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  • Outside The Confines: Oh no-no! The first no-hitter of the season!
    • Outside The Confines: Oh no-no! The first no-hitter of the season!
    Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images In just his eighth major league start, Ronel Blanco got the season going in style. Some pitchers wait their whole career and never have a no-hitter. Tyler Gilbert did it in his first major league start in 2021. Ronel Blanco waited a little longer, doing it in his eighth MLB start. And while some might have read the headline and thought it was an April Fool...2024
  • • Brown: Astros, Alex Bregman Will Discuss Extension “At Some Point”
    Speaking to reporters on Thursday (including Brian McTaggart of MLB.com), Astros general manager Dana Brown said that the team has not yet broached the subject of an extension with Alex Bregman. This aligns with comments Bregman made this spring, telling reporters (including Chandler Rome of The Athletic) that he had not received an offer and…...2024
  • Astros GM shares updates on future of Alex Bregman, Kyle Tucker
    • Astros GM shares updates on future of Alex Bregman, Kyle Tucker
    Speaking to reporters on Thursday (including Brian McTaggart of MLB.com), Astros general manager Dana Brown was asked about the status of extension conversations with two key players....2024
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  • Outside The Confines: We have a problem
    • Outside The Confines: We have a problem
    Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports A major gambling scandal breaks out with Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter. A recap of the Seoul Series. A revolt in the MLBPA. And other news from MLB. I’m going to assume that you’ve already heard about the gambling scandal surrounding Shohei Ohtani and his interpreter Ippei Mizuhara. I’m going to try to give you some links that will allow you to do some furth...2024
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  • • Kyle Tucker On Extension: Some Talks But No Offer
    Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker addressed the state of his extension talks with the club this week, discussing the matter with Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. He said the two sides have had some talks but “not a hard offer or anything like that.” The Excel Sports Management client added that he’s open to those discussions, “whether…...2024
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  • • Justin Verlander, J.P. France Behind Schedule Due To Shoulder Issues
    Astros right-hander Justin Verlander is a few weeks behind his normal Spring Training schedule due to a shoulder issue. He spoke to members of the media about it today, with Brian McTaggart of MLB.com relaying video on X of the veteran discussing the situation. General manager Dana Brown also relayed that righty J.P. France is…...2024

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Brian McTaggart injury and suspension

  • • Outside The Confines: Oh no-no! The first no-hitter of the season!
    2024
  • Outside The Confines: Lone Star showdown
    • Outside The Confines: Lone Star showdown
    Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images The Rangers take a 1-0 lead in the ALCS. The Phillies and Diamondbacks get set to face off. Thoughts on the playoff system. And other news from MLB. I’m going to assume that all of you know that the Rangers took a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven American League Championship Series with a 2-0 win last night. Dayn Perry has a history of the rivalry between the...2023
  • • Injury Notes: Graveman, Matzek, Hoskins
    Astros right-hander Kendall Graveman was unavailable for the ALDS due to discomfort in his right shoulder, and MLB.com’s Brian McTaggart relays that, per manager Dusty Baker, Graveman’s injury hasn’t improved enough to join the club for the ALCS against the Rangers. The news is a significant blow to the club’s bullpen depth, as Graveman posted…...2023
  • Outside The Confines: Just say no
    • Outside The Confines: Just say no
    Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports What does the failed Eduardo Rodriguez deal really say? There has already been a lot said about the big moves that happened at the deadline, because what’s more fun than speculating about trades? Reacting to them. Obviously, a lot of the discussion has revolved around the Mets trading both Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander, but if we’re on the topic of Tig...2023
  • • Outside The Confines: One and done
    James Click | Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports James Click is no longer the GM of the Astros. More hot stove talk. A look at this year’s rookies before the award winner is announced. And more news from around MLB. “OK. But what have you done for the team since you won the World Series a week ago?” I know some of you will insist that the Astros did not fire general manager James Click, but to...2022
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  • • Alex Bregman Suffered Broken Finger In Game 6
    Astros third baseman Alex Bregman suffered a broken left index finger sliding into second base in the eighth inning of Game 6 of the World Series, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. The injury won’t require surgery, but Bregman faces an eight week recovery timeline, meaning he won’t have any concerns being ready by spring…...2022
  • • Astros Place Jason Castro On IL, Recall Garrett Stubbs
    The Astros have placed catcher Jason Castro on the injured list because of a knee injury, per Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. Fellow catcher Garrett Stubbs has been recalled to take his place. Signed to a two-year, $7MM deal in the offseason, Castro has been serving as the club’s backup catcher, behind Martin Maldonado. In 55…...2021
  • • Astros Aledmys Diaz Out Six To Eight Weeks With Fractured Hand
    Astros utilityman Aledmys Díaz will miss six to eight weeks after X-rays revealed he fractured his left hand in last night’s loss to the Blue Jays, manager Dusty Baker told reporters (including Brian McTaggart of MLB.com). Díaz was injured when he was hit by a Ross Stripling pitch. Losing Díaz for the foreseeable future is a difficult…...2021
  • • Astros Framber Valdez Could Return In June
    Astros starter Framber Valdez could return to the team at some point in June, manager Dusty Baker told reporters (including Brian McTaggart of MLB.com) this afternoon. That’s the first timeline the organization has defined since the left-hander fractured his left ring finger on a comebacker during Spring Training. In the initial aftermath of the injury, it…...2021
  • • Jose Altuve To Undergo MRI On Right Knee
    Astros second baseman Jose Altuve will undergo an MRI on his right knee, manager Dusty Baker announced Thursday (via Brian McTaggart of MLB.com). Altuve exited the Astros’ game against the Rangers on Thursday because of discomfort in the area. Right knee problems aren’t anything new for Altuve, who underwent surgery on the joint after the…...2020

