According to MLB insider Bob Nightengale, the Houston Astros are powerfully trying to keep their star free-agent third baseman, Alex Bregman. The postseason star is still available despite gaining interest from multiple teams such as the Boston Red Sox, Detroit Tigers, and Toronto Blue Jays. If the Astros could hold onto him, he would stay in his natural position at third base, … [Read more...] about Astros Aiming to Retain Postseason Star
Utility Market Heats Up with Interest from Blue Jays and Astros
The free-agent market is heating up and Jurickson Profar has become a name to watch. According to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand, the Toronto Blue Jays and Houston Astros are among the teams expressing interest in the versatile utility player. Feinsand adds that the San Diego Padres, though they love Profar, may not see eye to eye financially to hash out a reunion. Between Alex … [Read more...] about Utility Market Heats Up with Interest from Blue Jays and Astros
Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, Billy Wagner Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, and Billy Wagner are the 2025 inductees to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Suzuki and Sabathia each made it in their first time on the ballot. Dave Parker and Dick Allen also were voted in via the Classical Era Committee. Each player surpassed the 75% threshold necessary to enter Cooperstown. CC Sabathia, Ichiro Suzuki and Billy Wagner earn baseball … [Read more...] about Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, Billy Wagner Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
Astros Reportedly Making Strong Pursuit of Jorge Polanco in Free Agency
According to MLB insider Mike Rodrigue,z the Houston Astros are strongly pursuing free agent infielder Jorge Polanco. A switch hitter, Polanco was an All-Star in 2019 when he played for the Minnesota Twins. The Dominican second baseman/shortstop underwent surgery on his left knee on October 10th to repair the most severe injury of his career. He has had a history of injuries … [Read more...] about Astros Reportedly Making Strong Pursuit of Jorge Polanco in Free Agency
Future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander Drawing Interest from Multiple Teams
Offseason rumors about free agent starting pitcher Justin Verlander were quiet to end 2024, but are now emerging at the start of 2025. According to MLB insider Jon Morosi, Verlander joins Max Scherzer and Clayton Kershaw as active starting pitchers who will likely be future Hall of Famers. All three are free agents looking to find a new home this offseason. Following the end of … [Read more...] about Future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander Drawing Interest from Multiple Teams