The Houston Astros have signed outfielder Jason Heyward of Ridgewood, New Jersey to a contract according to ESPN. The financial terms of the contract and length of the contract have not yet been released. Heyward is joining his fifth Major League Baseball team. He was previously with the Atlanta Braves from 2010 to 2014, the St. Louis Cardinals in 2015, the Chicago Cubs from … [Read more...] about Astros sign outfielder Jason Heyward
Archives for August 2024
Meet the Texans’ 2024 practice squad
The Houston Texans have finalized their initial 53-man roster.Now, they’ve got their practice squad for the 2024 season. The Texans can have 16 players on their practice squad — 17 including an international player given the NFLPA ruling — but only six veterans. Those names also be elevated to the Texans’ 53-man gameday roster a maximum of three times before having to be signed … [Read more...] about Meet the Texans’ 2024 practice squad
Game 133 Thread. August 28, 2024, 3:10 CT. Astros @ Phillies
Houston Astros second base Jose Altuve (27) and Jake Meyers (6) and Jeremy Pena (R) are unable to catch the single of Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner (not pictured) during the seventh inning at Citizens Bank Park. | Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Arrighetti takes the mound in Philly to avoid the road sweep With thirty games remaining the Astros have won 70 … [Read more...] about Game 133 Thread. August 28, 2024, 3:10 CT. Astros @ Phillies
Astros Pulverize Phillies Behind Arrighetti Dominance and Three Yordan Bombs, 10-0
Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports Spencer Arrighetti took a no-hitter into the eighth inning Three Yordan Alvarez homers and a Spencer Arrighetti no-hitter through seven innings sent the Astros back home to Houston from Philadelphia on a jubilant note, crushing the Phillies 10-0 The game did not start perfectly. Not quite. Jose Altuve did not lead off this game with one of his … [Read more...] about Astros Pulverize Phillies Behind Arrighetti Dominance and Three Yordan Bombs, 10-0
Semien helps the Rangers beat the White Sox 3-1 in the resumption of suspended series opener
Marcus Semien hit a tiebreaking RBI double in the seventh inning and the Texas Rangers beat the Chicago White Sox 3-1 in the resumption of a game suspended after just four pitches. Corey Seager added a run-scoring single as Texas improved to 5-0 against Chicago this season. Matt Festa got three outs for the win, and Kirby Yates handled the ninth for his 24th save. Semien was at … [Read more...] about Semien helps the Rangers beat the White Sox 3-1 in the resumption of suspended series opener