John Rooney: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 4

Astros put five players on outright waivers

The Astros have put five players on outright waivers, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic. They are outfielders Chas McCormick, Kenedy Corona and Pedro León, left-hander John Rooney and right-hander Luis Garcia.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 29

Legendary Cardinals Broadcaster Named 2026 Finalist For Incredible Honor

The St. Louis Cardinals just finished up a very disappointing 2025 season. They went 78-84 and missed the postseason for the third consecutive year. The team wasn't expected to contend in 2025, but it was still a year that fans would like to forget.

MLB News / ESPN / September 29

Cardinals', Brewers' booth guys make Frick ballot

John Rooney of the St. Louis Cardinals and Brian Anderson of the Milwaukee Brewers are newcomers to the ballot for the Hall of Fame's 2026 Ford C. Frick Award for excellence in baseball broadcasting.

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Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 23

Astros southpaw undergoes UCL surgery

Houston selected his contract at the end of May. He picked up nine starts for an injury-riddled rotation. He tossed a quality start in six of those outings, working to a 3.35 earned run average across 53 2/3 innings overall.

MLB News / Yardbarker

25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

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Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 9

Pair of Astros lefties to each undergo elbow surgery

Houston did not specify the sort of procedure either pitcher will require.

Houston Astros News / Sporting News / August 24

Astros' reliever tells crazy MLB debut story

Astros' John Rooney felt like it was Christmas Eve the night before his long-awaited MLB debut.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / August 24

Astros promote LHP John Rooney

The Houston Astros promoted long-time minor league left-hander John Rooney from Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday. The 28-year-old Rooney, who has been pitching in the minors since 2018, was acquired by the Astros from the Miami Marlins on Aug.

NFL News / Pro Football Talk / August 23

Matthew Rooney, grandson of Steelers founder Art Rooney, dies at 51

A member of the Rooney family that has owned the Pittsburgh Steelers since the team's founding has died. Matthew Rooney, grandson of team founder Art Rooney, died at the age of 51, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review .

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / August 4

Houston Astros Boil: August 4, 2025

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MLB News / Miami Marlins on SI / August 3

Miami Marlins Swing Post-Deadline Trade With Houston Astros

The Miami Marlins were actually very quiet at the MLB trade deadline, only trading Jesus Sanchez to the Houston Astros. Well, with the deadline now over, the Marlins have swung another deal with the Astros.