AL Notes: Rangers, Darvish, Povse, Sisco
2018/01/al-notes-rangers-darvish-povse-sisco.htmlBowden also notes that the Astros are still in the Darvish mix, in part due to concerns over their ability to sign Dallas Keuchel long term, and he cites multiple sources in reporting that the Rangers are still alive in the bidding for Darvish as well.
Astros, Rangers Reportedly Set To Meet With Yu Darvish
2017/12/astros-rumors-yu-darvish-meeting.htmlHouston isn't exactly in dire need of a rotation upgrade, as their current group of Justin Verlander, Dallas Keuchel, Lance McCullers, Charlie Morton and Brad Peacock is already strong.
Marwin Gonzalez Hires Scott Boras
2017/12/marwin-gonzalez-hires-scott-boras.htmlGonzalez's hiring of Boras comes on the heels of teammate Dallas Keuchel's decision to join up with baseball's most famous agent.
Astros Considering Pursuit Of Top Starters
2017/12/astros-considering-pursuit-top-starters-darvish-arrieta-rumors-trade.htmlPlus, with Dallas Keuchel slated for free agency next winter, there's room to consider a long-term addition.
Dallas Keuchel Hires Scott Boras
2017/12/dallas-keuchel-hires-scott-boras.htmlSet to enter his final year of team control in 2018, Astros left-hander Dallas Keuchel has switched representation and is now a Scott Boras client, Jerry Crasnick of ESPN reports (Twitter link).
Free Agent Profile: Yu Darvish
2017/12/free-agent-profile-yu-darvish.htmlThe Astros may prefer to earmark future money on extending their core players, though they make some sense for Darvish if they wanted to safeguard their rotation against Dallas Keuchel possibly leaving for free agency after 2018.
AL Notes: Keuchel, Twins, Avila, Rothschild, Athletics/Mariners Coaches
2017/12/al-notes-keuchel-twins-avila-rothschild-asmariners-coaches.htmlAstros lefty Dallas Keuchel is currently sporting a walking boot after suffering a foot sprain, MLB.com's Brian McTaggart writes.
Shohei Ohtani Rumors: Saturday
2017/12/shohei-ohtani-rumors-saturday.htmlOwner Jim Crane told Brian McTaggart of MLB.com that the Astros will "put a full-court press on" to sign Ohtani, adding that they'll "probably send the A-team out there." He also noted that the Astros "need a left-handed DH, so there you have it." In addition to having the ability to demonstrate his offensive prowess in Houston, Ohtani would add another potential front-end starter to a rotation that already includes past Cy Young winners Justin Verlander and Dallas Keuchel.
AL West Notes: Astros, Gattis, Rangers, Ohtani, Ramirez, Angels
2017/11/al-west-notes-astros-gattis-rangers-ohtani-ramirez-angels.htmlMcTaggart fields multiple questions on a loaded Astros rotation that will be anchored by Justin Verlander, Dallas Keuchel, Lance McCullers and Charlie Morton, leaving just one spot for Collin McHugh, Brad Peacock, Mike Fiers, Joe Musgrove and Francis Martes.
Next Winter’s Free Agent Starting Pitchers Aren’t Worth Waiting For
2017/11/next-winters-free-agent-starting-pitchers-arent-worth-waiting-for.htmlAside from Kershaw, the biggest 2018-19 free agent starting pitcher contracts may go to Dallas Keuchel and Drew Pomeranz.
Assessing The Trade Market For Giancarlo Stanton
2017/11/assessing-the-trade-market-for-giancarlo-stanton.htmlAnd the future money would remove resources that might be used if the team tries to strike long-term deals with current stars such as George Springer, Carlos Correa, Jose Altuve, and Dallas Keuchel.
Astros Notes: Keuchel, Springer, Correa, Altuve
2017/11/astros-notes-keuchel-springer-correa-altuve.htmlDallas Keuchel is currently in the process of switching his representation.
