The Pittsburgh Pirates have made a bold move by agreeing to acquire two-time All-Star second baseman Brandon Lowe from Tampa Bay. This trade, involving the Houston Astros, also brings left-hander Mason Montgomery and outfielder Jake Mangum to Pittsburgh. The Pirates are sending pitcher Mike Burrows to Houston. Lowe, who hit .256 with 31 home runs for Tampa Bay, provides a … [Read more...] about Pirates to acquire All-Star Brandon Lowe in three-team trade, AP sources says
Holmes is sad to see Alonso, Díaz and Nimmo leave Mets but trusts front-office retool decisions
Clay Holmes is sad over the departure of New York Mets stars Pete Alonso, Edwin Díaz and Brendan Nimmo, noting their strong connection with fans. Alonso signed with Baltimore, Díaz joined the Dodgers and Nimmo was traded to Texas. Holmes, who is entering his second season with the Mets, will be joined by former Yankees closers Devin Williams and Luke Weaver. The Mets also have … [Read more...] about Holmes is sad to see Alonso, Díaz and Nimmo leave Mets but trusts front-office retool decisions
NBA Fines Ime Udoka After Controversial Postgame Comments
Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka entered Monday night frustrated after a difficult overtime loss to the Denver Nuggets, and the consequences of that frustration became official on Wednesday. The NBA announced that Udoka would be fined $25,000 dollars for his postgame comments, which strongly criticized the officiating crew assigned to Houston’s 128-125 defeat at Ball Arena. … [Read more...] about NBA Fines Ime Udoka After Controversial Postgame Comments
Astros dip into KBO pool in pitching pursuit, sign righty Weiss
Rockets vindicated for dismissing underperforming forward struggling in new home
The Houston Rockets were questioned for trading away Cam Whitemore this summer, but his struggles in Washington are vindicating the Houston front office. … [Read more...] about Rockets vindicated for dismissing underperforming forward struggling in new home