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  • • Orioles Sign Felix Hernandez To Minor League Deal
    The Orioles are signing right-hander Felix Hernandez to a minor league contract, Jon Heyman of MLB Network tweets. Hernandez will earn a $1MM salary if he gets to the majors. Hernandez is now the most accomplished of the Orioles’ pitchers, having earned six All-Star nods and won an American League Cy Young with the Mariners…...2021
  • • Dustin Pedroia Announces Retirement
    Red Sox second baseman and former American League MVP Dustin Pedroia announced his retirement from baseball Monday. The 37-year-old was still under contract for the 2021 season but had managed to play in just nine games over the past three seasons due to a string of devastating knee injuries that required multiple surgeries. Notably, Sean…...2021
  • • Indians Nearing Deal With Eddie Rosario
    The Indians and free-agent outfielder Eddie Rosario are nearing an agreement, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com tweets. If this deal goes through, it would keep Rosario in the American League Central, where he played with the Twins from 2015-20. Rosario was a three-time 20-home run hitter as a Twin who put up a .277/.310/.478 line over…...2021
  • Marcus Semien, Blue Jays agree to one-year, $18M deal
    • Marcus Semien, Blue Jays agree to one-year, $18M deal
    The Toronto Blue Jays continued their push to join the top tier of contenders in the American League today....2021
  • • Tigers To Sign Wilson Ramos
    The Tigers are close to signing free agent catcher Wilson Ramos to a one-year, $2MM deal, per José F. Fivera of Wow Deportes (via Twitter). Jon Heyman of MLB Network confirms the deal (via Twitter). Ramos returns to the American League Central for the first time since beginning his career with the Minnesota Twins. Since…...2021
  • • George Springer joins Blue Jays: Where does Toronto rank among Yankees and Rays in the American League East
    The Blue Jays seem to be the Yankees' top challenger at present...2021
  • Report: D.J. LeMahieu finalizing deal to return to Yankees
    • Report: D.J. LeMahieu finalizing deal to return to Yankees
    In two seasons wearing the Pinstripes, LeMahieu hit .336 with 129 RBI and 36 home runs. He won the batting title last season after hitting .364 and also placed third in American League MVP voting....2021
  • • Pitching Notes: Soria, Zimmermann, Sale, Price, LeBlanc
    It seems veteran hurler Joakim Soria is drawing quite a lot of interest from the American League West. MLB.com’s Jon Morosi tweets that the Angels, Astros, Athletics, and Rangers are all pursuing Soria to some degree. Of course, most teams could stand to add an experienced late-inning reliever coming off of a quality season, so it stands to reason…...2021
  • • Which American League team is building the best roster? Why White Sox are currently ahead of Yankees, others
    Many AL contenders still have glaring needs to address before spring training...2021
  • • AL Notes: Red Sox, Devers, Springer, Jays, Twins
    Some notes from around the American League: The Red Sox don’t appear to have any intent to move Rafael Devers off third base in 2021, writes Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. The 24-year-old has been a strong hitter but garnered shaky defensive ratings. By measure of defensive runs saved, Devers has been below-average at the hot corner in…...2021

