When you think about the Houston Astros’ golden era run, many elite pitchers come to mind. Typically, those would be starters such as Justin Verlander, Framber Valdez, Lance McCullers Jr., or Gerrit Cole. However, the Astros’ bullpen was a huge reason why Houston won the 2022 World Series. There was one specific pitcher who led that bullpen to historic success. That was closer, … [Read more...] about Astros Legend Announces Retirement
Tatsuya Imai Targets the Dodgers with Astros Move
The Los Angeles Dodgers are clearly the leader in bringing over top talent from Japan. Two offseasons ago, they signed free agent Shohei Ohtani to a then-record deal after his tenure with the Los Angeles Angels. Then, the acquisition of superstar ace pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto two years ago took them over the top in the 2025 World Series, as he won the Series MVP. Roki Sasaki … [Read more...] about Tatsuya Imai Targets the Dodgers with Astros Move
2026 MLB Arbitration Tracker: Complete List of Deadline Day Settlements
MLB’s Arbitration deadline has officially passed, culminating in a flurry of activity that saw dozens of arbitration-eligible players reach one-year and multi-year contract agreements with their clubs. The annual mid-January deadline serves as the final opportunity for teams and players to settle on a salary for the upcoming season before exchanging figures and proceeding to a … [Read more...] about 2026 MLB Arbitration Tracker: Complete List of Deadline Day Settlements
How Tatsuya Imai Officially Stabilizes the Astros Pitching Rotation
The Houston Astros got their big-name pitcher. This was a big surprise move. It was expected that the Astros might have to trade to get a top-of-the-line starter, but Houston went a completely different route. How Tatsuya Imai Officially Stabilizes the Astros Pitching Rotation In an unexpected development Thursday morning, the Astros signed Japanese starter Tatsuya Imai to a … [Read more...] about How Tatsuya Imai Officially Stabilizes the Astros Pitching Rotation
The Astros Key Bounce-back Player for 2026
The Houston Astros shockingly missed the MLB postseason for the first time since 2016, and expectations are high in Houston for the club to return to the playoffs. The Astros Key Bounce-back Player for 2026 How can the Astros get back to October baseball? The team must address several areas, especially pitching depth, heading into 2026. However, there is one player that will … [Read more...] about The Astros Key Bounce-back Player for 2026