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Jason Kanzler is ready to `ride the lightning' as Mariners' new manager

The Seattle Mariners began a new era Wednesday when the club introduced Jason Kanzler as its manager

10 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Albert Pujols to interview for Houston Astros manager role, AP source says

A person familiar with the scheduling tells The Associated Press that Albert Pujols will interview to be the next Houston Astros manager

14 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

MLB Free Agency Buzz: Rays Won't Trade Rasmussen; Orioles Exploring Trade Market

The latest free agency buzz and news from the MLB offseason.

16 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

MLB Free Agency Buzz: Rays Won't Trade Rasmussen; Orioles Exploring Trade Market

3 Best MLB Free Agent Fits For Michael King If He Leaves Padres

Here are the three best MLB free agent fits for star right-hander Michael King if he leaves the San Diego Padres.

1 DAY AGO • FOX SPORTS

3 Best MLB Free Agent Fits For Michael King If He Leaves Padres

Isaac Paredes - Option picked up by Houston The Astros exercised Paredes' $13.35 club option for the 2027 season Monday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Paredes appeared in a career-high 155 regular-season games in 2026 and slashed .262/.360/.447 with 25 home runs, 94 RBI, 69 runs scored and 71:88 BB:K across 659 plate appearances. Paredes entered spring training last February as the projected odd man out in the Astros' infield, but Carlos Correa ended up missing most of the season with an ankle injury that required surgery, opening up the hot corner for Paredes.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

César Salazar - Back on 40-man roster The Astros selected Salazar's contract from Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday.

Impact Salazar lost his place on the Astros' 40-man roster in June, but he's now back on it heading into the offseason. The 30-year-old catcher sports an ugly .189/.295/.216 batting line in parts of four big-league seasons.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Evan Reifert - Added to 40-man roster The Astros selected Reifert's contract from Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday.

Impact Reifert was acquired from the Rays in a trade this past weekend and is now a member of the Astros' 40-man roster. He logged a 2.48 ERA and 81:34 K:BB over 58 frames this season with Triple-A Durham. Reifert has yet to make his major-league debut but is a good bet to do so next season with the Astros.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Roddery Muñoz - Regains 40-man roster spot The Astros selected Munoz's contract from Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday.

Impact Munoz was dropped from the Astros' 40-man roster shortly after Opening Day after he was knocked around for seven runs in four innings. However, he's earned his way back onto the roster after posting a 3.06 ERA and 76:21 K:BB over 53 innings at Sugar Land.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Astros owner Jim Crane hails Randy Flores as a 'perfect fit' in GM hire

The Houston Astros interviewed a variety of candidates in the search for their next general manager

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Baker, Bochy, Maddon and Piniella among 8 men on Hall of Fame contemporary era committee ballot

Retired managers Dusty Baker, Bruce Bochy, Joe Maddon and Lou Piniella are on the Hall of Fame's contemporary era committee ballot for managers, executives and umpires

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Red Sox, Diamondbacks Lead 2026 MLB Gold Glove Winners With Three Each

Christian Walker of Houston and Matt Olson of Atlanta have each won their fourth Gold Gloves.

3 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Red Sox, Diamondbacks Lead 2026 MLB Gold Glove Winners With Three Each

Former Astro Ausmus in the running for open managerial role (sources) HOUSTON -- Just days after announcing Randy Flores was set to take over as general manager, the Astros are already working to try to fill th...

3 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Evan Reifert - Headed to Houston Reifert is being traded from the Rays to the Astros, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact Reifert spent all of last season with Triple-A Durham, where he posted a 2.48 ERA and 1.22 WHIP over 58 innings spanning 46 appearances (including three starts). The right-hander displayed an outstanding slider and excellent swing-and-miss stuff with a 32.9 percent strikeout rate, 36.6 percent whiff rate and 31.5 percent chase rate, though he also posted a less appealing 5.3 BB/9. Reifort could compete for a big-league bullpen spot next spring, especially if he's able to improve his control.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Astros hire Randy Flores as general manager. Former pitcher had been assistant GM with Cardinals

The Houston Astros have hired St. Louis Cardinals executive Randy Flores as their general manager

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Tatsuya Imai - Will not exercise opt out Imai will remain with the Astros in 2027 rather than exercising the opt-out clause in his contract, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Imai has two years and $36 million remaining on his contract, which is well shy of what he'd get on the open market after he posted a disappointing 4.93 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 97:51 K:BB over 76.2 innings in his first year with the Astros. He has another opt-out clause in his contract that he could exercise after the 2027 campaign. Imai spent the final two months of the regular season in the bullpen, and it's unclear what plans the Astros have in store for Imai's role next season.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

The Top 50 MLB Free Agents Of The 2026-27 Offseason, Ranked

Here are the top 50 MLB free agents entering the 2026-27 offseason.

