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  • • Astros To Sign Luis Guillorme To Minor League Deal
    The Astros and infielder Luis Guillorme have agreed to a minor league deal, reports Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. The MVP Sports Group client also gets an invite to big league camp, per Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Guillorme, 30, is a glove-first utility guy. He was able to produce offense around league average in the…...2025
  • Outside The Confines: The rich get richer
    • Outside The Confines: The rich get richer
    Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images The Dodgers make yet another impact signing and the Yankees, of all teams, complain. Some other minor signings and a look at who is left on the market. Seattle is where bats go to die. Good morning. The rich get richer as the Dodgers have signed reliever Kirby Yates to a one-year, $13 million deal. Bradford Doolittle asks if you split the Dodgers ...2025
  • • Astros Have Continued Interest In Jorge Polanco
    The Astros have ongoing interest in Jorge Polanco, reports Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. According to Chandler Rome and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, Houston could experiment with Polanco in left field if they land him. That’d be a first for the switch-hitting Polanco, who hasn’t played a single major league inning in the outfield. He…...2025
  • Outside The Confines: Your new Hall of Fame inductees
    • Outside The Confines: Your new Hall of Fame inductees
    Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images I just want to talk to that one voter who left Ichiro off their ballot... Well, the long-anticipated time arrived last night as the newest class of MLB Hall of Famers was announced. Ichiro Suzuki was one vote shy of being a unanimous inductee, and I think perhaps anonymous ballots shouldn’t be allowed because I just want to have a quick chat with the pe...2025
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  • • J.P. France Targeting July Return From Shoulder Surgery
    Astros righty J.P. France underwent surgery to repair a capsule tear in his shoulder last July. There wasn’t much initial specificity about the timeline beyond the fact that it would end his 2024. France tells Brian McTaggart of MLB.com that the procedure came with a 12-14 month recovery window. He’s now at roughly the halfway point.…...2025
  • • Nolan Arenado Invoked NTC to Block Trade to Astros
    Bwahahahahaha. As reported by Mark Feinsand, John Denton, and Brian McTaggart of MLB.com, Nolan Arenado invoked his no-trade clause to block an agreed-upon deal that would have sent the third baseman and $15-20 million to Houston. Arenado still has three years and $74 million remaining on his deal, but the Rockies are footing $10 million … The post Nolan Arenado Invoked NTC to Block Trade to...2024
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Brian McTaggart injury and suspension

  • • Outside The Confines: The rich get richer
    2025
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  • • J.P. France Targeting July Return From Shoulder Surgery
    2025
  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
  • 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
  • • 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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  • 2025
    "The Astros have ongoing interest in Jorge Polanco, reports Brian McTaggart of MLB."

  • 2024
    "Per a report today from Mark Feinsand, John Denton and 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

  • • Outside The Confines: The rich get richer
    2025
  • • Outside The Confines: Your new Hall of Fame inductees
    2025
  • • Nolan Arenado Reportedly Uses No-Trade Clause To Block Deal With Astros
    The Cardinals are known to be looking to trade Nolan Arenado this offseason, but the talks are complicated by the fact that he has a full no-trade clause in his contract. Per a report today from Mark Feinsand, John Denton and Brian McTaggart of MLB.com, the Cards and Astros were in discussion on a trade…...2024
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  • • How Could The Astros Create Payroll Space?
    For months, the Astros have expressed hope they’ll re-sign Alex Bregman. Brian McTaggart of MLB.com wrote this afternoon that they’ve made a six-year, $156MM offer — supporting recent reporting from USA Today’s Bob Nightengale about the club’s comfort zone. Nightengale and McTaggart each suggest that Bregman’s camp was hoping to land closer to $200MM at…...2024
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  • • Astros Interested In Christian Walker
    It’s been well established that re-signing Alex Bregman is the top priority for the Astros but he remains a free agent. The club has to consider backup plans for the event Bregman gets away and it’s been reported that one of their contingencies is Jorge Polanco. Today, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports that they could…...2024
  • Outside The Confines: Is a decision near?
    • Outside The Confines: Is a decision near?
    Brad Penner-Imagn Images Juan Soto is reportedly getting closer to signing. A few other free agents have signed for a lot less. A look ahead to the Winter Meetings and other news from around MLB. Good morning. Especially if you’re Juan Soto. If you’re reading this, Juan, hi! Top free agent Juan Soto is reportedly nearing a decision as to where he will sign. The decision could come as soon...2024
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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
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  • 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
  • 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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  • • Outside The Confines: Your new Hall of Fame inductees
    2025
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  • 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
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  • • 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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  • • Outside The Confines: Your new Hall of Fame inductees
    2025
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  • • Outside The Confines: Making a splash
    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
    2024
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  • • Outside The Confines: Somebody call a doctor
    2024
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  • 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
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  • • Outside The Confines: Oh no-no! The first no-hitter of the season!
    2024
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  • • 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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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: The rich get richer
    2025
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  • • Outside The Confines: Is a decision near?
    2024
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  • • Outside The Confines: Making a splash
    2024
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  • • Caminero Returns To Give Some Brief Hope In Another Loss: Astros 3, Rays 2
    2024
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  • • Outside The Confines: A win, a loss, and a return
    2024
  • • Outside The Confines: One month down
    2024
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  • • Outside The Confines: Oh no-no! The first no-hitter of the season!
    2024
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  • • 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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Brian McTaggart rumors, scandals

  • • Outside The Confines: Making a splash
    2024
  • • Outside The Confines: Somebody call a doctor
    2024
  • • Outside The Confines: One month down
    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
  • • Walt Weiss, Eric Young mentioned as possible replacements for Dusty Baker in Houston
    2023
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  • • 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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  • • 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
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  • • 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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