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 […]
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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 […]
On Monday evening, the Arizona Cardinals added two players through the waiver wire, claiming running back Evan Hull and defensive tackle Cam Horsley. The team waived defensive tackle Coziah Izzard and wide receiver Tejhuan Palmer to create roster space for the two additions. Hull joins Arizona after being released by the Houston Texans. Originally selected […]
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Russell Westbrook remains unsigned. Hall of Famer Rick Barry believes the Rockets should consider changing that. In an exclusive interview with Eric Jay Santos of Rockets On SI, Barry said Westbrook could provide experience, depth and toughness for a Houston team trying to contend in the Western Conference. “Even at his age, Westbrook was putting […]
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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’ […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
Colts Colts QB Daniel Jones is feeling good and is back to full health as training camp gets underway, with HC Shane Steichen telling reporters that Jones will be a full participant. “I feel good. Really good,” Jones said. “Excited to get going. We report tomorrow (Monday), first practice Wednesday, so good to go. I’m […]
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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 […]
Veteran guard/forward Bogdan Bogdanovic was linked to a couple different EuroLeague teams in the lead-up to free agency, but he prioritized continuing his career in the NBA. After Denver reportedly expressed interest in the Serbian national team star, he ended up signing a one-year, minimum salary contract with the Rockets. Bogdanovic, whose deal with Houston […]
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 Arizona Cardinals have claimed RB Evan Hull off waivers from the Texans and DT Cam Horsley off waivers from the Titans, per the NFL’s Official Transaction Wire. In correspondence, the Cardinals have waived DT Coziah Izzard and WR Tejhuan Palmer. Hull, 25, was selected by the Colts with the No. 176 overall pick in […]
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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 […]
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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.
While speaking to reporters at a USA Basketball event in Ladera Ranch, California, Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant made his first public comments since LeBron James left the Los Angeles Lakers for the Philadelphia 76ers. Durant said he’s excited to watch James play for the 76ers, who have a lethal core of James, Jaylen Brown, […]
If general manager Brian Gutekunst had any interest in signing former No. 1 overall pick Jadeveon Clowney as an early-season replacement for the production lost with Micah Parsons opening up 2026 on the PUP list, the Packers now need to look elsewhere. Packers target Jadeveon Clowney signs with Houston Texans Monday, Clowney agreed to terms [...]
Before the weekend, the Texas Rangers were leading the American League West and had the look of a potential buyer (albeit a minor one) ahead of the 2026 MLB trade deadline. Now, they trail the Houston Astros by two and a half games and are currently on the wrong side of the AL playoff picture. […]
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With the Houston Astros looking to the trade deadline to bolster their team, there appears to be a pursuit of Miami Marlins first baseman Kyle Stowers. As rumors surround the Astros on what the team will pursue before Monday evening’s deadline, this MLB insider gives insight into the efforts by the team to acquire Stowers […]
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