Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images See how the prospects performed last night. Another day of Astros minor league action is in the books. See the results below! AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (62-34) won 7-3 (BOX SCORE) Blubaugh started for Sugar Land but lasted just 2 innings allowing 3 runs. In the bottom of the 2nd, the Space Cowboys got on the … [Read more...] about Astros Prospect Report: July 23rd
Archives for July 2024
This is one of the oldest games in North America. You’ve likely never heard of it
Indigenous peoples have been playing stickball for centuries. It's perhaps the oldest game in North America, and every summer since 1975, teams have competed in Mississippi to become champion. A game of physicality and endurance, stickball is often called the grandfather of field sports. The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians has been producing some of the country’s best … [Read more...] about This is one of the oldest games in North America. You’ve likely never heard of it
Texans training camp: LB Jacob Phillips making most of early reps
Texans linebacker Jacob Phillips was expected to be a staple in coverage after helping LSU hoist its first national title in over a decade during the 2019 season. He just wasn’t supposed to pop in Houston. Phillips, a third-round pick by the Cleveland Browns, has been effective when healthy, especially as a third linebacker in coverage. Therein lies the keyword: healthy. After … [Read more...] about Texans training camp: LB Jacob Phillips making most of early reps
Ohtani drives in 3, Dodgers beat Giants for 5th straight win; SF’s Fitzgerald extends HR streak to 5
Shohei Ohtani had two hits and drove in three runs, rookie Landon Knack pitched five solid innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their winning streak to five games by beating the San Francisco Giants 5-2. Tyler Fitzgerald became the first Giants rookie to homer in five consecutive games with a solo shot in the second inning. Fitzgerald had three hits and drove in both … [Read more...] about Ohtani drives in 3, Dodgers beat Giants for 5th straight win; SF’s Fitzgerald extends HR streak to 5
Texans training camp: Tytus Howard excited about offensive line’s progression
If any position group must stay healthy in 2024, it’s the Houston Texans’ offensive line. Eight different rotations took the field in 2023 en route to an AFC South division title. Offensive Rookie of the Year C.J. Stroud did enough to evade consequential damage while running for his life on certain Sundays. Tytus Howard missed 10 games last season due to multiple ailments, … [Read more...] about Texans training camp: Tytus Howard excited about offensive line’s progression