Posts Tagged ‘Houston Astros’
MLB Trade Deadline Update: Arizona Likely To Trade For Ziegler, Indians Closer To Ludwick, Wandy News
Time for another Trade Deadline update! -Jon Heyman is still working the wires, reporting that the Arizona Diamondbacks will likely make a trade for Athletics reliever Brad Ziegler. Ziegler, 31, is 3-2 this season with one save. -It should also be noted that it is widely speculated that the Athletics may move several more members of their bullpen, with Grant …
by Jon Alba on July 31st, 2011 Leave a comment »
MLB Trade Deadline Update: Yanks Interested In Rodriguez, Bell
I’ve got a few Yankees notes to send along for now: -Ken Rosenthal has been all over the Yankees over the past several hours. His latest tweet claims that the Bronx Bombers are interested in Astros ace Wandy Rodriguez. -There are a few major hangups with Rodriguez, however. It is believed that the Astros want “impact” prospects, which from the …
by Jon Alba on July 31st, 2011 Leave a comment »
MLB Trade Deadline Update: Bourn To The Braves, Yanks Want Bell
Over the course of the day we will have updates concerning the MLB Trade Deadline, which is at 4:00 PM EST today. Here is your first batch. -Ken Rosenthal is reporting that the Atlanta Braves have acquired coveted Astros OF Michal Bourn. In return, the Braves will receive a package of four prospects, consisting of OF Jordan Schafer, P Brett …
by Jon Alba on July 31st, 2011 Leave a comment »
MLB Oddity: Bad Call Gone Good
On a hot summer day in the city of Houston, the Astros played host to their instate rivals, the Texas Rangers, in Game 5 of the Lone Star Series. Having already won three games in the six-game series thus far, the Rangers were looking to secure their 8th Silver Boot in eleven years. The Rangers were leading 2-0 in the …
by Derek Johnson on June 29th, 2011 Leave a comment »
MLB Trade Deadline Rumors: Recapping the Final Hour
The deadline has come and passed, and we had several deals that broke during the final hour! -Most importantly, Ken Rosenthal broke the story with five minutes to go that the Los Angeles Dodgers struck gold for a set-up man, adding Pirates closer Octavio Dotel in return for Andrew Lambo and former fifth start James McDonald. -Dotel has now been …
by Jon Alba on July 31st, 2010 Leave a comment »
MLB Trade Deadline Rumor Alert: Snyder on the Move, Mets May Deal for Pitching
In our first rumor update of the day, we have some important news to report. -Jon Morosi is reporting that the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed in principle to send catcher Chris Snyder to the Pirates. It is unsure of who the Pirates will send back in return. -Snyder, 29, has spent his entire career with the Diamondbacks. He enters the …
by Jon Alba on July 31st, 2010 Leave a comment »
Breaking News: Former Major League Pitcher Lima Dead at 37
A sad story coming across the news wires, as former major league pitcher José Lima has been found dead at the age of 37. -Lima died of an apparent heart attack at his home in Los Angeles this morning, and could not be revived by paramedics. -Over his career, Lima managed 89 wins with 102 losses and a 5.26 ERA. …
by Jon Alba on May 23rd, 2010 Leave a comment »
A Look At Baseball’s Remaining Free Agents
Even though the end of the holiday season is approaching, that does not mean that teams cannot continue searching for some gifts! Here is a look at some key free agents left on the market, and where they may end up. Matt Holliday, OF Teams interested-St. Louis Cardinals, Boston Red Sox, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles The …
by Jon Alba on December 26th, 2009 1 Comments »
MLB Recap: September 16
Florida Marlins 5 St. Louis Cardinals 2- Josh Johnson joined the MLB’s 15-win club after holding St. Louis to one earned run on nine hits in six innings. Cody Ross had two RBI singles while Dan Uggla, John Baker, and Jorge Cantu each drove in a run to lift the Marlins to their 78th victory of the season. Julio Lugo …
by Derek Johnson on September 17th, 2009 Leave a comment »
MLB Recap: September 15
Atlanta Braves 6 New York Mets 0- Tommy Hanson scattered just three hits in seven innings as he earned membership in the MLB’s 10-win club; Hanson walked three and struck out eight. Adam LaRoche homered twice and drove in three runs to lift Atlanta to Win #76 of the season. Nate McLouth drove in the other three runs for the …
by Derek Johnson on September 16th, 2009 Leave a comment »