As we approach the midway point in May, American League teams are continuing to struggle while the National League teams are cruising. We are halfway through the month of May and it’s evident that a lot of the teams in the American League are struggling, and look like they’re going to continue to struggle. The
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There’s no way Dallas Keuchel should be available in the second month of the season, but he’s not willing to sign for any less than what he perceives as his value. You can never have enough pitching, yet Dallas Keuchel and Craig Kimbrel remain available into May. Each is because of slightly different situations as
The Houston Astros have been great at developing prospects in recent years, and these five are the next looking to leave their mark on the organization this season. The Houston Astros have become a model organization at developing young prospects in Major League Baseball. Led by general manager Jeff Luhnow, the team went from three
Even at age 36, Houston Astros right-hander Justin Verlander showed on Thursday he’s not declining. In fact, he may be better than he’s ever been. Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander turned 36 years old a month ago, but he’s not showing any signs of slowing down yet. Verlander had another solid Opening Day start
Former MVP and Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander is close to a two-year contract extension with the Houston Astros. Another member of the possible 2020 free agent class is close to coming off the market. Justin Verlander and the Houston Astros are nearing a two-year contract extension worth around $66 million, according to Mark
Alex Bregman and Mike Trout the latest to show signing long-term contract extensions is a player’s best bet to get paid in today’s baseball economy There appears to be a major transformation going on in Major League Baseball this offseason, and it has nothing to do with pitch clocks or defensive switches. Free agency, long
Houston Astros infielder Alex Bregman felt like he “deserved more” in his recent contract renewal from the team. Most players are ecstatic to receive a contract renewal from the team they play for. In the case of Alex Bregman, it appears he wasn’t overly thrilled when the Houston Astros recently renewed his deal with the
George Springer is an asset to fantasy baseball owners, but if he’s really ready to run more his ceiling will rise exponentially. After setting career-highs across the board in 2017, George Springer dropped off across the board last year. Most notably, he dropped from 34 to 22 home runs, 85 to 71 RBI and his
The Houston Astros already have 2 starting pitchers hitting free agency and learned Tuesday they will be without Lance McCullers for the 2019 season. The Houston Astros were already facing big questions about their starting rotation after back-to-back 100-win seasons and those questions got larger Tuesday with the news that right-hander Lance McCullers will miss
Sign stealing is hardly a new concept in baseball, but the Houston Astros appear to be taking things to a different level. It’s been said, at least in sports, “if you ain’t cheatin’, you ain’t tryin.” On that note sign stealing is a common practice in baseball, and somewhat easily done due to the down
At age 35, Justin Verlander might take the Tom Brady approach and extend his career long past the typical retirement age. Tom Brady is currently in his 18th year as the quarterback for the New England Patriots, and at age 41, he doesn’t have any intentions of stepping aside any time soon. The five-time Super
ANAHEIM, CA – JULY 20: Manager AJ Hinch #14 of the Houston Astros looks on from the dugout during the fourth inning of the MLB game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium on July 20, 2018 in Anaheim, California. The Astros defeated the Angels 3-1. (Photo by Victor Decolongon/Getty Images) Bethe
The Houston Astros have struggled some as of late, and it might be now or never as they face the surging Oakland A’s. Heading into the All-Star Break, the Houston Astros looked like they were well on their way to reaching another World Series. However, injuries to some key players saw their confidence decline at
According to Pedro Martinez, Alex Bregman could be the face of baseball, but can he realistically? Being the face of America’s Pastime is a big deal. For the last few years, youngsters like Mike Trout and Bryce Harper stole the spotlight as America’s baseball angels — no pun intended. But as big names like Aaron Judge
With Justin Verlander reaching the 200 win milestone on Sunday, is it time to consider that mark the same as 300 wins used to be? Justin Verlander’s win over the Oakland Athletics on Sunday was important not only because it allowed the Houston Astros to retake the AL West lead. It marked a personal milestone
