Drury