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Astros News
- This season may have been the Astros’ last ride with Correa, and, even though he’s just one player, it feels like the end of an era if true (The Athletic, $$$)
- The Astros have at least retained Gurriel’s services for 2022 after picking up his club option (Astros.com)
- And Dusty Baker will also return for another shot at a championship (Astros.com)
- But Brent Strom will not be back, and that might be a bigger blow than some people realize (Houston Chronicle)
- It looks like Zack Greinke is also gone this offseason, as his preference for 2022 is to play in the NL (MLB Trade Rumors)
- Here’s a full rundown of the Astros’ contract situation heading into the offseason (Astros.com)
- Pedro Leon has struggled since returning from a pinkie injury earlier this year, but he managed to swat his first homer of the AFL yesterday (Astros.com)
- That Jorge Soler homer in G6 really hurt, but at least some Astros fans might be able to make some life-changing money off of it (KHOU 11)
Around the League
- Baseball awards season is upon us, and here’s a primer (MLB.com)
- Buster Posey will ride off into the sunset after officially announcing his retirement yesterday (MLB.com)
- Which marks the beginning of the discussion on whether or not he belongs in the Hall of Fame (MLB.com)
- It looks as though Kyle Schwarber will try and parlay his 2021 season into bigger cash after declining his mutual option with the Red Sox (MLB Trade Rumors)