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Astros reliever Neris intentionally balks runner to 3rd, then shouts at Red Sox

Astros reliever Neris intentionally balks runner to 3rd, then shouts at Red Sox

BOSTON (AP) — Houston Astros reliever Héctor Neris used a balk to advance a runner to third on Saturday, then had an exchange with Red Sox third base coach Kyle Hudson that led to a dustup between the teams. Neris surrendered Trevor Story’s two-out RBI double in the seventh inning of Houston’s 7-3 loss. The right-hander then balked, moving Story …

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Red Sox, Astros benches clear after Hector Neris screams at coach; what happened?

Red Sox, Astros benches clear after Hector Neris screams at coach; what happened?

BOSTON — Tempers flared momentarily after the seventh inning of the Red Sox’ 7-3 win over the Astros on Saturday with benches — and the bullpens — both clearing. Reliever Hector Neris appeared to direct some displeasure toward Red Sox third base coach Kyle Hudson after Carlos Narváez grounded out to shortstop to end the inning and after Hudson responded …

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Carlos Correa’s return adds energy to Astros clubhouse

Carlos Correa’s return adds energy to Astros clubhouse

BOSTON — The third and fourth hitters in the Astros’ first lineup post-Trade Deadline were Jesús Sánchez, who started in left field and hit third, and Carlos Correa, who started at third base and hit cleanup against the Red Sox, and both had been acquired in trades a day earlier. Talk about your major Trade Deadline acquisitions. If that wasn’t …

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Legendary Giants shortstop heads to Astros

Legendary Giants shortstop heads to Astros

For one beautiful week in December 2022, Carlos Correa was a member of the San Francisco Giants, and he was going to be in San Francisco for the next 13 years. Then the Giants postponed his introductory news conference because of a bad physical, or cold feet, and the Carlos Correa SF Era was over. Now, the Carlos Correa Minnesota …

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Carlos Correa’s stunning Astros reunion came after sobering Twins talk

Carlos Correa’s stunning Astros reunion came after sobering Twins talk

Carlos Correa knew it was time to go home. Correa, who spent the first seven seasons of his career with the Astros, is back with his former team after the Twins conducted a massive selloff Thursday at the trade deadline, as the team is reportedly facing significant financial issues. The infielder waived his no-trade clause with the Twins amid the …

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Astros Acquire Carlos Correa – MLB Trade Rumors

Astros Acquire Carlos Correa – MLB Trade Rumors

Carlos Correa is coming home to play third base.  The Twins have agreed to trade Correa to the Astros, according to MLB.com’s Brian McTaggart, and Jon Morosi of MLB Network says he’ll man the hot corner for Houston.  Pitching prospect Matt Mikulski is going to Minnesota, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic.  Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports that the …

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Astros Acquire Jesús Sánchez – MLB Trade Rumors

Astros Acquire Jesús Sánchez – MLB Trade Rumors

The Astros have acquired left-handed hitting outfielder Jesús Sánchez from the Marlins. In exchange, Miami has received right-hander Ryan Gusto, infield prospect Chase Jaworsky, and outfield prospect Esmil Valencia. Both teams have announced the trade. Houston was known to be seeking a left-handed bat ahead of the deadline, to help balance out a lineup that is sorely missing star slugger Yordan …

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