Houston Astros trade for relief pitcher Dylan Coleman; add backup catcher behind starter Yainer Díaz

The Astros and catcher Victor Caratini have agreed to a $12M, 2-year contract, the AP reports. With Díaz as the starter, that means Martín Maldonado is likely out. HOUSTON — The Houston Astros swapped pitchers with the Kansas City Royals Wednesday, adding right-hander Dylan Coleman in exchange for minor league right-hander Carlos Mateo. Coleman, 27, … Read more

Houston Astros to sign another catcher as Yainer Díaz takes over behind the plate, AP sources say

HOUSTON — The Houston Astros and catcher Victor Caratini agreed Tuesday to a $12 million, two-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement was subject to a successful physical and had not been announced. Caratini can earn additional performance bonuses. The … Read more

‘You can’t replace that’ | Astros GM says team has no interest in trading Alex Bregman

“Alex Bregman, he’s had a great career here. We’re not interested in trading him,” Brown told reporters Monday at baseball’s winter meetings in Nashville, Tennessee. HOUSTON — Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown says the team isn’t exploring trades for Alex Bregman, even though the All-Star third baseman’s contract is set to expire after the … Read more

‘I have decided to bet on myself’: UTSA defensive star entering the transfer portal

Moore was among the best defensive players in all of college football this season. SAN ANTONIO — Just two players in all of college football recorded more sacks than UTSA’s Trey Moore this season. Now Jeff Traylor will have to think about how to replace the redshirt sophomore’s defensive production as his team prepares for … Read more

Conversations about NIL within the NCAA changes from ‘if’ student athletes should be paid to ‘how’

A handful of conference leaders and college athletic department heads have been vocal the need for better NIL regulation. USA, — As college athletes ink multi-million dollar deals for everything from commercials to social media posts and endorsements, NCAA leaders have practically been begging Congress to step in and regulate. So far – it’s been … Read more

NCAA President Charlie Baker calls for new tier of Division I where schools can pay athletes

College sports leaders have been pleading with Congress to help the NCAA with a federal law to regulate the way athletes can be paid for NIL deals. LAS VEGAS — NCAA President Charlie Baker wants to create a new tier of Division I where schools with the most athletic resources can offer unlimited educational benefits, … Read more