Tag: Houston Astros
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...
Astros' trade deadline needs accentuated by 2 dismal days in Oakland
OAKLAND, Calif. — Hiding the Houston Astros’ flaws is impossible, a fact two dismal days at this decrepit ballpark have reinforced. Any momentum...
The Athletic's first-ever MLB Power Rankings Readers' Edition: Cast your vote now
Look. We’ve seen you in the comments.And though it may seem like creating the MLB Power Rankings each week is straightforward enough, each...
Astros prioritize college pitching on Day 2 of MLB Draft
HOUSTON — Armed with the sport’s smallest bonus pool and operating without a second-round pick, the Houston Astros prioritized college pitching during Day...