Report: Houston Astros eyeing someone to help clean up messy offseason
NEW BLOOD?
08 September 2023
A lot was made of the Astros' decision to part ways with GM James Click after winning the World Series in 2022. At the time, there were rumors swirling about owner Jim Crane's interest in bringing back former Astros assistant GM David Stearns.
However, Stearns was under contract with the Brewers at the time, and wasn't available for the position even if the rumors were true. The Astros held off on hiring a new GM and made several head-scratching moves in free agency. Like signing 36-year-old Jose Abreu to a massive three-year contact worth almost $60 million.
Jeff Bagwell became the face of the Astros offseason, as he helped oversee the pursuit of Abreu in free agency. He's also taken some heat for the team re-signing Rafael Montero to a big contract. Fair or unfair, many blame Bagwell for Houston's disastrous offseason. Abreu is currently one of the worst hitters in baseball (6th worst OPS in MLB), and Montero has an ERA over 5.
Crane eventually hired current GM Dana Brown to lead the club moving forward. Here's where things get interesting. The Athletic is reporting this week that Stearns has been in contact with the Mets and Astros about a front office position. Houston currently does not have a President of Baseball Operations, so that could possibly be a role Crane is looking to fill.
Be sure to watch the video above as we discuss the Astros' reported interest in Stearns, and discuss how a new power structure could impact the team, and current GM Dana Brown.
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Jalen Green scores 35 points to lead Rockets past Timberwolves 121-115
Feb 22, 2025, 11:56 am
Jalen Green scored 35 points, Alperen Sengun added 24 points and 13 rebounds and the Houston Rockets defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 121-115 on Friday night.
Green finished 12 of 24 from the floor and was 5 of 11 on 3-pointers. Amen Thompson finished with 17 points, 10 rebounds and six assists for Houston, which shot 50%, including 13 of 26 on 3-pointers.
Jabari Smith Jr had 15 points and nine rebounds off the bench in his first game back after missing 22 games with a broken bone in his left hand.
Anthony Edwards scored 37 points on 13-of-32 shooting, including 4 of 14 on 3-pointers. Edwards scored 25 points in the first half on 8-of-15 shooting, including 3 of 7 on 3-pointers.
Naz Reid had 22 points and eight rebounds, Jaden McDaniels added 21 points and Nickeil Alexander-Walker had 16 points for Minnesota, which shot 45%, including 11 of 39 on 3-pointers.
Takeaways
Timberwolves: Mike Conley returned to the lineup after missing four games with a sprained right index finger, but he was in foul trouble for most of the night and finished with five points in 24 minutes.
Rockets: One area that coach Ime Udoka pointed to before the game where Smith’s return would help was rebounding. Houston outrebounded the Timberwolves 48-35.
Key moment
Tied at 108, Green made a 3-pointer with five minutes remaining to kickstart Houston’s 9-2 run to open up a seven-point lead with 48 seconds left.
Key stat
Edwards was 1 for 6 in the fourth quarter, including 1 of 4 on 3-pointers. He scored 3 points in the quarter as Houston sent double teams at him.
Up next
Minnesota hosts Oklahoma City on Sunday night, while Houston travels to Utah on Saturday night.
