Freddie Freeman hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers snapped a five-game losing streak by defeating the New York Mets 5-2 in the opener of a doubleheader. Los Angeles trailed 2-0 before Freeman hit an RBI single in the eighth and Chris Taylor drove in Teoscar Hernández with a well-placed bunt in the ninth against Adam Ottavino. Mookie Betts opened … [Read more...] about Freeman homers in the 10th inning as the Dodgers beat the Mets 5-2 in doubleheader opener
Archives for May 2024
Ranking the NFL’s top 32 linebackers entering 2024 season
Azeez Al-Shaair knew after a breakout season with the Tennessee Titans that a reunion was in store with DeMeco Ryans. It was always the Houston Texans or bust for the former San Francisco 49ers star.I’m glad he’s on our team,” Texans safety JalenPitre said of Al-Shaair, who inked a three-year, $34 million contract this offseason. “He’s a guy who knows the system very well and … [Read more...] about Ranking the NFL’s top 32 linebackers entering 2024 season
Astros HOF Index: The Player A and B test
Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports Comparing Jose Altuve with another famous second baseman We are starting our journey in the Hall of Fame index and I’m guessing most of you are not familiar with it. In the books, I obviously spent a lot more time going through a statistical tutorial. We don’t have that kind of time. I’m sure many of you will glaze over when we go through … [Read more...] about Astros HOF Index: The Player A and B test
Remembering Ángel Hernández’s ridiculous A.J. Hinch ejection
The now-retired MLB umpire had his share of dust-ups over the years. … [Read more...] about Remembering Ángel Hernández’s ridiculous A.J. Hinch ejection
Astros Crawfish Boil: May 28, 2024
Jose Altuve | Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images Another day in Emerald City. Houston Astros News Memorial Day ’24 and Astros’ thoughts (Chipalatta) José Abreu returns to Astros’ lineup in loss Houston Astros: José Abreu’s return raises lineup questions (Houston Chronicle) Cristian Javier placed on 15-day IL with ‘right forearm discomfort’ (NY Times) Astros lose key … [Read more...] about Astros Crawfish Boil: May 28, 2024