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After incorrect early reports involving the Toronto Blue Jays, Michael Brantley is staying in Houston. Mark Berman, sports director at KRIV-TV in Houston, has reported that the veteran outfielder will re-sign with the Houston Astros. The reported two-year deal is worth $32 million. Brantley, who will be 34 next season, is coming off two very […] READ MORE
It is no secret that re-signing DJ LeMahieu is the New York Yankees’ top priority. The general consensus on the Yankees hot stove and around MLB is that they will bring the MVP finalist back into pinstripes for the foreseeable future. First baseman Luke Voit took it a step further during his Tuesday appearance on […] READ MORE
After two strong, productive years with the Houston Astros, Michael Brantley is back on the free-agent market. Originally drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in 2005, Brantley was traded to the Cleveland Indians in 2008 to be named later from the CC Sabathia deal. In 10 seasons with Cleveland, the Silver Slugger established himself as a […] READ MORE
The Houston Astros may lose their starting outfield of George Springer, Michael Brantley, and Josh Reddick. All three players will become free agents this winter. There is a chance that the Astros will resign Springer or Brantley, but there is a chance none of them return. If that’s the case, then all three will have quite a few […] READ MORE
Heading into the offseason, the Washington Nationals have major questions at the corner outfield positions after the struggles by Adam Eaton. READ MORE
Astros 11, Athletics 6 The Houston Astros eliminated the Oakland Athletics from the postseason with an 11-6 victory on Thursday. Carlos Correa drove in five and Michael Brantley homered twice in the American League Division Series clinching Game Four. Historic Offense Continued For the fourth consecutive day, the A’s started the scoring. With two runners […] READ MORE
Injuries continue to mount for the Houston Astros as Alex Bregman hit the Injured List due to hamstring discomfort. The superstar was removed from Wednesday’s game against the Colorado Rockies. The move came after he hit a ball to the right field corner and limped his way to second for a double. Abraham Toro replaced […] READ MORE
Heading into this strange 2020 season, Christian Yelich said that there are some good hitters who will have bad years. So far this statement has applied to Houston Astros 2B Jose Altuve. It is no secret that the 30-year-old has had a rough go of it this year. So in a truly humble move, Altuve […] READ MORE
The Major League Baseball season hasn’t even begun, yet there are only a few short months before free agency begins. This 60 game MLB season is accelerating important offseason decisions for teams, and the Houston Astros have some big decisions ahead. The 2021 Astros free agency class consists of five important players, headlined by outfielder […] READ MORE
Jace Bohrofen is no stranger to the high-level world of baseball. Bohrofen’s brother is a Division I infielder and his dad spent a few years in the minor leagues. It is possible that this summer Bohrofen could carry on the family tradition as he has claimed the 93rd spot on MLB.com‘s draft prospect rankings. This […] READ MORE