The All-Star game is now behind us, and we’re in the lull before games kick back up and the second half begins. There’s still plenty of baseball left to play, but in the meantime we’ll take stock of the state of the 2025 season and weigh which team impressed the most during the first half of the season. A look at some of the league’s top teams: Detroit Tigers (59-38) Entering … [Read more...] about Poll: Which Team Had The Most Impressive First Half?
Cristian Javier Begins Rehab Assignment
Right-hander Cristian Javier took a big step towards returning to the Astros rotation today when he began a rehab assignment, as relayed by Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle. Javier threw 1 1/3 innings in the Florida Complex League today, and manager Joe Espada told reporters (including Kawahara) that Javier “came out feeling really good” after a 35-pitch outing where he … [Read more...] about Cristian Javier Begins Rehab Assignment
Astros Promote Brice Matthews
July 11: Per Chandler Rome of The Athletic, Meyers has been placed on the 10-day IL with a right calf strain. It’s unclear how much time he’s expected to miss but that opens an active roster spot for Matthews. Infielder/outfielder Zach Dezenzo has been transferred to the 60-day IL to open a 40-man spot. Dezenzo landed on the 10-day IL on June 1st due to left hand inflammation. … [Read more...] about Astros Promote Brice Matthews
Poll: Which Teams Should Make The Biggest Push For Jarren Duran?
The Red Sox have fought their way back into playoff contention after their shocking trade of franchise face Rafael Devers last month. Boston has rattled off a seven-game win streak to put themselves at a 50-45 record entering play today and in a statistical tie with the Mariners for the final AL Wild Card spot. That hasn’t stopped some of their top players from finding their … [Read more...] about Poll: Which Teams Should Make The Biggest Push For Jarren Duran?
Astros Re-Sign Jordan Weems To Minor League Deal
The Astros re-signed reliever Jordan Weems to a minor league contract, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic. The righty heads back to Triple-A Sugar Land. Weems elected free agency yesterday after Houston outrighted him off the 40-man roster. Weems made two big league appearances, tossing three innings of two-run ball. The 32-year-old righty had spent a few weeks with Sugar … [Read more...] about Astros Re-Sign Jordan Weems To Minor League Deal