Jose Altuve injury lands Astros star on IL, but with dose of good news
Houston Astros star Jose Altuve will miss time with another oblique injury, but it's not all bad news.The Houston Astros are red-hot ahead of the All-Star game, now only two games behind first-place Texas with four games left before the break. However, as the Astros gear up for a four-game ...
2023-07-08 06:15
Astros catching heat again after shady play by Chas McCormick vs. Mariners
Fans are calling Chas McCormick dirty after the Astros outfielder took a swipe at Mariners first baseman Ty France's glove.The Astros already have a less-than-stellar reputation in baseball these days. Chas McCormick did the team no favors in cleaning up their image on Thursday night.Th...
2023-07-08 03:16
Ukraine war: Front line troops discuss counter-offensive
Will Russia's defences shatter or hold firm? The BBC gets the view from the front line.
2023-07-07 13:15
MLB rumors: White Sox injury's impact, Red Sox extension, Astros draft strategy
HOUSTON — Let's take a look at some of the latest MLB rumors, including the draft strategy for the Houston Astros, a noticeable injury for the Chicago White Sox and which pitcher the Boston Red Sox should extend now.We will start here in the Lone Star State where the Astros have won f...
2023-07-07 06:53
Mariners vs. Astros prediction and odds for Thursday, July 6th (Bet OVER in AL West showdown)
The Mariners and Astros start a weekend series ahead of the All-Star break with each team eyeing playoff positioning.Seattle will start George Kirby on Thursday night while the Astros recalled Ronel Blanco, who has been used all over the Houston pitching staff, both as a starter and a reliever i...
2023-07-07 03:57
MLB standings based on record against winning teams
There's a difference between winning games and winning the games that matter. How do the MLB standings look when reoriented around record versus winning teams?In sports, good teams beat the bad teams. Great teams beat the good teams. As we look toward the All-Star break and the second half ...
2023-07-07 02:59
Immaculate Grid baseball: Answers, connections for Grid 94 (July 6)
Grid me up, Scottie. Here are the top answers for the 94rd version of the Immaculate Grid including the Dodgers, Astros, Rays, Phillies and more.Thursday's Immaculate Grid baseball game is a fun one with some big-name franchises to connect, such as the Los Angeles Dodgers, Houston Astros an...
2023-07-07 00:55
Jose Altuve, Kris Bryant, Jeremy Pena: 3 things I heard during Astros-Rockies series
Jose Altuve's injury keeps him out of the lineup but Jeremy Pena returns for the Astros. Plus, Kris Bryant is getting his swing back together.HOUSTON — As the days tick down to the MLB All-Star Game, the Houston Astros are showing exactly why you can never count the defending World Ch...
2023-07-06 02:17
Jose Altuve injury update: Why was 2B scratched from lineup July 4?
Minutes before the Houston Astros opened a two-game set on July 4 against the Colorado Rockies, All-Star second baseman Jose Altuve was scratched.HOUSTON — Just minutes before the Houston Astros opened a two-game set against the Colorado Rockies inside Minute Maid Park, All-Star second bas...
2023-07-05 03:26
Best MLB prop bets today (Astros should tee off on Kyle Freeland)
Usually, my best MLB prop bets are all about pitchers, but today we’re taking a different approach in one game, looking at a team total in the Houston Astros-Colorado Rockies matchup.For those looking for pitcher props, don’t worry, I have a plus-money prop from DraftKings Sportsbook...
2023-07-04 23:54
Astros: 5 players who won't be on the roster by August 1
The Astros are at risk to not win the AL West this year. They're going to need to part ways with these players if they want to take it from the Rangers.The Houston Astros have seen a bit of a regression from their 2022 World Series team to their second place in the AL West 2023 team. The As...
2023-07-04 20:25
MLB Rumors: Juan Soto trade buzz, Astros untouchable prospect, Dodgers-Cubs blockbuster
MLB Rumors: Could Padres trade Juan Soto in wake of disappointing season?The San Diego Padres were three wins away from reaching the World Series last year. This offseason, they added former Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts on a long-term contract. With that, the Padres had built their sup...
2023-07-04 05:45