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The MLB had an eventful trade deadline Tuesday, highlighted by the New York Mets’ huge blockbuster trade which sent pitcher Justin Verlander to the Houston Astros. Verlander returns to the Astros after playing for them from 2017-2022. He opted to sign with the Mets in the offseason for the 2023 season, coming to terms to […]

As the dust settles on the 2023 MLB trade deadline, it may not be evident at this moment but the Los Angeles Angels’ decision not to trade Shohei Ohtani may come back to haunt them when all is said and done. While Angels owner Arte Moreno has been less criticized as of late after announcing […]

The 2023 MLB trade deadline has come and gone and we saw a plethora of impactful moves. Although there was no Juan Soto-like trade, a number of stars got moved. With players like Justin Verlander re-joining the Houston Astros and Max Scherzer heading to the Texas Rangers, the MLB landscape looks different heading into August. […]

Last night Framber Valdez threw the 16th no-hitter in Houston Astros history, as they continue their series with the Cleveland Guardians today. It is now time to continue our MLB odds series with a Guardians-Astros prediction, pick, and how-to watch. Yesterday was a great day for the Houston Astros. Not only did they get the […]

The Houston Astros made a massive splash at the trade deadline by bringing back Justin Verlander. At the same time, they were treated to a masterful performance by Framber Valdez. He threw a no-hitter, making him the first Houston pitcher to throw one by himself since Verlander in 2019. Valdez carved up the Cleveland Guardians […]

Framber Valdez was in desperate need of a solid start after a rough July in which he compiled a troubling 7.29 ERA. Well, the Houston Astros starting pitcher did a little better than that, throwing a no-hitter against the Cleveland Guardians Tuesday night. The home crowd at Minute Maid Park witnessed the two-time All-Star achieve […]

Framber Valdez has everyone’s attention right now, following his sensational performance on the mound Tuesday night at Minute Maid Park against the Cleveland Guardians. The Houston Astros ace made history when he tossed a no-hitter to silence Cleveland’s bats and in the process, also improved his odds to win the American Cy Young Award in […]

What a day for Framber Valdez and the Houston Astros and their fans. WHAT. A. DAY. Just hours after getting back Justin Verlander via a trade with the New York Mets, Valdez welcomed the old ace back with a scintillating performance on the mound, tossing a no-hitter to lead the Astros to a 2-0 victory […]

The 2023 MLB trade deadline and the days preceding it may not have emitted the full-blown blast that fans were initially hoping for, but it still had a little bit of everything. A couple of future Hall of Fame pitchers were dealt, the Los Angeles Dodgers were snubbed, the Miami Marlins added pieces to further […]

Justin Verlander became the latest New York Mets star to be traded on Tuesday ahead of the deadline. The club sent the ace starter back to his former team, the Houston Astros, in exchange for two outfield prospects. Later on Tuesday, Verlander sent a classy message to Mets fans after the trade. “Thank you to […]

Justin Verlander is a three-time CY Young Award winner and one of the best pitchers to ever play the game of baseball. During the 2023 MLB trade deadline, he was traded from the New York Mets to the Houston Astros, the team he had previously won two championships and two Cy Young Awards with. Verlander […]

Guess who’s back. Justin Verlander is now with the Houston Astros again, with the New York Mets sending him to his former team via a trade just before the 6 p.m. deadline on Tuesday. It’s a great day not only for Astros fans but also for members of the team, including second baseman Jose Altuve […]

Justin Verlander is back to the Houston Astros less than a year after leaving the team for the New York Mets. Sure enough, Alex Bregman couldn’t be more hyped about it. When asked Tuesday about his thoughts on the Astros’ reunion with Verlander, Bregman didn’t hide his excitement to play with the right-handed pitcher once […]

In another blockbuster trade, the New York Mets unloaded the second ace starting pitcher on their roster, sending Justin Verlander back to his former team, the Houston Astros, in exchange for two high-level outfield prospects. But Verlander isn’t the only thing the Mets sent to the Astros. New York is sending the Astros about $35 […]

The Houston Astros are running it back with Justin Verlander. The Astros traded for Justin Verlander from the New York Mets with around three hours left until the 2023 MLB trade deadline. Outfield prospects OF Drew Gilbert and Ryan Clifford are headed to the Mets in the deal. Considering the major-league and minor-league talent involved, […]

The New York Mets continued their unprecedented trade deadline selloff with the largest piece of the puzzle, sending ace Justin Verlander back to the Houston Astros less than a year after he won the CY Young and 2022 World Series with them. Mets fans and baseball followers alike reacted to the massive deal on Twitter, […]

It is like he never left, the Houston Astros have acquired starting pitcher Justin Verlander from the New York Mets in a trade, and now the Astros are firmly one of the top contenders to win a World Series in 2023, according to Fanduel’s betting odds. The defending champions are adding the 2022 American League […]

The MLB trade deadline was active on Tuesday. The Houston Astros were one of the biggest teams interested in a major splash, and they landed Justin Verlander in a huge trade with the New York Mets. However, the Los Angeles Dodgers were also in on Verlander, although there seem to be a few reasons why […]

The Houston Astros are reportedly trading for starting pitcher Justin Verlander of the New York Mets, per Jeff Passan. Verlander is set for a reunion with Houston after leading the Astros to a 2022 World Series victory. Houston is reportedly sending OF Drew Gilbert and OF Ryan Clifford to the Mets as part of the deal. […]