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  • 2023
    "The new Astros general manager Dana Brown recently chatted with Brian McTaggart of MLB."

  • 2022
    "Astros’ first base coach Omar Lopez will return to the coaching staff next season, per Brian McTaggart of MLB."

  • 2021
    "com’s Brian McTaggart adds that righty Kendall Graveman and recently designated-for-assignment Rafael Montero are…"

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  • 2017
    "The Astros have agreed to a deal with free agent reliever Joe Smith, pending a physical, Brian McTaggart of MLB."

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  • 2015
    "com's Brian McTaggart offered another reason to be impressed with Houston's showing:   After Houston put up four runs in the top of the eighth to temporarily stretch the lead to 19, the Diamondbacks' official Twitter account decided to have some fun with the situation:  As has been the case throughout the season, shortstop Carlos Correa led the way."

  • 2014
    "     The Astros' official Twitter account passed along the official report: Evan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle and Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports noted more contract details: Drellich also passed along what position Lowrie will be playing moving forward: Lowrie sounded optimistic about the direction his new team is headed, via Brian McTaggart of MLB."

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Brian McTaggart trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • Brown: Astros, Alex Bregman Will Discuss Extension “At Some Point”
    2024
  • • Outside The Confines: We have a problem
    2024
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  • • Kyle Tucker On Extension: Some Talks But No Offer
    2024
  • Outside The Confines: How do you spell relief?
    • Outside The Confines: How do you spell relief?
    Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Three relievers find new homes. Some teams still have work to do. The Hall of Fame vote will be announced tomorrow. And other news from around MLB. Good morning. We start out on a bad note today, but things get better after that. Except there are no Cubs trades or signings. That headline sort of pegs me as being of a certain age, doesn’t it? Jeff Passan a...2024
  • 2023 MLB Winter Meetings Day 3 open thread
    • 2023 MLB Winter Meetings Day 3 open thread
    Kyle Schwab-USA TODAY Sports After today, baseball folks will head home. This is the final day of the 2023 MLB Winter Meetings and if that seems short, it is. In past years the meetings used to go Sunday through Thursday, this year (and I assume future years) they’ll end Wednesday. The last true event of the meetings is the Rule 5 Draft, which will happen at 1 p.m. CT. There should be a li...2023
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  • Outside The Confines: World Series here we go!
    • Outside The Confines: World Series here we go!
    Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images An unexpected and chaotic match-up sets the stage for the Fall Classic. The whole 2023 season has been building towards this. Tonight the World Series begins, and I don’t think there is a single soul who can honestly say that at the beginning of the year they believed we would be seeing an Arizona Diamondbacks/Texas Rangers fall classic, and yet here we...2023
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  • • Outside The Confines: Lone Star showdown
    2023
  • • Astros Outright Jake Cousins
    The Astros have sent right-hander Jake Cousins outright to Triple-A Sugar Land, tweets Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. Houston had designated him for assignment earlier in the week upon reinstating Michael Brantley from the injured list. Cousins spent a month on Houston’s 40-man roster. The Astros claimed him off waivers from the Brewers shortly before the trade deadline.…...2023
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  • • Outside The Confines: Just say no
    2023
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  • • Marlins “Moving Toward” A Deal With Yuli Gurriel, Twins Also Involved
    The Marlins are “moving toward” a deal with free agent Yuli Gurriel, according to Mark Feinsand and Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. No deal has been finalized yet. Daniel Alvarez-Montes of El Extra Base reports that the Twins are also in on Gurriel. The Marlins had been the only previously reported team interested in the former…...2023
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Brian McTaggart stats and results