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  • • Dustin Pedroia Announces Retirement
    Red Sox second baseman and former American League MVP Dustin Pedroia announced his retirement from baseball Monday. The 37-year-old was still under contract for the 2021 season but had managed to play in just nine games over the past three seasons due to a string of devastating knee injuries that required multiple surgeries. Notably, Sean…...2021
  • • Morning Flurries: ECHL shutdowns, and Braden Holtby and his turtles
    John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports It’s reaching the point in the bizarre, chaotic 2020 NHL offseason where nothing makes sense anymore, everything is upside-down, and simultaneously everything and nothing is happening all at once. The NHL has yet to fully formulate a plan to re-start the league for the 2020-21 season; they’re still operating on the assumption that the season will begin ...2020
  • • MLBTR Poll: Will The National League Have The DH In 2021?
    For the first time since 1972, both the American League and National League played a season under a uniform set of rules.  The institution of the universal designated hitter was one of several concessions made to the unusual circumstances of the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, as with pitchers already facing a heightened injury risk from a…...2020
  • • AL Injury Notes: Osuna, Cruz, Mariners, Guerrero, Iglesias
    Some injury notes from around the American League: Astros’ closer Roberto Osuna has progressed to throwing, per GM James Click (via Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle). Osuna was seemingly ticketed for a Tommy John surgery after going down with an elbow injury earlier, although the reliever instead elected to rehab and attempt to return this season. The…...2020
  • • A's Matt Chapman to undergo hip surgery, miss remainder of 2020 season
    This news is a huge disappointment for the American League West-leading Athletics. This season, Chapman is slashing .232/.276/.535 with 10 home runs and 25 RBI....2020
  • • American League Injury Updates: Piscotty, Cobb, Keuchel, Pearson
    Here are the latest updates on a few injury situations from around the American League … The Athletics will go a few days without full participation from outfielder Stephen Piscotty, as Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle covers on Twitter. (He’s pinch running as we speak.) Thankfully, it seems there’s reason to hope he’ll bounce back…...2020
  • • Latest On Justin Verlander
    This season hasn’t gone as hoped for the reigning American League champion Astros, who have started 22-21 while dealing with several notable injuries. They have gone nearly the entire campaign without 2019 AL Cy Young winner Justin Verlander, who made one start in July and has been out since with a forearm strain, but it…...2020
  • • AL Injury Notes: M. Chapman, Jays, Angels
    A few notable injury notes from around the American League… Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman will resume baseball activities Wednesday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle tweets. It’s still unclear how much longer the AL West-leading A’s will go without Chapman, though. The 27-year-old has been out since he left their game Sunday with…...2020
  • • AL Injury Notes: Twins, Jays, Kennedy, Hernandez, Odor
    Some notes on prominent injury situations around the American League: Twins’ manager Rocco Baldelli provided encouraging updates on a trio of injured players, via Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com (Twitter links). Star third baseman Josh Donaldson and center fielder Byron Buxton are seemingly nearing their returns, with each scheduled to play in an intrasquad game at the team’s…...2020
  • • Latest On Astros’ Bullpen
    The Astros are off to a nice 3-1 start to the 2020 season, but the reigning American League champions are nonetheless facing plenty of injury-related issues at the moment. Ace and defending AL Cy Young winner Justin Verlander is on the shelf with a forearm strain, 2019 AL Rookie of the Year Yordan Alvarez has…...2020

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  • • Cora's birthday party is one for the ages
    It's difficult to imagine Alex Cora having a happier birthday. The Red Sox manager guided his team to a 4-1 victory over the Astros in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series, winning the franchise's 14th pennant and its first since winning the World Series in 2013....2018

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American League Most trade, contract, salary rumors

  • • Orioles Sign Felix Hernandez To Minor League Deal
    The Orioles are signing right-hander Felix Hernandez to a minor league contract, Jon Heyman of MLB Network tweets. Hernandez will earn a $1MM salary if he gets to the majors. Hernandez is now the most accomplished of the Orioles’ pitchers, having earned six All-Star nods and won an American League Cy Young with the Mariners…...2021
  • • Dustin Pedroia Announces Retirement
    Red Sox second baseman and former American League MVP Dustin Pedroia announced his retirement from baseball Monday. The 37-year-old was still under contract for the 2021 season but had managed to play in just nine games over the past three seasons due to a string of devastating knee injuries that required multiple surgeries. Notably, Sean…...2021
  • • Tigers To Sign Wilson Ramos
    The Tigers are close to signing free agent catcher Wilson Ramos to a one-year, $2MM deal, per José F. Fivera of Wow Deportes (via Twitter). Jon Heyman of MLB Network confirms the deal (via Twitter). Ramos returns to the American League Central for the first time since beginning his career with the Minnesota Twins. Since…...2021
  • • American League Non-Tenders
    With revenue losses expected to result in reduced payrolls around baseball, a larger number of players than usual are expected to be let go by their current teams by tonight’s 7pm CT non-tender deadline.  Some of these players could end up re-signing with their teams for salaries below what they were projected (by MLBTR contributor…...2020
  • • Rays Reportedly Open To Blake Snell Trade
    The reigning American League champion Rays could part with one of their most recognizable players. They have informed other teams that “they’re open to the idea of” dealing left-hander Blake Snell, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com writes, though the Rays aren’t “actively” looking to trade him. It could be a game-changer if the Rays actually are…...2020
  • • Quick Hits: Rangers, Happ, Osuna, Yankees, Chapman
    Some notes from around the league: The Rangers have expressed interest in free agent left-hander J.A. Happ, reports Jon Morosi of MLB.com (Twitter link). Texas is expected to work younger players into the fold after posting the worst record in the American League in 2020. Nevertheless, the Rangers figure to explore the market for plenty of lower-cost…...2020
  • • Latest On DJ LeMahieu
    Second baseman DJ LeMahieu was a godsend for the Yankees during the previous two seasons, but as a free agent, he could go elsewhere this offseason. Re-signing with the Yankees is LeMahieu’s preference, according to Ken Davidoff of the New York Post, but the 2020 American League batting title champion wants to stay in the…...2020
  • • Devin Williams, Kyle Lewis Win Rookie Of The Year Awards
    Brewers right-handed reliever Devin Williams and Mariners center fielder Kyle Lewis have won the 2020 Jackie Robinson National League and American League Rookie of the Year awards, the Baseball Writers’ Association of America announced Monday. Williams was up against Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm and Padres infielder Jake Cronenworth, who tied for second place in…...2020
  • • AL Notes: Astros, Kiermaier, Orioles, Bannon, Rangers
    Some notes from the American League: George Springer and Michael Brantley will be two of the top free agents on the market this offseason. Astros general manager James Click confirmed the organization will look into bringing both players back, but he also cautioned that the club has to “balance the present and the future” (via Chandler Rome of…...2020
  • • Identifying the MLB teams most likely to be sellers at the trade deadline
    In the American League, the Red Sox, Angels and Rangers look like sellers, while in the NL, the Pirates and Reds could be looking to sell as well....2020

