Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images How do the remaining targets compare? Free agency can be a tricky thing. On our sister site Battle Red Blog I write a regular feature titled “Value of Things.” The genesis behind that was simple. Everyone has value. Even bench guys have value. In a sport where spending is fixed (at least 28 teams operate this … [Read more...] about Astros FA Outfield Breakdown
This day in Astros history – January 17
What happened today in team history? 1915 - Lum is born On this day in New Castle, AL, Chalmer Luman Harris is born. He would go on to play six seasons in the MLB before turning to coaching where he would coach the Colt 45’s and Astros from 1964-1965, including their first game in the Astrodome. 1961 - Buffs are purchased The Houston Sports Association completed its purchase … [Read more...] about This day in Astros history – January 17
Tommy Brown, youngest player to homer and last living member of historic 1947 Dodgers, dies at 97
Tommy Brown, the youngest player to hit a home run in a major league game and the last living member of the landmark 1947 Brooklyn Dodgers team that included rookie Jackie Robinson, has died. Brown's oldest daughter, Paula Brown Caplice, says her father died in Altamonte Springs, Florida, after a recent fall. Brown debuted in the majors at age 16 for his hometown Brooklyn … [Read more...] about Tommy Brown, youngest player to homer and last living member of historic 1947 Dodgers, dies at 97
Texans OC to interview for head coach opening ahead of playoff game
Bobby Slowik will be pretty busy for the next few days. On top of building a gameplan sufficient enough to take on the Kansas City Chiefs defense, the Houston Texans offensive coordinator will interview with the New York Jets for their open head coaching position on Thursday. According to CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones, the interview will take place virtually at NRG Stadium. If … [Read more...] about Texans OC to interview for head coach opening ahead of playoff game
‘Juuuust a bit outside!’ Uecker’s acting and broadcasting ability came together in ‘Major League’
Milwaukee fans could listen to Bob Uecker broadcast Brewers games for over a half-century. But he showed off his play-by-play skills — and comedic talent — for more of a national audience when he appeared in the 1989 classic “Major League” as Cleveland announcer Harry Doyle. Like many of the characters that made “Major League” a hit, Doyle was a caricature. He wore his hopes … [Read more...] about ‘Juuuust a bit outside!’ Uecker’s acting and broadcasting ability came together in ‘Major League’