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Philadelphia Phillies Linked to Astros’ Dominant Lefty

The Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies may explore a potential blockbuster deal for closing pitcher Josh Hader, per Bleacher Report.  In a recent Instagram post by @phillycrew, they pointed out the latest rumors.  View this post on Instagram They wrote: “TRENDING: The Phillies have been identified as an ideal trade destination for Astros star reliever Josh […] The post Philadelphia Phillies Linked to Astros’ Dominant Lefty appeared first on HEAVY .

Astros Notes: Outfielders, Payroll, Red Sox, Hennigan

Today’s 12-3 loss to the White Sox ended the Astros’ five-game winning streak with a thud, but the win streak at least helped reverse some of the damage done by Houston’s 1-6 record in its previous seven games.  The Astros remain under .500 at 52-55, but with a 32-24 mark over their last 56 contests. […]

TRADE: White Sox Acquire Former World Series-Winning Pitcher From Pirates

The Chicago White Sox secured a 12-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Sunday to improve to 55-49.Just hours later, the White Sox landed a former Astros World Series champion in a trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates.White Sox Make Trade With PiratesFanSided’s Robert Murray reported Sunday that the White Sox, who have been searching for […] The post TRADE: White Sox Acquire Former World Series-Winning Pitcher From Pirates appeared first on HEAVY .

Munetaka Murakami Delivers on Bobblehead Day

Munetaka Murakami homered twice and drove in a career-high six runs on his bobblehead day as the White Sox beat the Astros 12-3. The post Munetaka Murakami Delivers on Bobblehead Day appeared first on On Tap Sports Net .

Astros fizzle, White Sox romp, 12-3

When Jeremy Peña led off the game with a homer off Erick Fedde, it seemed to portend a rough day for the White Sox. It portended wrong. It only took two Sox batters to turn things around. Sam Antonacci led off the bottom of the first with a walk, and then Munetaka Murakami started his […]

Brewers DFA Former All-Star After Just 2 Appearances

The Milwaukee Brewers were looking to bolster their pitching staff for the stretch run 11 days ago when they executed a trade with the Houston Astros for nine-year veteran Lance McCullers. But after watching him pitch for them just twice, the Brew Crew have bid adieu to him, designating him for assignment. It's the first DFA of McCullers' career.  Brewers have DFA'd Lance McCullers He made two relief appearances for Milwaukee, allowing two earned runs in 4.2 innings while striking out fiv...

White Sox 12, Astros 3: Munetaka Murakami turns heads on bobblehead day

All it took was a bobblehead to get Munetaka Murakami back on track. Murakami snapped a couple of home run droughts with a two-run blast in the first inning en route to a two-homer, five-RBI day as the White Sox staved off a sweep of the Astros. Paired with a Cleveland loss earlier in the day, the White Sox also extended their AL Central lead to a season-high 2½ games. The post White Sox 12, Astros 3: Munetaka Murakami turns heads on bobblehead day appeared first on Sox Machine .

A look back at James Click’s 2021 trade deadline

James Click awoke on July 27, 2021, with a serious problem on his hands. The Astros were 61-40, one game behind the Red Sox for the American League’s best record. They had the league’s best offense and the American League’s best rotation. The bullpen, however, could best be described as shaky. The night before, Click […]

Houston Astros Demote 3-Year MLB Player During White Sox Series

On Sunday, the Houston Astros will conclude their series with the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field.They are looking to go for the sweep after winning the first two games.Most recently, the Astros won by a score of 4-1 on Saturday.Houston Astros Demote 3-Year MLB PlayerAhead of Sunday’s game, the Astros announced the news that […] The post Houston Astros Demote 3-Year MLB Player During White Sox Series appeared first on HEAVY .

Game Thread: Astros (52-54) at White Sox (54-49)

The White Sox have been outscored 13-1 in their last 13 innings, but they’re hoping to have a big turnaround on a date that is 13 x 2. It will be Erick Fedde trying to avoid the downfall of predecessors Davis Martin and Sean Burke, both of whom cruised through five innings against the Astros […]

Astros Game Discussion 7/26/2026

TODAY’’S GAME: Tonight, the Astros and White Sox play the 3rd game of this 3-game series at Rate Field in Chicago. RHP Ronel Blanco (0-0) starts for the Astros as he takes on White Sox RHP Erik Fedde (5-6). ROAD WARRIORS: Today is the 3rd game of a 6-game road trip for the Astros, during […]

Brewers Designate Lance McCullers Jr. For Assignment

The Brewers have designated right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. for assignment, according to Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Righty Garrett Stallings has been recalled in a corresponding active roster move. The team’s 40-man roster stands at 38 with McCullers’ designation. It’s a quick change given that McCullers was just acquired from the Astros on […]

Bought and Sold

 Like we said - why not both.  Bats for arms.  Mead for Early In losing Mead they lose a power bat whose prospect history suggests could keep this up.  The major league results are spottier but he’s young enough you can see a team still buying into scouting In gaining Early the get a rotation worthy arm who’s probably more a 3/4 but a 3/4 with lots of control left.  A spot that doesn’t have to be filled with cash or FA gambles.  That is if he can stay healthy. He ...

