Ben Verlander's top 50 MLB players for 2024: Nos. 10-6
As the 2024 MLB season inches closer, Ben Verlander is ranking the top 50 players. Nos. 10-6 include a former MVP and four World Series cham...JANUARY 31
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Thumbs up for this legend's Astros HOF honor This story was excerpted from Brian McTaggart’s Astros Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it reg...
JANUARY 31 • MLB.COM
2023 MLB free-agent rumors tracker: Cody Bellinger, Cubs reunion on the horizon?
MLB free agency is in full swing. Here are the latest rumors on where the top stars could end up.JANUARY 30
Yankees claim LHP Matt Gage off waivers from Astros The New York Yankees claimed lefthanded reliever Matt Gage off waivers from the Houston Astros on Monday.The club designated infielder/outfi...
JANUARY 29 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Left-hander Matt Gage claimed by New York Yankees off waivers from Houston Astros
Left-hander Matt Gage has been claimed by the New York Yankees off waivers from the Houston AstrosJANUARY 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Former Blue Jays, Red Sox and Astros manager Jimy Williams dies at age 80
Jimy Williams, the 1999 American League Manager of the Year for Boston who won 910 games over a dozen seasons that included stints with Toro...JANUARY 29
2024 MLB spring training: Schedule, report dates, locations for every team
Looking forward to watching your MLB team return to action? Here are the 2024 spring training report dates and locations for every single sq...JANUARY 29
Yankees claim pitcher Matt Gage off waivers from Astros The Astros signing Josh Hader has turned into potential help for the Yankees bullpen.
JANUARY 29 • NYPOST.COM
Former Blue Jays, Red Sox and Astros manager Jimy Williams dies at age 80
Jimy Williams, the 1999 American League Manager of the Year for Boston who won 910 games over a dozen seasons that included stints with Toronto and Houston, has diedJANUARY 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros lost 3 of their biggest leaders. Who will step up in their absence? Things will be different in Houston without Hector Neris, Martín Maldonado and Michael Brantley.
JANUARY 29 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Cubs add reliever Neris on one-year deal (report) The Cubs and right-handed reliever Hector Neris have agreed on a one-year, $9 million contract that includes an option for 2025, according t...
JANUARY 27 • MLB.COM
Are Yankees trying to squeeze Hector Neris, or do they have another bullpen plan? The Yankees had the lowest bullpen ERA in the majors last season. Here are their plans for an upgrade before spring training starts.
JANUARY 26 • NJ.COM
How will Hunter Brown and J.P. France respond after taking on huge roles as rookies? Both pitchers pitched more innings than ever before in 2023 and faced a shorter offseason after the Astros' postseason run.
JANUARY 26 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Where Yankees stand with Hector Neris, Wandy Peralta, 4 other bullpen options (with scouting reports) Here are fresh scouting reports on the Yankees' best options for a free agent bullpen upgrade.
JANUARY 25 • NJ.COM
This will be Yainer Diaz's biggest challenge in 2024 This story was excerpted from Brian McTaggart’s Astros Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it reg...
JANUARY 24 • MLB.COM
Former Mets closer Billy Wagner misses out on Hall of Fame by 5 votes NEW YORK - Billy Wagner‘s ninth try for the Baseball Hall of Fame fell just short. The former Mets closer, who also played for the Houston A...
JANUARY 24 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
2024 Baseball Hall of Fame: Ben Verlander's nine-player ballot
Ben Verlander doesn't have a vote for the Baseball Hall of Fame. But if he did, here's who he would support to be enshrined in Cooperstown t...JANUARY 23
Reliever Josh Hader finalizes $95 million, 5-year contract with Houston Astros Follow the StarTribune for the news, photos and videos from the Twin Cities and beyond.
JANUARY 23 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Josh Hader eager to team with Ryan Pressly after reaching $95 million, 5-year deal with Astros
Hard-throwing reliever Josh Hader and the Houston Astros have finalized a $95 million, five-year contractJANUARY 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Matthew Gage - Jettisoned from 40-man roster Gage was designated for assignment by the Astros on Monday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Impact The move was made in order to free up a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Josh Hader. Gage, who turns 31 next month, has held a 1.83 ERA and 20:9 K:BB over 19.2 innings at the major-league level and posted a 4.58 ERA and 39:20 K:BB across 37.1 frames at Triple-A Sugar Land in 2023.
JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Why did the Astros splurge on star closer Josh Hader?
The Astros boasted one of the best late-inning duos in baseball before giving Josh Hader a record contract. So, why did they add the relief...JANUARY 21
Astros talked to Ryan Pressly before signing Josh Hader: 'That's the right thing to do' Pressly declined multiple interview requests via a team spokesperson during the team's annual FanFest.
JANUARY 20 • THEATHLETIC.COM
