Photo by Alex Bierens de Haan/MLB Photos via Getty Images Maybe he’ll find the magic again here in Houston Ari Alexander of KPRC reported today on X that the Astros are signing former Astro bullpen ace Hector Neris. Neris, 35, was released earlier this week by his former team, the Chicago Cubs. Although Neris’ ERA with the Cubs was not completely out of line with … [Read more...] about Hector Neris Returns for the Astros’ Stretch Run (See Poll)
Astros Crawfish Boil: August 22, 2024
Jeremy Peña and that Jarren Duran | Photo by Kevin M. Cox/Getty Images Welcome to the Thursday Boil! Let’s go to Baltimore! Houston Astros News The most feared hitter in the game may be one you’re overlooking Tayler Scott Is a Low-Slot Reliever Having a Career Year in Houston (FG) Alex Bregman Discusses Elbow Soreness (MLBTR) Astros feel immediate impact as 2 key … [Read more...] about Astros Crawfish Boil: August 22, 2024
Series Preview (42 of 52): Astros Visit Baltimore (x4)
Adley Rutschman & Ryan Mountcastle | Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Astros join the Orioles in a possible postseason preview. I tout the Orioles vs. Astros series as a possible ALDS preview. It’s somewhat possible that these two clubs could finish the season seeded two and three in the American League. Houston and Baltimore have … [Read more...] about Series Preview (42 of 52): Astros Visit Baltimore (x4)
Game 125 Thread. August 21, 2024, 1:10 CT. Red Sox @ Astros
Photo by Jack Gorman/Getty Images Verlander returns! Interesting. Altuve gets a rest. Bregman is DH. Elbow discomfort still? And why hasn’t he been DHing these last five games? Without Jose this is still a wretched lineup. Yainer at first with Caratini catching again. Go Justin. We need you. Go Stros. … [Read more...] about Game 125 Thread. August 21, 2024, 1:10 CT. Red Sox @ Astros
Astros Limp Out of Minute Maid. Go Down Listlessly to Boston 4-1
Photo by Maria Lysaker/Getty Images Verlander’s return was hopeful, but few pitchers can win with only one run behind them. Justin Verlander is baaaack. Unfortunately the Astros offense is MIA. Verlander’s return was a good as could be expected after his long layoff. He went five innings, allowing only two runs. His rust showed early, allowing one run in each of the … [Read more...] about Astros Limp Out of Minute Maid. Go Down Listlessly to Boston 4-1