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  • • Astros To Acquire Raynel Delgado From Rays
    The Astros are acquiring minor league infielder Raynel Delgado from the Rays for cash considerations, reports Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. Delgado was not on Tampa Bay’s roster and would only require a 40-man spot with Houston if the trade were spurred by him exercising an assignment clause in his minor league deal. He’ll be assigned […]...2026
  • • Astros Outright Cesar Salazar
    The Astros sent catcher Cesar Salazar outright to Triple-A Sugar Land, per Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. He successfully passed through waivers after getting designated for assignment on Thursday. Salazar could’ve elected free agency, but he’s chosen to accept the assignment. This is Salazar’s second trip through the DFA process this season. The previous outright gave […]...2026
  • • Carlos Correa To Undergo Season-Ending Ankle Surgery
    The hits keep coming for the Astros. Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports that third baseman/shortstop Carlos Correa will require season-ending surgery to repair a left ankle injury. Correa was scratched from last night’s game and subsequently reported to have suffered a potentially major ankle injury. He was in the clubhouse today on crutches. Correa himself […]...2026
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  • • Carlos Correa Believed To Have Suffered Significant Left Ankle Injury
    Carlos Correa is believed to have suffered a significant left ankle injury, reports Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. He’ll visit a foot specialist tomorrow to narrow down a diagnosis and recovery timeline. McTaggart writes that he’ll be out indefinitely and could miss weeks or potentially months. Correa was injured while taking batting practice before Tuesday’s game […]...2026
  • • Astros Select César Salazar
    The Astros are selecting catcher César Salazar back onto the big league roster, reports Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. Infielder Shay Whitcomb was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land in a corresponding move. Houston opened a spot on the 40-man roster this afternoon when they designated outfielder Daniel Johnson for assignment. Salazar’s promotion is spurred by what appears to be […]...2026
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  • • Hunter Brown, Cristian Javier Projected To Return In 5-7 Weeks
    In an interview on SportsTalk790 radio today, Astros general manager Dana Brown said right-handers Hunter Brown and Cristian Javier are tentatively expected to return to Houston’s rotation by late May or early June.  (Hat tip to MLB.com’s Brian McTaggart for the link.)  The timeline for both pitchers is still fluid, so the GM thinks their […]...2026

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Brian McTaggart injury and suspension

  • • Carlos Correa To Undergo Season-Ending Ankle Surgery
    2026
  • • Carlos Correa Believed To Have Suffered Significant Left Ankle Injury
    2026
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  • • Jose Altuve Undergoes Minor Foot Procedure
    Jose Altuve underwent a minor procedure on his right foot this afternoon, reports Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. The aspiration drained fluid from an injury between his fourth and fifth toes. It should not impact his readiness for Spring Training. Altuve played through foot discomfort in the waning weeks of the season. The pain cost him…...2025
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  • Outside The Confines: Leaving Minnesota
    • Outside The Confines: Leaving Minnesota
    Nick Wosika-Imagn Images The Twins had themselves a fire sale. Winners and losers at the Trade Deadline. The Speedway Classic didn’t go as planned. And other baseball news. Good morning. The Twins traded 40 percent of their roster at the trade deadline. Bob Nightengale looks at the carnage in Minneapolis and the decision to trade Carlos Correa. Plus some assorted thoughts on the trade d...2025
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  • Outside The Confines: Trade deadline roundup
    • Outside The Confines: Trade deadline roundup
    Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images What a feeding frenzy. Weeks and weeks of speculation, rumor-mongering, and hug watching, the trade deadline has come and gone. Many moves were made, though none felt like earth-shattering blockbusters. Teams solidified themselves as wanting to contend (we see you Padres) while others seemed to be admitting defeat (sorry about your season, Twins). It’s certa...2025
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  • Outside The Confines: Vandalizing history
    • Outside The Confines: Vandalizing history
    Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images The Department of Defense dishonors a hero before reversing course. The pitching injuries are stacking up. The Orioles set a record and no one noticed. A high school baseball powerhouse. Good morning. No comments today. I know most of you would be respectful, but better safe than sorry. The Department of Defense temporarily removed a article praising...2025
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  • • The Opener: Walker, Topa, Spring Breakout Rosters
    Here are three things we’ll be watching for around baseball today: 1. Christian Walker’s oblique injury: Christian Walker was removed from the Astros’ spring training matchup against the Cardinals on Wednesday with soreness in his left oblique (per Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle). Manager Joe Espada told reporters (including Brian McTaggart of MLB.com) that…...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
  • • 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
  • 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

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  • 2026
    "The Astros have been seeking a lefty-hitting outfielder for much of the offseason and have shown some recent interest in Michael Conforto, reports Brian McTaggart of MLB."

  • 2025
    "The Astros will keep Jose Altuve in left field to begin the season, manager Joe Espada told the beat on Wednesday (links via 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

  • • Astros To Select Zach Cole
    The Astros are calling up outfielder Zach Cole for tonight’s series opener in Atlanta, reports Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. Houston will need to select his contract and make corresponding moves for both the active and 40-man rosters. Cole was a 10th-round pick out of Ball State in 2022. He had a rare power-speed combination for a…...2025
  • • Outside The Confines: Leaving Minnesota
    2025
  • • Outside The Confines: Trade deadline roundup
    2025
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  • • Outside The Confines: Vandalizing history
    2025
  • • Outside The Confines: The rich get richer
    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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  • • 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
  • • 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
  • • 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

Brian McTaggart stats and results

  • • Outside The Confines: Leaving Minnesota
    2025
  • • Outside The Confines: Vandalizing history
    2025
  • • 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
  • 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
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  • • 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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Brian McTaggart parents, kids, wife / husband, girlfriend / boyfriend

  • • Outside The Confines: Leaving Minnesota
    2025
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  • • Outside The Confines: Your new Hall of Fame inductees
    2025
    Visit the page Steph Chambers
  • 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
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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
  • • 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!
    • 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: 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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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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  • • Astros To Recall Spencer Arrighetti
    Astros right-hander Spencer Arrighetti is expected to get the ball for an upcoming matchup against the Rockies, reports Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. It’ll come either today or tomorrow, adds McTaggart. The 26-year-old didn’t break camp with the team, but he’s been dominant across three Triple-A starts. He’ll get a shot to fill the rotation void […]...2026
  • • Astros To Retain Dana Brown, Joe Espada
    Coming off their first non-playoff season since 2016, the Astros will hold off on any major organizational overhauls.  MLB.com’s Brian McTaggart reports that both general manager Dana Brown and manager Joe Espada will be back with the club in 2026, for Brown’s fourth season and Espada’s third season in their respective roles. The news isn’t…...2025
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  • • Outside The Confines: Trade deadline roundup
    2025
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  • • Outside The Confines: Vandalizing history
    2025
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  • • The Opener: Walker, Topa, Spring Breakout Rosters
    2025
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  • • 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

Brian McTaggart rumors, scandals

  • • Outside The Confines: Trade deadline roundup
    2025
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  • • Outside The Confines: Vandalizing history
    2025
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  • • Outside The Confines: Making a splash
    2024
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  • • 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
  • • 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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