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  • • American League Non-Tenders
    With revenue losses expected to result in reduced payrolls around baseball, a larger number of players than usual are expected to be let go by their current teams by tonight’s 7pm CT non-tender deadline.  Some of these players could end up re-signing with their teams for salaries below what they were projected (by MLBTR contributor…...2020
  • • Morning Flurries: ECHL shutdowns, and Braden Holtby and his turtles
    John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports It’s reaching the point in the bizarre, chaotic 2020 NHL offseason where nothing makes sense anymore, everything is upside-down, and simultaneously everything and nothing is happening all at once. The NHL has yet to fully formulate a plan to re-start the league for the 2020-21 season; they’re still operating on the assumption that the season will begin ...2020
  • Tigers hire former Astros skipper A.J. Hinch as manager
    • Tigers hire former Astros skipper A.J. Hinch as manager
    Detroit finished the pandemic-shortened 2020 season with a 23-35 record and dead last in the American League Central standings....2020
  • • MLB playoff picture, standings, postseason bracket, projections: White Sox take top seed in American League
    The regular season is winding down, but there's still plenty to sort out...2020
  • • MLB playoff picture, standings, postseason bracket, projections: Rays regain top seed in American League
    The regular season is winding down, but there's still plenty to sort out...2020
  • • MLB playoff picture, standings, projections: Yankees clinging to No. 8 seed in American League
    The regular season is winding down, but there's still plenty to sort out...2020
  • • Which 15 Players Should The Marlins Protect In An Expansion Draft?
    In a few weeks, we’ll be running a two-team mock expansion draft here at MLBTR – just for the fun of it!  Currently, we’re creating 15-player protected lists for each of the existing 30 teams.  You can catch up on the rules for player eligibility here. The American League results are in!  Click here to…...2020
  • • Which 15 Players Should The Phillies Protect In An Expansion Draft?
    In a few weeks, we’ll be running a two-team mock expansion draft here at MLBTR – just for the fun of it!  Currently, we’re creating 15-player protected lists for each of the existing 30 teams.  You can catch up on the rules for player eligibility here. The American League results are in!  Click here to…...2020
  • • Which 15 Players Should The Braves Protect In An Expansion Draft?
    In a few weeks, we’ll be running a two-team mock expansion draft here at MLBTR – just for the fun of it!  Currently, we’re creating 15-player protected lists for each of the existing 30 teams.  You can catch up on the rules for player eligibility here. The American League results are in!  Click here to…...2020
  • • Which 15 Players Should The Mets Protect In An Expansion Draft?
    In a few weeks, we’ll be running a two-team mock expansion draft here at MLBTR – just for the fun of it!  Currently, we’re creating 15-player protected lists for each of the existing 30 teams.  You can catch up on the rules for player eligibility here. The American League results are in!  Click here to…...2020

