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The Houston Astros have offered third baseman Alex Bregman a six-year, $156 million contract, reports MLB.com. The offer could be the largest contract in franchise history, surpassing José Altuve‘s $151 million extension in 2018. Bregman and agent Scott Boras are said to be seeking a deal north of $200 million. Six years and $156 million is $5 million more than the $151 … [Read more...] about Astros Offer Star Third Baseman Six-Year, $156 Million Contract

Although less talked about than other names, Houston Astros outfielder Jason Heyward is now a free agent that a team could benefit from snagging this offseason. Heyward was an All-Star in 2010, won a World Series in 2016 with the Chicago Cubs, and won the Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Award in 2014 for the NL when he was with the Atlanta Braves. Heyward played 63 games … [Read more...] about Astros Five-Time Gold Glover a Free Agent Worthy of Targeting

Houston Astros veteran Justin Verlander is looking to revamp 2024 and it could be on a new team as a free agent. Free agency for Verlander could point to a contending team considering his age (41). But free agency for him is more about improving his 2024 season which was impacted by injuries. A 5-6 record with a 5.48 ERA and 74 strikeouts across 90 innings pitched. Verlander … [Read more...] about Astros Future Hall Of Famer Seeking Revival Through Free Agency

In a significant step toward revitalizing his MLB career, Francys Romero reports that former All-Star first baseman José Abreu has joined the Senadores of San Juan in Puerto Rico’s prestigious winter ball league, setting the stage for a potential comeback in 2025. This strategic move Allows Abreu to fine-tune his skills, regain momentum, and reassert himself as a formidable … [Read more...] about Puerto Rico’s Winter League Welcomes Former MLB Star

The wild card round of the postseason has concluded, with some very telling results. Three out of the four losers got swept out of the playoffs, two of them at home. In fact, the high-powered Baltimore Orioles only scored one total run against the Kansas City Royals in two games in front of their home crowd. The Houston Astros, stricken with injuries throughout the year, were … [Read more...] about One Prospect from Each Wild Card Loser That Addresses Their Big Question Marks