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  • MLB ALDS Game 3s Recap: Rangers sweep, Astros go up 2-1
    • MLB ALDS Game 3s Recap: Rangers sweep, Astros go up 2-1
    It still kills me to see José Abreu wearing this uniform | David Berding/Getty Images The O’s go home and the Twins face elimination It was another lively evening of postseason baseball. The Minnesota Twins need to take care of business, or they’ll be the next team to go home, as the Astros are now up 2-1. And it’s a night of celebration for the Texas Rangers as they win their first ALDS ...2023
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  • Royals offense rolls in 10-8 win over Astros
    • Royals offense rolls in 10-8 win over Astros
    Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images The Royals win the series against the defending champs. The Royals put up ten runs on the Astros, in part thanks to the first MLB home run by rookie Logan Porter, as Kansas City took the series with a 10-8 win on Saturday night. The Royals scored right from the start when Maikel Garcia walked in the first, followed by a single by Bobby Witt Jr. and a two-...2023
  • • Texans News: Rookie C.J. Stroud ‘perfect fit?’
    Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports Your one-stop shop for Houston Texans, local sports, and news from around the league for Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Houston Texans News C.J. Stroud is a perfect fit in the Texans’ new offense (Texans Wire) Veteran Receiver Keke Coutee Works Out for Packers (Sports Illustrated) How Alabama prepared Will Anderson Jr. for the NFL (Houston Chronicle) WATCH: Texans He...2023
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  • • On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Astros series preview
    Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images It’s been four years since these teams have played each other. The last time these two clubs met was May 29, 2019. The Cubs won 2-1. Of the 23 men who played in that game, just one is on either team’s current active roster -- Alex Bregman. Somehow, that seems like a very long time ago. For more on the Astros, here’s William Metzger, managing editor of o...2023
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  • • Ruthless inefficiency: White Sox outlast Astros, 3-2
    Dylan Cease was absolutely masterful into the seventh inning during the first Opening Day start of his career. | Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports Chicago spoils a Cease masterpiece, but cash in runs late for a come-from-behind win As the final game of Opening Day 2023 sped by, players, fans, and media all started to get a sense of what the new pace-quickening of the game could mean to them....2023
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  • • 2023 MLB Season Preview: Houston Astros
    Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports Sure, they beat trash cans. But they beat the Phillies too. The Astros won the American League pennant in 2021. They won again in 2022 and finished off the deal with a World Series win over the Phillies. After all that, you might think the window is closing. But with their young starting pitching and deep lineup, the Astros aren’t going away, and might have a ...2023
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Rafael Montero injury and suspension

  • • 2023 MLB Season Preview: Houston Astros
    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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  • • Four Astros combined on a no-hitter in Game 4 of the World Series, the 19th combined no-no in MLB history
    Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images Houston’s gem was just the second ever in the Fall Classic and only the third in the postseason. Cristian Javier, Bryan Abreu, Rafael Montero and Ryan Pressley of the Astros combined to no-hit the Phillies in Game 4 of the World Series Wednesday in Philadelphia. The four Houston pitchers issued three walks and struck out 14. Here are the three ninth-inn...2022
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  • • Prospect News: Closers in Waiting for 2023 or Dear Evan Phillips
    Houston relievers Rafael Montero and Ryan Pressly are scheduled to hit free agency this winter. The pair has 35 saves between them this season. Maybe Houston brings someone back. Maybe they anoint Hector Neris (or Ryne Stanek) the guy coming out of camp. Regardless of what the team does, it’s difficult to envision a scenario that excludes RHP Bryan Abreu from the ninth-inning picture, unless you’r...2022
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  • • Report: Rangers to sign former Mets top prospect Rafael Montero
    The Rangers have reportedly agreed to a minor-league pact with right-hander Rafael Montero. The Roster Roundup site indicated a deal was in place, with Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News citing a source who indicated Montero had indeed signed. Once a top prospect with the Mets, Montero is still working back from Tommy John surgery. He’ll also be looking to get his career on track after running ...2018
  • • Montero has UCL tear, surgery likely
    Mets right-hander Rafael Montero has a complete tear of the UCL and is likely headed for Tommy John surgery, the Mets announced Thursday....2018
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  • • Montero has UCL tear, surgery likely
    Mets right-hander Rafael Montero has a complete tear of the UCL and is likely headed for Tommy John surgery, the Mets announced Thursday....2018
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  • • Rafael Montero Diagnosed With Torn UCL
    Mets righty Rafael Montero has been diagnosed with a complete UCL tear, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports on Twitter. It is expected that he’ll require Tommy John surgery. The news represents the latest disappointment for a pitcher who was once viewed as a future part of the New York rotation. Entering the…...2018
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  • • Mets' Rafael Montero diagnosed with torn UCL
    Mets righty Rafael Montero has been diagnosed with a complete UCL tear, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports on Twitter. It is expected that he’ll require Tommy John surgery.More to come … Mets righty Rafael Montero has been diagnosed with a complete UCL tear, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports on Twitter. It is expected that he’ll require Tommy John surgery.The news represents the latest di...2018
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  • • Mets Claim Tommy Milone From Brewers
    The Mets, continuing an eventful Sunday, have claimed left-hander Tommy Milone off waivers from the Brewers, reports Marc Carig of Newsday (Twitter link). Milone had been in limbo since the Brewers designated him for assignment on Monday. The 30-year-old Milone could step into the Mets’ injury-laden rotation immediately, replacing Rafael Montero, a source told Anthony…...2017