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  • • Dick Allen Passes Away
    In saddening news, the family of iconic slugger Dick Allen announced on Twitter that the seven-time Major League All-Star passed away at his home in Wampum, Pennsylvania this morning. He was 78. Allen, the 1964 National League Rookie of the Year with the Phillies and the 1972 American League MVP with the White Sox, was…...2020
  • • Morning Flurries: ECHL shutdowns, and Braden Holtby and his turtles
    2020
  • • Latest On Astros’ Bullpen
    2020
  • • Rookie radar: NL West
    MLBTR’s Jeff Todd has already run through the American League Central and the American League West in previewing some of the interesting young talent that could surface in the majors this season.  Now we’ll tackle the NL West — a particularly interesting division given the enviable bevy of young talent that has been cultivated by the Dodgers and Padres.  Los Angeles and San Diego have two  of the ...2020
  • • Eight MLB players poised for breakout seasons in 2020
    One of the best aspects of the baseball season is watching young players emerge as the game’s newest stars. Now, as a new MLB season draws near, we’re on the verge of seeing new faces experience their breakout moment in 2020. In some cases, a breakout season involves a well-known player. Whether due to early struggles to begin their MLB career or injury, a new season provides a fresh start and a c...2020
  • • Colorado to potentially get a new AHL club
    Eagles celebrate a goal in Stockton | Photo courtesy of Colorado Eagles Rumors surfaced on Monday about the possible relocation of an AHL club to Colorado Springs Just two days after the National Hockey League hosted its annual Stadium Series game between the Colorado Avalanche and L.A. Kings on the base of the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, rumors surfaced Monday evening of a potential...2020
  • • Through two season with the Colorado Eagles, head coach Greg Cronin has done his job
    Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images How do you evaluate an AHL coach? Is “success” winning, or developing NHL talent? There may not be a tougher coaching job out there like being the head coach of an American Hockey League team. With much roster turnover throughout the season with call-ups to the NHL team or from the ECHL affiliate, it can be hard to keep ...2020
  • • A.J. Greer hasn't changed a thing, despite fewer penalties and a recent uptick in offense
    Photo courtesy of the Colorado Eagles After the incident in Milwaukee back in October, the fourth-year Avs pro has spent more time producing on the ice and less time in the box A.J. Greer plays a unique brand of hockey, and it’s one you don’t see all too often anymore in today’s game. Greer is a very physical hockey player and he’s more likely to look for the hit over chasing the puck. It’s on...2020
  • • Jose Altuve interview, jersey cover-up sparks electronic buzzer speculation
    An interview with Jose Altuve after his huge home run to send the Houston Astros to the World Series last season — coupled with the infielder’s behavior after the homer — have fueled speculation about the Astros illegally using an electronic buzzer to communicate signs. Altuve hit a monster home run off Aroldis Chapman in the bottom of the ninth inning of Game 6 of the ALCS against the Yankees las...2020
  • • Winter Meetings Previews: Royals, White Sox
    In advance of the winter meetings, let’s take a moment to quickly preview a couple teams from the American League Central… The Kansas City Royals will look for value buys on the free agent market, per Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star. Given the sale of the team and the managerial transition underway, the…...2019

