Houston general manager Dana Brown spoke with reporters (including the Houston Chronicle’s Matt Kawahara, the Athletic’s Chandler Rome, and MLB.com’s Daniel Kramer) on Friday about several matters related to the Astros’ offseason, and there was naturally plenty of talk about the big three-team, six-player trade between the Astros, Pirates, and Rays. The Astros’ end of the deal … [Read more...] about Astros Notes: Valdez, Meyers, Roster Needs
Astros, Pirates, Rays Finalize Three-Team Trade Sending Brandon Lowe To Pittsburgh, Mike Burrows To Houston, Jacob Melton To Tampa
The Astros, Pirates and Rays have completed a big three-team trade. Each team’s end of the deal breaks down as follows… The Pirates send right-hander Mike Burrows to the Astros and receive second baseman Brandon Lowe, outfielder Jake Mangum and left-hander Mason Montgomery from the Rays. The Rays send second baseman Brandon Lowe, outfielder Jake Mangum and left-hander Mason … [Read more...] about Astros, Pirates, Rays Finalize Three-Team Trade Sending Brandon Lowe To Pittsburgh, Mike Burrows To Houston, Jacob Melton To Tampa
Nine Teams Exceeded Luxury Tax Threshold In 2025
Major League Baseball has finalized its calculations of teams’ competitive balance tax payrolls for the 2025 season. As first reported by The Associated Press, nine teams surpassed the $241MM base threshold. In a separate post, The AP lists the finalized CBT numbers for all 30 teams. The payments are as follows: Dodgers: $169.4MM Mets: $91.6MM Yankees: $61.8MM Phillies: … [Read more...] about Nine Teams Exceeded Luxury Tax Threshold In 2025
Astros, Rays Have Discussed Shane Baz
The Astros and Rays have had conversations involving Tampa Bay starter Shane Baz, report Chandler Rome and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. There’s no indication that a deal is close to fruition, nor is it a lock that the Rays trade him at all. Baz is presumably one of a number of targets for a Houston team that is trying to add a starter — ideally via trade, given their payroll … [Read more...] about Astros, Rays Have Discussed Shane Baz
Royals, Reds Among Teams With Interest In Jake Meyers
The Astros are known to have made center fielder Jake Meyers available in trade conversations as they pursue starting pitching. Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports that the Reds, Royals, Dodgers and White Sox are among the clubs that have shown interest. Meyers, 29, is an excellent defender who is coming off the best season of his career at the plate. He hit .292/.354/.373 with … [Read more...] about Royals, Reds Among Teams With Interest In Jake Meyers