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Justin Verlander is likely to make his season debut for the Astros this weekend at Washington
HOUSTON (AP) — Astros ace Justin Verlander will throw a side session Tuesday, and if that goes well he'll make his season debut this weekend against the Washington Nationals. Houston manager Joe Espada made the announcement Monday, but wouldn't say which game of the series...
Verlander throws 77 pitches over 4 innings for Astros' Double-A affiliate in 2nd rehab start
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Astros ace Justin Verlander pitched four innings Saturday night for Double-A Corpus Christi in what is expected to be his final minor league rehab outing before rejoining Houston's rotation. The three-time Cy Young Award winner gave up six runs — five earned...
Astros' Verlander to make second and likely final rehab start Saturday for Double-A Corpus Christi
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston ace Justin Verlander is scheduled to make his second and likely final rehabilitation start for Double-A Corpus Christi on Saturday night. The three-time Cy Young Award winner opened the season on the injured list with inflammation in his right shoulder. ...
AP study: Nine MLB teams cut payroll this winter, and the average salary is up just 1.5%
NEW YORK (AP) — San Diego cut payroll by $96 million in the past year, the New York Mets by $50 million and the Los Angeles Angels by $49 million, among nine teams that slashed spending in a tepid free-agent market that sparked player unrest. The average salary increased 1.5% to...
Ronel Blanco has been a bright spot in a shaky start for the Houston Astros
Ronel Blanco's brilliant start to the season is about the only thing going right for the Houston Astros. Blanco threw 2024's first no-hitter Monday night against Toronto, then made it to the sixth against Texas on Sunday before allowing a hit. The problem for the Astros is what's...
Verlander allows 6 earned runs, strikes out 6 in 1st rehab start for Houston's Triple-A team
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Justin Verlander allowed six earned runs and struck out six in pitching into the fourth inning of his first injury rehabilitation start Sunday for the Houston Astros' Triple-A Sugar Land Space Cowboys. The 41-year-old right-hander, a three-time Cy Young...
Houston ace Verlander to make minor league rehab start Sunday
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston ace Justin Verlander is scheduled to make his first rehabilitation start at Triple-A Sugar Land Sunday. The 41-year-old Verlander, who opened the season on the injured list with inflammation in his right shoulder, will throw a bullpen session Thursday in...
Houston's Blanco throws the first no-hitter in the majors this season in a 10-0 win over Toronto
HOUSTON (AP) — Ronel Blanco put a bow on a remarkable week. In a span of seven days, the Houston right-hander welcomed a new daughter, made his first opening day roster — and then threw the first no-hitter in the major leagues this season. Blanco struck out seven...
Mets owner Steve Cohen says he'll be disappointed if team misses playoffs
NEW YORK (AP) — Expectations are lower for the New York Mets entering this season. But owner Steve Cohen still has a specific achievement in mind. “I think the goal is to make the playoffs. Pretty simple. Let’s not overthink this,” Cohen said Friday. “If we don’t make the...
American League West Preview Capsules
Capsules of American League West teams, listed in order of finish last year: ___ HOUSTON ASTROS 2023: 90-72, first place, lost to Texas in AL Championship Series. Manager: Joe Espada (first season). Opening Day: March 28...
