Major League Baseball is heading south of the border again to play a regular season series. After previous stops in Monterrey, Mexico City will be the host this time, and the timing seems perfect. The San Diego Padres will play against the San Francisco Giants next weekend at the Alfredo Harp Helu Stadium in the country’s capital, where fans are eager to watch more baseball … [Read more...] about Mexico has “unprecedented appetite for baseball” after WBC
Archives for April 2023
Barlow strands 2 in 9th, Royals beat D-backs 5-4 for 6th win
Scott Barlow got Christian Walker to hit into a game-ending groundout with runners on second and third, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-4 for just their second win in 11 games. Brady Singer rebounded from three poor starts and the Royals tied their season high with 14 hits. Every starter except Franmil Reyes had at least one hit for the Royals. Kansas … [Read more...] about Barlow strands 2 in 9th, Royals beat D-backs 5-4 for 6th win
Texans need Panthers to buy the Will Levis hype
The Houston Texans won’t have a shot at Bryce Young at No. 2 overall. There is no way the Carolina Panthers would spoil the opportunity to take the Alabama quarterback No. 1 overall. If the new hype surrounding Kentucky quarterback Will Levis gets to tulipomaniacal levels, then perhaps the Texans will have a chance to take Young. Levis surged in the odds world from +4000 to be … [Read more...] about Texans need Panthers to buy the Will Levis hype
Persistent Corey Julks has been a pleasant surprise for the Astros in ‘23
Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images 27-year-old Julks came out of the blue but is striving to stick with the Astros thanks to his surprising hot bat. Entering the 2023 Spring Training, no one probably would’ve thought that a low-profile prospect named Corey Julks was on his way to making the Opening Day roster. “That’s why you have to come in with an open mind, and you … [Read more...] about Persistent Corey Julks has been a pleasant surprise for the Astros in ‘23
Houston Astros History: That Day Chuck Harrison was a Hero
Chuck Harrison A long time ago, in a place not too far from Minute Maid Park, Chuck Harrison walked off the Cincinnati Reds. Way back in 1965, the then-recently renamed Houston Astros sat at 62-92, well outside of any postseason consideration. The Astros, actually already in their fourth season, would remain clear of any sort of postseason action for another 15 … [Read more...] about Houston Astros History: That Day Chuck Harrison was a Hero