As the Major League Baseball schedule rounds into its final 10 days, the American League post-season picture remains as jumbled as ever. With three post-season spots, including two division titles, still up for grabs among six October hopefuls, the sprint to the finish line is sure to provide plenty of drama. With the penultimate weekend of regular-season action set to get underway, the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Guardians find themselves tied atop the AL Central and the Houston Astros an...
The Braves’ headlong dash through a sea of contenders is nearly over. They enjoyed an off day on Thursday, they have three against the Astros in Houston, and then a couple of series against non-contenders and that’s it, the regular season is done. While the Braves’ position is almost assured (they’ve nearly clinched a playoff berth and they could theoretically fall out of the division lead but aren’t very likely to), the same cannot be said for the Astros. At 77-76, the Astros are a game ahead...
Nationals right-hander Cade Cavalli will face the Cardinals tonight. He could head into the start with a new deal in hand. The sides are nearing a contract extension, first reported by Robert Murray of FanSided. 1. Story stuns Rangers Texas was two innings away from sweeping Boston and keeping pace with Houston in the AL West. […]
(The background on the recording was not changed – those were the topics for Wednesday’s show, which can be found HERE: https://youtu.be/GGPBWy2W22w) Lindsay Crosby breaks down Atlanta’s offensive collapse vs starters over the past 30 days, showing it’s driven by poor process, early-count strike-one losses, and heavy two-strike chase rather than bad luck. He outlines fixes—punish early fastballs, protect the zone, adjust sooner—then previews the Astros series as a key test, spotlighting Yordan...
The Braves’ headlong dash through a sea of contenders is nearly over. They enjoyed an off day on Thursday, they have three against the Astros in Houston, and then a couple of series against non-contenders and that’s it, the regular season is done. While the Braves’ position is almost assured (they’ve nearly clinched a playoff […]
ARLINGTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 17: Pitcher Cody Bradford #61 of the Texas Rangers walks to the dugout as he exits the game in the sixth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Globe Life Field on September 17, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Well, dangit.
No sweep.
Winning streak is over.
No longer in first place.
And with the Astros and the White Sox winning, the Rangers are one out in the division and two out in the Wil...
Jose Altuve has become dead weight for the Houston Astros, and they're paying the price for their longtime second baseman's regression.
The Atlanta Braves enjoyed an off day Thursday before heading to the Lone Star State for a weekend series with the Houston Astros. The Braves enter play with a four-game lead in the NL East and are coming off a series loss to the Chicago Cubs. The Astros also lead their division and enter play […]
Greetings, What They’re Saying readers! There is a truism often repeated in baseball circles not to trust April or September numbers. I find this idea problematic. And the Houston Astros have a pair of players who illustrate why, one young slugger in Cam Smith, the other veteran Christian Walker. First, a caveat: I am not...
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It’s the final regular season homestand and it’s one of the tougher matchups. Atlanta Braves Pre/Post Game Host, Barrett Sallee from 680 The Fan joins us exclusively at The Crawfish Boxes to break it all down. Q: Astros fans immediately flashback to the 2021 World Series against Atlanta. There’s still 5 members from that squad […]
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Astros outfielder Jake Meyers is done for the year after fouling a ball of his left knee cap in the minors, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. He was placed on the minor league injured list September 12, per to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. For the 2026 Astros, it means a bit less center field depth for the stretch run and the postseason, should they qualify. Meyers has slid down the chart, which is why he was in the minors, but it’s a subtraction nonetheless. Jorge Barrosa was re...
Astros outfielder Jake Meyers is done for the year after fouling a ball of his left knee cap in the minors, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. He was placed on the minor league injured list September 12, per to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. For the 2026 Astros, it means a bit less center […]
The Yordan Alvarez American League Most Valuable Player hype just keeps on getting bigger. Alvarez added to that again on Thursday, when he hit another home run, his 40th of the 2026 MLB season, during a matchup against the Kansas City Royals at Daikin Park in Houston. With two outs and nobody on in the […]
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The Royals dropped the rubber game against the Houston Astros Thursday night. Despite scoring first, Kansas City falls 6-2 as Houston homered five times. The game started off promising as the Royals loaded the bases in the top of the first on just nine pitches—two four-pitch walks to Carter Jensen and Bobby Witt Jr. before […]
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TONIGHT’S GAME: With just 10 games remaining on their regular season schedule, the Houston Astros will continue their final homestand of the season tonight as they host the Kansas City Royals for a rubber game of their three-game series at Daikin Park. Rookie RHP Miguel Ullola (0-0, 3.38 ERA) will serve as an opener for […]
The Royals will try to win their series against the Astros with the rubber game airing on FOX tonight, not Royals.TV. Because when you have a chance to give a 67-85 team a regional audience, you take it! But the Royals will have all their stars available tonight for the larger viewing audience. Cags returns […]
Texas Rangers star Joc Pederson is attempting to play through a small fracture in his left hand after he was recently hit by a pitch during a game. Pederson is working his way toward returning to the lineup. The Rangers are in the middle of two tight playoff races, as they are tied for the […]
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TONIGHT’S GAME: With just 10 games remaining on their regular season schedule, the Astros will continue their final homestand of the season tonight as they host the Royals for a rubber game of their three-game series in Houston, TX. Rookie RHP Miguel Ullola (0-0) will serve as an opener for the Astros tonight opposite the […]
It was great seeing you again, Joey. Sorry you have to leave so soon. Recalled two days ago, Loperfido did get one pinch-hit AB. That is all it is going to be. Recalled because OF Taylor Trammell was going on the Paternity List. Today, the Astros activated Trammell from the Paternity List, and optioned Loperfido […]
FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal breaks down the MLB managerial hot seat and the prominent names who could be in the mix for openings this offseason, including Carlos Beltrán, Albert Pujols and Alex Cora. Ken explains why Beltrán could emerge as a candidate for the Mets, why Don Mattingly’s future with the Phillies could depend on their postseason run and why Joe Espada and Dan Wilson face uncertain futures in Houston and Seattle. Plus, he discusses Jesús Luzardo’s concerning shoulder injury an...
Houston Astros manager Joe Espada’s job security remains uncertain despite the club entering Thursday tied for first place in the American League West. That uncertainty has only grown since Houston made a major front-office change late in the season. In an appearance on Foul Territory TV, The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal said Houston’s next baseball-operations hire […]
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There is no decision more important for a franchise than who’s leading it. An organization’s choice for its head of baseball operations can chart the course for years of sustained success building a winner or years of aimlessly wandering in standings futility. Three MLB teams — the Los Angeles Angels, Houston Astros and Athletics — are beginning the search for a new front-office head after midseason firings this year. And while there’s no guarantee, there’s a good chance that one or two more e...
Aram and Jack highlight the players being sent out to the AFL by America League teams, discussing what they’re looking forward to seeing and what makes them good AFL candidates. Intro: 0:00 Blue Jays: 1:57 Orioles: 6:31 Rays: 11:19 Red Sox: 13:46 Yankees: 15:45 Guardians: 18:51 Royals: 21:31 Tigers: 25:30 Twins: 28:09 White Sox: 31:53 Angels: 36:53 Astros: 36:59 A’s: 42:27 Mariners: 45:56 Rangers: 50:06 Just Baseball Top 100: https://www.justbaseball.com/prospects/top-100-mlb-prospects/ SUPPOR...