Astros 4, White Sox 1: Second-straight suspect sixth sinks Sox

For five scoreless innings at Rate Field on Saturday night, the game was a question of which hard-throwing right-hander would crack first: Sean Burke or Hunter Brown? Instead, the second-straight galling top of the sixth inning against the Astros reminded that baseball is a team sport, and even a version of Burke that can reel off 10 strikeout in six innings of work is vulnerable without reliable defense. Or any run support. The post Astros 4, White Sox 1: Second-straight suspect sixth sin...

Astros Game Discussion July 25, 2026

TONIGHT’S GAME: Tonight, the Astros and White Sox play the 2nd game of this 3-game series at Rate Field in Chicago…RHP Hunter Brown (1-1) starts for the Astros as he takes on White Sox RHP Sean Burke (7-4). ROAD WARRIORS: Tonight is the 2nd game of a 6-game road trip for the Astros, during which […]

Game Thread: Astros (51-54) at White Sox (54-48)

We’re just going to pretend like that one never happened, right? The Sox held the Astros scoreless in seven of the nine innings they played yesterday, and allowed just one in one of the others. We can leave it at that, I think. At the very least, the Sox have the advantage of sending their […]

Astros Place Spencer Arrighetti On 15-Day IL

Astros right-hander Spencer Arrighetti is heading to the injured list with right foot nerve irritation, the team announced. Reliever Bryan King is heading back to the big-league squad to take his spot. Arrighetti was pulled from yesterday’s outing after an erratic first inning. The White Sox sent all nine hitters to the plate and pushed […]

Recently Released Boston Red Sox Player Signs with Houston Astros

The Boston Red Sox have been one of the hottest teams in baseball over the month of July. In fact, there’s no debating it, they’ve been THE hottest team in MLB since July 1, and their turnaround has been flat-out remarkable. Boston is currently taking on the Toronto Blue Jays in a three-game weekend series. […] The post Recently Released Boston Red Sox Player Signs with Houston Astros appeared first on HEAVY .

BREAKING: Houston Astros Legend Signs Deal With New MLB Team

Dallas Keuchel last pitched in an MLB game during the 2024 season when he was a member of the Milwaukee Brewers.On Saturday, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported the news that Keuchel is signing with a new team.Passan wrote: “Former Cy Young winner Dallas Keuchel and the A’s are in agreement on a minor league contract, sources […] The post BREAKING: Houston Astros Legend Signs Deal With New MLB Team appeared first on HEAVY .

Astros Prospect Report: July 24th

Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below. Check out yesterday’s recap here. AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (50-48) won 6-2 (BOX SCORE) Wesneski started for Sugar Land and turned in another good outing allowing one unearned run over 4.1 innings while striking out 7. The offense got on the […]

Hard Conversations: Should the Astros Trade Jeremy Pena?

Sometimes the toughest conversations are the ones worth having. As much as Astros fans would rather focus on another postseason run, the reality is that Dana Brown and the front office have to think beyond this season. Every decision they make isn’t just about winning in 2026, it’s about positioning the organization to remain a […]

Astros 9, White Sox 5: Stunned in the sixth

Through five innings, the White Sox had everything going for them: Davis Martin with a 5-0 lead and a reasonable amount of pitches, and the Astros warming up a fourth pitcher after Spencer Arrighetti left with a foot nerve issue after one ineffective inning. The next time they came to the plate, they somehow trailed by three. The post Astros 9, White Sox 5: Stunned in the sixth appeared first on Sox Machine .

Houston Astros Sign Recently Released Boston Red Sox Player

On Friday night, the Houston Astros opened up a series with the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field.The Astros are coming off a series where they swept the Miami Marlins at home.Astros Sign Recently Released Red Sox PlayerAhead of their series with the White Sox, the Astros signed Matt Thaiss.Chandler Rome of The Athletic wrote: […] The post Houston Astros Sign Recently Released Boston Red Sox Player appeared first on HEAVY .

Game Thread: Astros (50-54) at White Sox (54-47)

Coming out of the All-Star break neck-and-neck with the Cleveland Guardians, the Chicago White Sox knew they had to hit the ground running. With two road series on deck against the Toronto Blue Jays and the Texas Rangers, winning each respective series was all that mattered and the White Sox did exactly that. Thanks to […]