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Houston Astros welcome 1B Christian Walker to team; say negotiations with Bregman stalled
Read full article: Houston Astros welcome 1B Christian Walker to team; say negotiations with Bregman stalledThe Astros welcomed first baseman Christian Walker to the team in one of two moves that almost certainly marks the end of Alex Bregman’s time in Houston.
Emboldened 'manosphere' accelerates threats and demeaning language toward women after US election
Read full article: Emboldened 'manosphere' accelerates threats and demeaning language toward women after US electionAn emboldened fringe of right-wing “manosphere” influencers has seized on Donald Trump’s presidential win to justify and amplify misogynistic derision and threats online.
Astros release José Abreu with $30.8 million remaining on his contract
Read full article: Astros release José Abreu with $30.8 million remaining on his contractThe Houston Astros have released José Abreu, cutting ties with the former AL MVP less than halfway through a three-year, $58.5 million contract.
Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco suspended 10 games by MLB for foreign substance found in glove
Read full article: Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco suspended 10 games by MLB for foreign substance found in gloveHouston Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco has received a 10-game suspension for violating Major League Baseball rules prohibiting foreign substances.
Astros to option slumping 2020 AL MVP José Abreu to their spring training facility in Florida
Read full article: Astros to option slumping 2020 AL MVP José Abreu to their spring training facility in FloridaThe Houston Astros will option slumping first baseman José Abreu to their spring training facility to try and help the 2020 AL MVP get back on track.
Justin Verlander says he's behind schedule after offseason shoulder issue
Read full article: Justin Verlander says he's behind schedule after offseason shoulder issueHouston Astros ace Justin Verlander says he is “a little bit behind schedule” due to offseason shoulder inflammation that could prevent him from being ready to pitch on opening day.
Astros GM says team has no interest in trading Alex Bregman
Read full article: Astros GM says team has no interest in trading Alex BregmanHouston Astros general manager Dana Brown says the team isn’t exploring trades for Alex Bregman, even though the All-Star third baseman’s contract is set to expire after the 2024 season.
Scherzer and Gray added to ALCS roster as Rangers starters against Astros
Read full article: Scherzer and Gray added to ALCS roster as Rangers starters against AstrosTexas Rangers starters Max Scherzer and Jon Gray were included on the roster for the AL Championship Series against the Houston Astros.