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The Mets and Red Sox have already figured out what they'll do at manager, but what about the Phillies, Astros, and other clubs?
It’s never a good idea to get into arguments with a Deacon at your home parish, but that’s exactly what transpired after mass on Wednesday morning between myself and Deacon Glenn. The topic of “happy to be there” was on the sports debate missal. My contention was that of my experience of Senior Prom, “just […]
The Houston Astros only have a handful of games remaining in the regular season, and they’re trying to finish strong so they can control their own destiny in the AL West. They’re currently the No. 1 seed, and they have an easy schedule remaining that should give them a good chance of clinching the division. […] The post Reporter says quiet part out loud about Astros current playoff outlook appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Scott Braun, AJ Pierzynski and Erik Kratz break down the Rays clinching the AL East, the three-way tie atop the NL Wild Card standings and the AL West race coming down to the wire. The Athletic Astros beat writer and Crush City Territory co-host Chandler Rome discusses Houston regaining control of the division, its growing injury concerns and José Altuve’s difficult season. The Athletic founding editor and senior columnist Jon Greenberg examines the White Sox and Cubs’ playoff pushes, Alex Bre...
Yordan Alvarez joined some of baseball’s biggest names with his latest milestone.
By no means has this season gone the way that the Astros had hoped. After they were swept by the Braves at home this past weekend, Yordan Alvarez, a man of typically few words, decided to hold a players-only meeting. What was said during that meeting is unknown, but I’m sure we can all guess the message. The Astros are not playing up to a standard they have set over the past decade. Although the Astros are tied for the AL West lead, they are still a game below .500 and continuing a downward tr...
By no means has this season gone the way that the Astros had hoped. After they were swept by the Braves at home this past weekend, Yordan Alvarez, a man of typically few words, decided to hold a players-only meeting. What was said during that meeting is unknown, but I’m sure we can all guess […] The post We Are Watching the End of an Astros Era appeared first on Just Baseball .
Good morning folks! The Mariners dropped another massive stinker in yesterday’s 7-0 loss to the Astros. The good news is that we’re less than a week from the end of this disappointing season. Anyway, here’s what’s happening around baseball. In Mariners news… Around the league…
What once seemed improbable became reality on Sunday, as the Red Sox secured their second straight postseason berth following the Astros’ loss to the Braves. A spot in the playoffs is the latest chapter in a wild and miraculous Red Sox season, one that began with their manager getting fired after 27 games, hit rock bottom when a late June series loss to the lowly Rockies pushed them to 32-46, and apexed during a magical 32-5 run that ranked among the best stretches in baseball history. Though ...
Cobb, Hornsby, Gehrig, Williams, Mantle, and Yastrzemski to name a few. It’s a rare blend of skill, power and timing. Only 17 players have done it, most recently Miguel Cabrera in 2012. In many ways, it’s the ultimate season accomplishment. The Triple Crown. The pride of Las Tunas, Cuba has dazzled us for […]
Happy Wednesday, everyone! While the season might be winding down, we still have things to look forward to. First and foremost, this weekend the Tigers will bid farewell to Justin Verlander in the best way possible: with a confirmed final start on Saturday. It will be very poetic to see his career end where it […]
What once seemed improbable became reality on Sunday, as the Red Sox secured their second straight postseason berth following the Astros’ loss to the Braves. A spot in the playoffs is the latest chapter in a wild and miraculous Red Sox season, one that began with their manager getting fired after 27 games, hit rock […] The post How Will the Red Sox Round Out Their Postseason Roster? appeared first on Just Baseball .
