Dameon Pierce once was viewed as the primary backup behind new Houston Texans runner Joe Mixon. Entering the final preseason outing against the Los Angeles Rams, he’s fighting to remain on the roster. The Texans have options behind the Pro Bowl runner entering 2024. And while Mixon must remain healthy, a combination of Cam Akers, Jawhar Jordan and Dare Ogunbowale might be a … [Read more...] about Could Texans trade RB Dameon Pierce before roster cut day?
Archives for August 2024
Game 127 Thread. August 23, 2024, 6:05 CT.
Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images Hunter Brown goes for an early series win on the road against Baltimore If there was a game you might write off as an Astros loss in this series with Baltimore, it was last night's matchup between Spencer Arrighetti and Corbin Burnes. But Arrighetti had a career game, and the Astros found their clutch bats, winning 6-0. Arrighetti's … [Read more...] about Game 127 Thread. August 23, 2024, 6:05 CT.
Delving Deeper Into Hunter Brown’s Adjustments
Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images Understatement of the year, but Hunter Brown didn’t have the best start to his 2024 season. In his first six starts through April 30, he allowed 25 earned runs in only 23 innings. He allowed three-plus runs in four of those six starts, including a rather disastrous nine-run performance in less than an inning against the Royals. While his … [Read more...] about Delving Deeper Into Hunter Brown’s Adjustments
DJ LeMahieu scratched from Yankees’ lineup after being hit with ball in face during warmups
New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu was hit in the face by a ball while taking grounders at first base during batting practice Friday and later was scratched from the starting lineup ahead of New York’s game against the Colorado Rockies. LeMahieu was visited by a trainer before he headed into the clubhouse. The Yankees said LeMahieu, who was slated to play first base and bat … [Read more...] about DJ LeMahieu scratched from Yankees’ lineup after being hit with ball in face during warmups
Spencer Arrighetti delivers impressive performance for Astros
The Houston Astros began an intriguing four game series with the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday. In an impressive performance, the Astros blanked the Orioles 6-0 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland. What was so impressive about the Astros’s win on Thursday was the quality start of starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti of Albuquerque, New Mexico. In six innings, … [Read more...] about Spencer Arrighetti delivers impressive performance for Astros