The Astros have to be questioning whether they have Josh Hader out there pitching for them right now or Bill Hader.
Spencer Arrighetti improves in his second big-league start Losing this game makes me sick. And why are the Astros so bad at choosing free agents? Coming in, the Braves were the best-hitting team in baseball.
The Houston Astros put their depth to the test this offseason when they decided to consolidate their financial resources to bring in one of the best closers in the game in Josh Hader.
Josh Hader has not had the start to his Houston Astros career that anyone would have hoped for. But it's not time to panic.
One San Diego Padres player can sense a big difference now that Josh Hader is no longer their closer.
The Houston Astros made one of the splashiest signings of the offseason when they brought in closer Josh Hader, but Hader can only do so much.
The good vibes from the no-hitter were quickly erased by a blown save by the big-money closer. It took until the sixth game of the campaign for the Yankees bats to hit their first speed bump of the season.
Very early returns are not promising Relax. There are six other teams with bullpen ERA’s worse than the Astros so far. And nine teams with a worse bullpen SIERA.
Justin Verlander, Max Scherzer, Kenley Jansen and Craig Kimbrel are among the pitchers who could hit big statistical milestones this summer.
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The Houston Astros entered camp with major expectations placed upon them just like every year throughout their dynastic run. Adding Josh Hader to their bullpen only increased the excitement and hype surrounding this team as they chase their third World Series title.
There is a lot of anticipation for the 2024 campaign as the Houston Astros prepare to win the franchise's third World Series championship. Many of the familiar faces are back, but they will also have Josh Hader closing out games for them, something that is exciting for players on the team and fans everywhere.
For most of the offseason, experts believed the Texas Rangers would end up with closer Josh Hader. There was logic to the belief. Hader was the best closer on the market.
Former San Diego Padres closer Josh Hader signed a massive five-year, $95 million deal to land with the Houston Astros this winter. After spending the last year and a half with the Padres, Hader entered free agency and got the big deal he was looking for.
Josh Hader was a free agent for the first time in his career this offseason. As the best closer in baseball, he could have gone almost anywhere he wanted.
Whenever there is a hint of doubt surrounding the Houston Astros, the franchise tends to respond in a big way. With multiple relievers entering MLB free agency and respected catcher Martin Maldonado joining the Chicago White Sox, the club faces some uncertainty.
Now that Houston Astros fans have had some time to process the Josh Hader signing and the initial excitement has passed, they may be feeling a bit of buyer's remorse.
When the Milwaukee Brewers traded Josh Hader in 2022, it was easily one of the most unpopular moves in the history of the franchise.
The biggest domino in free agency for the bullpen has just fallen.
It finally looks like the Major League Baseball off-season is heating up.
The 29-year-old posted a 1.28 ERA for the San Diego Padres last season, making his fifth All-Star team while collecting 33 saves.
Over 349 career appearances dating back to his 2017 debut, he has allowed just 2.50 earned runs per nine innings.
Josh Hader, possibly the highest-profile free agent still available on the MLB market, is reportedly seeking more money than clubs think he’s worth.
One of the best free agents left on the open market is former San Diego Padres closer Josh Hader. Hader had a great year with San Diego in 2023 and is in line for a massive payday this offseason.
Although many top free agents have found new homes, many top players are still available on the market. One who may find a new home soon is San Diego Padres close Josh Hader. Hader spent the last season and a half with the Friars and continued his stellar play in Southern California.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are committed to adding more players this offseason beyond just Shohei Ohtani.
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