The Astros announced this evening that they’ve signed right-hander Matt Bowman to a minor league contract and assigned him to Triple-A Sugar Land. Bowman had been released by the Orioles earlier today, but has now found a new organization to call home for the remainder of the 2025 campaign. Bowman, 34, made his big league debut in 2016 and spent four seasons with the Cardinals … [Read more...] about Astros Sign Matt Bowman To Minor League Deal
What Kind Of Contract Can Framber Valdez Command?
We're a little over two months from the opening of free agency. Framber Valdez has probably established himself as the #1 pitcher. That's in part due to Dylan Cease's inconsistency and Michael King missing almost three months to a nerve-related shoulder injury. It's also a testimony to Valdez's consistency and incredible run of durability. It's not common for the top pitcher in … [Read more...] about What Kind Of Contract Can Framber Valdez Command?
Poll: AL Cy Young Race Check-In
While a few of this season’s awards don’t appear to be terribly competitive headed into the final month of the season, one race that still appears to be wide open is that for the AL Cy Young award. MLBTR last checked in on the race back in June, at which point Tigers ace Tarik Skubal was viewed as the heavy favorite to capture his second consecutive Cy Young, with nearly 46% of … [Read more...] about Poll: AL Cy Young Race Check-In
Latest On Astros’ Rotation
The Astros are apparently trying to shake things up in their rotation. Manager Joe Espada tells reporters, including Chandler Rome of The Athletic, that Lance McCullers Jr. will be moving to the bullpen. The skipper emphasized that it would be a “short-term” move in order to “just change things up.” McCullers has returned to the big leagues this year after two completely lost … [Read more...] about Latest On Astros’ Rotation
Orioles Claim Shawn Dubin, Designate Matt Bowman For Assignment
The Orioles announced that they have claimed right-hander Shawn Dubin off waivers. The Astros designated him for assignment earlier this week. The O’s also announced that righty Kyle Bradish has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list, a move which was previously reported. To open 40-man spots for those two, the O’s transferred righty Scott Blewett to the 60-day injured … [Read more...] about Orioles Claim Shawn Dubin, Designate Matt Bowman For Assignment