Tag: Houston Astros

Analyzing the major deals of the MLB trade deadline with insights from Keith Law

I’ve written over a dozen articles breaking down various trades at this year’s deadline, focusing, of course, on the trades that involved prospects....

Eno's take on Yusei Kikuchi trade: Astros land lefty starter with excellent stuff

Did the Houston Astros just get the best starter who will be traded at the deadline?Yusei Kikuchi wasn’t at the top of any...

Astros' failure to lock down sweep illustrates what they need at the trade deadline

HOUSTON — Into an inferno stepped Bryan King, a mustachioed man with 36 days of major-league service time. Few in this sellout crowd...

Astros' GM Dana Brown: Starting pitching remains top priority at trade deadline

HOUSTON — Acquiring a starting pitcher to solidify their injury-ravaged rotation remains the Houston Astros’ priority before Tuesday’s trade deadline, general manager Dana...

MLB trade deadline Q&A: Bowden on the market and latest rumblings as deals pick up

It’s officially trade season. With the deals starting to pick up, I answered another batch of subscriber questions as we head into the...

What I'm hearing about the MLB trade deadline: The latest on the Rangers, Angels, Pirates and more

It’s official: The Texas Rangers are going for it.In less than a month, the defending World Series champions have improved their postseason odds...