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Andrew Benintendi: Potential trade destinations

January 10, 2021 Sam Cox 0

The Boston Red Sox are reportedly considering trade offers for outfielder Andrew Benintendi.

Three teams who should be pursuing Jackie Bradley Jr

December 10, 2020 Sam Cox 2

The Boston Red Sox have deconstructed their latest World Series winning team. Jackie Bradley Jr.'s free agency is the latest episode in the tear down of the 2018 champions.

Eddie Rosario: Potential landing spots in free agency

December 5, 2020 Sam Cox 0

Projected for around $10 million in arbitration, the Minnesota Twins opted not to tender a contract to slugging outfielder Eddie Rosario. Rosario becomes a free agent, joining fellow hard-hitting outfielders like Kyle Schwarber and Joc Pederson on the market.

Three cheap outfielders for the Houston Astros to consider

December 2, 2020 Sam Cox 4

George Springer is heading for free agency. Josh Redick is leaving the Astros. Michael Brantley joins Springer on the open market.

Joc Pederson is a bargain free agent for any team needing outfield production

November 11, 2020 Sam Cox 2

The free agency of Joc Pederson is a tester for this MLB offseason. Pederson is a limited, but ultimately effective, player. He’s coming off a down year in 2020.

George Springer celebrates after home run

How should the Houston Astros approach this offseason?

November 7, 2020 Sam Cox 0

The Houston Astros face an important offseason. Gerrit Cole departed last winter, and they face the prospect of an outfield clearout this time round with George Springer, Michael Brantley and Josh Reddick all heading for free agency.

Five things we learned from the MLB trade deadline

September 1, 2020 Sam Cox 1

The MLB trade deadline was one of the busiest in recent years. Teams were moving pieces constantly. While the uncertainty over finances made some front offices more cautious, it was certainly eventful with teams either pushing for a postseason berth or quickly retooling to bolster the farm.

Oakland Athletics are taking advantage of low-quality AL West

August 11, 2020 Craig Singleton 0

The last three years in the AL West have been mostly been straightforward wins for the Houston Astros, but after a tumultuous offseason and now a difficult start to the abbreviated season, they are facing a fight to even make the expanded playoffs.

Houston Astros are in serious contention to win a legitimate title

March 8, 2020 Craig Singleton 1

The Astros have dominated the AL West for the past few years, but their staring depth has steadily diminished over the years to the point that the Angels and their line up of superstars will provide a legitimate threat to their crown.

Houston Astros are favourites in the World Series but they’re not unbeatable

October 21, 2019 Teodor Tsenov 0

Look out, AL teams. There’s a new dynasty in town in the Houston Astros. They’re playing in the World Series for the second time in the last three years after finishing with league-high 108 regular-season wins and are widely regarded the favorites to win it all against the Washington Nationals.

End of MLB regular season: Playoff race, permutations, predictions

September 27, 2019 Teodor Tsenov 0

Sadly, the time has come to face the ending moments of a very competitive 2019 season in Major League Baseball. But while much of the playoff picture has already been determined, a few crucial battles are yet to conclude.

Houston Astros v New York Yankees: Which team has a better chance of postseason success?

September 25, 2019 Craig Singleton 0

The American League was thought to have four superteams at the start of 2019, you could have just played the playoffs then with the Red Sox, Yankees, Indians, Astros. One of these is eliminated and the Indians are still competing for a place with a week to go in the season.

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