Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports Drafts can bring fond and not so fond memories. The Astros have had some good ones in the Jim Crane reign. No draft has signaled the post-McClain era more than the 2012 draft. That was Luhnow’s first year at the helm and it yielded McCullers and Correa. The only subsequent draft that promised more top-level talent than 2012 was 2015 … [Read more...] about Is 2022 the New 2017 Draft? Reflections on College Pitchers
Archives for April 2023
Game 24 Thread. April 25, 2023, 5:40 CT. Astros @ Rays
Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports Luis Garcia hopes to continue the momentum from his last start and put the Astros back in the W column … [Read more...] about Game 24 Thread. April 25, 2023, 5:40 CT. Astros @ Rays
Luis Garcia Baffles the Rays. Astros Even the Series, Shuttung Out Tampa 5-0
Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports Luis Garcia is back in the groove Last night the Tampa Bay Rays thought they had made a statement to the reigning champions of major league baseball. Tonight, the Astros replied, not so fast buckaroos. It started as a pitching duel royale between Luis Garcia and Rays starter Drew Rasmussen through four scoreless innings. But in the … [Read more...] about Luis Garcia Baffles the Rays. Astros Even the Series, Shuttung Out Tampa 5-0
Morton goes 7 innings, Albies 2 HRs, Braves beat Marlins 7-4
Charlie Morton pitched seven strong innings, Ozzie Albies homered twice and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 7-4. One night after Spencer Strider took a no-hitter into the eighth in an 11-0 victory, the 39-year-old Morton allowed three hits and one run with two walks and nine strikeouts. The five-time defending NL East champion Braves have won 10 of 12 against Miami, … [Read more...] about Morton goes 7 innings, Albies 2 HRs, Braves beat Marlins 7-4