The release point on Josh Hader's trademark fastball had inched upward in recent seasons. He's working to get it back to a ...

Not only does he have one of the most stressful jobs in baseball as the Houston Astros' closer, but he also has to deal with ...

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Jorge Montanez breaks down the last week in saves and middle relievers on the rise in the latest closer report.

The Astros staked Ronel Blanco to an early lead and he turned in his best outing of the season as Houston beat Toronto for ...

The Houston Rockets signed Josh Hader in 2024. Since then, the closer’s five-year, $95 million deal has paid off for Houston ...

Hader allowed one hit and one walk in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Blue Jays. He struck out two batters.

A weak groundout that ended the game and sent the Astros' dugout into celebration. This confrontation was more than just another at-bat; it was a clash of two elite athletes. Hader, known for his ...

The Houston Rockets signed Josh Hader in 2024. Since then, the closer’s five-year, $95 million deal has paid off for Houston and manager Joe Espada. The pitcher who dominated with the Brewers ...

After winning just two of their first seven series, the Twins finally managed to find some level of sustained success last ...

Josh Hader once again proved why he is one of the most reliable closers in the MLB, delivering a flawless inning to secure the save in Friday's thrilling win against the Padres. This latest ...