Top American League Most news

  • • Judge helps Yanks rise in 8th to even ALCS
    These "Baby Bombers" just don't quit. Aaron Judge homered and delivered a game-tying hit, while Gary Sanchez crushed the go-ahead double in a decisive four-run eighth as the Yankees stunned the Astros with a 6-4 victory in Game 4 on Tuesday to even the American League Championship Series at two games apiece....2017
  • • Judge helps Yanks rise in 8th to even ALCS
    These "Baby Bombers" just don't quit. Aaron Judge homered and delivered a game-tying hit, while Gary Sanchez crushed the go-ahead double in a decisive four-run eighth as the Yankees stunned the Astros with a 6-4 victory in Game 4 on Tuesday to even the American League Championship Series at two games apiece....2017
  • • Yanks, Judge make Astros CC sick in G3
    Aaron Judge crushed a three-run homer and made several splendid defensive plays, including a fearless crash into the right-field wall, as he made his presence felt by powering the Yankees' surge in an 8-1 victory over the Astros in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series presented by Camping World....2017
  • • Yanks, Judge make Astros CC sick in G3
    Aaron Judge crushed a three-run homer and made several splendid defensive plays, including a fearless crash into the right-field wall, as he made his presence felt by powering the Yankees' surge in an 8-1 victory over the Astros in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series presented by Camping World....2017
  • • Rise! Judge leads way as Yanks make it 2-1
    Aaron Judge crushed a three-run homer and made several splendid defensive plays, including a fearless crash into the right-field wall, as he made his presence felt by powering the Yankees' surge in an 8-1 victory over the Astros in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series presented by Camping World....2017
  • • Rise! Judge leads way as Yanks make it 2-1
    Aaron Judge crushed a three-run homer and made several splendid defensive plays, including a fearless crash into the right-field wall, as he made his presence felt by powering the Yankees' surge in an 8-1 victory over the Astros in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series presented by Camping World....2017
  • • WS berth on line in Game 7 for Yankees, Astros
    It all comes down to Game 7 of the American League Championship Series presented by Camping World on Saturday after the Astros topped the Yankees in Game 6. CC Sabathia gets the nod after defeating Houston in Game 3, tossing six scoreless innings. The Astros avoided elimination with a 7-1 victory on Game 6. The Astros enter the game 5-0 at home in the postseason this month. Charlie Morton, who los...2017
  • • Yanks' run ends with Game 7 loss to Astros
    The Astros are headed to their first Fall Classic as an American League team, and second overall, after taking a 4-0 victory over the Yankees in Game 7 of the AL Championship Series presented by Camping World on Saturday night at Minute Maid Park....2017
  • • Astros win 1st AL pennant! Date with LA next
    The Astros are headed to their first Fall Classic as an American League team, and second overall, after taking a 4-0 victory over the Yankees in Game 7 of the AL Championship Series presented by Camping World on Saturday night at Minute Maid Park....2017
  • • Spring in their step, Verlander, Astros force G7
    Another dominant performance by Justin Verlander saved the Astros' season for at least one more day and forced a Game 7 against the Yankees in the American League Championship Series presented by Camping World, posting a 7-1 victory Friday night in Game 6 at Minute Maid Park....2017
  • • Yanks look to Severino to even ALCS on road
    The Astros seek a 2-0 advantage in the American League Championship Series presented by Camping World, while the Yankees look to even things up in Game 2 at Minute Maid Park on Saturday....2017
  • • Verlander, Astros eye 2-0 ALCS lead (4 ET, FOX)
    The Astros seek a 2-0 advantage in the American League Championship Series presented by Camping World, while the Yankees look to even things up in Game 2 at Minute Maid Park on Saturday....2017
  • • Unanimous decision: Judge named AL ROY
    Aaron Judge was unanimously named the American League Rookie of the Year Award winner on Monday, becoming the first Yankee since Derek Jeter in 1996 to garner the honor, and the ninth overall....2017
  • • Boone: 'Chance of lifetime' to manage Yanks
    The keys to the manager's office are officially in Aaron Boone's hands as the Yankees introduced the 2003 American League Championship Series hero as the 33rd manager in franchise history on Wednesday....2017

American League Most fantasy rankings and news

  • • Fantasy reaction to Gordon's trade to Seattle
    Dee Gordon was dealt from Miami to Seattle, sending a bundle of stolen bases from the National League to the American League. Eric Karabell reviews the fantasy spin....2017

American League Most schedule, game

  • • Which American League team is building the best roster? Why White Sox are currently ahead of Yankees, others
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  • Gary Sanchez: Yankees 'never told me why I was benched' in playoffs
    • Gary Sanchez: Yankees 'never told me why I was benched' in playoffs
    Sanchez struggled mightily at the plate in 2020, slashing .147/.253/.365 with 10 home runs and 24 RBI. Despite his struggles, though, he started Game 2 of the American League Wild Card Series against Cleveland....2020
  • White Sox slugger Jose Abreu named American League MVP
    • White Sox slugger Jose Abreu named American League MVP
    Abreu’s production helped the Sox to their first playoff berth since 2008....2020
  • • 2020 sports schedule: American League Division Series begin; An updated look at this year's calendar
    Examining when leagues and events are scheduled to return following the coronavirus pandemic pause...2020
  • • MLB Wild Card Tuesday Takeaways: Giolito flirts with history; Astros extend Twins' record playoff losing streak
    The MLB playoffs are underway! Here's what's going down in each of Tuesday's four American League matchups....2020
  • • MLB Playoffs Daily: Baseball's biggest postseason party ever is here
    It's playoff time! Tuesday's four American League openers feature an ace showdown, a big test for the Astros and much more....2020
  • • Latest On Justin Verlander, Lance McCullers Jr.
    With nine losses in their past 11 games, the reigning American League champion Astros have fallen under .500 (23-24) and find themselves fighting for their playoff lives. The Astros have gone almost the whole year without 2019 AL Cy Young winner Justin Verlander, which certainly hasn’t helped matters, but they’re hoping to get him back…...2020
  • • MLB, MLBPA reach agreement on neutral sites for playoff bubbles
    Currently, the MLB plans to implement a two-bubble strategy, with separate bubbles for the American League and National League. For that to work, teams would not travel back in forth like they normally would in a series....2020
  • • MLB playoff picture, standings, postseason bracket, projections: White Sox take top seed in American League
    2020
  • • MLB playoff picture, standings, postseason bracket, projections: Rays regain top seed in American League
    2020

