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Another Houston Astros pitcher appears to be in danger of missing significant time with an elbow injury. Closer Roberto Osuna is dealing with an elbow injury, and according to Mark Berman of FOX 26, the initial diagnosis is Tommy John surgery. MLB …
This week’s controversy involving Houston Astros assistant GM Brandon Taubman has reignited awareness surrounding Roberto Osuna. As a result, the relief pitcher was heavily booed by Washington Nationals fans upon entering Game 3 of the World …
The Houston Astros have issued a strong response to a story that paints their assistant GM in a negative light. On Monday night, SI’s Stephanie Apstein published a story in which she said Astros assistant GM Brandon Taubman taunted three female …
Roberto Osuna had his assault charge withdrawn in court on Tuesday, and the Houston Astros reliever released a statement shortly thereafter. As part of an agreement with prosecutors that includes a peace bond of one year and having no contact with …
The Houston Astros continue to be criticized for their acquisition of closer Roberto Osuna from the Toronto Blue Jays, and continue to try to mend fences with their fans and the community in light of it. Osuna was officially activated on Sunday after …
It was a very active MLB trade deadline on Tuesday, and movement wasn’t just high in quantity. There were some big trades made on the deadline day and in the days and weeks leading up to July 31. Nobody can say that the deadline was lacking in …
The Houston Astros have made a move for a reliever, albeit an unexpected one. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Astros have acquired Roberto Osuna from the Toronto Blue Jays. Source: #Astros get Osuna from #BlueJays. — Ken …
The Toronto Blue Jays have been without Roberto Osuna since early May because of a suspension, and they may be looking to move on from the right-hander altogether. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports that the Blue Jays have been looking to trade …
Toronto Blue Jays closer Roberto Osuna could face a significant suspension amid reports that his alleged assault was of a physical nature. Osuna was arrested and charged with assaulting a woman early in May, and the Blue Jays have had him on …
Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Roberto Osuna was arrested on Tuesday and charged with assault on a woman. Details of the incident are being kept under wraps to protect the identity of the alleged victim, but John Lott of The Athletic reports that …
Carlos Correa is not happy with Robert Osuna over the way the Blue Jays closer handled the final out of Thursday’s game. Osuna got Correa to ground out to end Toronto’s 7-4 victory over the Houston Astros and took his sweet time walking …
A dominant closer can shorten games to eight innings. The real dominant ones take away hope from hitters in the ninth inning, when batters are facing their last chance at victory. As we continue to press into a post-Mariano Rivera era, there is no …
While it was nice to watch their team spray champagne all over the place after a dramatic walk-off win in the A.L. Wild Card game Tuesday night, Toronto Blue Jays fans have to be at least slightly concerned about the status of their closer going …
