Astros vs. Rangers prediction and odds for Monday, July 3 (Can Rangers salvage split?)
The Houston Astros have run the AL West for quite a few years now, but this season the Texas Rangers have grabbed the reins.Over the weekend, the Astros took two of the first three in this four game series to get to 46-38, just four games back of the 50-34 Rangers. Houston has overtaken the Los ...
2023-07-03 22:27
First pitch: Daniel Bard is ready for Jose Altuve reunion and Astros boos that come with it
DENVER — It's been more than three months since the conclusion of the World Baseball Classic, but there is still a bit of unresolved business from the WBC that will likely be wrapped up this week when the Colorado Rockies visit the Houston Astros.It was March 18 in Miami when, in a WB...
2023-07-03 21:29
MLB Rumors: Astros floating outfielders as potential trade chips with contenders
The Astros are looking to hook up with a fellow MLB contender for a win-win trade before the deadline with outfielders to spare.The Astros may be the reigning World Series champions but they've got work to do to defend their title.With the All-Star break coming up, Houston sits four gam...
2023-07-02 10:47
Best MLB prop bets today (Marcus Stroman in line for bounce-back outing)
Another day, another set of pitchers to target for my favorite Major League Baseball prop bets on Saturday.Today’s picks are centered around Chicago Cubs ace Marcus Stroman, who has gotten off to a great start this season and could be undervalued against the Cleveland Guardians.Let&rsq...
2023-07-02 01:17
Immaculate Grid baseball: Answers, connections for Grid 89 (July 1)
Breaking down the July 1 Immaculate Grid baseball game with players and connections for Grid 89 that involve the Diamondbacks, Astros, Giants, Pirates, and more.Wake up, coffee, Immaculate Grid, andthen get on with your life. That's been the routine for MLB fanatics everywhere as the game h...
2023-07-01 21:52
Miraculously Timed Inning-Ending Grounder Saves Chip Caray From Jim Edmonds
Jim Edmonds shared his opinion on teams named after Native Americans.
2023-06-30 20:26
MLB standings ordered by pitching whiff rate: Braves, Astros throwing filth
The MLB standings by pitching whiff rate give us a good sense of which teams are throwing the best stuff.Few sporting acts can capture the poetry of motion quite like pitching a baseball. Every pitcher operates as their own unique pace. Each wind-up has its own cadence, each release its own moti...
2023-06-30 06:51
Grand jury declines to indict Travis Scott and other organizers in deadly 2021 Astroworld Festival tragedy
Travis Scott -- the rapper and producer who organized the ill-fated 2021 Astroworld Festival-- will not be indicted in connection a crowd crush that left ten people dead and injured hundreds, District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Thursday.
2023-06-30 05:17
MLB standings by last time teams had a player hit for the cycle
There are few more impressive individual feats in the game of baseball than hitting for the cycle. Here are the MLB standings by the last time each team had a player enter achieve thatfeat.Elly De La Cruz hit for the cycle last Friday, the latest in an impressive string of individual accomplishm...
2023-06-29 01:23
Astros may not need to trade for a first baseman after all
The Houston Astros are getting a whole lot more out of Jose Abreu after a couple of "reset" rest days and the signing of Jon Singleton.Sometimes, all a player needs is some rest and competition to jump start their production. Just ask Jose Abreu, who has come alive in recent games for ...
2023-06-27 12:25
MLB Power Rankings: The worst trade deadline deal every team has made
MLB Power Rankings of the worst trade deadline deal every team has made in its history.The MLB trade deadline should be a holiday. In fact, baseball fans should be allowed to take off from work, household chores, and any other responsibilities leading up to the big summer day. It’s not alw...
2023-06-26 21:59
Everything Ryne Stanek, Astros said about controversial balk call
Ryne Stanek and the Houston Astros were fuming after a loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on a controversial balk call.Stanek and a Houston Astros assistant were eventually thrown out of the game, though the relief pitcher waited until after the final out of the inning to make a fuss.https://tw...
2023-06-25 22:55