Rhona Wise-USA TODAY Sports Spring Training Game One Thread. Baseball’s BAAAACK!!! Baseball’s baaaack. Sure, the games don’t count. But it’s been almost four long months since Yordan launched the nail in the Phillie's coffin last November with his moonshot to CF and brought another championship trophy home to Houston. And now we’re ready for another great season and … [Read more...] about 10 Things to Watch for This Spring Training (Astros Spring Training Game One Thread)
Archives for February 2023
Pitch clock violation costs the Braves a walk-off walk
Cal Conley of the Atlanta Braves thought he had just won the game with a two-out, bases-loaded walk-off walk on Saturday. He took a few steps toward first base, bat still in hand, when umpire John Libka jumped out from behind the plate and indicated strike three. Game over. Conley couldn’t believe it. Neither could his teammates. Fans booed. Welcome to 2023, where baseball’s … [Read more...] about Pitch clock violation costs the Braves a walk-off walk
MLBPA’s Tony Clark says rising payrolls good for game
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — A handful of free-spending owners in Major League Baseball have made some of the game's other owners a little nervous. Players' union head Tony Clark doesn't mind that development one bit. “Baseball is doing very well,” Clark said on Saturday as the first full slate of spring training games began in Florida and Arizona. Clark's perspective isn't shared … [Read more...] about MLBPA’s Tony Clark says rising payrolls good for game
Texans must identify the greatest risk if Bryce Young is their QB
The Houston Texans appear to be on a collision course to take Bryce Young No. 2 overall in the 2023 NFL draft. The 2021 Heisman Trophy winner had a prolific career at Alabama with 80 touchdowns and 12 interceptions through 34 career games. Perhaps the 2022 campaign, although not getting anywhere near a national championship, was his most impressive as he completed 245 passes on … [Read more...] about Texans must identify the greatest risk if Bryce Young is their QB
NFL combine will help Texans determine if Clemson DT Bryan Bresee is worth first-round pick
The Houston Texans’ No. 12 overall pick presents a myriad of options. The Texans’ proprietary pick at No. 2 overall presumptively will be used on a quarterback. However, the extra pick in Round 1 — obtained via 2022 offseason trade with the Cleveland Browns — is a wildcard. It could be used to give the new quarterback another talented weapon, or provide another first-round … [Read more...] about NFL combine will help Texans determine if Clemson DT Bryan Bresee is worth first-round pick