Yankees, Dodgers Had Interest In Josh Hader Prior To Astros Deal
The Houston Astros made an aggressive offer of $95 million to secure relief pitcher Josh Hader, breaking the record for present-day value for a relief pitcher.
Both the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees expressed interest in Hader during the offseason, but ultimately chose not to match the Astros' offer. [ more ]
The Houston Astros have not had extension discussions with star players Jose Altuve, Alex Bregman, and Kyle Tucker this winter.
The team has historically relied on extensions to keep their core players together, but the slow offseason and impending free agency may be factors in the lack of discussions. [ more ]
Former Astros catcher Max Stassi has been traded twice in a week, going from the Los Angeles Angels to the Atlanta Braves and then to the Chicago White Sox.
Stassi, who missed the entire 2024 MLB season due to taking care of his premature child, signed a three-year, $17.5 million contract extension after strong performances in 2020 and 2021. [ more ]
Astros have dug a big hole, Ohtani returns to Toronto & Pete Crow-Armstrong's first MLB hit
The Houston Astros surprising 7-19 record shocks the Baseball Bar-B-Cast team, exploring injuries, bad signings, and inexperienced front office decisions. [ more ]
Astros Re-Sign Miguel Diaz To Minor League Contract
Miguel Diaz re-signed with Astros' minor league, assigned to Triple-A Sugar Land after brief MLB appearance and DFA due to roster constraints. [ more ]
Reynaldo Lopez looks to keep up the consistency as starter for Braves against Astros
Braves look to secure first series win against Astros, with López as a consistent starter facing struggling Astros lineup and Brown's recent pitching struggles. [ more ]
Josh Hader Rumors: Signing Record Contract With Houston Astros
Josh Hader has agreed to a five-year, $95 million contract with the Houston Astros, making it the largest present-day value contract for a relief pitcher in baseball history.
Hader's signing is expected to jumpstart the reliever market, with other available options now set to sign deals. [ more ]
Josh Hader Free Agency Rumors: Astros 'Making Push' To Sign
Josh Hader is the top available relief pitcher on the free agent market, but his market has yet to materialize much.
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros are both reportedly interested in signing Hader, with the Dodgers making an aggressive push to upgrade their bullpen. [ more ]
Brown: Astros Plan To Make Kyle Tucker Extension Offer
Houston Astros plan to discuss a long-term extension with outfielder Kyle Tucker in addition to third baseman Alex Bregman.
Tucker is considered a key member of the Astros' core and had an impressive season in 2021, falling just one home run short of a 30/30 season. [ more ]
This Day in Braves History: Astros hire Dana Brown as GM
The Boston Braves released veteran pitcher Johnny Cooney in 1931, but he later returned as an outfielder and finished second in the batting race in 1940.
Dana Brown becomes the only African American general manager currently in the majors after being hired by the Astros in 2023. [ more ]