American League Most rumors, scandals, hoax

  • • The Astros, Suddenly Dominant at the Plate, Are Back in the A.L.C.S.
    A team that looked ordinary during the regular season has caught fire in the postseason, reaching the American League Championship Series and enraging those still upset over their 2017 cheating scandal....2020
  • • AL Notes: JDM, Red Sox, Astros, Click, Yanks, LeMahieu
    Let’s check in on some of the American League’s highest-profile clubs… Major League Baseball handed down its decision on Boston’s sign-stealing scandal from its World Series-winning season in 2018 a couple weeks ago, stripping the Red Sox of their second-round pick this year and suspending scout/replay coordinator J.T. Watkins for the upcoming campaign. Count designatedR...2020
  • • Five ways MLB commissioner can dig out from Astros mess
    Stick an asterisk next to the Houston Astros' 2017 World Series title and a fork in baseball’s integrity: Rob Manfred has a mushrooming scandal on his hands that needs a competent cleanup crew ASAP. Here’s what happened under the MLB commissioner’s embarrassing watch in the past week: Braves outfielder Nick Markakis said "every single" scandal-scarred Astros player "needs a beating." Yankees slugg...2020
  • • Dodgers players reportedly warned Nationals about Astros' sign-stealing before 2019 World Series
    The Astros’ sign-stealing scandal has been the dominant story in baseball over the past several weeks, although it didn’t come as a revelation to many throughout the game. A scout from another team told Barry Svrluga and Dave Sheinin of the Washington Post: “It was a big open secret, really big. Throughout baseball, throughout the scouting community, for several years, not just starting in 2017. I...2020
  • • MLBTR Poll: How Good Are The Astros?
    The Astros have been a juggernaut dating back to 2017, evidenced by their three 100-win efforts, two American League pennants and World Series title. However, thanks to the sign-stealing scandal from their championship-winning campaign, the Astros’ recent excellence has been sullied in the minds of many observers. Although the club’s the reigning AL champion, it’s…...2020
  • • Astros name James Click general manager
    The Astros have decided upon James Click as their new general manager, per a club announcement. Click had served as Rays vice president of baseball operations. Having already installed Dusty Baker as its new manager, the scandal-ridden Houston organization has now replaced its prior leadership team. Manager A.J. Hinch and GM Jeff Luhnow were suspended and fired for lack of oversight in the sign-st...2020
  • • Did Justin Verlander reference Astros’ cheating during Cy Young speech?
    Justin Verlander on Saturday night accepted the American League Cy Young Award at the New York Baseball Writers’ Association of America dinner, and he said something in his speech that did not sit well with some. During his acceptance speech, Verlander mentioned that “everyone knows the Astros are technologically and analytically advanced.” The line was interpreted by some writers as praise of Hou...2020
  • • Jose Altuve interview, jersey cover-up sparks electronic buzzer speculation
    2020
  • • Aaron Judge deletes tweet congratulating Jose Altuve on 2017 MVP
    Aaron Judge exhibited a lot of class back in 2017 after finishing runner-up to Jose Altuve in American League MVP voting, tweeting out a congratulatory message to the Houston Astros star. In the wake of Monday’s stunning developments related to how Major League Baseball levied severe punishments upon the Astros organization amid the conclusion of its investigation into the team’s sign-stealing sca...2020
  • • Red Sox fans already booing defending champs
    Boston Red Sox fans have not been accustomed to their team losing a lot in recent seasons. Fresh off another World Series title, that’s been the case during the early stages of the 2019 season. Boston entered Thursday night’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park with the second-worst record in the American League at 3-9. Of Boston’s five regular starting pitchers, not a single one boa...2019

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