If the Houston Texans are to win the AFC South, it is simple: dethrone the Jacksonville Jaguars. Sweeping the Jaguars is the most straightforward way to do so. However, stacking a series sweep would count just two games against Jacksonville’s record. If they finish 10-7, so what are a couple of games to the Texans, who still need to carry their own water? According to Will … [Read more...] about Texans would need Jaguars to fail miserably to recapture AFC South
Archives for May 2023
TOTALLY NOT FAKE NEWS: The 2023 Houston Astros…Everything Going to Plan.
Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images No really…it is…trust us. HOUSTON - At this point, the Houston have completed the one-quarter turn in the long MLB season. As of the time of this writing, they sit 31-21, 2 games back of division-leading Texas (as of May 28th). The team’s overall numbers are a mixed bag. They are among the league leaders in ERA, quality starts and … [Read more...] about TOTALLY NOT FAKE NEWS: The 2023 Houston Astros…Everything Going to Plan.
Catching up with former Astros announcer, Vince Cotroneo
Vince Cotroneo, former Astros announcer and current voice of the Athletics | Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports 17 year veteran of the Athletics booth broke into the big leagues with the Astros in 1991. With the defending World Champions in Oakland, I thought this would be the perfect time to catch up with a former voice of the Astros, Vince Cotroneo. Vince has been a fixture … [Read more...] about Catching up with former Astros announcer, Vince Cotroneo
New Hampshire city recognized for historic role in racially integrating baseball in the 1940s
A New Hampshire stadium is being recognized for playing a largely unheralded role in helping racially integrate baseball. Much of the attention has been on Jackie Robinson, who broke the major league color barrier in 1947 with the Brooklyn Dodgers. But a year earlier, Hall of Fame catcher Roy Campanella and Cy Young award-winning pitcher Don Newcombe helped make the Nashua … [Read more...] about New Hampshire city recognized for historic role in racially integrating baseball in the 1940s
Verlander outpitches Bieber as streaking Mets top Guardians 2-1 for doubleheader sweep
Justin Verlander outpitched Shane Bieber in a marquee matchup of Cy Young Award winners that lived up to its billing, and the resurgent New York Mets edged the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 for a doubleheader sweep. Francisco Lindor homered against his former team and Jeff McNeil knocked in the tiebreaking run with a sacrifice fly off Bieber in the eighth inning. Brooks Raley closed … [Read more...] about Verlander outpitches Bieber as streaking Mets top Guardians 2-1 for doubleheader sweep