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  • 2023
    "Reliever Rafael Montero walked Velázquez to force in a run to make it 5-3 Royals."

  • 2022
    "The Astros have already crossed one item off their to-do list this winter, re-signing setup man Rafael Montero to a three-year pact."

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

  • 2020
    "Remember when Rafael Montero was thought of more highly than Jacob deGrom?"

  • 2018
    "Rafael Montero attacked, throwing 18 of his 23 pitches in the zone."

  • 2017
    "The Mets have tabbed Rafael Montero, a former top prospect who has spent three years bouncing between the Majors and Minors , to start against Matt Moore and the Giants on Sunday afternoon."

  • 2016
    "Right-handed pitcher Rafael Montero was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday night following the Mets' 6-3 victory over the Braves."

  • 2015
    "Rookie Rafael Montero continued making decisions difficult for the Mets on Monday, delivering six shutout innings in a 7-1 win over the Marlins at Tradition Field."

  • 2014
    "     Alderson addressed the topic of New York's future postseason hopes, via DiComo:Their young pitching staff led by Zack Wheeler, Rafael Montero, Jon Niese, Dillon Gee and Jacob deGrom will get even better in 2015 with the return of Matt Harvey and eventual promotion of top prospect Noah Syndergaard."

Rafael Montero trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • 2023 MLB Season Preview: Houston Astros
    2023
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  • • Astros Interested In Andrew Benintendi
    Left field is something of a question mark for the Astros, but the team might be looking to fill the position with a former Gold Glover.  Houston has had some discussions with free agent Andrew Benintendi, USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reports. With Jose Abreu already acquired and Rafael Montero re-signed, adding Benintendi would be the…...2022
  • • Outside The Confines: One and done
    2022
  • • MLB’s 2022-23 offseason calendar: Free agents, awards, Rule 5 draft, non-tenders, arbitration, more
    Getty Images Baseball doesn’t stop just because there are no games. Here’s a handy calendar of everything happening before next season begins. Congratulations to the Houston Astros on winning the 2022 World Series, the second championship in their franchise history. With that, baseball’s offseason commences. This will be the first “normal” offseason for baseball in four years, since 201...2022
  • • Fantasy baseball pickups: It's beyond time to add Montero
    Tristan H. Cockcroft breaks down why Rafael Montero has no business being rostered in just 16.1% of ESPN Fantasy baseball leagues and offers up a couple of other key free agents to add....2020
  • • Mets Outright Conlon, Montero, Evans, Callahan
    The Mets have outrighted four players from their 40-man roster, per a club announcement. Lefty P.J. Conlon was assigned to Triple-A after clearing waivers, while Rafael Montero, Phillip Evans, and Jamie Callahan also cleared but are all now free agents. More to come …...2018
  • • Featured Post: Six Things To Watch As Mets Begin Spring Training
    Spring Training Battles The Mets head into Spring Training with a team that is pretty much set and ready to go. Barring any injuries or last minute trades, the offense is set around the horn in the infield, the outfield was cemented as Conforto in LF, Cespedes in CF and Granderson in RF after the ink on Yoenis’ new contract dried. About the only thing that will need to be decided is who gets the ...2016
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  • • Six Things To Watch As Mets Begin Spring Training
    Spring Training Battles The Mets head into Spring Training with a team that is pretty much set and ready to go. Barring any injuries or last minute trades, the offense is set around the horn in the infield, the outfield was cemented as Conforto in LF, Cespedes in CF and Granderson in RF after the ink on Yoenis’ new contract dried. About the only thing that will need to be decided is who gets the ...2016
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  • • MLB Trades 2015: Assessing Impact of League's Biggest Moves
    2015
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  • • Exploring a potential Carlos Gomez trade
    ESPN’s Jim Bowden earlier today proposed the Mets and Milwaukee Brewers make a trade that would send CF Carlos Gomez and RHP Neal Cotts to the Mets in return for CF Juan Lagares, RHP Rafael Montero, RHP Marcos Molina and OF Brandon Nimmo. The trade would give the Mets a much needed boost in center field, where Juan Lagares has been a less impactful fielder, making his .610 on-base plus slugging (O...2015
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Rafael Montero stats and results

