As we approach the last week of the Major League Baseball regular season, the American League West will be fascinating to watch. The Texas Rangers currently lead the division with a record of 87 wins and 68 losses. The Houston Astros are in second place at 85 wins and 71 losses and the Seattle Mariners are in third place at 84 wins and 71 losses. Battling for three playoff … [Read more...] about American League West heating up
Archives for September 2023
Texans coach DeMeco Ryans credits ‘next man up’ mentality for 37-17 win over Jaguars
The mantras for the Houston Texans, such as “SWARM” and “Iron Sharpens Iron” have been memorized, put on merchandise, and repeated over and over again by coaches and players during interviews. It is to the point that even the fans use the phrases when talking about the team, and now they must practice saying a new one over the next few weeks, “Next Man Up!” That mantra has been … [Read more...] about Texans coach DeMeco Ryans credits ‘next man up’ mentality for 37-17 win over Jaguars
Hunter Brown And His Home Run Problem
Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports In yesterday’s start against the Royals, Hunter Brown allowed four home runs across three innings, essentially putting the onus on the lineup to mount another comeback. Spoiler alert: The Astros ultimately fell a run short. Brown’s performance also enabled an embarrassing sweep, arguably one of the worst in recent franchise history. … [Read more...] about Hunter Brown And His Home Run Problem
Ginkel falters as Diamondbacks blow 3 leads in 6-4 loss to Yankees and tie Cubs for 2nd wild card
Kevin Ginkel blew the last of the Arizona Diamondbacks’ three leads in a 6-4 loss to the New York Yankees on Monday, dropping them into a tie with the Chicago Cubs for the National League’s second wild card. Ginkel loaded the bases in the eighth inning by allowing two singles and a walk. He walked in the tying run by issuing a free pass to Oswald Peraza and Gleyber Torres … [Read more...] about Ginkel falters as Diamondbacks blow 3 leads in 6-4 loss to Yankees and tie Cubs for 2nd wild card