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NFL rumors: Texans potentially to trade back up in first round

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Could the Houston Texans actually move back up in the first round of Thursday’s NFL draft just weeks after trading away the No. 23 overall pick? According to NFL Network’s Peter Schrager, it’s not a far-fetched idea. Schrager posted to X, formerly known as Twitter, a list of teams that could find their way back into the end of the first round. The Texans, who currently own two … [Read more...] about NFL rumors: Texans potentially to trade back up in first round

Astros Prospect Report: April 24th

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JUPITER, FLORIDA - MARCH 17, 2024: Joey Loperfido #10 of the Houston Astros looks on during the second inning of a spring training Spring Breakout game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium on March 17, 2024 in Jupiter, Florida. | Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images See how the prospects performed last night. Another day of … [Read more...] about Astros Prospect Report: April 24th

The Astros Have A First Inning Problem

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Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images Quality depth in the starting rotation remains elusive. In a first inning this season, Astros pitchers have allowed 30 earned runs across 25 games. Or, you know, a ghastly 10.80 ERA. For reference, the 2008 Astros had a 7.04 ERA in the first inning that entire season, the highest for a single season in the first inning in franchise … [Read more...] about The Astros Have A First Inning Problem

Cubs reliever Luke Little forced to change his glove because of white in American flag patch

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Chicago Cubs reliever Luke Little says he had to change his glove before he entered the team's 4-3 victory over Houston because of an American flag patch. Manager Craig Counsell went to insert Little with one out in the seventh inning. But as the 6-foot-8 left-hander went through the usual check by umpires for pitchers coming into the game, he was told he had to swap out his … [Read more...] about Cubs reliever Luke Little forced to change his glove because of white in American flag patch