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Astros GM sends eye-opening trade deadline message amid horrendous start

“They’ll figure it out, just give them some time.” These words are invariably proclaimed whenever a great team has a slow start to its season. Talent and a proven track record of success typically serve as justification for such steadfast belief.

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The Bronx Boys Bomb Verlander. Annihilate Astros 10-3

Astros remain in a coma If anything signifies the end of the Glory Days, it is the sight of the once invincible Justin Verlander pitching against the team he beat in his most dominant and noteworthy victory and getting knocked around like he was pitching in the home run derby.

MLB News / ClutchPoints / 4 hours ago

Pedro Martinez’s jaw-dropping Justin Verlander admission will catch Astros fans’ attention

Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander has had a long and distinguished career that will see him end up in the Hall of Fame when all is said and done.

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / 7 hours ago

Astros GM makes revealing comments on trade-deadline strategy

Astros GM makes revealing comments about team's trade-deadline strategy amid poor start

While Brown's optimism is commendable, it's hard to believe everything will suddenly click for the Astros unless they make drastic changes.

Astros starter facing notable absence due to shoulder injury

Three players who need to improve for the Astros to contend in 2024

Cubs get major boost to lineup as former MVP returns from IL

Giants designate righty for assignment

28-year-old former MLB player commits to Arkansas to play football

Rafael Montero News / Crawfish Boxes / 4 hours ago

Barring Changes, Rafael Montero Could Be Pitching On Borrowed Time

Entering the season, there were legitimate concerns about the Astros’ bullpen. Yes, the club signed Josh Hader to form what was viewed, at least at the time, as a formidable backend of a bullpen consisting of him, Ryan Pressly, and Bryan Abreu.

Houston Astros News / FanNation Inside The Astros / 13 hours ago

Houston Astros Boss 'Can't Envision' Scenario Where Team Becomes Sellers

Things have not been pretty for the Houston Astros to start the year as they sit 10 games under .500 and seven back of the AL West lead entering Tuesday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / 22 minutes ago

The three most disappointing teams in MLB so far

We are nearly a quarter of the way through the 2024 Major League Baseball season and some teams have not quite matched their preseason expectations. While there is still time for these teams to turn it around, let’s take a look at three of the most disappointing teams in the league entering play on Tuesday.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / 28 minutes ago

Three players who MLB contenders should target on trade market

The Miami Marlins became the first sellers of the 2024 MLB season last week, trading two-time batting champion Luis Arraez to the San Diego Padres. Here are three more players who could be on the move this summer that contending teams should consider targeting.

MLB strikeout props for 5/7: Fade Dodgers' Yamamoto vs. Marlins

Dodgers' Japanese stars aim to take down Marlins

Former MLB GM Sees Potential Trade from an AL East Team

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The 'Most home runs in 2021 by team' quiz

J.P. France News / MLB Trade Rumors / 1 hour ago

Astros starter facing notable absence due to shoulder injury

Astros right-hander J.P. France is dealing with a shoulder injury and will be out “a while.”

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Houston Astros News / Bleacher Report / 15 hours ago

Astros GM: 'I Don't See Any Chance' of Us Being Sellers at 2024 MLB Trade Deadline

Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown says he "can't envision" selling at the trade deadline despite his team's 12-22 start to the 2024 season. "I don't…

Houston Astros News / FanNation Fastball / 15 hours ago

Houston Astros' GM Says There's No Timetable For Former MVP to Return to Big Leagues

According to Houston Astros' general manager Dana Brown, former MVP Jose Abreu is doing "very well" in the minor leagues, but there's still no timetable for his return to the big club yet.

Houston Astros News / ClutchPoints / 2 hours ago

Astros dealt another injury concern amid frustrating 2024 season

The Houston Astros have gotten off to a disappointing start during the 2024 season. They are 12-22 and just a half-game ahead of the Los Angeles Angels for last place in the American League West.

Houston Astros News / FanNation Inside The Astros / 17 hours ago

Former MLB Executive Thinks Houston Astros Can Still Contend For AL Pennant

The Houston Astros look like a complete shell of themselves after being just one win away from getting to another World Series in last year's playoffs.

Houston Astros News / Viral Sports News / 2 hours ago

Houston Astros Could Look To Make Massive Blockbuster Trade

One of the biggest surprises in the first few weeks of the 2024 MLB season has been the performance of the Houston Astros. The team is 12-22, already seven games behind the Texas Rangers in the AL West race and there are no signs of things turning around soon.

MLB News / Action Network / 8 hours ago

MLB best bets: Expert picks, odds, predictions for Tuesday 5/7

Action Network has MLB best bets, including odds, expert picks and predictions for Tuesday, May 7.

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MLB strikeout props for 5/7: Fade Dodgers' Yamamoto vs. Marlins

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Houston Astros News / FanNation Inside The Astros / 20 hours ago

Houston Astros Should Take the Chance on This Proposed Blockbuster Trade

The Houston Astros had a very unlucky start to the 2024 season, but are slowly pulling themselves out of the mud. They could further solidify their lineup by pulling off a blockbuster trade.

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / 17 minutes ago

Three players who need to improve for the Astros to contend in 2024

These three players need to get it going if the Astros hope to get back on track after a disappointing start to the 2024 season.

Watch: Astros woes continue in one-run loss to Mariners

Will Justin Verlander be traded this summer?

Which MLB players have the most career WAR?

The '2017 Houston Astros World Series roster' quiz

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / 21 hours ago

Will Justin Verlander be traded this summer?

With the Astros out to a rough start here in 2024, speculation has been mounting that they may have to consider a deadline selloff this summer.

Watch: Astros woes continue in one-run loss to Mariners

The 35 pitchers who have thrown multiple no-hitters

The 'Active MLB strikeout leaders' quiz

Josh Hader News / FanNation Fastball / May 5

You Don't Have to Like Josh Hader's Comments, But You Should Respect Them

You don't have to like the comments made this week by Houston Astros' reliever Josh Hader, but you should respect his honesty. First, understand the backstory: Hader threw two innings in the same outing on Tuesday for the Astros against the Cleveland Guardians.

Joel Kuhnel News / Field Level Media / May 5

Astros trade RHP Joel Kuhnel to Blue Jays

The Houston Astros traded right-handed pitcher Joel Kuhnel to the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday for cash considerations. Kuhnel had been designated for assignment by Houston on Tuesday, a move that made room for center fielder Joey Loperfido on the 40-man roster.