The lethal left-handed power of Jordan Alvarez helps keep the Houston Astros in contention for a … [+] post-season berth. CREDIT: Brad Mangin (Photo by Brad Mangin/Sports Illustrated via Getty I...
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New Injury Worry Knocks Stephen Strasburg Out Of Spring Training
Stephen Strasburg was baseball’s World Series MVP in 2019 but the Washington right-handed has hardly … [+] pitched since. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) Getty Images Just days after the ...
He Doesn’t Throw It Much, But Framber Valdez’ Cutter Is Lethal
Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez delivers during the second inning of the team’s … [+] baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Saturday, July 30, 2022, in Houston. (AP Ph...
Houston Astros’ Slugger Kyle Tucker Is Just Beginning His Climb To Stardom
Houston Astros right fielder Kyle Tucker (30) during Game 2 of an American League Division Series … [+] baseball game against the Seattle Mariners in Houston, Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/...
New Houston Astros GM Dana Brown Grinded His Way To The Top
Dana Brown smiles during a news conference after being hired as the Astros general manager Thursday, … [+] Jan. 26, 2023, in Houston. Brown replaces James Click, who was not given a new contract...
Intriguing Andrew Vaughn Takes Over First Base For The Chicago White Sox
Chicago White Sox’s Andrew Vaughn is all smiles after hitting a home run against the Minnesota Twins … [+] during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Minneapol...
Carlos Correa Signs $350 Million Contract With Giants—2nd Biggest In MLB History And Latest Massive Signing This Year
Topline The San Francisco Giants signed free agent shortstop Carlos Correa to a 13-year $350 million contract, the second biggest free-agent contract in MLB history, and just the latest massive long-t...
With Addition Of Wild Card Teams, MLB 2022 Postseason Shares Hit Record $107.5 Million
Players and owners benefited from the addition of Wild Card teams, pushing the total “shares” of the … [+] postseason to the players to a new record. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon ...
Justin Verlander’s Free Agency Defies Logic Thanks To Stellar 2022 Season
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 03: Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros delivers a … [+] pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning in Game Five of the 20...
Does Anthony Rizzo Re-Signing With The Yankees Bode Well In Aaron Judge Talks?
New York Yankees Anthony Rizzo (48) connects for an RBI base hit against the Houston Astros during … [+] the fourth inning of Game 4 of an American League Championship baseball series, Sunday, O...
Bryce Harper’s Bad Elbow Could Delay His 2023 Debut, Phillies Say
Even elbow and thumb injuries didn’t stop Bryce Harper from leading the Phillies into the 2022 … [+] playoffs. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images) Getty Images The nagging elbow injury t...
Why I Picked Dusty Baker And Not Terry Francona As My AL Manager Of The Year
As a BBWAA member, I selected Astros manager Dusty Baker as AL Manager of the Year for 2022. Terry … [+] Francona did not make my selections. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/MLB Photos via Getty Images)...
James Click Out As Houston Astros’ GM Six Days After Winning World Series
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve and general manager James click celebrate with the trophy … [+] after their 4-1 World Series win against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 6 on Saturday...
Houston Astros Celebrate World Series Win With $388,000 Worth Of 50 Cent’s Sire Spirits
Jeremy Peña, Shortstop for Houston Astros, seated beside the 2022 World Series trophy and a bottle … [+] of 50 Cent’s Le Chemin du Roi Champagne. Sire Spirits The Houston Astros won the 20...
Justin Verlander Solved His World Series Riddle; Here’s How He Did It
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 03: Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros delivers a … [+] pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies during the second inning in Game Five of the 2...
New York Yankees Emphasize Process As Discomfort Fuels Urgency
HOUSTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 19: Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees looks on during the second … [+] inning against the Houston Astros in game one of the American League Championship Seri...
How Houston Astros Owner Jim Crane Built Baseball’s Latest Dynasty And His Own $1.6 Billion Fortune
Jim Crane made his money in logistics and baseball. Elsa/Getty Images Jim Crane is a champion once again. After a historic World Series that featured a no-hitter and what was believed to be the larges...
Baseball Salary Records Likely To Fall In Enormous Free-Agent Market
After slamming an American League record 62 home runs and chasing a Triple Crown, slugging … [+] outfielder Aaron Judge will be the top talent in this year’s free-agent market. (Photo by M...
No-Hitter! Cristian Javier And Four Astros Relievers Stymie Phillies In Fourth Game Of World Series
Houston pitchers (left to right) Rafael Montero, Bryan Abreu, Cristian Javier, starter Christian … [+] Vazquez, and Ryan Pressly celebrate combined no-hitter, a 5-0 win over Philadelphia in Worl...
Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber Just Had One Of The Weirdest Seasons In MLB History
Philadelphia Phillies left fielder Kyle Schwarber watches players warm up ahead of Game 1 of the … [+] baseball World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday,...
Houston Astros Ace Justin Verlander Headlines Potential Free Agents In World Series
Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws during the first inning in Game 1 of … [+] baseball’s World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on Frida...
Noah Syndergaard Wants More Than Victory In Game 3 Of 2022 World Series
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 22: Noah Syndergaard #43 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches … [+] during the sixth inning against the San Diego Padres in game four of the National L...
Inside The Two Billionaire Owners Going Head-To-Head In The World Series
John Middleton of the Phillies and Jim Crane of the Astros built their fortunes in very different ways. Holding court Sunday on the infield of Citizens Bank Park after his Philadelphia Phillies had cl...
What To Expect From Justin Verlander
Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) works during the fifth inning in Game 1 of … [+] baseball’s American League Championship Series between the Houston Astros and the New...
4 Reasons The Phillies Can Beat The Astros In The World Series
Philadelphia Phillies’ Bryce Harper celebrates after a two-run home run with J.T. Realmuto during … [+] the eighth inning in Game 5 of the baseball NL Championship Series between the San D...
Four Players To Watch In The World Series
Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Bryce Harper celebrates with John Middleton, an owner, after … [+] winning the baseball NL Championship Series in Game 5 against the San Diego Padres on S...
The Astros’ Financial Path To The World Series
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 23: The Houston Astros pose for a team photo after defeating the New … [+] York Yankees in game four to win the American League Championship Series at Yankee S...
Yankees End New York Baseball Season With Thud Against Houston Astros
New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) grounds out to end Game 4 of the American League … [+] Championship baseball series against the Houston Astros, Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, in New York...
New York Yankees Confront Opportunity Cost After Dismal Postseason Exit
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 22: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees looks on from the dugout … [+] during the seventh inning against the Houston Astros in game three of the American L...
The New York Yankees Encounter An Unsolved Mystery In Houston Astros Pitching
Houston Astros Chas McCormick (20) reacts as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run … [+] against the New York Yankees during the second inning of Game 3 of an American League Cham...