The 2024 MLB Draft is here. Teams will come together to make their picks with an eye toward the future. The draft will again be part of All-Star week and will feature 20 rounds, with the first 74 picks– the first two rounds, compensatory rounds, Competitive Balance Rounds and prospect promotion incentive selections on the first night. Days 2 (Rounds 3-10) and 3 (Rounds 11-20) … [Read more...] about 2024 MLB Draft Tracker: 1st-Round Results and Analysis
Astros Pitching Woes: Uncertain Return Timelines for Star Pitchers
Operating with just four starters, the Houston Astros are still unclear on when two of their star pitchers may return from injury. With one week to play before the All-Star break, the Astros have been rolling. Houston has gone from last place in the division to trailing the first-place Mariners by just two games. Now firmly back into contention, the Astros received a troubling … [Read more...] about Astros Pitching Woes: Uncertain Return Timelines for Star Pitchers
Injury-Plagued Astros Scrambling for Starting Arms
Now firmly back in contention, the Houston Astros are scrambling to add starting arms at the deadline to round out their injury-plagued rotation. Sitting just two games behind the first-place Seattle Mariners, general manager Dana Brown called Houston a clear buyer at the trade deadline. Among their deadline priorities, is another starter (or two) to round out their … [Read more...] about Injury-Plagued Astros Scrambling for Starting Arms
The Astros Strike Back
“You should never underestimate the power of the dark side Astros” – Darth Vader, if he were an Astros fan Like Emperor Palpatine rising from the dead, the true evil empire is back. Your favorite trash-can-banging, American League dominating, MLB boogeyman, the Astros are back, baby! The Astros Are Officially Back Not even the spirit of Grimace could stop the Astros as they … [Read more...] about The Astros Strike Back
A Taylor Ward Trade Must Happen For The Angels
As the Los Angeles Angels struggle through another disappointing season, general manager Perry Minasian should explore what he can get back in a Taylor Ward trade. The Angels are in fourth place in the AL West and nine games back for an AL Wild Card spot. Coupled with their long list of injuries, they will not be competitive in 2024. In light of this, the Angels should be … [Read more...] about A Taylor Ward Trade Must Happen For The Angels