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Houston, we have a problem…an injury problem. Injuries continue to plague the Houston Astros rotation as Cristian Javier is now the fifth Astros starter on the IL. Right-hander Cristian Javier was scratched from Sunday’s scheduled start with neck discomfort. Astros manager Joe Espada later confirmed that Javier would be placed on the 15-day injured list. Hunter Brown started in … [Read more...] about Houston Astros Starting Rotation Suffers Another Injury

The Houston Astros are getting help, as their ace Justin Verlander could make his season debut this Friday. Astros manager Joe Espada and general manager Dana Brown commented on the injured three-time Cy Young winner on Sunday. Brown said he hoped to have Justin Verlander back for the Astros upcoming road trip, which begins Friday against Washington. “We need to get him back in … [Read more...] about Houston Astros Ace Could Make Season Debut Friday

Two starts into the season and the Houston Astros early-season ace Ronel Blanco is having the best start to a season in over 60 years. Blanco backed up his no-hitter with another great performance. He didn’t throw a consecutive no-hitter, which has only been done twice, he did make MLB history on Sunday. Blanco made a legitimate bid for a repeat, throwing six no-hit innings … [Read more...] about Astros Early-Season Ace Off to Historic Start, Makes MLB History

The Toronto Blue Jays were unsuccessful in producing any offense in the series’ first game against the Houston Astros. Ronel Blanco recorded a no-hitter against the Blue Jays on Monday evening, the 17th no-hitter in Astros history. The Astros went into this game with a 0-4 record. Evidently, the Astros’ offense finally came alive as they spoiled Bowden Francis‘ major league … [Read more...] about Ronel Blanco Throws No-Hitter Against Blue Jays

Opening Day 2024 is just around the corner. The season’s first game is often a prime opportunity for teams to showcase the best version of themselves. They will usually have their ace pitcher starting (barring injuries) and their top players at each position. If the team’s best relievers get into the game and the closer gets a save opportunity, that’s a bonus. What you see on … [Read more...] about The Top 5 Projected Lineups for Opening Day 2024