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Game Summary The Diamondbacks made their return from the All-Star Break with a series that feels like it will mean a lot in the direction of this season. Our beloved Serpientes entered the night behind several teams in the chase for a Wild Card slot, one of them being tonight’s opponent, the St. Louis Cardinals. […]
The second half of the season is officially underway. Unfortunately for Houston, they’ve started off on the wrong foot, disappointing the assembled crowd of 31,867 with a late inning blown lead. Orioles 3 Astros 2. The Orioles have now won five in a row and have passed Houston in the wildcard standings. Peter […]
Rockets Rockets guard Fred VanVleet believes he’s on track to be back on the court this fall. Speaking with Erik Horne of Andscape, VanVleet said he expects to be available for Houston’s preseason schedule as he continues recovering from the torn ACL and meniscus that sidelined him throughout the 2025-26 season. “I’ll be very disappointed […] The post NBA Notes: Rockets, Fred VanVleet, Hawks, Peyton Watson, Thunder appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Speaking to Erik Horne of Andscape last week in Las Vegas, Rockets guard Fred VanVleet said his recovery from a torn right ACL and meniscus has “tested” his mental toughness and patience over the last “nine or 10 months.” VanVleet, who exercised his $25MM player option for next season in June, was disappointed he missed […]
A New York Jets and Houston Texans trade idea would swap QB C.J. Stroud for a treasure trove of draft picks. The post Jets Trade Pitch Lands 24-Year-Old Pro Bowl Quarterback appeared first on HEAVY .
Today, the Astros announced the following roster moves: Teng had been sidelined with a right knee sprain, though he also admitted to some arm fatigue as well. He has been on IL retroactive to June 28. Teng will transition to a bullpen role going forward. In 23 appearances including 10 starts, Teng is 4-6 this […]
TONIGHT’S GAME: The Astros will open the second half of play tonight at Daikin Park as they welcome in the Orioles for a three-game series. RHP Peter Lambert (8-5), the Astros most consistent starter of the first half, will get the start for Houston opposite RHP Dean Kremer (1-2) and the Orioles. RIDING THE LAMBO: […]
On January 21, the San Francisco 49ers signed offensive lineman Zachary Thomas to a Reserve/Future contract. Thomas was a sixth-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, where the Chicago Bears drafted him. He’d spent time with the Bears, Rams, Patriots, and Colts. Thomas was most recently on the Texans’ practice squad before being released on […]
The Texans are largely basing their decision off his potential. The post Texans Get Strong Words Over Risky Plan for ‘Physical Tone-Setter’ appeared first on HEAVY .
The Astros announced Friday that they’ve selected the contract of outfielder Lucas Spence from Triple-A Sugar Land. Houston also reinstated righty Kai-Wei Teng from the 15-day injured list and placed Brice Matthews on the 10-day IL with a sprained left knee. Spence, 23, signed with the Astros in 2024 as an undrafted free agent. He’s […]
Jaguars Jaguars TE Brenton Strange said after signing a contract extension that he didn’t want to be anywhere else. “I feel like Duval is home to me,” he said, via the team’s website. Strange added that he felt like the team would offer him a contract extension but added that he’s only focused on what […] The post AFC Notes: Brenton Strange, Dylan Horton, Derek Stingley Jr., Jaguars, Texans appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
Bengals Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase was voted the top receiver in football by coaches, execs and scouts around the league: “He’s the best I’ve gone against,” an NFL head coach said. “He can break it for 80 [yards] at any time.” (Jeremy Fowler) Another veteran coach raved about his versatility: “He showed over the past […] The post AFC Notes: Ja’Marr Chase, Lamar Jackson, Bengals, Ravens, Texans appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
The Rockets and Grizzlies will square off in one of the Las Vegas Summer League semifinals while the Warriors play the Lakers in the other, the NBA announced (via Twitter). The Lakers were the only team to win all four of their games in Vegas so far, while Memphis, Houston, and Golden State advanced to […]
Jaguars The Jaguars’ coaching staff has been explicit about their praise for second-year UDFA CB Jabbar Muhammad’s improvements. Jacksonville HC Liam Coen thinks he might be their most improved player, while DC Anthony Campanile raved about his ability to make plays on the ball. “You could argue for a most improved (award) for Jabbar over […] The post AFC Notes: Jabbar Muhammad, Will Anderson, Jaguars, Texans, Titans appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
It’s hard to believe, considering how poorly the Orioles often played before the All-Star break, that they begin the second half still within shouting distance of a postseason spot. But the American League is, let’s face it, a giant mess. And so, as the O’s resume their 2026 schedule after their four-day break, they sit […]
Only Willie Mays, Ken Griffey Jr. and today’s guest, Steve Finley amassed 2,500 hits and 5 Gold Gloves while patrolling center field in the history of Major League Baseball. Steve Finley is our 32nd entry of the continuing Legends Series exclusively at The Crawfish Boxes. Q: Where were you when you learned of […]
Before the second half of the 2026 season gets underway, let’s check in on the current state of the four major award races. AL MVP Front-runner: DH Yordan Alvarez, Houston Astros It takes a truly historic year for a designated hitter to win MVP. Neither Edgar Martinez nor David Ortiz ever claimed the award, and […] The post MLB Award Race Updates: Favorites Through the First Half appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Houston Texans are facing a quarterback dilemma—one so perplexing that an anonymous person inside the league told ESPN, “I’m glad it’s not my problem.” Texans signal-caller C.J. Stroud is eligible for a contract extension as he enters his fourth NFL season. However, Houston has tabled contract talks with the second overall pick of the ... Read More FOR MORE AT JETS X-FACTOR, VISIT Should the NY Jets make proposed trade for QB C.J. Stroud? | Jets X-Factor
The Milwaukee Brewers made headlines this week by acquiring veteran pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. from the Houston Astros. Following the blockbuster move, McCullers opened up about his decision to approve the trade, explaining his reasoning in an interview with Chandler Rome of The Athletic. “I’ve dedicated my life to this sport and this game and [...]
Fin de era en Houston, por lo menos, porque para McCullers la vida seguirá en los Grandes Lagos. The post Análisis de transacción: Los Astros, Lance McCullers Jr., y el fin de una era appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
These two have a loooooong (and unexpected) history.
This will be a source of intrigue until they finalize a decision. The post Texans Get Blunt Take on C.J. Stroud ‘Problem’ Before Training Camp appeared first on HEAVY .
The Nets Summer League tournament run ended in a 100-83 loss to the Houston Rockets on Thursday, but not before a fourth-quarter surge nearly turned the tide. Despite trailing by 21, Brooklyn’s best was a 10-point deficit with a little more than three minutes in the fourth. Dëmin finished the game with 21 points on […]
He could be a fitting finishing piece. The post Texans Urged to Add $99 Million Former Cowboys Starter appeared first on HEAVY .
The Houston Texans have signed fourth-round OL Febechi Nwaiwu to his rookie contract, per the NFL’s Official Transaction Wire. He’s the final member of Houston’s draft class to sign. Rd Pick Player Pos. Note 1 26 Keylan Rutledge G Signed 2 36 Kayden McDonald DT Signed 2 59 Marlin Klein TE Signed 4 106 Febechi […] The post Texans Signed Fourth-Round OL Febechi Nwaiwu, Wrapped Up Draft Class appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .