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  • • Astros Planning To Have Contract Talks With Alex Bregman
    Astros third baseman Alex Bregman is now just a few weeks away from becoming a free agent for the first time, but it seems there’s a chance he might not make it to the open market. General manager Dana Brown spoke with Brian McTaggart of MLB.com and was asked about the situation, indicating that they…...2024
  • Outside The Confines: Making a splash
    • Outside The Confines: Making a splash
    Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images The first-ever splash hit by a right-hander in San Francisco. MLB sells out even more. A look ahead to the playoff races and other news from around baseball. Good morning. My wife says the one overriding principle of modern ballpark design is to have something interesting to hit home runs in. I can’t argue with that. This is kind o...2024
  • • Astros Reportedly Nearing Deal With Jason Heyward
    The Astros are nearing a deal with Jason Heyward, per Brian McTaggart of MLB.com on X. The outfielder was recently released by the Dodgers. The Astros will need to make a corresponding move to open a spot on the 40-man once the deal is official, as well as a move to open an active roster…...2024
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  • Caminero Returns To Give Some Brief Hope In Another Loss: Astros 3, Rays 2
    • Caminero Returns To Give Some Brief Hope In Another Loss: Astros 3, Rays 2
    Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports Alex Bregman’s homer and Josh Hader’s save secured Houston’s 3-2 win over the Rays. Tonight was supposed to be about the return of the No. 2 prospect in baseball, Junior Caminero, to the Tampa Bay Rays from Triple-A Durham. Instead, Houston Astros’ Yordan Alvarez broke the scoreboard in Tropicana Field during batting practice before a game with little of...2024
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  • Outside The Confines: A win, a loss, and a return
    • Outside The Confines: A win, a loss, and a return
    Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images Lots to get emotional about in today’s OTC. In breaking news, late last night against the Oakland A’s, the Chicago White Sox finally ended their 21-game losing streak by eking out a 5-1 win. A single win won’t solve the White Sox woes, however, and many of today’s links delve into the historic territory the Sox find themselves in. Meanwhile, the ot...2024
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  • • Astros To Select Pedro Leon’s Contract
    In the aftermath of tonight’s trade that brought Yusei Kikuchi to Houston in exchange for a three-player trade package, the Astros will fill one of their roster spots with outfield prospect Pedro Leon.  MLB.com’s Brian McTaggart (X link) reports that the Astros will select Leon’s contract to the 40-man roster, giving the 26-year-old his first…...2024
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Brian McTaggart injury and suspension

  • Outside The Confines: Somebody call a doctor
    • Outside The Confines: Somebody call a doctor
    Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Two major injuries hit the Dodgers over the weekend. Another week, another gambling scandal. Snoop Dogg starts broadcasting. And other news from MLB. Good morning. We’re going to start with the butcher’s bill, because it’s really expensive today. Especially for the Dodgers. Shortstop Mookie Betts broke his left hand when he was hit with a pitch in Sunday’...2024
  • • Blanco Suspended
    MLBs suspended pitcher Ronel Blanco of the Astros for having rosin on his non-throwing arm: The issue involving Blanco appears to have stemmed from the use of rosin on his non-throwing hand, which is illegal. Per MLB.com’s Brian McTaggart, Blanco acknowledged after the game that he had put rosin on his left forearm, claiming he was […]...2024
  • Outside The Confines: Oh no-no! The first no-hitter of the season!
    • Outside The Confines: Oh no-no! The first no-hitter of the season!
    Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images In just his eighth major league start, Ronel Blanco got the season going in style. Some pitchers wait their whole career and never have a no-hitter. Tyler Gilbert did it in his first major league start in 2021. Ronel Blanco waited a little longer, doing it in his eighth MLB start. And while some might have read the headline and thought it was an April Fool...2024
  • Outside The Confines: Lone Star showdown
    • Outside The Confines: Lone Star showdown
    Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images The Rangers take a 1-0 lead in the ALCS. The Phillies and Diamondbacks get set to face off. Thoughts on the playoff system. And other news from MLB. I’m going to assume that all of you know that the Rangers took a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven American League Championship Series with a 2-0 win last night. Dayn Perry has a history of the rivalry between the...2023
  • • Injury Notes: Graveman, Matzek, Hoskins
    Astros right-hander Kendall Graveman was unavailable for the ALDS due to discomfort in his right shoulder, and MLB.com’s Brian McTaggart relays that, per manager Dusty Baker, Graveman’s injury hasn’t improved enough to join the club for the ALCS against the Rangers. The news is a significant blow to the club’s bullpen depth, as Graveman posted…...2023
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  • Outside The Confines: Just say no
    • Outside The Confines: Just say no
    Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports What does the failed Eduardo Rodriguez deal really say? There has already been a lot said about the big moves that happened at the deadline, because what’s more fun than speculating about trades? Reacting to them. Obviously, a lot of the discussion has revolved around the Mets trading both Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander, but if we’re on the topic of Tig...2023
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  • • Outside The Confines: One and done
    James Click | Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports James Click is no longer the GM of the Astros. More hot stove talk. A look at this year’s rookies before the award winner is announced. And more news from around MLB. “OK. But what have you done for the team since you won the World Series a week ago?” I know some of you will insist that the Astros did not fire general manager James Click, but to...2022
  • • Alex Bregman Suffered Broken Finger In Game 6
    Astros third baseman Alex Bregman suffered a broken left index finger sliding into second base in the eighth inning of Game 6 of the World Series, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. The injury won’t require surgery, but Bregman faces an eight week recovery timeline, meaning he won’t have any concerns being ready by spring…...2022
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  • • Astros Place Jason Castro On IL, Recall Garrett Stubbs
    The Astros have placed catcher Jason Castro on the injured list because of a knee injury, per Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. Fellow catcher Garrett Stubbs has been recalled to take his place. Signed to a two-year, $7MM deal in the offseason, Castro has been serving as the club’s backup catcher, behind Martin Maldonado. In 55…...2021
  • • Astros Aledmys Diaz Out Six To Eight Weeks With Fractured Hand
    Astros utilityman Aledmys Díaz will miss six to eight weeks after X-rays revealed he fractured his left hand in last night’s loss to the Blue Jays, manager Dusty Baker told reporters (including Brian McTaggart of MLB.com). Díaz was injured when he was hit by a Ross Stripling pitch. Losing Díaz for the foreseeable future is a difficult…...2021

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  • 2024
    "The Astros are nearing a deal with Jason Heyward, per Brian McTaggart of MLB."

  • 2023
    "The new Astros general manager Dana Brown recently chatted with Brian McTaggart of MLB."

  • 2022
    "Astros’ first base coach Omar Lopez will return to the coaching staff next season, per Brian McTaggart of MLB."

  • 2021
    "com’s Brian McTaggart adds that righty Kendall Graveman and recently designated-for-assignment Rafael Montero are…"

  • 2020
    "com’s Brian McTaggart."

  • 2019
    "Speaking with Brian McTaggart of MLB."

  • 2018
    "com’s Brian McTaggart and other reporters today."

  • 2017
    "The Astros have agreed to a deal with free agent reliever Joe Smith, pending a physical, Brian McTaggart of MLB."

  • 2016
    "com's Jon Morosi and Brian McTaggart."

  • 2015
    "com's Brian McTaggart offered another reason to be impressed with Houston's showing:   After Houston put up four runs in the top of the eighth to temporarily stretch the lead to 19, the Diamondbacks' official Twitter account decided to have some fun with the situation:  As has been the case throughout the season, shortstop Carlos Correa led the way."

  • 2014
    "     The Astros' official Twitter account passed along the official report: Evan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle and Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports noted more contract details: Drellich also passed along what position Lowrie will be playing moving forward: Lowrie sounded optimistic about the direction his new team is headed, via Brian McTaggart of MLB."

