Every spring, the Cy Young Award conversation begins the same way. A short list of aces dominates previews — the flamethrowers with viral highlights, the former winners, the pitchers already penciled into October lore. But baseball history tells a different story. For every chalk Cy Young season, there’s another shaped by evolution, health, and timing — the year when a pitcher … [Read more...] about 2026 Cy Young Award Dark Horses: Six Pitchers Ready to Flip the Script
The Astros are Adding New Pitchers to the Roster in Different Ways
The Houston Astros face a critical offseason as they aim to return to the postseason. While health is always important, the Astros must rebuild their pitching staff. Although the Astros have added new pitchers such as Mike Burrows, Nate Pearson, and Ryan Weiss, much more work is needed. The Astros are Adding New Pitchers to the Roster in Different Ways New Astros Pitchers The … [Read more...] about The Astros are Adding New Pitchers to the Roster in Different Ways
Martín Maldonado Begins Coaching Career, Could He Return to the Astros?
The future of former Houston Astros catcher Martín Maldonado is now official. Plenty of news surrounded Maldonado this offseason after he announced his retirement in October. Rumors were floating about him being a candidate to get into coaching, and Astros fans have been keeping an eye out for him. Some would love to see him on the Houston coaching staff. Martín Maldonado … [Read more...] about Martín Maldonado Begins Coaching Career, Could He Return to the Astros?
More on the New Starting Pitcher the Astros Got in 3-Team Trade
The Houston Astros’ primary goal this offseason was to sign a talented young starting pitcher under team control for the future, and they have now found one. That pitcher is Mike Burrows. The Astros acquired the 26-year-old right-hander in a massive three-team trade also involving the Tampa Bay Rays and Pittsburgh Pirates that finalized Friday afternoon, first reported by … [Read more...] about More on the New Starting Pitcher the Astros Got in 3-Team Trade
Pirates, Rays, and Astros Swing Three-Team Trade
The Pittsburgh Pirates, Tampa Bay Rays, and Houston Astros have completed a three-team blockbuster trade. This trade will have a big impact on the seasons of all three teams. Chandler Rome of The Athletic was the first to report the trade, which became official on Friday afternoon. Aug 16, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros center fielder Jacob Melton (31) hits a RBI … [Read more...] about Pirates, Rays, and Astros Swing Three-Team Trade