Offseason Outlook: Houston Astros
2017/11/offseason-outlook-houston-astros-9.htmlGiven his experience as a reliever, Peacock may return to the bullpen if the Astros don't trade Collin McHugh, who has worked exclusively as a starter during his four-year tenure with the club and may slot in behind Justin Verlander, Dallas Keuchel, McCullers and Morton at the outset of next season.
The MLB Offseason Begins
2017/11/mlb-offseason-key-dates.htmlDallas Keuchel, a seventh-round pick in '09, blossomed into one of baseball's best starters over the past few years in Houston.
Poll: Who Will Win The World Series?
2017/10/poll-who-will-win-the-world-series-3.htmlGeorge Springer, Carlos Correa, Dallas Keuchel, Lance McCullers, Alex Bregman and AL MVP favorite Jose Altuve are all homegrown Astros, and the team further supplemented that core with under-the-radar trade pickups (i.e.
Agency Changes: Chad Green, Dinelson Lamet
2017/10/agency-changes-chad-green-dinelson-lamet.htmlYankees righty Chad Green is moving his business to Frontline, per the report, joining a pitching-heavy client list led by Dallas Keuchel and Andrew Miller.
AL West Links: Angels, Davis, Keuchel
2017/10/al-west-links-angels-davis-keuchel.htmlDallas Keuchel hopes to remain with the Astros over the long term, and the ace southpaw tells NBCSports.com's Evan Drellich that "winning is going to be the biggest factor" in deciding his future, whether that involves signing an extension with Houston or leaving in free agency after the 2018 season.
Playoff Team Notes: Encarnacion, Astros, Nationals
2017/10/playoff-team-notes-encarnacion-astros-nationals.htmlDallas Keuchel of the Astros had always felt as though the team was missing a strong veteran presence in the clubhouse.
How They Were Acquired: Houston Astros ALDS Roster
2017/10/how-they-were-acquired-houston-astros-alds-roster.htmlIn fact, nearly each of the Astros' star-caliber players can be controlled through at least 2019, with the notable exception of Keuchel, who will hit the open market next winter.
Projected Arbitration Salaries For 2018
2017/10/projected-arbitration-salaries-for-2018.htmlDallas Keuchel (5.089) - $12.6MM…
Who Will Win The World Series?
2017/10/who-will-win-the-world-series.htmlAnd then there's the one-two pitching punch of recently acquired ace Justin Verlander and Dallas Keuchel, not to mention a deep starting staff/bullpen behind them.
AL East Notes: Yankees, Tillman, Hernandez
2017/09/al-east-notes-yankees-tillman-hernandez.htmlGetting under the luxury tax barrier (which is set to rise to $197MM next year) will reset the Yankees' luxury tax hit just in time for the 2018-19 mega-class of free agents that features the likes of Bryce Harper, Manny Machado, Clayton Kershaw (assuming he opts out of the final two years on his deal), Dallas Keuchel, Josh Donaldson and Charlie Blackmon, among many others.
10 Pitchers Lining Up Big First-Time Arbitration Salaries
2017/08/10-pitchers-lining-up-big-first-time-arbitration-salaries.htmlWhile none of these five pitchers have stated a case like that of current first-year record holder Dallas Keuchel, all…
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Sale, Keuchel, Otani, Yanks, Jays, Bucs, Mets
2017/08/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-sale-keuchel-otani-yanks-jays-bucs-mets.htmlBig Three Sports analyzes Astros ace Dallas Keuchel's recent struggles.
Heyman’s Latest: Yanks, Mets, Darvish, Astros, Twins, Bucs
2017/08/heymans-latest-yanks-mets-darvish-astros-twins-bucs.htmlAce Dallas Keuchel voiced some displeasure immediately after the club's quiet deadline (only scuffling lefty Francisco Liriano came aboard), and outfielder Josh Reddick followed suit Thursday in an interview with MLB Network Radio (Twitter link).