Alex Bregman Expresses Disappointment Over Taylor Swift’s Likely Absence from Astros'
Alex Bregman, third baseman for the Houston Astros, has expressed his disappointment over Taylor Swift’s likely absence from the Week 9 game against the New York Yankees. The pop superstar, who has become a beloved figure among Astros fans, was expected to attend the highly anticipated matchup, but reports suggest she may be unable to make it due to scheduling conflicts.
“It’s definitely a bummer that Taylor won’t be there,” Bregman said during a press conference ahead of the game. “She’s brought so much energy to this team, and her support means a lot to us. We were all looking forward to seeing her in the stands again, but we understand that she’s got a lot going on.”
Swift, who has been spotted at multiple Astros games this season, has gained significant attention for her high-profile support of the team, including her presence during key matchups. Her support has sparked excitement among fans, and her absence this week will surely be felt.
“We always appreciate having her there cheering us on,” Bregman continued. “She’s not just a fan; she’s a part of this community. We’ll miss having her energy around, but we know we’ve got to stay focused on the game and deliver for our fans, with or without her in the stands.”
While fans are disappointed by Swift’s absence, Bregman remains focused on leading the Astros to victory. “At the end of the day, it’s about what we do on the field,” he said. “We’ve got a job to do, and we’re focused on getting the win for the team, the city, and all of our supporters.”
As the Astros gear up for the crucial Week 9 game, Bregman’s leadership and the team’s drive will be key to overcoming the disappointment of Swift’s absence and continuing their pursuit of success this season.
Saints' Trade Deadline Plans Could Include Moving Spencer Rattler
The New Orleans Saints lost Derek Carr to retirement during the offseason, which left them with a massive hole at the quarterback position for this season. After a quarterback battle, the Saints opted to start Spencer Rattler to begin the season as rookie signal caller Tyler Shough was thrown on the bench.
After a few weeks with Rattler at the helm, the Saints opted to bench him in favor of Shough. Rattler wasn't bad in his time as the Saints starter, but they have nothing to lose at this point, so starting Shough isn't a bad idea. But what does that mean for Rattler?
John Sigler of Saints Wire recently suggested the Saints could look to move on from Rattler in a trade ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline. Sigler listed Rattler as somebody "on the trade block" for the Saints.
Spencer Rattler could be a last-minute trade candidate for the Saints
"one of these guys would clear waivers if the Saints let them go, so it's worth fielding calls to see just how highly-valued they are by those on the outside looking in," Sigler wrote. "If the Saints could get a better pick than they used to draft one of them, it's definitely worth considering. But that doesn't mean we're necessarily shopping them. Rattler has value as a backup with experience starting games.
"Until the Saints know what they have in Shough or they have invested in a surefire starter, he's worth keeping in the quarterbacks room. Ford is a good special teamer. Boyd has unfulfilled potential, so it's kind of a mystery why he's a healthy scratch most weeks."
Trading Rattler wouldn't be a bad idea if the Saints were to get some attention for the star. Shough is seemingly the starter for the rest of the season, and the Saints will likely draft another quarterback at the top of the first round in the 2026 NFL Draft. This means either Shough or Rattler will be out of a job as the backup next season and all signs point to it being Rattler who's the odd man out.
It's unclear if the Saints will get any trade interest in Rattler, but if they do, there's a good chance they pull the trigger on a deal.