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Brian McTaggart trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • Astros Planning To Have Contract Talks With Alex Bregman
    2024
  • • Outside The Confines: Making a splash
    2024
  • • Outside The Confines: A win, a loss, and a return
    2024
  • • Astros To Select Pedro Leon’s Contract
    2024
  • • Astros To Select Bryan King
    The Astros will select the contract of left-hander Bryan King from Triple-A, MLB.com’s Brian McTaggart reports (X link), and righty Luis Contreras has also been called back up to the 26-man roster after being optioned to Triple-A on Thursday.  Houston optioned right-hander Nick Hernandez to Triple-A, and Contreras’ quick return would indicate that another player…...2024
  • • Outside The Confines: Somebody call a doctor
    2024
  • Outside The Confines: One month down
    • Outside The Confines: One month down
    Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images At the end of baseball’s first month, things are starting to take shape. It seems impossible that a full month of baseball has passed us by. It feels like only yesterday we were celebrating Opening Day, and now we’re getting to a point where it might be time to stop saying “small sample size” as an excuse. The Dodgers aren’t a shocker as the NL West le...2024
  • • Brown: Astros, Alex Bregman Will Discuss Extension “At Some Point”
    Speaking to reporters on Thursday (including Brian McTaggart of MLB.com), Astros general manager Dana Brown said that the team has not yet broached the subject of an extension with Alex Bregman. This aligns with comments Bregman made this spring, telling reporters (including Chandler Rome of The Athletic) that he had not received an offer and…...2024
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  • Outside The Confines: We have a problem
    • Outside The Confines: We have a problem
    Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports A major gambling scandal breaks out with Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter. A recap of the Seoul Series. A revolt in the MLBPA. And other news from MLB. I’m going to assume that you’ve already heard about the gambling scandal surrounding Shohei Ohtani and his interpreter Ippei Mizuhara. I’m going to try to give you some links that will allow you to do some furth...2024
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  • • Kyle Tucker On Extension: Some Talks But No Offer
    Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker addressed the state of his extension talks with the club this week, discussing the matter with Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. He said the two sides have had some talks but “not a hard offer or anything like that.” The Excel Sports Management client added that he’s open to those discussions, “whether…...2024

Brian McTaggart stats and results

  • Outside The Confines: How do you spell relief?
    • Outside The Confines: How do you spell relief?
    Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Three relievers find new homes. Some teams still have work to do. The Hall of Fame vote will be announced tomorrow. And other news from around MLB. Good morning. We start out on a bad note today, but things get better after that. Except there are no Cubs trades or signings. That headline sort of pegs me as being of a certain age, doesn’t it? Jeff Passan a...2024
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  • Walt Weiss, Eric Young mentioned as possible replacements for Dusty Baker in Houston
    • Walt Weiss, Eric Young mentioned as possible replacements for Dusty Baker in Houston
    Photo by Tyler Schank/Clarkson Creative/Getty Images It might just be speculation, but is probably something to keep an eye on. The Atlanta Braves have been fortunate over their run of six-straight playoff appearances to largely keep their coaching staff intact. With the exception of Rick Kranitz’s addition prior to the 2019 season, the Braves have been able to keep essentially the same c...2023
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  • • Outside The Confines: Lone Star showdown
    2023
  • • Astros Close Alternate Training Site Due To Positive COVID-19 Test
    The Astros’ alternate training site in Corpus Christi was recently shut down due to a positive COVID-19 test, GM James Click told reporters (including MLB.com’s Brian McTaggart and the Houston Chronicle’s Chandler Rome).  “As the result of a single positive test, we have shut down the facility out of an abundance of caution while we…...2020
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  • • Astros reportedly have considered Carlos Correa trade amid payroll concerns
    Astros president of baseball operations Jeff Luhnow painted a somewhat bleak picture in regard to the team’s payroll when peaking with Brian McTaggart of MLB.com and other reporters Tuesday. In Luhnow’s estimation, the Astros are going to have to clear out money if they want to acquire a top-end starting pitcher this offseason. With that in mind, it looks more likely than ever that they’ll be sayi...2019
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  • • Carlos Beltran Signing Puts Astros One Step Away from AL Favorites
    2016
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  • • Brian McCann to Astros: Latest Trade Details, Comments and Reaction
    2016
  • • Carlos Gomez Designated for Assignment by Astros: Latest Details and Reaction
    2016
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  • • David Ortiz Building on Clutch Legend, Gunning for Historic Farewell Season
    2016
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  • • Taijuan Walker's 2016 Breakout Makes Mariners a Huge AL West Threat
    2016
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  • • Outside The Confines: Making a splash
    2024
  • • Caminero Returns To Give Some Brief Hope In Another Loss: Astros 3, Rays 2
    2024
    Check it out Alex Bregman
  • • Outside The Confines: A win, a loss, and a return
    2024
    Visit the page Lachlan Cunningham
  • • Outside The Confines: Somebody call a doctor
    2024
    Continue with Mookie Betts
  • • Outside The Confines: One month down
    2024
  • • Outside The Confines: Oh no-no! The first no-hitter of the season!
    2024
    Check it out Logan Riely
  • • Outside The Confines: How do you spell relief?
    2024
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  • Outside The Confines: World Series here we go!
    • Outside The Confines: World Series here we go!
    Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images An unexpected and chaotic match-up sets the stage for the Fall Classic. The whole 2023 season has been building towards this. Tonight the World Series begins, and I don’t think there is a single soul who can honestly say that at the beginning of the year they believed we would be seeing an Arizona Diamondbacks/Texas Rangers fall classic, and yet here we...2023
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  • • Outside The Confines: A baseball icon is taking a farewell lap
    Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images Triple Crown winner Miguel Cabrera says 2023 will be his final season. We are coming to a point in baseball where it is hard to say what players might be capable of achieving the same kinds of feats that those who are taking their final bows were able to manage. I think most of us would be hard-pressed to name the next player likely to hit 700 home runs...2022
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  • • Outside The Confines: One and done
    2022
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Top Brian McTaggart news