There's just a week left in the regular season, and we've got a couple of divisional races that still need to be decided. The AL Central and AL West are going to be highly contested this week. Astros, Rangers, Guardians, and White Sox fans, good luck surviving this week's stress. Meanwhile, the National League has […]
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers went from AL West favorites to clear underdogs overnight. Texas lost 6-3 to the New York Mets on Tuesday at Globe Life Field, while the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 7-0 in Seattle. The two results left Texas and Houston tied for first place at 78-79. FanDuel Sportsbook […]
ARLINGTON, Texas — A two-run double by Francisco Alvarez off Nathan Eovaldi in the sixth inning put the New York Mets ahead to stay Tuesday night at Globe Life Field. New York beat the Texas Rangers 6-3 in the opener of a three-game series. It was the second loss in a row for Texas. Later […]
Astros vs. Mariners full game highlights from 9/22/26 Check out http://MLB.com/video for more! About MLB.com: About MLB.com: Baseball Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig announced on January 19, 2000, that the 30 Major League Club owners voted unanimously to centralize all of Baseball’s Internet operations into an independent technology company. Major League Baseball Advanced Media (MLBAM) was formed and charged with developing, building and managing the most comprehensive baseball experience av...
The Mariners were pushed to the brink of elimination Tuesday night, losing to the Astros 7-0. Logan Gilbert never found a rhythm in this one, allowing baserunners to lead off each of the first three innings. Over only four innings of work, Gilbert allowed 10 hits, walked two batters and struck out only three. He […]
The Houston Astros and Texas Rangers enter the final five games tied atop the American League West at 78-79. The Astros reached that point with a win Tuesday, while the Rangers lost. Neither club has secured a postseason berth. The loser of the AL West race may need help to reach October through the AL […] The post 3 bold predictions for Astros vs. Rangers AL West race appeared first on ClutchPoints .
WEST SACRAMENTO – Ahead of Tuesday’s series opener against the Angels at Sutter Health Park, manager Mark Kotsay was asked what would constitute a successful final homestand for the Athletics. His answer was simple. “Put up a winning homestand,” Kotsay said. “These next two games against the Angels and then four against Houston are all important to us. We want to go out and show the fans that there’s something to be hopeful about next season.” A’s Players Pins Giveaway is this Saturday! Tuesda...
SEATTLE — Yordan Alvarez resumed his Triple Crown push with a home run and three RBIs as the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 7-0 on Tuesday night to pull even with Texas atop the AL West. Houston snapped a three-game skid and tied the Rangers at 78-79 following their 6-3 loss to the New York Mets at home. Both teams have five games remaining, and the Astros hold the head-to-head tiebreaker. Seattle (73-84) is on the brink of playoff elimination, one season after winning the AL West fo...
SEATTLE — It’s one thing to stand up in a team meeting and challenge your teammates to play better. It’s another to be the one showing them the way. Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez, who spoke up in a team meeting after the Braves swept the Astros on Sunday, blasted his 41st homer of the season and drove in three runs — giving him 102 for the season — to lead the Astros to a 7-0 win over the Mariners on Tuesday night at T-Mobile Park. The Astros (78-79) snapped a three-game losing streak and move...
You couldn’t have scripted a better start or result. Astros 7 Mariners 0. Manager Joe Espada wanted to set the tone early and play aggressive. Mission accomplished. The Astros engineered four consecutive singles to start things. Yordan Alvarez drove in the first run, his 100th of the season, making it 1-0. The contest […]
Astros 7, Mariners 0 Listening to Rick Rizzs while I still can: Randy Arozarena, 0.04 WPA Listening to Rick Rizzs announce this game, in this season: Logan Gilbert, -0.25 WPA Game Thread Comments of the Day:
Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Meg’s return from vacation and their podcast-producer search, then discuss the uncertain statuses of Aaron Judge, Alex Bregman, and Shohei Ohtani on the precipice of the playoffs, how similar finishes in consecutive seasons can produce extra-disappointing or surprisingly uplifting results (featuring thoughts on the Astros, Diamondbacks, and Cardinals), […]
The Astros announced Tuesday that they’ve sent Jorge Barrosa outright to Triple-A Sugar Land. The 5’6″ outfielder cleared waivers after being designated for assignment over the weekend. It’s the first career outright assignment for Barrosa. That technically means he needs to accept the minor league assignment, though it’s essentially a moot point. Sugar Land’s season […]