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Obviously, the news broke yesterday and one of the biggest benefits of making a trade with a team playing in your stadium is that the results are instantaneous. However, performance happens over the long haul. As much as I love wins above replacement, I will jettison those numbers and instead focus on its components. We […]
Now that the Major League Baseball trade deadline has come and gone, the focus shifts from speculation to evaluation. And from where I sit, it’s hard not to view the Astros’ deadline as a massive disappointment. If the reports are true that Dana Brown could be on his way out at the end of the […]
The Houston Astros badly needed an outfielder, and they addressed that need of theirs by pulling off a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays for center fielder Daulton Varsho. Varsho has long been one of the best defensive center fielders in MLB, and even though his numbers across the board have been down, the Astros […] The post MLB insider touts Astros’ ‘seamless’ Daulton Varsho fit after trade deadline addition appeared first on ClutchPoints .
3:52pm: The Blue Jays are paying a portion of Varsho’s deal, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. 3:12pm: The Blue Jays and Astros are close to a trade that’ll send center fielder Daulton Varsho from Toronto to Houston in exchange for righty Spencer Arrighetti, reports Mitch Bannon of The Athletic. The two teams are reviewing […]
Heading into the 2026 MLB trade deadline, the Houston Astros’ plans were among the biggest questions fans wanted answered. A feel-good story few expected heading into the season, holding the best record in the AL West heading into August, fans openly wondered if Houston would go all-in as other American League heavyweights like the New […] The post Astros rumors: Organization members ‘befuddled’ by lack of trade deadline moves appeared first on ClutchPoints .
All streaks must eventually come to an end. Blue Jays 3 Astros 1 For Houston, their 6-game run might be history, but a new chapter has officially begun. A few hours prior to Monday’s trade deadline, Houston would acquire Daulton Varsho in an effort to shore up their outfield production. […]
Blue Jays 3 Astros 1 After Shane Bieber’s last start, we were a little worried about how tonight would go. Well….he gave up 9 hits and 2 walks in just 5.2 innings but only allowed 1 run. The nice thing to say is he made the pitches when he needed to. The less nice thing […]
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider shared his reaction after the team traded center fielder Daulton Varsho to the Houston Astros.Varsho has been one of the linchpins of Toronto’s offense and defense for the past 3.5 seasons, but with his contract expiring at the end of this season, the Blue Jays dealt him to Houston […] The post John Schneider Reacts to Daulton Varsho Trade appeared first on HEAVY .
The Toronto Blue Jays have traded another core piece of their roster by dealing outfielder Daulton Varsho to the Houston Astros. Varsho has been one of the most reliable defensive center fielders in the game ever since his promotion to the big leagues in 2020 and has been at the heart of the Blue Jays’ […] The post Houston Astros Acquire Daulton Varsho From Blue Jays appeared first on Just Baseball .
The 2026 MLB trade deadline has come and gone, and barring some minor league callups, this is essentially the team the Houston Astros will be going to battle with the rest of the season. Houston had clear deficiencies coming to the deadline. Their outfield OPS is the worst in baseball. Their starting pitchers’ ERA was […]
Houston's perpetual contention era continues, while the Blue Jays look to build depth for 2027.
The MLB Trade Deadline has come and gone. Less than two hours before the deadline hit, the Houston Astros made a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays. The Astros acquired Daulton Varsho from the Blue Jays. While many players are having to take flights to catch up with their new teams, Varsho has to take […] The post Watch Astros outfielder Daulton Varsho’s unreal clubhouse switch after Blue Jays trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
After all that happened today, there is still a game tonight. Shane Bieber gets the start, since he’s still there. Cristian Javier starts for Houston. Daulton Varsho hits cleanup tonight for the Astros. That will be weird. He had a rather emotional press conference before the game. It does have to be hard on guys […]
Former Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Daulton Varsho is batting cleanup for the Houston Astros following his trade on Monday night. The Astros acquired Varsho from the Blue Jays for starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti at the MLB trade deadline, as the Blue Jays traded away their longtime center fielder to the AL West-leading Astros. With […] The post Daulton Varsho Batting Cleaning in Astros Debut appeared first on HEAVY .