  • • MLB’s 2022-23 offseason calendar: Free agents, awards, Rule 5 draft, non-tenders, arbitration, more
    2022
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  • • Astros 5, Phillies 0: Combining for history in World Series Game 4
    Brilliance: Cristian Javier pitched six innings without allowing a hit. Houston’s bullpen would proceed to complete a combined no-hitter. | Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Cristian Javier and the bullpen held Philadelphia hitless to even the World Series The Astros showed that they have no interest in fading away in the World Series, as their pitching staff made history in its victory over...2022
  • • Dickey faces old team in return to Citi Field
    R.A. Dickey will look for better results against the team he won a National League Cy Young Award with, while Rafael Montero hopes to end the year on a high note and make his case for a roster spot next season, as the Mets and Braves square off for the third game of a four-game series in Queens on Tuesday....2017
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  • • Montero gets the nod against Dickey, Braves
    R.A. Dickey will look for better results against the team he won a National League Cy Young Award with, while Rafael Montero hopes to end the year on a high note and make his case for a roster spot next season, as the Mets and Braves square off for the third game of a four-game series in Queens on Tuesday....2017
  • • Assembling the Perfect Cubs-Mets Blockbuster Trade Package
    2015
  • • New York Mets free agent projections: starters
    Earlier this week I analyzed the New York Mets’ needs in the bullpen. Now I’ll stick with pitching but move into the starting rotation. As it so happens the Mets are very deep at starter going into 2015. Much of the rotation is young and under team control and the one wily, old veteran, Bartolo Colon, has one more year and $11 million left on his contract. As a result of controlling the contracts ...2014
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  • • Outside The Confines: One and done
    2022
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  • • Montero looks to continue momentum vs. Reds
    As veteran Reds pitcher Homer Bailey tries to end the season on a good note and get momentum for 2018, Rafael Montero is trying earn a spot on the Mets' pitching staff next season....2017
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  • • New York Mets News: Latest Surrounding Pitching Prospect Robert Gsellman
    2015
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  • • Montero, Moore set to square off in finale
    2017
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  • • Moore seeks to build off previous outing
    2017
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  • • Newcomb sharp as Braves hold off Mets
    Sean Newcomb provided a glimpse of how effective he can be with his entire arsenal working, while Rafael Montero was unable to stall the Braves' two-run fifth inning on their way to a 3-2 win over the Mets on Friday night at SunTrust Park....2017
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  • • Newcomb sharp as Braves hold off Mets
    Sean Newcomb provided a glimpse of how effective he can be with his entire arsenal working, while Rafael Montero was unable to stall the Braves' two-run fifth inning on their way to a 3-2 win over the Mets on Friday night at SunTrust Park....2017
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  • • Montero fades in 5th as Mets stall in Atlanta
    Sean Newcomb provided a glimpse of how effective he can be with his entire arsenal working, while Rafael Montero was unable to stall the Braves' two-run fifth inning on their way to a 3-2 win over the Mets on Friday night at SunTrust Park....2017
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  • • Montero fires zeros, while Duda plates five vs. Fish
    Rookie Rafael Montero continued making decisions difficult for the Mets on Monday, delivering six shutout innings in a 7-1 win over the Marlins at Tradition Field. With less than a week left in camp, Montero is making a late push for a rotation spot....2015
  • • Astros Eyeing Left-Handed Hitting Corner Outfielders
    The Astros have already crossed one item off their to-do list this winter, re-signing setup man Rafael Montero to a three-year pact. They reportedly had strong interest in first baseman Anthony Rizzo before he re-signed with the Yankees, and while they still have a hole at first base, they’re also in the market for a…...2022
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  • • Assembling the Perfect Cubs-Mets Blockbuster Trade Package
    2015
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  • • Montero dazzles as Mets shut out Reds
    Supremely talented, yet maddeningly erratic, Rafael Montero has spent the past four years perplexing the Mets with his flashes of brilliance and inability to maintain them. Perhaps, finally, his unevenness has come to an end. Montero continued his most consistent run as a big leaguer with 8 1/3 shutout innings Wednesday, leading the Mets to a 2-0 win over the Reds at Great American Ball Park....2017
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  • • Conforto goes deep, Montero fires 5 strong
    Michael Conforto homered before R.A. Dickey settled into a groove and Rafael Montero provided five strong innings as the Mets claimed a 3-0 win over the Braves on Saturday afternoon at ESPN's Wide World of Sports complex....2017
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  • • Dickey has best spring start, but bats silent
    Michael Conforto homered before R.A. Dickey settled into a groove and Rafael Montero provided five strong innings as the Mets claimed a 3-0 win over the Braves on Saturday afternoon at ESPN's Wide World of Sports complex....2017
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  • • Conforto goes deep, Montero fires 5 strong
    Michael Conforto homered before R.A. Dickey settled into a groove and Rafael Montero provided five strong innings as the Mets claimed a 3-0 win over the Braves on Saturday afternoon at ESPN's Wide World of Sports complex....2017
  • • Mariners, Astros To Swap Kendall Graveman, Abraham Toro In Four-Player Trade
    In a rare swap between division rivals who are both in postseason contention, the Mariners and Astros are in the process of finalizing a trade that would send infielder Abraham Toro from Houston to Seattle, tweets Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times. MLB.com’s Brian McTaggart adds that righty Kendall Graveman and recently designated-for-assignment Rafael Montero are…...2021
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  • • Newcomb looks to shut down Mets in opener
    Two young pitchers looking to solidify their 2018 standing will square off Friday when the Mets and Braves open a three-game series at SunTrust Park. Mets righty Rafael Montero opposes Braves lefty Sean Newcomb in the opener....2017
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Rafael Montero fantasy rankings and news