  • • Outside The Confines: How do you spell relief?
    2024
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  • Walt Weiss, Eric Young mentioned as possible replacements for Dusty Baker in Houston
    • Walt Weiss, Eric Young mentioned as possible replacements for Dusty Baker in Houston
    Photo by Tyler Schank/Clarkson Creative/Getty Images It might just be speculation, but is probably something to keep an eye on. The Atlanta Braves have been fortunate over their run of six-straight playoff appearances to largely keep their coaching staff intact. With the exception of Rick Kranitz’s addition prior to the 2019 season, the Braves have been able to keep essentially the same c...2023
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  • • Outside The Confines: Lone Star showdown
    2023
  • • Astros Close Alternate Training Site Due To Positive COVID-19 Test
    The Astros’ alternate training site in Corpus Christi was recently shut down due to a positive COVID-19 test, GM James Click told reporters (including MLB.com’s Brian McTaggart and the Houston Chronicle’s Chandler Rome).  “As the result of a single positive test, we have shut down the facility out of an abundance of caution while we…...2020
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  • • Astros reportedly have considered Carlos Correa trade amid payroll concerns
    Astros president of baseball operations Jeff Luhnow painted a somewhat bleak picture in regard to the team’s payroll when peaking with Brian McTaggart of MLB.com and other reporters Tuesday. In Luhnow’s estimation, the Astros are going to have to clear out money if they want to acquire a top-end starting pitcher this offseason. With that in mind, it looks more likely than ever that they’ll be sayi...2019
  • • Carlos Beltran Signing Puts Astros One Step Away from AL Favorites
    2016
  • • Brian McCann to Astros: Latest Trade Details, Comments and Reaction
    2016
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  • • Carlos Gomez Designated for Assignment by Astros: Latest Details and Reaction
    2016
  • • David Ortiz Building on Clutch Legend, Gunning for Historic Farewell Season
    2016
  • • Taijuan Walker's 2016 Breakout Makes Mariners a Huge AL West Threat
    2016
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  • • Outside The Confines: Oh no-no! The first no-hitter of the season!
    2024
    Check it out Logan Riely
  • • Outside The Confines: How do you spell relief?
    2024
    Visit the page Jeff Passan
  • • Outside The Confines: World Series here we go!
    2023
    See more articles World Series
  • • Outside The Confines: A baseball icon is taking a farewell lap
    Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images Triple Crown winner Miguel Cabrera says 2023 will be his final season. We are coming to a point in baseball where it is hard to say what players might be capable of achieving the same kinds of feats that those who are taking their final bows were able to manage. I think most of us would be hard-pressed to name the next player likely to hit 700 home runs...2022
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  • • Outside The Confines: One and done
    2022
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  • • Outside The Confines: We’re all even up
    Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports The World Series is tied at one game each. Everything you need to know about tonight’s Game 3 and more news from around the league. I know that no one ever believes anyone who says “I don’t care who wins the World Series,” but I truly don’t. I just want it to go as many games as possible. My great fear was that the Astros would blow out the Phillies in four ga...2022
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  • • Outside The Confines: Who’s your Padre?
    Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Three of the four Division Series are over and the Padres pulled off one of the biggest upsets ever. The Guardians and Yankees face off in Game 5 tonight. And other news from the postseason. Just as I predicted, we’re going to have a Padres/Phillies National League Championship Series. I’m sure I wrote that around here somewhere. If you c...2022
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  • • Five teams set for potential Triple-A affiliate changes
    The majority of clubs throughout Major League Baseball have already announced that they’ve renewed their player development contracts with their Triple-A affiliates, but there are still five clubs that don’t have a clear plan in place just yet. Notably, the Astros and the Fresno Grizzles announced Sunday that they will not be renewing their partnership. As MLB.com’s Brian McTaggart writes, that sh...2018
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  • • Ex-Astros coach who almost died at W.S. parade will be on All-Star Game staff
    Houston Astros first base coach Rich Dauer, who nearly died at the parade celebrating the team’s World Series championship last year, will join AJ Hinch’s staff at the 2018 All-Star Game, as the Astros skipper will be managing the AL squad. Brian McTaggart, Astros beat writer for the MLB.com tweeted out the heartwarming news. Dauer collapsed at the parade in Houston last year, something that was p...2018
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  • • AL Notes: Keuchel, Twins, Avila, Rothschild, A’s/Mariners Coaches
    Let’s check in on the latest from the American League: Astros lefty Dallas Keuchel is currently sporting a walking boot after suffering a foot sprain, MLB.com’s Brian McTaggart writes. Keuchel told TMZ Sports that he was banged up in the team’s World Series parade. Fortunately, the expectation at the moment is that the injury won’t…...2017
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Top Brian McTaggart news

