The Cubs and Astros announced that they have made a trade that will send outfielder Kyle Tucker to Chicago, with infielder Isaac Paredes, right-hander Hayden Wesneski and prospect Cam Smith heading to Houston. It’s a move that would have been completely shocking as recently as a few weeks ago. Tucker has been a key part of the Astros dynasty and one of the best players in … [Read more...] about Cubs Acquire Kyle Tucker
Astros Sign Joe Hudson To Minor League Deal
The Astros have signed catcher Joe Hudson to a minor league deal, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He has been assigned to Triple-A Sugar Land for now but will presumably receive an invite to big league spring training. Hudson, 34 in May, was briefly in the majors in 2024. He had started the year with the Cubs on a minor league deal but was traded to the Mets … [Read more...] about Astros Sign Joe Hudson To Minor League Deal
Details On Yankees’ Pursuit Of Kyle Tucker
Before Kyle Tucker was traded from the Astros to the Cubs, the Yankees were known to be one of the teams also vying to land the star outfielder. Reigning AL Rookie of the Year Luis Gil was reportedly of interest to the Astros in these trade talks, but New York ultimately turned down Houston’s demand for Gil and infield prospect George Lombard Jr. in exchange for Tucker, … [Read more...] about Details On Yankees’ Pursuit Of Kyle Tucker
Astros Now “Serious Suitor” For Nolan Arenado
While the Astros have been intent on trying to re-sign Alex Bregman this offseason, the club landed a potential third base backup option in Isaac Paredes, and is now looking at an even bigger option at the hot corner. The Athletic’s Chandler Rome reports that Houston has “emerged as a serious suitor for” Nolan Arenado’s services, though a trade isn’t “believed to be … [Read more...] about Astros Now “Serious Suitor” For Nolan Arenado
Astros’ GM Discusses Valdez, Bregman
Astros general manager Dana Brown met with reporters shortly after the team finalized its biggest trade in years. In the wake of sending Kyle Tucker to the Cubs for Isaac Paredes, Hayden Wesneski and prospect Cam Smith, Brown spoke about what’s next. Most notably, he downplayed the chance of moving ace Framber Valdez. He indicated the front office continues to be open to offers … [Read more...] about Astros’ GM Discusses Valdez, Bregman