DENVER, CO – JULY 24: Houston Astros infielder Jose Altuve (27) waits to bat during a regular season interleague MLB game between the Colorado Rockies and the visiting Houston Astros on July 24, 2018 at Coors Field in Denver, CO. (Photo by Russell Lansford/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Cowboys fans should be worried about Travis
The Oakland Athletics, once 11.5 games back of the Houston Astros, open a series Friday night against the defending World Series champs with a chance to take over the AL West lead. Two months ago, the idea that the defending World Series champions would be in a pennant race against the team with the second-lowest
It sounds odd, but can A.J. Hinch’s emotions prevent the Astros from repeating? A.J. Hinch’s unique personality was at the forefront last season as his vibrant Astros team took home the World Series title. His sometimes ballsy decision-making played a vital role in the Astros winning the World Series, but is it possible Hinch’s emotions
Houston Astros third-baseman Alex Bregman apparently shaved his mustache mid-game on Sunday while they were playing the Kansas City Royals. Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman is sans mustache after mid-game barbering on Sunday, much to the dismay of fans … including me. Bregman stepped up to the plate against the Kansas City Royals in the second
The Astros pitcher has been one of the league’s best since last postseason, but few know it. Chances are, unless you’re a baseball fanatic or Houston Astros fan, the name Charlie Morton means nothing to you. Over the course of his career, he’s bounced around from Atlanta to Pittsburgh to Philadelphia, trying to find his
In an Opening Day battle of the the two Texas major league teams, the Houston Astros employed a rather unorthodox strategy. And it worked. In their Opening Day matchup with the Texas Rangers, the Houston Astros tried something you don’t see very often. They used a four-man outfield. The defending World Series champions tested this
The reigning World Series MVP and the official beer sponsor of MLB go to bat together with limited edition beechwood bats. For MLB players like Houston Astros outfielder George Springer and former first baseman-turned-MLB Network personality Kevin Millar, finding a bat he is comfortable and confident with is crucial. For MLB fans, finding a refreshing,
WEST PALM BEACH, FL – MARCH 09: Jose Altuve Jharel Cotton out for 2018 with torn UCL by Zach Houle Buffalo coach Nate Oats is the latest to hate on players’ phone use by Shea Corrigan The Astros have had the benefit of Jose Altuve’s services for cheap early in his career. Now Altuve is
The Houston Astros broke the bank to extend MVP infielder Jose Altuve. The news was first reported by Brian McTaggart of MLB dot com. Altuve’s new contract extension is for five years and worth a whopping $151 million. McTaggart also notes that this extension marks the largest deal in the club’s history. This is a
With spring training underway, the Houston Astros are already making a bold prediction for the 2018 season. Every championship team comes back the next season with aspirations of a title repeat. Usually it takes a reporter asking a player how he feels about the team’s chances in the coming season to get a quote or
Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel’s suspension is going to have to wait until after he comes off the Disabled List. Yuli Guurriel, the Astros 33-year-old first baseman, underwent left-hand surgery to remove the hook of the hamate bone and is expected to out for at least six weeks. Of course, Gurriel was already going to miss the
The Houston Astros organization will be without their top prospect for 50 games due to a drug violation. MLB announced Wednesday morning that Houston Astros pitching prospect Forrest Whitley has been suspended for 50 games for violating a minor league drug prevention program. MLB announces Astros top prospect Forrest Whitley has been suspended 50 games
Chris Russo of MLB Network’s show ‘High Heat’ is already crowning the New York Yankees the class of the 2018 American League. While it’s no surprise that the New Yorker is already leaning heavily towards the team whose TV network used to broadcast his radio show live every day. However, current Houston Astro starter Justin
LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 01: George Springer #4 of the Houston Astros celebrates after hitting a two-run home run during the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game seven of the 2017 World Series at Dodger Stadium on November 1, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) Eagles Super
The Houston Astros fleeced the Pittsburgh Pirates for starting pitcher Gerrit Cole. Reports circulated earlier this week that the Houston Astros were targeting a starting pitcher. Then more reports began to circulate that the Astros had completed a trade for Pirates ace Gerrit Cole, but then those reports were determined to be false. After a