Robert Murray

Joined: Oct 26, 2020

Robert is FanSided’s National MLB Insider and co-hosts The Baseball Insiders Podcast. He has previously written for The Athletic and FanRag Sports where he has covered the World Series, MLB postseason and the Milwaukee Brewers. He has been a member of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA) since 2018.

Dusty Baker, left, and new Houston Astros general manager James Click take questions from the media at Minute Maid Park on February 04, 2020 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Diamondbacks claim Humberto Castellanos from Astros

Carlos Correa (1) reacts after hitting a double against the Tampa Bay Rays during the seventh inning during game six of the 2020 ALCS at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Astros Rumors: Houston talking to Carlos Correa about extension

Ryan Pressly #55 of the Houston Astros walks to the dugout after being pulled during the eighth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 01, 2020 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Houston Astros bullpen remains in precarious position

George Springer (4) reacts after hitting a solo home run against the Tampa Bay Rays in the first inning during game five of the 2020 ALCS at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Astros: Houston unlikely to make big moves in free agency

Carlos Correa #1 of the Houston Astros celebrates as he rounds the bases on his two-run home run against the Washington Nationals during the fourth inning in Game Five of the 2019 World Series at Nationals Park on October 27, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Carlos Correa wants to be on the Astros “for life”

Jackie Bradley Jr. (19) after hitting an 2 RBI home run during the sixth inning against the Houston Astros in game four of the 2018 ALCS playoff baseball series at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Astros Rumors: Houston closely monitoring center field market

Michael Brantley (23) returns home after hitting a two run home run during the fifth inning against the Oakland Athletics at the Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

Astros News: Houston re-signs outfielder Michael Brantley

George Springer (4) reacts after hitting a solo home run against the Tampa Bay Rays in the first inning during game five of the 2020 ALCS at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

It’s official: George Springer leaves the Houston Astros

George Springer (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Astros: George Springer could sign as early as this week

Dusty Baker Jr #12 of the Houston Astros points to the bullpen to make a pitching change during the ninth inning of a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on August 04, 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

Astros Rumors: Houston interested in veteran reliever

Brad Hand #33 of the Cleveland Indians throws a pitch while completing the save during the ninth inning of the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Progressive Field on September 27, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland defeated Pittsburgh 8-6. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

Astros Rumors: Houston eyeing additional bullpen help

James Click talks with manager Dusty Baker #12 of the Houston Astros during batting practice before a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Minute Maid Park on July 29, 2020 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Astros Rumors: Houston to sign free-agent reliever Pedro Baez

Dusty Baker (L) talks to general manager James Click (R) during team workouts prior to the 2020 ALCS against the Tampa Bay Rays at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

Astros Rumors: J.T. Realmuto an unrealistic target for Houston?

Trevor Rosenthal #40 of the Kansas City Royals pitches during a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on August 12, 2020 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Royals defeated the Reds 5-4. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Astros: Who else can Houston target to upgrade the bullpen?

Liam Hendriks #16 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Chicago White Sox during the eighth inning of Game Two of the American League Wild Card Round at RingCentral Coliseum on September 30, 2020 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Astros Rumors: Houston “aggressive” trying to upgrade bullpen

Blake Treinen #49 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates after striking out Willy Adames of the Tampa Bay Rays to secure the 4-2 victory in Game Five of the 2020 MLB World Series at Globe Life Field on October 25, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Astros Rumors: Houston has big plans to upgrade the bullpen