Did the Astros right-hander stumble into a breakout season?
He’s struggled as a starter in Triple-A but has a potent 1-2 punch.
Cubs fans are freaking out, but they aren’t even at the top of the panic heap.
On the ninth episode of DFA, Bryan, R.J., and Shawn close out the second month of baseball by reviewing those offseason transactions that shaped the start of this season. (Naturally, the Red Sox, Astros, Brewers, and Royals are all major topics of conversation.)
Maybe teams should be being even more aggressive signing prospects to long-term contracts.
Which young pitchers does PECOTA see as having breakout potential in 2017?
Which young hitters does PECOTA see as having breakout potential in 2017?
Houston adds another big bat, reuniting with 40-year-old Carlos Beltran.
In clearing the catcher job for Gary Sanchez the Yankees got good value in return for Brian McCann.
Minnesota landed its top free agent target, pitch-framing master Jason Castro.
Houston got to work in a hurry, trading for Brian McCann and signing Josh Reddick and Charlie Morton.
Death to Righties is on the move as the Phillies beef up their bullpen for a reasonable pricetag.
Houston takes advantage of a unique contract situation, but will it even pay off?
Houston finally did away with the weird hill in center field, but not all ballpark quirks are worth mourning.
Carlos Gomez’s swift decline got him dropped by the Astros, but the Rangers think there’s still value to be had.
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