Maldonado, 37, replaces Yasmani Grandal behind the plate, as the latter left via free agency after spending four years with the White Sox. Maldonado also rejoins former teammate Korey Lee, who was traded from the Houston Astros to Chicago last summer. The duo should split playing time as Lee continues his growth as a big […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Jeff Passan and David Schoenfield examine the battle for the final National League Wild-Card spot between the Reds, Giants, Marlins and Diamondbacks. (2:59) There are four power rankings left to go in the 2023 season, and while certain teams — such as the Braves — have cemented their position in the […]
Continue readingGurriel, 38, hurt his right knee during a rundown in the seventh inning, forcing him to leave the game. “He wasn’t crying, but he had tears in his eyes,” Astros manager Dusty Baker said. “You could tell how badly that he wanted to play. We just couldn’t do it and had to replace him.” Catcher […]
Continue readingThe Houston Astros on Monday acquired first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini from the Baltimore Orioles and catcher Christian Vazquez from the Boston Red Sox. “Our focus obviously is trying to put ourselves in the best position that we can to compete for a World Series this year, and those are two guys that we think can […]
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