The 2020 season was a particular challenge for the Astros front office and dugout management when it came to pitching. Rather than a policy of Next Man Up, it became a policy of Next Men Up.
... ing. Rather than a policy of Next Man Up, it became a policy of Next Men Up. Joe Smith sat out while spending time with his dying mother. Jose Urquidy missed most ...
According to the league’s operations manual, spring training games through March 13 can...
... rapher 27 of41 Houston Astros catcher Garrett Stubbs (11) fist bumps pitcher Joe Smith (38) after he threw a live BP session during spring training workouts for th ...
One of the staff’s 10 pitchers to make his big league debut in 2020, the righthander...
... lly put to the test. Familiar faces like Justin Verlander, Roberto Osuna and Joe Smith were missing throughout the year, forcing “cross-your-fingers” moments with ...
Astros GM James Click spoke openly about his desire to extend Carlos Correa, but the team has not yet talked to Lance McCullers Jr. about a deal.
... possible departures of Verlander, Greinke, Correa, McCullers, Ryan Pressly, Joe Smith, Martin Maldonado and Brooks Raley, it’d be pretty easy to duck beneath the ...
The games don’t count, but there’s plenty of interest for the observant and knowledgeable fan.
... dy, and Cristian Javier. The following relievers are also set: Ryan Pressly, Joe Smith, the newly acquired pitchers Ryne Stanek and Pedro Baez, and Brooks Raley. Y ...
With Ryan Pressly leading the group, Steve Cishek, Pedro Báez, and Joe Smith are in the mix as well.
... shek is the most accomplished and experienced hurler besides who comes next: Joe Smith. To support his case, the 34-year-old has amassed 132 career saves, more tha ...
Yesterday was the first full-squad workout day and everyone's so happy. * Alex Bregman says there's a "good energy" in Astros camp. In tha...
... the season with the impending free agency of Justin Verlander, Zack Greinke, Joe Smith, and Martin Maldonado. That's plenty of money for Correa and McCullers to re ...
HOUSTON, TX \- With the Houston-area in need following the aftermath of the winter storm this past week, the Astros Foundation, Astros players, and Crane Worldwide quickly mobilized to help aid the people of Houston. Below is a recap of the efforts...
... ecruited the help of Michael and Melissa Brantley, Ryan and Kat Pressly, and Joe Smith and Allie LaForce to support a second water distribution event on Sunday at ...
The Angels have won at least 90 games 11 times and have made the postseason 10 times in their 60-year history, including winning 99 games and the 2002 World Series title. But which seasons are the best? Not factoring in the postseason, here is a...
... Héctor Santiago had solid seasons as part of the rotation. Huston Street and Joe Smith shared closing duties, saving a combined 32 games. But the Angels were swept ...
It's a good thing the Marlins wear names on the back of their jerseys. The organization welcomed seven key bullpen additions when pitchers and catchers reported for Spring Training at the Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium complex in Jupiter, Fla., on Feb.
... ked up breaking ball grip from former teammate Cody Allen, who saw sidearmer Joe Smith use it "I always try to ask those guys, guys that hit me well, especially, I ...
After a season full of young, rookie arms trotting from the bullpen, the Houston Astros signed a small surplus of experienced arms. These pitchers include ...
... clude Ryne Stanek, Pedro Baez and Steve Cishek (NRI), but also the return of Joe Smith from an opt-out will take a seat in the Astros’ pen. So, the next name to ad ...
Every season, every team has an ever-morphing set of decisions to make season to season. And so it is with the Astros as they come off the oddest year in baseball history. Some thoughts on some pri…
... y have in the bullpen? Non-roster invitee Steve Cishek and returning veteran Joe Smith both throw out of that right sidearm slot. Would they dare have two of the s ...
The sweetest sound in the world is ice melting off your roof. *Ryan Pressly is presumably the closer for 2021 . Brent Strom: My guess right ...
... atever pitchers we acquire. I truly hope there's a Brent Strom understudy. *Joe Smith is very happy to be back with the Astros. Dusty, on Smith: Joe is one of the ...
The Houston Astros’ offseason was absent of significant roster improvements. So much so, it’s reasonable to speculate whether the Astros can win in 2021. We’ll delve into the team'
... Pressly are Báez, Stanek, Paredes, Taylor, Raley, Scrubb, and COVID opt-out Joe Smith. Other arms in the mix include the young starters just mentioned. Two future ...
