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The Houston Rockets signed Josh Hader in 2024. Since then, the closer’s five-year, $95 million deal has paid off for Houston and manager Joe Espada. The pitcher who dominated with the Brewers and Padres is only getting better.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 25

Houston Astros All-Star Reliever’s Return to Dominance Should Excite Fan Base

One of the biggest moves made during the MLB offseason leading into the 2024 regular season was the Houston Astros' signing of Josh Hader in free agency.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 24

Houston Astros Superstar Closer Finally Living Up To Historic Contract

Josh Hader is under a lot of pressure. Not only does he have one of the most stressful jobs in baseball as the Houston Astros' closer, but he also has to deal with incredibly high expectations after signing the largest contract in MLB history (five years, $95 million) for a reliever.

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The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz

How many of the 50 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in six minutes?

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Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / April 17

Ex-Brewers Flamethrower Predicted To Join Team USA For WBC In 2026

The Milwaukee Brewers are 10-9 to start the 2025 season and currently sit in second place in the National League Central. Over the years, they have said goodbye to some familiar faces.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / April 9

Best- and Worst-Case Scenarios for the 2025 Brewers in the Bullpen

The Roster Situation In recent years, the Brewers have seen some turnover at closer. Since the start of 2022, they had Josh Hader (traded to the Padres), Devin Williams (eventually dealt to the Yankees), Abner Uribe (struggled in 2024, so much that he never truly established himself in the role),...

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 28

Mets' Juan Soto, Astros' Josh Hader discuss epic game-ending strikeout

The stage was set for outfielder Juan Soto to be a hero in his official Mets debut, but Astros closer Josh Hader ensured that didn't happen.

Juan Soto flubs his first big moment with the Mets

MLB Opening Day winners and losers: Historic marks set around the league

Watch: Astros prospect Cam Smith records hit in first MLB at-bat

The best MLB closers of all time

The 'MLB home run leaders from 2024' quiz

Houston Astros News / New Baseball Media / March 6

2024-25 MLB Offseason Recap: Houston Astros

The winds of change blew through Houston this past winter. Weeks after Houston was eliminated in the AL Wild Card round, the Astros filled a long-standing hole at first with one of the best first basemen on the market.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / March 4

Houston Astros Closer Aiming for Dominance with New Changeup Development

Houston Astros pitcher Josh Hader had a rough outing on Sunday, giving up two earned runs in one inning against the Washington Nationals. He walked two batters and allowed a home run to Paul De Jong, marking his struggles during the appearance.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / February 28

Houston Astros Closer No Longer Considered ‘Top 10’ at Position After Down Year

The Houston Astros made a huge investment into a superstar closer and the returns so far have not lived up to expectation. ESPN's Buster Olney recently released his latest ranking of the Top 10 relievers in baseball.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 28

Astros GM details how Hader signing affected relationship with Pressly

Astros GM details how Josh Hader signing affected relationship with Ryan Pressly

He said that the relationship between himself and the reliever “took a slightly different turn” when the club signed Hader going into the 2024 season.

Astros trade with Cubs sets up a potential domino effect

Astros Have Continued Interest In Jorge Polanco

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The ''MLB: The Show' cover athlete' quiz

MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / January 28

How Former Brewers' Star Josh Hader Pushed Two-Time All-Star Off Astros' Roster

The Milwaukee Brewers opted to trade left-hander Josh Hader several seasons ago, and he has now inadvertently hurt the Brewers' chances of success in the National League Central.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 22

Astros Star Josh Hader Discusses Changes He's Making Ahead of Upcoming Season

The Houston Astros shocked everyone last offseason when they handed Josh Hader the most lucrative deal for a closer in Major League Baseball history. Not only was the contract something that was eye-catching, but the fact they already had Ryan Pressly in that role performing well made this move a bit confusing.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / November 12

Brewers Urged To Trade $8M Superstar Now Instead Of Trade Deadline

Will the Milwaukee Brewers trade another superstar closer away? Milwaukee had superstar Josh Hader at the end of games when he was widely considered the best closer in baseball.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 25

NL Central Team Connected to Trade for Houston Astros' Closer

With the MLB offseason right around the corner, the Houston Astros are going to be a very busy team. After being swept quickly out of the playoffs by the Detroit Tigers, the Astros know that they have to make improvements.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 15

Houston Astros Receive Underwhelming Mark In Re-Grading of Josh Hader Signing

The 2024 MLB season ended on a sour note for the Houston Astros. After a successful regular season, which saw them overcome a double-digit deficit in the American League West, their postseason stay was a short one.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 13

Josh Hader’s Contract Could Become Problematic for Houston Astros Soon

The Houston Astros had a disappointing 2024 by their standards, as for the first time in seven years, they were unable to reach the American League Championship

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 21

Checking in on the Padres' decision to not re-sign Josh Hader

Over the past few years, the Padres have been known for their flashy free agent signing and blockbuster trades. The front office has made it very clear that when a superstar is available to be acquired, they will be in on the bidding war.

Padres activate RHP Joe Musgrove to face Reds

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Houston Astros News / Fastball on SI / 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.

Houston Astros News / Larry Brown Sports / April 16, 2024

Astros' Josh Hader is having a brutal start to the season

The Astros have to be questioning whether they have Josh Hader out there pitching for them right now or Bill Hader.

Why Astros' pitching problems could lead to a collapse

Astros promote former first-round pick who had long journey through minors

Boosted by bullpen, Braves seek another win vs. Astros

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The '2017 Houston Astros World Series roster' quiz

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / April 8, 2024

No reason for Astros to panic about Josh Hader

Josh Hader has not had the start to his Houston Astros career that anyone would have hoped for. But it's not time to panic.

Astros' Ronel Blanco sees hitless streak end after 15 innings

Jose Altuve targeted by Yankees fan chant despite being thousands of miles away

Astros trade for depth infielder from Marlins

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MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / April 4, 2024

Padres' Joe Musgrove takes shot at former teammate Josh Hader

One San Diego Padres player can sense a big difference now that Josh Hader is no longer their closer.

Here are three players who have stepped up for the Padres so far

Padres reportedly tried to trade for Luis Arraez, Jesus Luzardo

Astros LHP out for season after undergoing surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome

The best MLB closers of all time

The '1984 San Diego Padres' quiz

MLB News / Texas Rangers on SI / February 11, 2024

TV Deal Dooms Rangers in Hader Pursuit

For most of the offseason, experts believed the Texas Rangers would end up with closer Josh Hader. There was logic to the belief. Hader was the best closer on the market.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 9, 2024

Josh Hader Gets Honest About Time With Padres, Not Going More Than 3 Outs

Former San Diego Padres closer Josh Hader signed a massive five-year, $95 million deal to land with the Houston Astros this winter. After spending the last year and a half with the Padres, Hader entered free agency and got the big deal he was looking for.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / January 25, 2024

Josh Hader's 9th Inning Mindset Has Seemed to Change Now That He's Not With Padres

The San Diego Padres lost veteran closer Josh Hader this offseason, as he signed with the Houston Astros. Hader was always likely to go elsewhere this offseason, and the Padres will fill the void using multiple relief options.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 20, 2024