A year ago, the Houston Astros added to their bullpen with the type of free-agent splash they rarely make, signing closer Josh Hader in a move meant to build a late-innings trio that would let them shorten games from the back end.

It is no secret that the Houston Astros have taken a massive step back of late from their formerly dynastic ways that began in 2017. 2024 saw the franchise miss

The Chicago Cubs finally made a big-time addition to their bullpen, acquiring Ryan Pressly and cash considerations from the Houston Astros on Sunday.

Houston Astros pitchers Luis Garcia and Lance McCullers Jr. along with J.P. France and Cristian Javier are still making their way back from injuries.

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The Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros came together to strike their second significant trade this off-season.  Previously, star Kyle Tucker was acquired by the Cubs for the steep price of infielder Isaac Paredes,

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Links up with Houston

According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the Astros are sending money to Chicago to cover parts of Pressly’s $14 million salary. In Low-A last season, Bello pitched to a 3.21 ERA over 22 starts ...

The Houston Astros are back in the picture for third baseman Alex Bregman. They were long thought to be out of the mix, but after freeing up some money by trading Ryan Pressly, there is now a chance for Houston to do something.

The Chicago Cubs have acquired right-hander Ryan Pressly and cash from the Houston Astros for minor league pitcher Juan Bello.