Latest Ryan Pressly News
No no-no this time for Blanco, keeping Vander Meer alone. Astros starter still has historic start
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Ronel Blanco insists he wasn't thinking about throwing another no-hitter for the Houston Astros. Just about else was as he kept retiring batters — all the way until a hard grounder got into the outfield for a single in the sixth inning. “We thought he...
Blanco follows no-hitter with six 1-hit innings as Astros beat Rangers 3-1
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Houston right-hander Ronel Blanco followed his no-hitter with one-hit ball over six scoreless innings, and the Astros beat the Texas Rangers 3-1 on Sunday night. Six nights after throwing a no-hitter at home against Toronto in his first start of the season,...
Seager helps break open game with RBI single after 2-run error as Rangers beat Astros 7-2
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Corey Seager helped break open a close game with an RBI single for Texas after the star shortstop's two-run error gave Houston an early lead, and the Rangers beat the Astros 7-2 on Saturday night. Seager was one of five consecutive Rangers with hits off...
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...
Ryan Pressly surprised at demotion to Astros setup role but says willing to accept it
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Ryan Pressly said he was surprised the Houston Astros dropped him from closer in favor of Josh Hader but has accepted an eighth-inning setup role. Hader, a five-time All-Star left-hander who turns 30 on April 7, agreed Jan. 22 to a $95 million,...
Josh Hader will close for Astros and Ryan Pressly will be in setup role, new manager Joe Espada says
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Newly signed Josh Hader will close for the Astros and incumbent Ryan Pressly will move into a setup role, new manager Joe Espada said as Houston started spring training workouts Wednesday. Hader, a five-time All-Star, agreed Jan. 22 to a $95 million,...
Josh Hader eager to team with Ryan Pressly after reaching $95 million, 5-year deal with Astros
HOUSTON (AP) — Josh Hader and the Houston Astros weren't ready to define what his bullpen role will be on the day they announced his $95 million, five-year contract. It appears likely he will take over as closer and push Ryan Pressly back to a setup job in a bullpen that also...
