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• 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...2024See more Nolan Arenado breaking news
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• Nolan Arenado Blocked Trade to Dodgers’ Rival: ReportPotential Los Angeles Dodgers trade target Nolan Arenado has reportedly blocked a move to the Houston Astros, per MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand, John Denton, and Brian McTaggart. More news: Teoscar Hernandez’s Contract Desires Revealed — Should Dodgers Give Him This Deal? The Astros and St. Louis Cardinals were reportedly discussing a deal to send Arenado to …...2024Visit the page Nolan Arenado news -
• 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…...2024Check it out Nolan Arenado rumors
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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…...2024Click for news about Alex Bregman news today
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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…...2024See more articles Christian Walker headline news
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• 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...2024See more articles Brad Penner breaking news today
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• Outside The Confines: Somebody call a doctorGary 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’...2024Visit the page Mookie Betts injury report -
• 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 […]...2024Read about Ronel Blanco injury
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• 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...2024Read about Logan Riely injury -
• Outside The Confines: Lone Star showdownPhoto 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...2023See more articles Evan Drellich -
• 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…...2023Check it out Kendall Graveman injury update
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• Outside The Confines: Just say noCharles 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...2023Check it out Charles LeClaire injury update -
• 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...2022See also World Series injury report
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• 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…...2022Read about Alex Bregman injury report
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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…...2021See also Garrett Stubbs injury update
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• 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…...2021See more articles Aledmys Díaz injury status
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"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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• Nolan Arenado Reportedly Uses No-Trade Clause To Block Deal With Astros
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• How Could The Astros Create Payroll Space?
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• Astros Interested In Christian Walker
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• Outside The Confines: Is a decision near?
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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…...2024See more Alex Bregman
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• Outside The Confines: Making a splashPhoto 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...2024Read about Lachlan Cunningham trade rumors -
• Outside The Confines: A win, a loss, and a returnPhoto 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...2024Click for news about Lachlan Cunningham trade rumors -
• 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…...2024See also Yusei Kikuchi
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• 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
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• Outside The Confines: Somebody call a doctor
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• 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...2024See more articles Jeff Passan statistics -
• Walt Weiss, Eric Young mentioned as possible replacements for Dusty Baker in HoustonPhoto 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...2023Check it out Eric Young -
• Outside The Confines: Lone Star showdown
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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…...2020Click for news about Corpus Christi stats
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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...2019See more Carlos Correa stats
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• Carlos Beltran Signing Puts Astros One Step Away from AL Favorites
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• Brian McCann to Astros: Latest Trade Details, Comments and Reaction
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• Carlos Gomez Designated for Assignment by Astros: Latest Details and Reaction
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• David Ortiz Building on Clutch Legend, Gunning for Historic Farewell Season
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• Taijuan Walker's 2016 Breakout Makes Mariners a Huge AL West Threat
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• Outside The Confines: Making a splash
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• Caminero Returns To Give Some Brief Hope In Another Loss: Astros 3, Rays 2Nathan 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...2024Continue with Alex Bregman -
• Outside The Confines: A win, a loss, and a return
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• Outside The Confines: One month downPhoto 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...2024See more articles Mitchell Layton -
• Outside The Confines: Oh no-no! The first no-hitter of the season!
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• Outside The Confines: How do you spell relief?
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• 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...2023Continue with World Series -
• 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...2022Check it out Duane Burleson
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• Outside The Confines: One and done
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• 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....2016Read about Carlos Beltran
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• Astros Score 21 Runs vs. Diamondbacks: Stats, Highlights and Reaction
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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…...2022Continue with Joe Espada
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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…...2019Continue with Jeff Luhnow
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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…...2016Continue with Carlos Gomez
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• Chris Correa Sentenced to 46 Months for Hacking Astros' Computer System
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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…...2023See more articles Dana Brown
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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....2015See more Ken Giles
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• Preseason Darling Astros Raising Questions with Disappointing 5-12 Start
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• Outside The Confines: Is a decision near?
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• Outside The Confines: Making a splash
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• Caminero Returns To Give Some Brief Hope In Another Loss: Astros 3, Rays 2
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• Outside The Confines: A win, a loss, and a return
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• Outside The Confines: Oh no-no! The first no-hitter of the season!
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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…...2024See also Justin Verlander
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• Walt Weiss, Eric Young mentioned as possible replacements for Dusty Baker in Houston
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• Outside The Confines: World Series here we go!
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• Outside The Confines: Lone Star showdown
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• Outside The Confines: Making a splash
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• Outside The Confines: One month down
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• Outside The Confines: We have a problemMark 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...2024Visit the page Shohei Ohtani buzz -
• Walt Weiss, Eric Young mentioned as possible replacements for Dusty Baker in Houston
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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...2022See also Daniel Shirey scandals
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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...2022Check it out World Series gossip
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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...2020See more Joe Espada
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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...2020Visit the page Dusty Baker
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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...2020See also Brad Ausmus scandals
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