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USA TODAY College Sports Wire on MSNLSU baseball star Ethan Frey signs with Astros, won't return to LSU
LSU baseball star Ethan Frey officially won't be returning to Baton Rouge. Frey signed a contract with the Astros on Wednesday.
Following the Isaac Paredes injury, we examine Houston Astros trade targets at third base ahead of the MLB trade deadline.
Beat writer Matt Kawahara answers a variety of Astros questions in his bi-weekly mailbag, including on injuries and the upcoming trade deadline.
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One of the foremost challenges facing Houston Astros manager Joe Espada and his injury-strapped roster is utilizing the revolving door of players recalled from the minors or acquired off waivers.
LSU slugger Ethan Frey came off the board in the fourth round of the 2025 MLB Draft in July after being selected by the Houston Astros No. 95 overall. Frey, a junior from Rosepine, La., batted .331 this season with 15 doubles, one triple, 13 homers, 50 RBI and 43 runs.
Conner Weigman, a Texas A&M transfer and native Houstonian, is treating his offensive line in the most Houston way possible.
Houston Astros GM Dana Brown confirms a left-handed bat is Houston's top trade deadline priority amid injury setbacks and playoff hopes.
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Billy Wagner (13) closed out the Astros' six-pitcher no-hitter at Yankee Stadium in 2003 while hitting 101 mph on the radar gun during that series. Brad Lidge (from left), Kirk Saarloos, Octavio Dotel and Pete Munro were the other relievers involved.