The Toronto Blue Jays have been in contact with free-agent outfielder Michael Brantley and third baseman Justin Turner. Toronto already re-signed lefty Robbie Ray and are expected to be among of the most aggressive teams this winter. With Vladimir Guerrero Jr. moving to first base last year, the Blue Jays have a hole at the hot corner with Travis Shaw being a non-tender candidate. Turner slashed .302/.382/.503 (139 OPS+) with 116 home runs the last seven years with the Dodgers. Lourdes Gurriel ...

The Houston Astros are talking to free-agent left fielder Michael Brantley about a return in 2020. The 33-year-old hit .309/.370/.497 with 27 home runs in 194 games after signing a two-year, $32 million deal with Houston before the 2019 season. He hit .300/.364/.476 with five home runs and 22 RBI in 170 at-bats during the shortened 2020 season. The Astros may be planning for life without George Springer (also a free agent) moving forward, so they'd like to bring Brantley back if that's the case....

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley went 3-for-5 with two home runs, three runs batted in and three runs scored as the Astros pummeled the A's out of the playoffs by the score of 11-6. The veteran enjoyed a fantastic ALDS, slashing .368/.368/.737 through 19 at-bats with one double, two home runs and five runs batted in. Brantley was one of the few consistent offensive threats on the Astros during the regular season and, once again, is proving to be a catalyst. Brantley will be an easy ...

Houston Astros designated hitter Michael Brantley went 2-for-5 with two runs batted in as the Astros edged the Twins 4-1 in Game 1 of the wild-card round. After teammate Jose Altuve walked in the go-ahead run in the ninth inning, Brantley lined a single that plated two Astros to extend the lead for Houston. Brantley has been one of the lone consistent threats on offense for the Astros this season, slashing .300/.364/.476 in 170 at-bats with 17 extra-base hits. Brantley is one of the safer ...

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley is back in the starting lineup on Sunday after getting a routine day off on Saturday. Brantley and the Astros face Jordan Lyles and the Texas Rangers in their season finale. It's been a solid year for the 33-year-old veteran, who is slashing .298/.362/.476 with five home runs, 22 RBI and 24 runs. He has a higher strikeout rate this year (15.1%) than last year (10.4%) and his .275 xBA this year is also a significant drop from last year's clip (.301). ...

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer, outfielder/designated hitter Michael Brantley and shortstop Carlos Correa are all sitting to begin Saturdays contest versus Texas and right-hander Kyle Gibson. Having assured themselves a spot in the 2020 postseason, Springer, Brantley, and Correa are merely getting a day of rest ahead of the Wild Card series opener Tuesday. Myles Straw will head to the leadoff spot, with Aledmys Diaz in the lineup for Brantley and Jack Mayfield for Correa. ...

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley will begin a series with the Rangers on Friday as one of the hotter hitters in Houston's lineup. The veteran is hitting .357 over his last seven games and is slashing .319/.367/.516 in the month of September with 10 extra-base hits and 13 runs batted in. The Astros offense has been inconsistent at times this season but Brantley has been a rock. He has multiple hits in four of his last seven games and has been dynamite with runners in scoring position. ...

Houston Astros designated hitter Michael Brantley will start and hit third Thursday against the Rangers. Brantley has only five hits over his last 26 at-bats (.192) but is slashing .305/.359/.559 in the month of September with three home runs, six doubles, seven runs scored and 12 runs batted in spanning 16 games. Brantley will have an excellent DFS matchup on Thursday against Rangers right-handed starter Jordan Lyles. The veteran slugger is posting a .952 OPS against right-handed pitching ...

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley went 3-for-5 with three runs driven in as the Astros overpowered the Rangers 8-4 on Thursday. Brantley kicked off the Astros offensive day singling home a run in the first inning and added a two-run double in the eighth inning. After a dip in production at the plate the veteran has been excellent this week, going 9-for-18 over his last five games with two doubles, two home runs, five runs scored and nine runs driven in. For the season Brantley now is ...

Houston Astros outfielder/designated Michael Brantley returned to the clubs lineup Sunday against San Diego and left-hander Adrian Morejon. Brantley was activated off the injured list Saturday and now reclaims the No. 6 spot in the batting order. Serving as the DH is likely to become the norm for Brantley with Yordan Alvarez (knee) out for the season, with Kyle Tucker and Josh Reddick holding down the corner outfield spots. Brantley has continued to be excellent at putting the ball in play ...