Ryan Pressly

Josh Hader 01.20.24

Josh Hader Signs With Astros

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 […]

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Diego Castillo

Rangers Sign Diego Castillo to Minors Deal

The Texas Rangers have added right-hander Diego Castillo to their mix for 2024 by signing him to a minor-league deal. The news of the signing surfaced in an unusual fashion as it was first reported on Castillo’s player page on MLB.com. For the moment, the exact details of the the deal aren’t clear, but presumably include […]

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Astros Twins

Houston Astros – Minnesota Twins ALDS Preview

The Houston Astros and Minnesota Twins are set to meet in the American League Division Series. The Astros are looking to repeat as World Series Champions. No team has won back-to-back World Series since the 2000 season when the New York Yankees won their three in a row (1998-2000). The Twins ended their 18-game playoff […]

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The Houston Astros bring back Kendal Graveman

Houston Astros Bring Back Kendall Graveman

The 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 […]

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Bryan Abreu

The Emergence of Bryan Abreu in 2023

The 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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Astros Good Bet To Repeat As Champs

Astros Good Bet To Repeat As Champs

The Houston Astros are a decent bet to repeat as World Series champions for a very good reason. Make that at least 45 good reasons. Start with a powerful 26-man roster, guided by one of the best managers in baseball history in Dusty Baker. Toss in an exemplary coaching staff and then look to the […]

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Mike Trout hitting in the USA win over Colombia

Trout Leads USA to Victory over Colombia and Quarterfinal Berth

USA 3, Colombia 2 PHOENIX, Mar. 15 — Mike Trout went 3-for-4 with three RBI, giving USA all the runs it needed to defeat Colombia, 3–2, and advance to the quarterfinals in the World Baseball Classic. Trout is the first American with a three-hit, three-RBI game in the WBC since current Team USA manager Mark […]

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