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Dusty Baker's son hits game-tying grand slam against Astros: 'Dinner on me tonight pops'

March 18, 2023

Dusty Baker's son hits game-tying grand slam against Astros: 'Dinner on me tonight pops'

Darren Baker, the son of Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker, hit a game-tying grand slam against his father's team Friday as the Nationals beat the Astros.

Jesús Alou, two-time World Series champion, dead at 80

March 11, 2023

Jesús Alou, two-time World Series champion, dead at 80

Jesús Alou, who won two World Series as a member of the Oakland Athletics, died Friday at the age of 80. Alou played for 15 seasons in Major League Baseball.

Mets' Carlos Beltran avoids Astros cheating scandal questions as he looks ahead to front office role

February 22, 2023

Mets' Carlos Beltran avoids Astros cheating scandal questions as he looks ahead to front office role

The Mets' newest front office member, Carlos Beltran, spoke to reporters at the team's spring training facility Wednesday, where he avoided 2017 Astros questions.

January 26, 2023

Astros hire longtime Braves scouting executive Dana Brown as next GM

Dana Brown replaces James Click, who rejected a contract offer from the Astros last year and decided to publicly air his grievances with team owner Jim Crane.

Carlos Correa agrees to $315M deal with New York Mets after contract with San Francisco Giants falls through

December 21, 2022

Carlos Correa agrees to $315M deal with New York Mets after contract with San Francisco Giants falls through

Carlos Correa has agreed to a new deal with the New York Mets after a failed physical caused a previous $350 million agreement with the San Francisco Giants to fall through.

Justin Verlander introduced in New York, credits owner with decision to join Mets

December 20, 2022

Justin Verlander introduced in New York, credits owner with decision to join Mets

Justin Verlander was introduced as the newest member of the New York Mets and credited owner Steve Cohen as one of the main reasons he chose the organization in free agency.

Mets speak with free-agent pitcher Justin Verlander: report

December 2, 2022

Mets speak with free-agent pitcher Justin Verlander: report

Last week, the New York Mets reportedly spoke on Zoom with free-agent Justin Verlander, who is coming off his best season with an ERA of 1.75.

Hall of Famer Jeff Bagwell takes shot at ex-Astros GM James Click: 'Game played by humans, not computers'

November 30, 2022

Hall of Famer Jeff Bagwell takes shot at ex-Astros GM James Click: 'Game played by humans, not computers'

Jeff Bagwell made it clear that he was not interested in filling the Astros vacant general manager role, but he was critical of ex-GM James Click's data-driven approach.

MLB rumors: Astros reportedly agree to deal with 2020 AL MVP Jose Abreu

November 28, 2022

MLB rumors: Astros reportedly agree to deal with 2020 AL MVP Jose Abreu

Jose Abreu is reportedly set to join the Houston Astros after having a solid season at the plate in 2022. He spent the last nine years with the Chicago White Sox.

Justin Verlander noncommittal on future following third CY Young award: ‘Market will dictate itself’

November 17, 2022

Justin Verlander noncommittal on future following third CY Young award: ‘Market will dictate itself’

Justin Verlander won his third CY Young award Wednesday night but was non-committal regarding his future as he became a free agent following the season.