  • • Sources: Beltran agrees to terms with Astros
    Carlos Beltran is coming back to Houston. The free agent agreed to terms with the Astros on Saturday, sources confirmed to MLB.com's Jon Morosi and Brian McTaggart. A source confirmed to Morosi that Beltran accepted a one-year, $16 million deal, with a full no-trade clause. The team has not confirmed the reports....2016
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  • • Astros Score 21 Runs vs. Diamondbacks: Stats, Highlights and Reaction
    2015
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  • • Omar Lopez To Remain With The Astros
    Astros’ first base coach Omar Lopez will return to the coaching staff next season, per Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. It will be Lopez’s 25th year with the franchise, and comes shortly after bench coach Joe Espada’s reported agreement with the franchise. Lopez played three seasons of minor league baseball with the White Sox and the…...2022
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  • • Astros Have Reportedly Considered Carlos Correa Trade
    Speaking with Brian McTaggart of MLB.com and other reporters Tuesday, Astros president of baseball operations Jeff Luhnow painted a somewhat bleak picture in regards to the team’s payroll. In Luhnow’s estimation, the Astros are going to have to clear out money if they want to acquire a top-end starting pitcher this offseason. With that in…...2019
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  • • Astros Designate Carlos Gomez For Assignment
    In a stunning move, the Astros have designated center fielder Carlos Gomez for assignment, reports Brian McTaggart of MLB.com (Twitter link). Gomez’s designation represents a shocking fall from grace for the 30-year-old, whom Houston acquired from Milwaukee last July in a blockbuster deadline deal that also saw right-hander Mike Fiers join the Astros in exchange…...2016
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  • • Chris Correa Sentenced to 46 Months for Hacking Astros' Computer System
    2016
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  • • Astros, Kyle Tucker Have Discussed Extension
    The new Astros general manager Dana Brown recently chatted with Brian McTaggart of MLB.com and was asked whether they have begun extension talks with some of their younger players such as Kyle Tucker. “Tucker, we’ve been in conversation,” Brown said. “Some of the stuff was started prior to me coming. We had some talks with…...2023
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  • • Source: Phils, Astros complete Giles deal
    The Astros have agreed to acquire closer Ken Giles from the Phillies in exchange for pitchers Vince Velasquez, Brett Oberholtzer and one Minor Leaguer, a source told MLB.com's Brian McTaggart....2015
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  • • Preseason Darling Astros Raising Questions with Disappointing 5-12 Start
    2016
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Brian McTaggart schedule, game