OCTOBER 29 • FOX SPORTS

The Top 50 MLB Free Agents Of The 2026-27 Offseason, Ranked

2027 World Series Odds: Dodgers Open As Favorites; Brewers Second

A new MLB season is on the horizon. See the odds for next year’s Fall Classic after the Brewers won their first World Series title in franch...

OCTOBER 29 • FOX SPORTS

2027 World Series Odds: Dodgers Open As Favorites; Brewers Second

Every MLB Team's Best Postseason Walk-Off In History

All 30 MLB teams had had a walk-off in the postseason. Here's the best one for each.

OCTOBER 28 • FOX SPORTS

Every MLB Team's Best Postseason Walk-Off In History

Astros release outfielder to pursue playing opportunity away from MLB A player on the Houston Astros is leaving MLB to pursue another opportunity.

OCTOBER 27 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Joey Loperfido - Undergoes surgery on hip Loperfido underwent arthroscopic surgery recently to repair a labral tear and impingment in his right hip, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact The expectation is that Loperfido will be delayed at the beginning of spring training, but it's unclear whether he will be ready to roll come Opening Day. Loperfido logged 121 plate appearances for the Astros in 2026, slashing .214/.311/.330 with just one home run. If healthy, the 27-year-old will compete for a spot on Houston's Opening Day roster.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Nic Lentz and Gabe Morales to make World Series umpiring debuts, part of crew headed by James Hoye

Nic Lentz and Gabe Morales will make their World Series umpiring debuts, part of a crew headed by James Hoye for the matchup between the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays that s...

OCTOBER 22 • Associated Press

Building The Ultimate 21st Century World Series Roster

What 26 stars make up the 21st century ultimate World Series lineup?

OCTOBER 21 • FOX SPORTS

Building The Ultimate 21st Century World Series Roster

Leaked video from Houston Sports Hall of Fame event shows Astros GM candidate The Houston Astros didn't have to release a short list of candidates for their general manager vacancy to reveal the identity of one candida...

OCTOBER 20 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Two of MLB's smallest spenders will meet in the World Series for first time since 1991

For the first time since 1991, two teams with bottom-half payrolls will meet in the World Series

OCTOBER 16 • Associated Press

Guardians to open with Shawn Armstrong; Rays start Nick Martinez in ALCS Game 4

Shawn Armstrong will be the opener for Cleveland and Tampa Bay will start Nick Martinez in Game 4 of the AL Championship Series on Friday night

OCTOBER 16 • Associated Press

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Jason Kanzler is ready to `ride the lightning' as Mariners' new manager

Albert Pujols to interview for Houston Astros manager role, AP source says

MLB Free Agency Buzz: Rays Won't Trade Rasmussen; Orioles Exploring Trade Market

3 Best MLB Free Agent Fits For Michael King If He Leaves Padres

Astros owner Jim Crane hails Randy Flores as a 'perfect fit' in GM hire

Baker, Bochy, Maddon and Piniella among 8 men on Hall of Fame contemporary era committee ballot

Red Sox, Diamondbacks Lead 2026 MLB Gold Glove Winners With Three Each

Astros hire Randy Flores as general manager. Former pitcher had been assistant GM with Cardinals

The Top 50 MLB Free Agents Of The 2026-27 Offseason, Ranked

2027 World Series Odds: Dodgers Open As Favorites; Brewers Second

Every MLB Team's Best Postseason Walk-Off In History

Nic Lentz and Gabe Morales to make World Series umpiring debuts, part of crew headed by James Hoye

Building The Ultimate 21st Century World Series Roster

Two of MLB's smallest spenders will meet in the World Series for first time since 1991

Guardians to open with Shawn Armstrong; Rays start Nick Martinez in ALCS Game 4

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Jason Kanzler is ready to `ride the lightning' as Mariners' new manager

Albert Pujols to interview for Houston Astros manager role, AP source says

MLB Free Agency Buzz: Rays Won't Trade Rasmussen; Orioles Exploring Trade Market

3 Best MLB Free Agent Fits For Michael King If He Leaves Padres

Astros owner Jim Crane hails Randy Flores as a 'perfect fit' in GM hire

Baker, Bochy, Maddon and Piniella among 8 men on Hall of Fame contemporary era committee ballot

Red Sox, Diamondbacks Lead 2026 MLB Gold Glove Winners With Three Each

Astros hire Randy Flores as general manager. Former pitcher had been assistant GM with Cardinals

The Top 50 MLB Free Agents Of The 2026-27 Offseason, Ranked

2027 World Series Odds: Dodgers Open As Favorites; Brewers Second

Every MLB Team's Best Postseason Walk-Off In History

Nic Lentz and Gabe Morales to make World Series umpiring debuts, part of crew headed by James Hoye

Building The Ultimate 21st Century World Series Roster

Two of MLB's smallest spenders will meet in the World Series for first time since 1991

Guardians to open with Shawn Armstrong; Rays start Nick Martinez in ALCS Game 4