Whitley is attempting to make the Astros as a relief pitcher. He’s out of minor league options, so if he doesn't earn a spot, ...

Seth Martinez is on the move once again, going to the Miami Marlins three months after the Arizona Diamondbacks claimed him ...

The Houston Astros have done a wonderful ... organization does with starting pitchers is remarkable, but they have proven capable of doing the same work with relief pitchers.

“Astros relief star Ryan Pressly, pursued seriously by 3 teams, has full no-trade and told the Astros he’s disinclined to go East or West. So that’s a “no” for Jays, 1 of the team ...

J.P. Hoornstra writes and edits Major League Baseball content. A veteran of 20 years of sports coverage for daily newspapers in California, J.P. covered MLB, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the Los ...

HOUSTON — A slew of injuries threatened to derail the Houston Astros’ pitching staff last season ... big-league club’s lone choice for long relief. Jose Fleury*, RHP: Fleury will make ...

The Houston Astros have agreed to trade relief pitcher Ryan Pressly to the Chicago Cubs, the Athletic’s Chandler Rome reported Sunday. Pressly needed to waive his full no-trade clause in order ...