Yankees encouraged to acquire $70 million Astros superstar in midseason blockbuster

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The number-one target for the New York Yankees at the 2025 trade deadline is clearly a starting pitcher. All season, the Yankees rotation has been two starters short of excellence. Max Fried has done a phenomenal job taking over for Gerrit Cole...

Astros trade idea lands them National League hits leader to bolster struggling offense

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While the Houston Astros have been able to stay around the .500 mark thanks to a pitching staff that ranks fifth in Major League Baseball in ERA, their offense is a shell of what it has been during their championship runs. It was expected that...

Four Potential Trade Candidates Astros Should Monitor Ahead of Deadline

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The Houston Astros offense has been off to quite the slow start this season, ranking tied for 16th in MLB with a team wRC+ of just 96. While the pitching looks like it could carry them quite a ways, it would also make sense for them to invest...

Reds at Astros prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for May...

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Jeremy Pena, Astros aim for fast start against Reds

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With only 90 career walks in 1,842 plate appearances entering this season, Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena seemed an unlikely candidate to find a home atop the Houston batting order. Pena has posted a .349/.378/.558 slash line in 10 games since...

Rockets, Fred VanVleet delay deadline for 2025-26 contract decision

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The deadline was originally on May 9, but it has been pushed back to June 29. Thus, the Rockets and VanVleet have more time to negotiate a new deal.

Kendrick Perkins Says Rockets Should Target Different Star Over Giannis Antetokounmpo

Houston Rockets on Yahoo! Sports 5/8 10:11A Athlon Sports

Kendrick Perkins recently named a star player that the Houston Rockets should target over Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason.

Brewers option Elvin Rodríguez to minors and send Aaron Civale on rehab assignment

Houston Astros on Yahoo! Sports 5/8 9:08A Associated Press

The Milwaukee Brewers optioned right-hander Elvin Rodríguez to Triple-A Nashville on Thursday, one day after he allowed six runs over 3 1/3 innings of relief in a 9-1 loss to the Houston Astros. Rodríguez, 27, has an 0-2 record and 8.68 ERA in...

What Astros' Joe Espada said about Yordan Alvarez injury after MRI

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As Houston Astros star Yordan Alvarez is on the injured list due to a strained muscle in the top of his right hand, the concern now from fans is how severe the issue is for his availability. With the Astros looking to always improve, Alvarez is a...

Report: Nets begin pre-draft workouts ahead of 2025 NBA Draft

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The Brooklyn Nets are beginning pre-draft workouts ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft and Wake Forest guard Hunter Sallis was one of the players involved.

8 Blockbuster Trades That Could Happen In 2025 Offseason

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The 2025 NBA offseason is shaping up to possibly be a whirlwind of blockbuster trades, with stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kevin Durant facing uncertain futures, and we have eight scenarios that could happen.

"You got outplayed by Buddy Hield who wore the wrong shorts to the game" - Colin Cowherd slams...

Houston Rockets on Yahoo! Sports 5/8 6:53A Basketball Network

Colin Cowherd calls out Anthony Edwards for lack of urgency.

6 Best Destinations For Steven Adams In 2025 Free Agency

Houston Rockets on Yahoo! Sports 5/8 6:49A Fadeaway World

Steven Adams had a dominant postseason with the Houston Rockets, and the role player has some strong options to consider as he heads to free agency in the summer of 2025.

Can Alperen Sengun Become Rockets 'Alpha'?

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The Houston Rockets are picking up the pieces after a first-round series loss to the Golden State Warriors exposed their weaknesses. One of those flaws is the lack of a true No. 1 option as different players stepped up game after game, but nobody...

Today in Astros history - May 8

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What happened today in team history?