The Crawfish Boxes

Thomas Shea-Imagn Images A few notes on the week: Bullpen Bummer to burn Hader yesterday He only threw 9 pitches but that’s still 3 appearances in 4 days. I imagine he’s “emergency only.” Neris and Ort also have pitched two consecutive days. At least they get an extra half-day of rest before tonight. Espada still has five other relievers but you’d prefer saving Pressly … [Read more...] about Moving Week?

San Diego Padres (Michael King) | Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images The Astros open a three-game set in San Diego in their preantepenultimate series of the season. Houston has a three-game appointment in Beach Waffles. The Astros make their first semi-yearly trip to Sandy Eggo for a three-game set with the Friars. The last time the two teams met was lasts season from … [Read more...] about Series Preview (49 of 52): Astros Visit San Diego

Ryan Pressly | Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images Welcome to the Monday Boil. Riding a four-game winning streak, the Astros come into San Diego with a magic number of nine. With 13 games to play, any combination of Astros victories and Seattle Mariners losses totaling nine or more results in an American League West Division Title for Houston. Houston Astros News Heyward … [Read more...] about Astros Crawfish Boil: September 16, 2024

Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images Blanco Blanks em for six innings Why are we even talking about Justin Verlander on the playoff roster? I know....HOF....Three Cy Youngs....Three No-hitters....2017 ALCS....2019 ALDS. Welcome to 2024. In his last four games since returning from IL Verlander has a 9.64 ERA and a 6.45 xFIP. His K/9 and BB/9 are identical: 4.08. Last night he … [Read more...] about No Mercy for Angels. Astros Sweep, Take Game Three, 6-4

Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images Blanco goes for the sweep. … [Read more...] about Game 149 Thread. Sept 15, 2024, 3:10 CT. Astros @ Angels