Manager Joe Espada hands the ball to Josh Hader during 2024 playoffs. | Thomas Shea-Imagn Images Two Points About the Astros’ Christian Walker and Manager Joe Espada In the depth of winter, baseball news can be rather sparse. But I have two brief thoughts related to the 2025 Astros. So let’s get right to those thoughts. 1. Christian Walker Batting Average On Monday, … [Read more...] about Some thoughts about the Astros’ Christian Walker and Joe Espada
Archives for January 2025
Why Astros were never going to meet Justin Verlander price tag
$15 million for a soon-to-be 42-year-old? No, thank you. … [Read more...] about Why Astros were never going to meet Justin Verlander price tag
Texans pleased with WR Diontae Johnson’s debut before postseason
Diontae Johnson caught two passes for 12 yards on four targets with one first down against the Tennessee Titans in his Houston Texans‘ debut. He caught a punt return and nearly broke free for a substantial. While he didn’t find the end zone, Johnson made it on the field for 37 percent of the offensive snaps as the Texans picked up their 10th win on the year in a 24-13 … [Read more...] about Texans pleased with WR Diontae Johnson’s debut before postseason
Astros Crawfish Boil: January 8, 2025
Isaac Parades | Photo by Luis Gutierrez/Norte Photo/Getty Images Offseason Boil! Good Morning and welcome to the midweek Astros Crawfish Boil. Houston Astros News Astros flush with rotation options for 2025 Cardinals History: The day Chris Correa pleaded guilty and its ramifications (Redbird Rants) A Twist in the Game, Ex-Red Sox Verdugo’s Journey Might Lead to a … [Read more...] about Astros Crawfish Boil: January 8, 2025
Former Baltimore Orioles left-hander Brian Matusz dies at 37, no cause of death announced
Former major league left-hander Brian Matusz has died. He was 37. Matusz spent eight seasons in the majors, mostly with the Baltimore Orioles as they returned to prominence a decade ago. The Orioles and the University of San Diego announced the death, with USD saying it received word from Matusz’s family. They did not announce a cause of death. The Orioles drafted Matusz with … [Read more...] about Former Baltimore Orioles left-hander Brian Matusz dies at 37, no cause of death announced