  • • Sources: Beltran agrees to terms with Astros
    Carlos Beltran is coming back to Houston. The free agent agreed to terms with the Astros on Saturday, sources confirmed to MLB.com's Jon Morosi and Brian McTaggart. A source confirmed to Morosi that Beltran accepted a one-year, $16 million deal, with a full no-trade clause. The team has not confirmed the reports....2016
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  • • Astros Score 21 Runs vs. Diamondbacks: Stats, Highlights and Reaction
    2015
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  • • Omar Lopez To Remain With The Astros
    Astros’ first base coach Omar Lopez will return to the coaching staff next season, per Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. It will be Lopez’s 25th year with the franchise, and comes shortly after bench coach Joe Espada’s reported agreement with the franchise. Lopez played three seasons of minor league baseball with the White Sox and the…...2022
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  • • Astros Have Reportedly Considered Carlos Correa Trade
    Speaking with Brian McTaggart of MLB.com and other reporters Tuesday, Astros president of baseball operations Jeff Luhnow painted a somewhat bleak picture in regards to the team’s payroll. In Luhnow’s estimation, the Astros are going to have to clear out money if they want to acquire a top-end starting pitcher this offseason. With that in…...2019
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  • • Astros Designate Carlos Gomez For Assignment
    In a stunning move, the Astros have designated center fielder Carlos Gomez for assignment, reports Brian McTaggart of MLB.com (Twitter link). Gomez’s designation represents a shocking fall from grace for the 30-year-old, whom Houston acquired from Milwaukee last July in a blockbuster deadline deal that also saw right-hander Mike Fiers join the Astros in exchange…...2016
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  • • Chris Correa Sentenced to 46 Months for Hacking Astros' Computer System
    2016
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  • • Astros, Kyle Tucker Have Discussed Extension
    The new Astros general manager Dana Brown recently chatted with Brian McTaggart of MLB.com and was asked whether they have begun extension talks with some of their younger players such as Kyle Tucker. “Tucker, we’ve been in conversation,” Brown said. “Some of the stuff was started prior to me coming. We had some talks with…...2023
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  • • Source: Phils, Astros complete Giles deal
    The Astros have agreed to acquire closer Ken Giles from the Phillies in exchange for pitchers Vince Velasquez, Brett Oberholtzer and one Minor Leaguer, a source told MLB.com's Brian McTaggart....2015
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  • • Preseason Darling Astros Raising Questions with Disappointing 5-12 Start
    2016
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Brian McTaggart schedule, game

