Tag: Houston Astros
Astros promote Zach Dezenzo, taking a page from the Rangers' playbook
ARLINGTON, Texas — On Sept. 6, 2023, the Houston Astros ended a three-day evisceration of their intrastate rivals. The Astros hit a franchise...
Reeling Astros' August swoon continues in walk-off loss to Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas — They are searching for a spark, something to spur this depth-deficient roster during baseball’s dreaded dog days. Slug is absent,...
Rafael Montero's departure from Astros delivers end to Jim Crane's messy 2022 winter
HOUSTON — Houston Astros owner Jim Crane is in the overnight business. He made his money as a shipping magnate, bought a baseball...
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...