Five time All-Star Josh Hader has signed with the Houston Astros. The deal was first reported on Friday by Jeff Passan of ESPN. The five year- $95 million dollar contract is the largest in MLB history for any reliever. It surpasses the contract that New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz signed last offseason. Diaz signed […]
Read MoreAstros 2, Diamondbacks 1 PHOENIX, Sep. 29 — Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña made a tremendous diving stop to rob Tommy Pham of a game-tying single, saving the game and, possibly, a playoff berth as his Astros defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks, 2–1, Friday night in front of 36,133 at Chase Field. Diamondbacks staff ace Zac […]
Read MoreThe Houston Astros bring back Kendal Graveman. The relief pitcher comes back to them in a trade with the Chicago White Sox. In return the White Sox will get former first round pick catcher Korey Lee. This is the third trade for the White Sox over the past 48 hours. Graveman reunites with the Astros […]
Read MoreThe emergence of Houston Astros pitcher Bryan Abreu was unpredictable, yet perhaps now more welcome than ever. With his high velocity fastball and a sharp breaking slider, he has become one of most effective relievers in the game. In those high-leverage situations, Abreu is the primary name called out of the bullpen. So Far this […]
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