  • • Outside The Confines: Oh no-no! The first no-hitter of the season!
    2024
    See also Logan Riely
  • • Justin Verlander, J.P. France Behind Schedule Due To Shoulder Issues
    2024
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  • • Walt Weiss, Eric Young mentioned as possible replacements for Dusty Baker in Houston
    2023
    See more articles Eric Young
  • • Outside The Confines: World Series here we go!
    2023
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  • • Outside The Confines: Lone Star showdown
    2023
    Check it out Evan Drellich
  • • Outside The Confines: And the winners are...
    Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Phillies underdog story couldn’t quite go all the way. Well, friends, the 2022 baseball season is officially over. While there are still awards to be given and a sweltering hot-stove season to look forward to, there will not be any more games played until spring training rolls around next February (provided there are no unforeseen dela...2022
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  • • Outside The Confines: Let the Fall Classic begin!
    Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images It’s time for the big show. Well, friends, today is the day. The 2022 World Series is getting underway, and in a little over a week we’ll know who will be the champions. Will it be Best in the West Houston Astros trying to make a redemptive win to escape the shadow over their 2017 victory? Or will the true Wild Card of the Philadelphia Phillies sneak in...2022
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  • • Outside The Confines: Who’s your Padre?
    2022
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  • • Astros Place Yordan Alvarez On Injured List
    6:20pm: Álvarez has not tested positive, manager Dusty Baker told reporters (including Brian McTaggart of MLB.com). He has traveled with the team to Seattle and could soon be activated, although Baker added he’d give Álvarez a couple days to get back into game shape before penciling him into the lineup. 5:45pm: The Astros have placed…...2022
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  • • Lance McCullers Jr. To Miss Start Of 2022 Season
    Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. is set to start the 2022 season on the IL, he told reporters (including MLB.com’s Brian McTaggart). The right-handed pitcher continues to rehab the flexor tendon in his pitching arm that was injured during last year’s playoffs. Surgery does not appear to be in the cards at this time, and McCullers stressed…...2022
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Brian McTaggart rumors, scandals

  • • Outside The Confines: We have a problem
    2024
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  • • Walt Weiss, Eric Young mentioned as possible replacements for Dusty Baker in Houston
    2023
  • • Outside The Confines: And the winners are...
    2022
    Check it out Daniel Shirey
  • • Outside The Confines: We’re all even up
    2022
    Read about World Series buzz
  • • Astros bench coach Joe Espada to remain in role on Dusty Baker’s staff
    The Astros have a new manager in Dusty Baker, whom they hired Wednesday, but they’ll have the same bench coach in 2020. Joe Espada will stay on in that role as part of Baker’s staff, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com tweets. Expectations are that Baker will add one coach from outside the organization, though, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. At this late stage of the offseason, it would’ve been difficu...2020
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  • • Astros continue search for new GM after Dusty Baker's hire
    The Astros have spent a large portion of January reeling from the fallout of their 2017 sign-stealing scandal – one that cost them championship-winning GM Jeff Luhnow and manager A.J. Hinch. They’ve already replaced Hinch, having hired decorated veteran skipper Dusty Baker on Wednesday, but there’s no successor to Luhnow yet. However, the Astros continue to tack on candidates in their quest to rep...2020
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  • • Brad Ausmus interviewing for Astros manager job
    Another experienced candidate has emerged as the Houston Astros hunt for a new manager. According to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com, former Tigers and Angels manager Brad Ausmus is a candidate for the Houston manager job, and is in town to interview for the position on Friday. Ausmus was very closely linked to the Astros during his playing days. He spent parts of ten seasons there, and was a member of...2020
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  • • Astros Notes: Correa, Mets, Toro, Barnes, Dodgers
    Carlos Correa’s name came up in trade speculation on Tuesday, leading the shortstop to take time out of his honeymoon to call Jeff Luhnow, the Astros general manager told reporters (including MLB.com’s Brian McTaggart).  Luhnow told the former Rookie Of The Year to not worry about the reports, and he further dismissed the idea of…...2019
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  • • Astros Designate Carlos Gomez For Assignment
    2016
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  • • Chris Correa Sentenced to 46 Months for Hacking Astros' Computer System
    2016
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