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Rockets exploring move to sign Marcus Smart

The Houston Rockets are exploring ways to create financial flexibility to sign veteran guard Marcus Smart, with the team reportedly engaging in trade discussions involving Dorian Finney-Smith to open room for a larger multiyear contract. Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line reported on Tuesday that Houston has contacted several teams about moving […] The post Rockets exploring move to sign Marcus Smart appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Rockets To Sign Bogdan Bogdanovic

July 1: Bogdanovic will be signing a minimum-salary contract, according to Jake Fischer and Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Substack link). June 30: The Rockets have reached a contract agreement with free agent guard Bogdan Bogdanovic, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). According to Charania, Rockets executives recruited Bogdanovic on Tuesday and secured […]

Rockets sign Bogdan Bogdanovic

The Houston Rockets have added another experienced perimeter scorer to a roster built to contend immediately, agreeing to a one-year contract with veteran guard Bogdan Bogdanovic in free agency. According to NBA insider Shams Charania, Bogdanovic agreed to the deal Tuesday after Rockets executives made a strong recruiting push. The move gives Houston an accomplished […] The post Rockets sign Bogdan Bogdanovic appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Astros 6, Twins 4: Alvarez’s Grand Slam sinks Twins

The Twins jumped out to an early lead against Mike Burrows in the 1st inning. Two walks and a single set up Victor Caratini with the bases loaded, who earned a painful RBI after he was hit by the pitch, scoring Trevor Larnach. Ryan Kreidler tacked on a 2-run single, giving Joe Ryan and company […]

Astros vs. Twins Game Discussion: 6/30/2026

TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (42-45) will play the middle game of their three-game series against the visiting Minnesota Twins (41-45) tonight at Daikin Park. RHP Mike Burrows (3-8, 5.48 ERA) will make his team-leading 16th start of the season tonight opposite the Twins and their ace RHP Joe Ryan (5-4, 3.18 ERA). ABOUT BURROWS: […]

Game 87: Twins at Astros

First Pitch: 7:10 PM CDT TV: Twins.TV Radio: TIBN, WCCO 830, The Wolf 102.9 FM, Audacy App, LosTwins.com Know thine enemy: The Crawfish Boxes Is this Joe Ryan’s final start as a Twin? Probably not, but as the trade deadline approaches you have to wonder. Ryan is in the middle of the best season of […]

Ray Delgado Recalled by Astros

In the corresponding move following the Astros placing SS Jeremy Pena on IL, the team has recalled IF Ray Delgado. Delgado, 26, was acquired by Houston on June 10 from the Tampa Bay Rays for cash considerations. The Astros then promoted him to the major league club on June 12, and he made his MLB […]

Astros Place Jeremy Peña On Injured List

June 30th: The Astros officially placed Peña on the IL today and recalled Delgado. June 29th: The Astros are placing Jeremy Peña on the 10-day injured list with a mild left calf strain, manager Joe Espada told reporters (including Chandler Rome of The Athletic). The club is hopeful it’ll be a minimal absence. Peña reported […]

Fred VanVleet exercises player option to return to Rockets

According to team sources who spoke to The Athletic on Monday, Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet has activated his $25 million player option for the 2026–27 campaign. He signed a three-year, $130 million contract to join the Rockets in 2023, then in the summer of 2025, he signed a two-year, $50 million extension. The seasoned […]

Astros Minor League Hotlist: June 30th

Check out some prospects who have been hot in the system! HITTERS: Xavier Neyens – Neyens, the Astros first round pick last year, has put together a strong season so far. This week the 19-year-old hit .400 with 3 home runs and 9 walks in just 5 games. Overall this season, Neyens has a .900 OPS […]

Extension Talks Between Texans & C.J. Stroud On Pause

Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that extension talks between the Texans and QB C.J. Stroud are on pause right now. Fowler mentions that the Texans have prioritized extensions for notable defensive players like Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson among others. People around the NFL have told Fowler that they expect Stroud to play out the […] The post Extension Talks Between Texans & C.J. Stroud On Pause appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

Should the Rockets make a run at Anthony Edwards?

The Houston Rockets’ brass has drawn a good bit of criticism this offseason for a lack of activity. Understandably, as we’ve seen other teams make moves, either to load up and bolster their roster or to set themselves up for future flexibility, as in the case of the Oklahoma City Thunder.  We haven’t seen that […]

Alex Bregman Opens Up on Health Concerns After Cubs Broadcasters Lash Out Over Lackluster Efforts

The Chicago Cubs certainly did not sign Alex Bregman to a 5-year, $175 million deal with his current version in mind. This season, Bregman has been subpar at best. With the Cubs already dealing with inconsistencies, the team needs Bregman’s bat. However, on Sunday, he appeared to lack intent when running the basepaths. As the […] The post Alex Bregman Opens Up on Health Concerns After Cubs Broadcasters Lash Out Over Lackluster Efforts appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Astros Place SS Jeremy Pena on 10-Day IL

Houston Astros SS Jeremy Pena showed up to Daikin Park today and reported some “left leg discomfort” according to manager Joe Espada. As a result, Pena was kept out of tonight’s 5-4 loss to the Minnesota Twins. After the game, Espada announced Pena would be placed on the 10-day IL with a “mild calf strain”. […]

Twins 5, Astros 4: Twins win despite their best efforts

Wheewwwww. Everyone relax, have your drink of choice, and take a deep breath. It may not feel like it, but the Twins did, indeed, win that game. Things were actually going quite well for 90% of this game. Let’s start on the mound where Zebby Matthews delivered another very solid start. I remain a bit […]