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On YouTubeLos Angeles Angels News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 16
Veteran reliever Hector Neris elects free agency
Veteran reliever Hector Neris has elected to become a free agent rather than accept an outright assignment to the Astros’ Triple-A affiliate, as per the team.
Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / August 13
Former Angels Reliever DFA’d By AL West Rival
Former Los Angeles Angels reliever Hector Neris was designated for assignment by the Houston Astros, ending his third tenure with the organization. Houston was Neris' third stop this season.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 12
Astros place closer on 15-day IL due to shoulder strain
Remarkably, this is the first time he has ever been placed on the major league injured list.
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
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MLB News / FirstSportz / August 4
MLB Announcer Throws Brutal Shade at Astros for Accusing Red Sox of Stealing Signs
The Houston Astros were once again caught up in a heated moment this weekend. During the game against the Boston Red Sox on Saturday, the American League West team accused their opponents of stealing signs which led to an MLB announcer throwing shade at them.
25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 3
Red Sox-Astros Drama Explained: Héctor Neris Addresses Blow Up
The Boston Red Sox took on the Houston Astros on Saturday afternoon and came out on top, 7-3. It was a wild game and there was even some drama. Houston Astros hurler Héctor Neris got into it with Red Sox third base coach Kyle Hudson to the point that the benches cleared.
MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / August 2
Benches Clear After Astros Pitcher Balks Red Sox Runner For Potential Sign Stealing
The Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox had a dust up on Saturday afternoon after an argument between a pitcher and a third base coach caused the benches to clear.
Houston Astros accuse Boston Red Sox of stealing signs, benches clear
Following the end of the seventh inning in Saturday night’s matchup between the Boston Red Sox and Houston Astros, benches cleared after Houston pitcher Hector Neris began barking at Red Sox third base coach Kyle Hudson as he exited the field.
MLB News / Field Level Media / July 5
Report: Astros sign RHP Hector Neris
The Houston Astros signed right-hander Hector Neris, according to multiple reports. Neris is a familiar name for the Astros, as he pitched three seasons in H-Town from 2022 to 2024.
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / July 4
Angels Officially Release Veteran World Series Champion After Disappointing Season
The Los Angeles Angels officially released veteran relief pitcher Hector Neris on Thursday after designating him for assignment last week. The Angels DFA'd Neris to make room on the active roster for reliever Jose Fermin, who they recalled after a month-long stint with Triple-A Salt Lake following an elbow injury.
Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / June 30
Angels Manager Breaks Silence on Shocking DFA of Veteran
Los Angeles Angels interim manager Ray Montgomery — who is filling in for manager Ron Washington for the remainder of the 2025 season — spoke about the decision to designate veteran reliever Hector Neris for assignment to make space on the roster for right-hander Jose Fermin.
Los Angeles Angels News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 28
Angels designate veteran pitcher for assignment
The Angels announced this evening that they’ve designated right-hander Hector Neris for assignment.
Los Angeles Angels News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 6
Angels select one-time World Series champion amid flurry of roster moves
The righty has a lengthy track record of major league success but has been more wobbly in recent years.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / April 17
Angels Sign Former Astros Star After Losing 3 Straight Games
After sprinting out to a 9-5 start, the Los Angeles Angels have dropped their last three games. While the offense has scored a combined four runs in those games, the bullpen is another big reason for the recent slide.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / April 17
Angels sign former World Series champion to minor league deal
The Los Angeles Angels have decided to bring in one of their former AL West division rivals.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / April 17
Hector Neris finds a new home
According to Robert Murray, Hector Neris has signed a minor-league contract with the Angels following a short stint with the Braves. The pipeline between the Angels and Braves continues.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / March 21
Braves Make Announcement on Former Cubs Bust
Before the 2024 season, the Chicago Cubs signed Hector Neris to a one-year deal with the expectation that he would fill the closer role and be the lockdown closer that the Cubs have needed for quite some time.
MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / March 3
Former Philadelphia Phillies Star Reliever Signs With Archrival Atlanta Braves
A former Philadelphia Phillies standout reliever is back in the National League East. As first reported by Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution,
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 22, 2024
Astros reunite with reliever from World Series team
A summer surge has the Astros sitting at 68-58 with a five-game lead in the AL West division and looking poised for another deep postseason run.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / July 31, 2024
Chicago Cubs Decision to Not Trade Hector Neris Gives Hint to Future Plans
Hector Neris was a name that was mentioned in a ton of trade rumors leading up to the deadline. However, when everything was said and done, the Chicago Cubs opted not to trade him.
Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / April 22, 2024
Making the Case: Hector Neris Is Primed to Be Cubs' New Closer
After Adbert Alzolay's fourth blown save on the season on Saturday, it became evident that the Chicago Cubs needed a change in the closer role. For a team determined to reach the postseason, there's a slim margin for error when it comes to finishing close games.
Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / February 2, 2024
What Hector Neris Brings to the Chicago Cubs’ Bullpen
It’s been a rather underwhelming offseason thus far for the Chicago Cubs, who’ve been among the most inactive teams in baseball this winter, particularly on the offensive front.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / January 27, 2024
Cubs sign title-winning reliever to one-year contract
The Chicago Cubs handed out a big contract to a veteran reliever with World Series experience.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / January 17, 2024
Yankees reportedly have heavy interest in this ex-Astros champion
The New York Yankees may be bringing in a guy who helped down them in the 2022 ALCS.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 13, 2024
Pair of AL contenders are 'potential frontrunners' for Hector Neris
The 34-year-old is coming off a dominant season in Houston where he posted a sterling 1.71 ERA (246 ERA+) with a 28.2% strikeout rate in 68 1/3 innings of work across 71 appearances.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 28, 2023
Astros-Mariners finale takes an ugly turn
During Wednesday’s rubber match of a three-game series between Houston and Seattle, benches cleared in the sixth inning after Hector Neris struck out Mariners star CF Julio Rodríquez and then taunted him.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 3, 2022
Astros tie MLB record with 20 strikeouts in 4-2 win against Angels
Astros starter Framber Valdez fanned 13 Angels batters in his six innings on the mound.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 25, 2022
Astros throw combined no-hitter against Yankees
The Houston Astros threw a combined no-hitter in a 3-0 win against the New York Yankees on Saturday.
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