Heyman’s Latest: Marlins, Rangers, Astros, Buyers, Extension Talks
2017/05/heymans-latest-marlins-rangers-astros-buyers-extension-talks.htmlOf course, Houston has re-discovered its own ace to some extent, with a resurgent Dallas Keuchel looking good thus far.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Pirates, Jays, J. Hamilton, Astros, Tribe
2017/04/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-pirates-jays-j-hamilton-astros-tribe.htmlClimbing Tal's Hill suggests Astros southpaw Dallas Keuchel is returning to ace form.
West Notes: Padres, Astros, Dodgers, Rangers
2017/04/west-notes-padres-astros-dodgers-rangers.htmlA healthy Charlie Morton could work himself into the conversation with Dallas Keuchel and Lance McCullers at the top of our rotation." Morton allowed just two runs and two walks while striking out six in his first start of the year against the Mariners this week, although, uncharacteristically, he allowed 11 fly balls.
Collin McHugh Shut Down For Six Weeks
2017/04/collin-mchugh-shut-down-for-six-weeks.htmlIn his absence, the Astros will continue to rely on their depth, with both Joe Musgrove and Mike Fiers joining Dallas Keuchel, Lance McCullers and Charlie Morton.
Offseason In Review: Houston Astros
2017/03/offseason-in-review-houston-astros-9.htmlIn addition to the less-than-durable and typically mediocre Morton, they're set to run out other starters off injury-shortened seasons in Dallas Keuchel and Lance McCullers Jr.
AL Notes: Rangers, Astros, Red Sox, Tigers
2017/03/al-notes-rangers-astros-red-sox-tigers.htmlThe Astros' success this year figures to largely hinge on the bounce-back abilities of their top starters, 2015 Cy Young-winning southpaw Dallas Keuchel and right-hander Lance McCullers Jr., who endured injury-shortened campaigns last season.
Quick Hits: Royals, Keuchel, Alvarez
2017/01/quick-hits-royals-keuchel-alvarez.htmlOn Thursday, Astros lefty Dallas Keuchel will throw off a mound for the first time since August, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle writes.
Luhnow: Astros Likely Done Making Significant Additions
2017/01/luhnow-astros-likely-done-making-significant-additions.htmlHealth permitting, the Astros will have Dallas Keuchel, Lance McCullers and Collin McHugh in their rotation.
AL Notes: Angels, Indians, Bautista, Astros
2017/01/al-notes-angels-indians-bautista-astros.htmlAs of now, in addition to established starters Dallas Keuchel, Lance McCullers, Collin McHugh, Mike Fiers and Morton, the team has intriguing young options - including Joe Musgrove and Francis Martes - knocking on the door.
Astros, Mike Fiers Avoid Arbitration
2017/01/astros-mike-fiers-avoid-arbitration.htmlAs things currently stand in Houston, Fiers figures to head into camp as a member of the team's rotation, alongside Dallas Keuchel, Lance McCullers, Collin McHugh and offseason signee Charlie Morton.
5 Key Stories: 1/7/17 – 1/13/17
2017/01/5-key-stories-1716-11316.htmlThis week's arbitration filing deadline led to a number of interesting deals to avoid the arbitration process, including a two-year, $29.5MM contract for Nolan Arenado, $15.6375MM over one year for Jake Arrieta, $12.25MM for Eric Hosmer, $12MM for Todd Frazier, $11.5MM for Manny Machado, $11.4MM for Zach Britton, $13.625MM for Bryce Harper, $9.15MM for Dallas Keuchel.
Astros Avoid Arbitration With Dallas Keuchel
2017/01/astros-avoid-arbitration-with-dallas-keuchel.htmlThe Astros have avoided arbitration with left-hander Dallas Keuchel by agreeing to a one-year deal worth $9.15MM, reports MLB.com's Brian McTaggart (via Twitter).
Arbitration Records: Starting Pitchers
2017/01/arbitration-records-starting-pitchers-2.htmlFirst-time eligible: Dallas Keuchel, Astros, $7.25MM (2016) -- Keuchel rose from fringe fifth starter to a ground-ball juggernaut with pristine command and plenty of missed bats, earning a surprise Cy Young Award prior to his first trip through arbitration.
Poll: Do Astros Need To Acquire Front-End Starter?
2017/01/poll-do-astros-need-to-acquire-front-end-starter.htmlTheir premier option, lefty Dallas Keuchel, took sizable steps backward last season as he dealt with shoulder troubles, yet he isn't far removed from a two-year run of brilliance that culminated with the AL Cy Young Award in 2015.
Arbitration Breakdown: Cole, Odorizzi, McHugh, Fiers
2017/01/arbitration-breakdown-cole-odorizzi-mchugh-fiers.htmlDallas Keuchel finally broke that record last year, but otherwise many pitchers have fallen short.
Arbitration Breakdown: Jacob deGrom & Carlos Martinez
2017/01/arbitration-breakdown-jacob-degrom-carlos-martinez.htmlThe record stood for ten years, until last year Dallas Keuchel took home $7.25 million following a Cy Young Award-winning season.
Astros Interested In Danny Duffy, Yordano Ventura
2016/12/astros-interested-in-danny-duffy-yordano-ventura.htmlDallas Keuchel, Lance McCullers, McHugh, Fiers and the newly-signed Charlie Morton project as Houston's rotation.
Rumblings: Fowler, Jays, Cards, Astros, Rangers, Nathan, Salty
2016/12/rumblings-fowler-jays-cards-astros-rangers-nathan-salty.htmlHouston does have 2015 AL Cy Young winner Dallas Keuchel atop its rotation, though his production took steps backward during a shoulder injury-shortened 2016.
AL West Notes: S-Rod, Athletics, Gray, Astros, Cashner
2016/11/al-west-notes-s-rod-athletics-gray-astros-cashner.htmlThe key for Houston, of course, is if Dallas Keuchel and Lance McCullers can provide the same top-of-the-rotation strength that Jon Lester and Jake Arrieta (not to mention Kyle Hendricks) gave the Cubs.
Astros Sign Charlie Morton
2016/11/astros-sign-charlie-morton.htmlHe'll be joined there by Dallas Keuchel, who will look to rebound from a highly disappointing followup to his 2015 Cy Young campaign.
Offseason Outlook: Houston Astros
2016/10/offseason-outlook-houston-astros-8.htmlThe Astros currently have a full rotation on paper with 2015 AL Cy Young winner/2016 disappointment Dallas Keuchel, Lance McCullers, Collin McHugh, Joe Musgrove and Mike Fiers.
Projected Arbitration Salaries For 2017
2016/10/projected-arbitration-salaries-2017.htmlDallas Keuchel (4.089) - $9.5MM…
Jeff Luhnow On Trade Deadline, 2017 Needs & Payroll, Rasmus
2016/10/jeff-luhnow-on-trade-deadline-2017-needs-payroll-rasmus.htmlIn particular, the losses of starters Dallas Keuchel and Lance McCullers Jr.
Heyman’s Latest: Braves, Lincecum, Weaver, Chapman, Giants, Panik, Odor
2016/09/yankees-aroldis-chapman-offseason-free-agent-rumor.htmlThe Astros will seek rotation help this offseason even if Dallas Keuchel and Lance McCullers get back up to full strength from their respective shoulder and elbow issues.
