Under orders not to swing at any pitches for fear of aggravating his stiff lower back, the St. Louis Cardinals star did the next best thing – he bunted for a single. “I saw the shift and it was either stand there and take a strike or try to get a base-hit bunt,” he said Thursday.
Category: Houston Astros
Astros’ Carlos Correa discusses offseason swing adjustments
Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa takes batting practice in the batting cages during spring training at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches, in West Palm Beach, Florida, Tuesday, February 21, 2017. Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa takes batting practice in the batting cages during spring training at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches, in West Palm Beach, Florida, Tuesday, February 21, 2017.
Houston Astros News: February 28, 2017
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Lets talk about Chris Devenski
Other than beyond the marvelous streets of Houston, Chris Devenski was not a household name. But this was very understandably so.
Astros’ Lance McCullers tinkering with changeup grips
Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers works through a drill as the Astros pitchers and catchers held their first workout of spring training at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches, in West Palm Beach, Florida, Tuesday, February 14, 2017. less Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers works through a drill as the Astros pitchers and catchers held their first workout of spring training at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches, in West Palm Beach, … more Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers works through a drill as the Astros pitchers and catchers held their first workout of spring training at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches, in West Palm Beach, Florida, Tuesday, February 14, 2017.
Marwin Gonzalez, Astros finalize $3,725,000, 1-year contract
First baseman Marwin Gonzalez and the Houston Astros have finalized a one-year contract worth $3,725,000, a deal that avoided salary arbitration. When the sides exchanged proposed salaries last month, Gonzalez asked for a raise from $2 million to $4.2 million and was offered $3.25 million.
World Ag Expo 2017 gearing up for 50th year
Two men in masks and hoodies robbed a Valero gas station in Caruthers at gunpoint on Thursday, Feb. 2. The incident happened just before 9 p.m. on the 2400 block of west Tahoe Avenue. Anyone with information should call Detective Carl Chalmers at 600-8174 or Crime Stoppers at 498-STOP.
AP source: Marwin Gonzalez, Astros agree at $3,725,000
A person familiar with the negotiations says first baseman Marwin Gonzalez and the Houston Astros have avoided salary arbitration, agreeing to a one-year contract worth $3,725,000. The deal includes a 2018 club option worth $5,125,000, the person told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
Rays Should Consider Trading Jake Odorizzi
With pitchers and catchers set to report to spring training in the coming weeks, it is fair for us to speculate on what kinds of trades could be made in the near future. While the Tampa Bay Rays recently shipped off Drew Smyly to the Seattle Mariners , many still wonder if there is at least one more move to be made within the rotation before the start of spring training.
Mike Fiers and Astros agree to $3.45 million, 1-year deal
… 015 along with outfielder Carlos Gomez, was 11-8 with a 4.48 ERA in 30 starts and one relief appearance last year. As sports columnist, Paul Woody offers an array of commentary on the sports scene in columns and World of Woody videos.
Keuchel, Astros agree to $9.15 million, 1-year contract
Dallas Keuchel and the Houston Astros avoided salary arbitration when the 2015 AL Cy Young Award winner agreed Friday to a $9.15 million, one-year contract following a subpar season.
Astros’ Dallas Keuchel ‘feeling good’ early in offseason throwing
Houston Astros starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel stands in the dugout watching play against the Texas Rangers in the second inning of a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 2, 2016, in Arlington, Texas.
Astros 2017 Projection: What to expect from Josh Reddick
Expectations are high in 2017 with our new acquisitions of Brian McCann , Carlos Beltran , and Josh Reddick . Beltran and McCann have well-known track records.