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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 .
Opening Day set for March 25 vs. rival Texas Rangers The Houston Astros will open the 2027 regular season on Thursday, March 25 with an Opening Day matchup against their American League West and in-state rival Texas Rangers in the annual Silver Boot Series. The 2027 season will be the 66th for the Astros franchise, which played its first […]
Back in the win column. The Nets cruised to a 115-83 victory over the Kings on Monday afternoon in Las Vegas. It was a particularly good game for the starting lineup, all who scored in double digits on better than 52 percent shooting. The Nets looked like the better team on both ends of the […]
They are part of a stacked group. The post Insider Dishes After Texans Pro Bowler, Versatile Teammate Get Good News appeared first on HEAVY .
Sixers Mike Gansey didn’t spend long settling into his new job. The Sixers’ president of basketball operations made one of the biggest moves of the offseason by acquiring Jaylen Brown from the Celtics, and he admitted he never expected things to unfold so quickly. “I would’ve never envisioned it,” Gansey said, via Gina Mizell of […] The post NBA Notes: Sixers, Mike Gansey, Nuggets, Rockets, Bruce Thornton appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The right-hander reluctantly waived his no-trade clause to help the Astros give the Brewers more pitcher depth.
The Rockets didn’t have a first-round pick in the 2026 Draft. Instead, they traded up as far as they could into the second round to draft Bruce Thornton at pick No. 31. Three games into Summer League, that swap already looks like the best value move of their offseason. The Rockets said they were getting […] The post Rockets’ Bruce Thornton Is Checking Every Box at NBA Summer League appeared first on The Lead .
Last year's Houston Rockets' team desperately needed a consistent on-ball creator, and they may have found one in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Here are some prospects who have stood out so far in the first half of the season! Jason Schiavone – Schiavone has put together a breakout season. The 23-year-old catcher got off to a hot start in Asheville hitting .289 with 17 home runs in 35 games. He earned a promotion to Double-A where he’s […]
The Astros have rallied in almost unthinkable fashion, shaking off a cavalcade of injuries that sunk them to a 20-31 nadir as deep into the season as May 20. They’ve not only bounced back with a 27-20 record since that low point, they’ve done so despite long-term absences for several key players. Jeremy Peña, Hunter […]
The Milwaukee Brewers recently acquired Lance McCullers Jr. from the Houston Astros. The deal closes the curtain on the veteran right-hander’s long tenure in Houston, where he spent his entire Major League career, helped the franchise capture multiple World Series titles, and became one of the defining players of its championship era. After officially becoming [...]
Casey Candaele became a member of the Houston Astros on July 23rd, 1988. In a three-year period from 1990-1992, he played in 416 contests. He joins us exclusively at The Crawfish Boxes for our 31st series entry of the Legends Series. Q: The trade in 1988 that brought you to Houston. What do […]