What is my concern about the new relief pitcher ... the bullpen if these same pitchers are expected to replace Pressly in the 7th or 8th inning of close games. The Astros’ bullpen candidates ...

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, ...

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.

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

“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 ...

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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 ...