Framber Valdez | Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports Looking for lucky seven tonight. Welcome to the Tuesday Boil. Houston is finally alone in first place atop the AL West, at a season-high eight games above .500. Somehow, they passed the Mariners while Seattle’s also on a winning streak (four games at present). Tonight, the Astros will attempt to win their seventh … [Read more...] about Astros Crawfish Boil: August 13, 2024
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Today’s Astros Pitching Topics
Josh Hader throws a pitch in the 9th inning at Globe Life Field (Aug. 7). | Photo by Tim Heitman/Getty Images Josh Hader Sets An Astros Record...and Looking Back At Astros’ Pitchers FIP and x-FIP I wrote last week about the Astros’ starting pitchers performing exceptionally well since June 1. Today I will continue to discuss some Astros’ pitching topics. And why not? … [Read more...] about Today’s Astros Pitching Topics
Houston Astros pitching prospect continues month-long pitching heater
Forrest Whitley is becoming the real deal in real time in Triple-A. … [Read more...] about Houston Astros pitching prospect continues month-long pitching heater
Texans coach DeMeco Ryans addresses early run game woes in preseason
The addition of Joe Mixon was meant to fix the Houston Texans’ lackluster run game entering 2024. Through two preseason matchups, woeful might be the best word to describe the AFC South’s ground game with Mixon sidelined. While the Texans planned on utilizing Mixon as the lead workhorse back this fall, it’s best to use the preseason as a litmus test for depth purposes. So far, … [Read more...] about Texans coach DeMeco Ryans addresses early run game woes in preseason
Will Wagner, son of All-Star closer, enjoys big MLB debut for Blue Jays
Once he finally secured tickets for his famous father, Will Wagner had a major league debut to remember. The son of former All-Star reliever Billy Wagner got hits in his first three at-bats to help the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-2. Toronto acquired the infielder on his 26th birthday in the July 29 trade that sent pitcher Yusei Kikuchi to the Houston Astros, … [Read more...] about Will Wagner, son of All-Star closer, enjoys big MLB debut for Blue Jays