Tag: Houston Astros
Odorizzi excited to play alongside Greinke with Astros
HOUSTON — Jake Odorizzi decided to fashion his game like Zack Greinke’s when he was still in high school.
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All-Stars, Iowa cornfield, Arenado return spice MLB schedule
CHICAGO — After one of its strangest seasons ever, baseball returns to a full schedule this year. The All-Star Game is back. Fans are...
Astros pitcher Framber Valdéz breaks finger in spring debut
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdéz has a fractured left ring finger, an injury that could deal another blow to...
Phils’ Middleton, Royals’ Sherman join MLB executive council
NEW YORK — Philadelphia Phillies managing partner John Middleton and Kansas City Royals chairman John Sherman have joined Major League Baseball’s eight-man executive council.
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Nationals slugger Juan Soto sits after fouling ball off foot
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Washington Nationals slugger Juan Soto sat out the team's exhibition home opener on Monday because he fouled a ball...
Astros’ Correa open to longer contract if deal done soon
HOUSTON — If the Houston Astros want to sign shortstop Carlos Correa to a long-term contract, he says they need to do it before...
Hinch grateful to be back as Tigers begin spring training
DETROIT — This year, the start of spring training was meaningful in a different way for AJ Hinch.
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Righty Mike Fiers agrees to $3.5M, one-yr deal with A’s
OAKLAND, Calif. — Right-hander Mike Fiers is staying put with the Oakland Athletics, finalizing his agreement Tuesday on a $3.5 million, one-year contract.
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Cishek inks minor league deal with invite to Astros spring
HOUSTON — Right-hander Steve Cishek agreed Tuesday to a minor league contract with the Houston Astros and has been invited to big league spring...
AL West teams at the start of spring training
A team-by-team look at the American League West entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first...