TONIGHT’S GAME: The first-place Houston Astros (58-55), winners of six straight, will open a three-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays (52-60 tonight at Daikin Park. RHP Cristian Javier (1-1, 7.17 ERA) will get the start for the Astros opposite the RHP Shane Bieber (2-2, 5.74 ERA) and the Blue Jays. ABOUT JAVIER: RHP Cristian […]
The Jays have made some roster moves: George Springer, Max Scherez and Shane Bieber are still Blue Jays after the deadline has past. I would have bet Springer would be moved. Daulton Varsho is in the lineup for the Astros against the Jays tonight. All in all, I’m happy enough with the return on the […]
On Monday night, the Toronto Blue Jays will open up a series with the Houston Astros in Texas.They most recently lost to the St. Louis Cardinals by a score of 5-1 on Sunday in Canada.George Springer (who started in left field) finished with one hit and one strikeout in four at-bats.Toronto Blue Jays Announce George […] The post Toronto Blue Jays Announce George Springer Change Before Astros Series appeared first on HEAVY .
The Toronto Blue Jays have made a change to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. ahead of their series opener against the Houston Astros.Toronto is set to begin a three-game road series, and the Blue Jays announced their lineup, and Guerrero is back to playing first base. Guerrero was the DH on Sunday, but he’s back at his […] The post Blue Jays Announce Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Change Ahead of Astros Series appeared first on HEAVY .
The Houston Astros have acquired CF Daulton Varsho and cash considerations from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for RHP Spencer Arrighetti. The announcement was made by Astros General Manager Dana Brown. Varsho, 30, has hit .243 (81×333) with 19 doubles, seven home runs and 26 RBI in 99 games for the Blue Jays this season. The left-handed hitting […]
The Jays made yet another trade. Daulton Varsho goes to the Astros for pitcher Spencer Arrighetti. The Jays are sending some money along with Daulton to Houston. Varsho, as you know, hasn’t have the best season with the bat, hittnig .243/.307/.375 with 7 home runs, 29 walks and 71 strikeouts. And he’s a step slower […]
The Astros subtracted from their rotation depth when they swapped Spencer Arrighetti to the Blue Jays for center fielder Daulton Varsho. Houston now finds itself in the pitching market, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com, with an hour until the deadline. Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports that Nationals left-hander Foster Griffin is one player under consideration for […]
The Houston Astros were looking for another bat at the MLB Trade Deadline. The Astros have shown interest in Kyle Stowers from the Miami Marlins, but the trade talks have not gotten very far. Now, the team has added a bat, not just Stowers, according to Mitch Bannon of The Athletic. “Daulton Varsho is close […] The post Astros acquire Daulton Varusho in Blue Jays trade before deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Toronto Blue Jays have continued their intriguing buy/sell trade deadline with a so-called 'real baseball trade', a deal with the Houston Astros that swaps one major leaguer for another. BREAKING: The Astros are acquiring Daulton Varsho from the Blue Jays in exchange for Spencer Arrighetti, per multiple reports. pic.twitter.com/Phuiv1yKfy — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) August 3, 2026 Pending free agent Daulton Varsho is heading to Houston, and in return, Toronto acquires starting pitcher S...
The Houston Astros add elite defense for the stretch run.
On Monday, the Toronto Blue Jays will open up a series with the Houston Astros in Texas.They are coming off a 5-1 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday.George Springer finished with one hit and one strikeout in four at-bats.Latest Update On Blue Jays Star George Springer EmergesSpringer has been mentioned in a lot […] The post Latest Update On Toronto Blue Jays Star George Springer Emerges Before Deadline appeared first on HEAVY .