  • • “Take It To The Graveman” No Longer About Cheating Secrets In Houston
    Kendall Graveman was traded to the Astros with Rafael Montero for Abraham Toro and Joe Smith. So, I am now asking, what on earth is going on there? Is that a real trade? That trade made it seem like the Mariners' front office wished they never made Tuesday night's comeback. That's a trade a last place team does with a first place team that's in another division. Pardon the pun, but that Toro trade...2021
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  • • Rolling In The Deep: Is The Sand(oval) Always This Hot?
    As usual, this weekend in fantasy baseball brought a lot of ups, a lot of downs, and a little of everything in between.  Overall, though, it definitively proved one thing:  that Hector Neris and Rafael Montero have teamed up in an attempt to slowly but surely destroy my soul.  Sometimes this hobby of ours makes me want to run screaming for the hills – or at least unplug, abandon my teams, and enjo...2021
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  • • Assembling the Perfect Cubs-Mets Blockbuster Trade Package
    2015
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  • • Daily Fantasy Baseball 2015: MLB DraftKings Strategy, Primer for April 28
    2015
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  • • MLB ALDS Game 3s Recap: Rangers sweep, Astros go up 2-1
    2023
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  • • Texans News: Rookie C.J. Stroud ‘perfect fit?’
    2023
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  • • On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Astros series preview
    2023
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  • • Ruthless inefficiency: White Sox outlast Astros, 3-2
    2023
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  • • 2023 MLB Season Preview: Houston Astros
    2023
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  • • MLB’s 2022-23 offseason calendar: Free agents, awards, Rule 5 draft, non-tenders, arbitration, more
    2022
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  • • Four Astros combined on a no-hitter in Game 4 of the World Series, the 19th combined no-no in MLB history
    2022
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  • • Astros 5, Phillies 0: Combining for history in World Series Game 4
    2022
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  • • Astros' Javier, bullpen combine for 2nd no-hitter in World Series history in series-tying win over Phillies
    2022
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  • • Astros Announce World Series Roster
    The Astros announced their 26-man roster for the World Series.  As previously announced, Justin Verlander will be the starting pitcher for Game 1 tonight against the Phillies. More to come…. Right-Handed Pitchers Bryan Abreu Hunter Brown Luis Garcia Cristian Javier Lance McCullers Jr. Rafael Montero Héctor Neris Ryan Pressly Ryne Stanek José Urquidy Justin Verlander (Game…...2022
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Rafael Montero rumors, scandals

  • • On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Astros series preview
    2023
  • • Featured Post: Would You Move Zack Wheeler To Yankees In Andrew Miller Deal?
    John Harper of the Daily News suggests that the Mets and Yankees could really help each other out and proposes a trade that would fill some significant needs for both GM Brian Cashman and his Flushing counterpart Sandy Alderson. With the Yankees acquiring reliever Aroldis Chapman and still in need of a starter for the rotation, the buzz is that Cashman will likely deal closer Andrew Miller to acqu...2016
  • • Jon Niese Trade Rumors: Latest News and Speculation on Mets SP's Future
    2015
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  • • MLB Trades 2015: Assessing Impact of League's Biggest Moves
    2015

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