Under-the-radar Astros bullpen candidate holds key advantage over his competitors

The Houston Astros are attempting to narrow the list of relievers set to break camp with Opening Day less than a week away.
Fri, Apr 4
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Astros' offseason moves proved Jim Crane's payroll comments to be an outright lie
Houston Astros owner Jim Crane wants you to believe that the luxury tax, a mark the team has been reticent to cross in the recent past, had no impact on the dec.
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Justin Verlander reveals how blunt Jim Crane was with him during Astros negotiations
Despite the fact that there was mutual interest between Justin Verlander and the Houston Astros, no deal came together this past offseason.
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Thu, Apr 3
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Ex-Astros slugger lands minor-league deal with Mets after being released by Houston
Jon Singleton made an impact while with the Houston Astros but couldn't nail down a spot on this season's roster.
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Astros’ rookie Cam Smith has a real chance to join elite company in franchise history
Once Cam Smith gets his feet under him at the big league level, there's no reason he can't become just the fourth Astros player to win Rookie of the Year.
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Padres-Jackson Merrill deal offers appealing framework for Astros-Cam Smith extension
If the Houston Astros want to keep Cam Smith around for the next decade, the San Diego Padres just gave them the blueprint after signing Jackson Merrill.
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Wed, Apr 2
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Hayden Wesneski did enough to hold onto his spot in the Astros rotation (for now)
The Houston Astros received a fine start from Hayden Wesneski, but he'll need more than a good hometown story to keep his spot in the rotation going forward.
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Astros starting pitching has been near flawless, but that's the problem
The Houston Astros have received outstanding starting pitching to begin the 2025 season, but the bats have yet to wake up.
Tue, Apr 1
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Astros bolster bullpen in trade with Blue Jays for reliever with appropriate nickname
The Houston Astros and Toronto Blue Jays pulled of a trade on Tuesday that will bring added depth to the bullpen.
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