  • • Outside The Confines: Making a splash
    2024
    See more articles Lachlan Cunningham
  • • Caminero Returns To Give Some Brief Hope In Another Loss: Astros 3, Rays 2
    2024
    Check it out Alex Bregman
  • • Outside The Confines: A win, a loss, and a return
    2024
    Continue with Lachlan Cunningham
  • • Outside The Confines: One month down
    2024
  • • Outside The Confines: Oh no-no! The first no-hitter of the season!
    2024
    See more articles Logan Riely
  • • Justin Verlander, J.P. France Behind Schedule Due To Shoulder Issues
    Astros right-hander Justin Verlander is a few weeks behind his normal Spring Training schedule due to a shoulder issue. He spoke to members of the media about it today, with Brian McTaggart of MLB.com relaying video on X of the veteran discussing the situation. General manager Dana Brown also relayed that righty J.P. France is…...2024
  • • Walt Weiss, Eric Young mentioned as possible replacements for Dusty Baker in Houston
    2023
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  • • Outside The Confines: World Series here we go!
    2023
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  • • Outside The Confines: Lone Star showdown
    2023
    Check it out Evan Drellich
  • • Outside The Confines: And the winners are...
    Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Phillies underdog story couldn’t quite go all the way. Well, friends, the 2022 baseball season is officially over. While there are still awards to be given and a sweltering hot-stove season to look forward to, there will not be any more games played until spring training rolls around next February (provided there are no unforeseen dela...2022
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Brian McTaggart rumors, scandals

  • • Outside The Confines: Making a splash
    2024
    See more articles Lachlan Cunningham buzz
  • • Outside The Confines: Somebody call a doctor
    2024
    Read about Mookie Betts buzz
  • • Outside The Confines: One month down
    2024
  • • Outside The Confines: We have a problem
    2024
  • • Walt Weiss, Eric Young mentioned as possible replacements for Dusty Baker in Houston
    2023
    Visit the page Eric Young scandals
  • • Outside The Confines: And the winners are...
    2022
    See more articles Daniel Shirey whispers
  • • Outside The Confines: We’re all even up
    Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports The World Series is tied at one game each. Everything you need to know about tonight’s Game 3 and more news from around the league. I know that no one ever believes anyone who says “I don’t care who wins the World Series,” but I truly don’t. I just want it to go as many games as possible. My great fear was that the Astros would blow out the Phillies in four ga...2022
  • • Astros bench coach Joe Espada to remain in role on Dusty Baker’s staff
    The Astros have a new manager in Dusty Baker, whom they hired Wednesday, but they’ll have the same bench coach in 2020. Joe Espada will stay on in that role as part of Baker’s staff, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com tweets. Expectations are that Baker will add one coach from outside the organization, though, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. At this late stage of the offseason, it would’ve been difficu...2020
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  • • Astros continue search for new GM after Dusty Baker's hire
    The Astros have spent a large portion of January reeling from the fallout of their 2017 sign-stealing scandal – one that cost them championship-winning GM Jeff Luhnow and manager A.J. Hinch. They’ve already replaced Hinch, having hired decorated veteran skipper Dusty Baker on Wednesday, but there’s no successor to Luhnow yet. However, the Astros continue to tack on candidates in their quest to rep...2020
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  • • Brad Ausmus interviewing for Astros manager job
    Another experienced candidate has emerged as the Houston Astros hunt for a new manager. According to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com, former Tigers and Angels manager Brad Ausmus is a candidate for the Houston manager job, and is in town to interview for the position on Friday. Ausmus was very closely linked to the Astros during his playing days. He spent parts of ten seasons there, and was a member of...2020
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