With roughly 50 games remaining on the MLB scheduled slate, the race for the postseason is officially on! The Cleveland Guardians will hit the road to the Lone Star State to take on the Houston Astros in what should be a thrilling matchup! It is time to check out our MLB odds series where our Guardians-Astros […]

Noah Syndergaard left his Cleveland Guardians debut against the Houston Astros after getting drilled by a line drive in the sixth inning. Syndergaard was in the middle of a strong debut, throwing 5.1 scoreless innings. He spoke with Guardians trainers on the mound before eventually leaving the game, though he was able to walk to […]

It appears a potential trade involving New York Mets starting pitcher Justin Verlander is down to the Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros. “The Mets are engaged in trade discussions with the Dodgers and Astros about Cy Young winner Justin Verlander. Verlander’s contract certainly is a big hurdle in discussions. He is being paid $43.3 […]

New York Mets ace Justin Verlander is at the top of every contender’s list as the trade deadline rapidly nears, and rumors are swirling if he will waive his no-trade clause for any team besides the Los Angeles Dodgers. There are several teams in the mix to fight for Verlander as the Mets continue to […]

The Houston Astros are unsurprisingly considering a potential reunion with Justin Verlander after just winning a World Series with him as their ace in 2022. They have every incentive to be aggressive at the MLB trade deadline, especially in light of the Texas Rangers’ busy weekend. But there may not be anything the Astros can […]

The Cleveland Guardians travel to the Lone Star State to take on the Houston Astros. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Guardians-Astros prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Guardians have gained a little bit of ground on the Minnesota […]

The Yainer Diaz is the future of the Houston Astros. The young catcher has been turning heads with his play on the field. Over the last few weeks, Diaz has been lighting up opposing offenses, leading some to wonder why he isn’t starting full-time yet (considering their injuries). On Sunday, Astros manager Dusty Baker talked […]

The Houston Astros are reportedly in the running for a reunion with ace Justin Verlander, who helped them to a World Series win in 2022 before landing with the New York Mets in the offseason. However, there are several financial snags from his contract that could hamper a potential trade back to the AL. Verlander […]

The Houston Astros are gunning to be the first team since the 1999 and 2000 New York Yankees to repeat as World Series champions. The Astros started off on the wrong foot due to injuries to Jose Altuve and Yordan Alvarez, but they have remained formidable as one of the best teams in the American […]

Kendall Graveman is getting a second chance to win a championship with the Houston Astros. After the Astros were defeated in the 2021 World Series, Graveman left Houston for a three-year, $24 million contract with the Chicago White Sox. The White Sox just sent Graveman back to the Astros ahead of the 2023 MLB trade […]

The MLB Trade Deadline is just days away and one team that is still mulling the decision to make some moves is the New York Mets, who have underperformed in 2023. Between Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer, Verlander is more likely to be moved by Tuesday due to his recent form, although his $43 million […]

It is a possible playoff preview as the Tampa Bay Rays will face off with the Houston Astros on Saturday. We are at Minute Maid Park, sharing our MLB odds series, making a Rays-Astros prediction and pick while showing you how to watch. The Rays defeated the Astros 4-3 on Friday to take the first […]

The Chicago White Sox traded away Lance Lynn and Joe Kelly to the Los Angeles Dodgers earlier on Friday. Now, the Houston Astros are acquiring reliever Kendall Gravemen in a trade with the White Sox, per Jeff PAsson of ESPN. ‘The Houston Astros and Chicago White Sox are in agreement on a deal that will […]

The Tampa Bay Rays head on the road to take on the Houston Astros in game one of a three-game series Friday evening at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. So let’s check out our MLB odds series, which includes our Rays-Astros prediction and pick. Tampa Bay (62-43) is coming off a split series with […]

It’s safe to say that with 60 games left in the New York Mets’ season, their wild free agency spending ways did not exactly go according to plan. Thus, with less than a year of pitching in front of the Citi Field faithful under his belt, star pitcher Justin Verlander could soon be on the […]

Two of the Houston Astros best players are set to return from injuries. On Wednesday, Houston announced 2B Jose Altuve and DH/OF Yordan Alvarez were activated from the injured list prior to the Astros showdown with the Texas Rangers. The Rangers have performed well throughout the season in their pursuit to steal away the AL […]

After a slow start, the Houston Astros have slowly clawed away at the Texas Rangers’ lead at the top of the AL West. Houston is currently at a season-best 14 games over .500 and the Astros are just one game behind the division leaders. Injuries have proven costly to the pitching staff, while slow first […]

The AL West is officially up for grabs as the Texas Rangers hit the diamond for their second game of the series against the Houston Astros. It is time to check out our MLB odds series where our Rangers-Astros prediction and pick will be made. In a heartbreaking 10-9 walkout loss on Monday, the Rangers have […]

Injury recovery times are usually tricky. Most players would want to rest after nursing the health concern and have a slow integration back into the rotation. The Houston Astros and Dusty Baker are taking a different approach to this. They are using a return strategy for Jose Altuve that is unlike what most teams do. […]

The Texas Rangers will open a new three-game series against the Houston Astros. We are at Minute Maid Park, sharing our MLB odds series, making a Rangers-Astros prediction and pick while showing you how to watch. The Rangers come into this game and series with the Astros with plenty of positives to look for. Now, […]