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The Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros reached the postseason through different routes. The White Sox went 84-78, two years after losing 121 games. The Astros won the American League West crown at 81-81, becoming the first division champion without a winning record. Yet the Astros won five of seven meetings between the clubs this […] The post 3 bold predictions for White Sox-Astros AL Wild Card Series appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Houston Astros needed all 162 games to get here. They finished 81-81, won the American League West by one game, and now host the Chicago White Sox in a best-of-three Wild Card Series. Their record will matter little once Game 1 begins Tuesday, but it does explain why Houston cannot afford many quiet nights […] The post This overlooked player will make or break Astros’ chances vs. White Sox in AL Wild Card round appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Houston Astros are preparing for their American League Wild Card series against the Chicago White Sox. The Astros clinched the playoffs on the final day of the regular season, finishing the year at 81-81, but winning the AL West. As the Astros prepare for Game 1 of the series, manager Joe Espada is giving […] The post Astros manager Joe Espada reveals bullpen pitching plan for Game 1 vs. White Sox appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The White Sox turned in a precocious season to make the playoffs ahead of schedule. Their reward? Facing the Houston Astros, the AL's perennial final boss.
After using all of their best pitchers to clinch the American League West, the Astros will throw a bullpen game Tuesday.
If the Chicago White Sox do these things, they should move on to the ALDS.
The Texas Rangers had a chance to reach the postseason on the final day of the regular season. A win over the Minnesota Twins, paired with a Houston Astros loss, would have given them the American League West title. Instead, Texas lost 6-4 and finished Schumaker’s first year as manager at 80-82, one game behind […] The post Skip Schumaker says ‘frustrating part’ out loud about Rangers missing playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Houston Astros became the first team with a .500 record to clinch a playoff berth after earning a 9-0 win over the Athletics on Sunday, and as a result, Joe Espada will remain manager to begin the new week. But how many more days does he have left on the job? Evidently, even a […] The post Astros rumors: Why Joe Espada’s job may be in danger even if Houston wins World Series appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Back on September 20, when Alex Bregman took a fluke foul ball to the face while in the on-deck circle, it seemed almost perfectly normal for the kind of injury-filled, misfortune-heavy season the Chicago Cubs were having. More News: Chicago Cubs: The latest on Kevin Gausman and the Wild Card rotation The three-time All-Star third [...] The post Chicago Cubs still deciding on Alex Bregman’s Wild Card place appeared first on ChiCitySports .
“No wiseman has the power to reason away what seems to be.” – What a Fool Believes by The Doobie Brothers All things considered, going to San Diego to play a Wild Card series against the Padres is not as bad as it seems, and there are myriad reasons why I believe that. With that … The post The Rundown: Postseason Road Games Could Help Cubs, Bregman Swinging Hot Bat, PCA’s Historic Season, Playoff Predictions appeared first on .
Past summaries: In September’s latter half, the Braves did a big thing: they clinched their first NL East title in three seasons (but seventh in nine seasons under the current Front Office). They did so with a sweep of the Astros in Houston, while dropping every other series they played. Of course, that sounds more […]
Astros fans, after 162 games, your team is once again the champion of the American League West. So how are you feeling? Excited? Relieved? Optimistic? Still concerned? Or are you simply hopeful that this team has another October run left in it? Whatever your answer, here’s what matters most: They’re in. And once you’re in, […]
Yes, the White Sox did end up snatching defeat out of the jaws of victory by falling from the No. 2 seed into the No. 6 and final Wild Card spot at the end of the season, and their punishment is extreme: Having to spend additional time in Texas. Worse, due to the compressed nature […]
Right-hander Jason Alexander cleared waivers after being designated for assignment by the Astros and has been assigned outright to their Triple-A affiliate, per the transaction log at MLB.com. He can reject the assignment in favor of free agency or accept to remain a depth option for the ‘Stros if injuries arise in the playoffs. He’ll […]
The good news is that the Cubs allowed only 20 runs in the six games over the past week, and six of those were in the 12th inning on Tuesday. So in general, the pitching staff did its job. The bad news, unfortunately, is that the Cubs scored only 15 runs over the six games, […]
Astros make MLB postseason despite underwhelming record.
It is October-y enough to be October, even though October is still days away, which means it's time to find out how many of you weirdos can hold a grudge that isn't yours to hold. The Houston Astros, American League West champions at 81-81, are officially the worst team ever to make baseball's postseason after edging out two other teams that also would have been the worst teams ever to make baseball's postseason. Now you can all get fever-blistered all over again about Carlos Beltran's crimes ...
Hello friends! The Mariners ended their season on a bittersweet note last night, winning 7-3 and sending Rick Rizzs off in style. We’ll miss you, Rick! Here’s what else is happening around baseball as the postseason gets underway. In Mariners news… Around the league…
Sunday was a Game 162 that will have an enhanced footnote in Cub history. Games in Japan. Games in England. A game against the Astros in Milwaukee and now a game against the Red Sox in Tampa. It hits a little different when the game has a footprint that steps outside of the normal unending […]
Game 162 doesn’t hit quite like it used to with the proliferation of Wild Card spots, but as long as there are still some stakes, it offers some excitement. Selfishly, I always prefer when the Yankees don’t have stakes and I can just neutrally watch the chaos, which is what yesterday at least partially offered […]
The MLB regular season has come to an end. Postseason action is just days away, as the playoffs will begin on Sept. 23. During the closing day of the regular season, the Houston Astros secured the American League West title over the Texas Rangers. The Philadelphia Phillies also clinched the final spot in the National […] The post MLB postseason: Bracket and schedule for 2026 playoff baseball appeared first on ClutchPoints .
MINNEAPOLIS — Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker finished his first season one game short of the postseason Sunday, and he put the shortfall on himself. The Rangers lost 6-4 to the Minnesota Twins at Target Field and finished 80-82. The Houston Astros beat the Athletics 9-0 in West Sacramento, Calif., to take the American League […]
There’s a new worst record to go to the postseason, but at least it isn’t a sub-.500 one. The Houston Astros handled business today in West Sacramento against the Athletics, 9-0. With the victory, the Astros are AL West Champions and will host the Chicago White Sox in the AL Wild Card Round beginning Tuesday […]
MINNEAPOLIS — The Texas Rangers finished one game behind the Houston Astros in the American League West, and their season ended Sunday at Target Field. Texas lost 6-4 to the Minnesota Twins in Game 162 to finish 80-82. Houston beat the Athletics 9-0 in West Sacramento, Calif., to close at 81-81 and clinch the division. […]
It wasn’t pretty, but the Astros are back in the postseason. 81-81 was good enough to win the American League West for an eighth time in 10 years, so now the Astros will host the Chicago White Sox in a best-of-three Wild Card Series starting on Tuesday. The Astros will have to submit a 26-man […]