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Despite playing 11 innings on Saturday, Baltimore optioned reliever Cam Sanders and recalled third catcher Sam Huff. Samuel Basallo started today’s game behind the dish, but Huff’s presence indicated that Adley Rutschman was likely unavailable. Huff was thrust into action in the second inning when Samuel Basallo left the game with right shoulder discomfort. The […]
It literally pains me to write this, because the idea of flushing an MVP season from Yordan is a sin, yet here we are. Where we are is literally with the finish line in sight. Ronel Blanco, Hayden Wesneski, and Bennett Sousa are all about to return and provide much needed reinforcements to a beleaguered […]
The Houston Astros are within striking distance of a Wild Card spot. The San Diego Padres are in free fall. Could that set the stage for a Michael King trade?
The Orioles will look to complete the sweep and secure their seventh-consecutive victory this afternoon in Houston. Baltimore originally penciled Kyle Bradish as the starter, but the O’s will send out Brandon Young to start the finale. Bradish is now scheduled to start on Tuesday against the Red Sox. Young will look to make it […]
TODAY’S GAME: The Houston Astros (47-53) will play the finale of their three-game weekend series against the Baltimore Orioles (48-51) this afternoon at Daikin Park. RHP Hunter Brown (1-0, 3.57 ERA) will make his 100th career start today and the fourth of his career against the Orioles, as he faces off against RHP Brandon Young […]
Today, the Astros announced they have recalled IF Raynel Delgado from Triple A Sugar Land and have designated RHP Nate Pearson for assignment. This comes on the heels of both SS Jeremy Pena and 1B Christian Walker coming out of yesterday’s games with injuries. Delgado’s calling card is his defensive versatility, though he represented himself fairly well at the […]
The Houston Astros have announced their starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Baltimore Orioles. The post Houston Astros Announce Jose Altuve Decision Before Series Finale appeared first on HEAVY .
On Sunday, the Toronto Blue Jays will finish their series with the Chicago White Sox in Canada.The two teams are tied up at 1-1 after the Blue Jays won Saturday’s game 1-0.Former Toronto Blue Jays 1st-Round Pick CutAlso on Sunday, news came out that the Houston Astros are designating former Blue Jays pitcher Nate Pearson […] The post Former Toronto Blue Jays 1st-Round Pick Cut By Current MLB Team appeared first on HEAVY .
The Astros are designating reliever Nate Pearson for assignment, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Rome adds that infielder Ray Delgado is in the team’s clubhouse, suggesting he’s been recalled from Triple-A. With Pearson’s designation, the Astros have three open 40-man roster spots. It’s a mild surprise to see Pearson lose his roster spot. […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Rockets fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. This week’s question asked you to grade rookie Bruce Thornton’s NBA Summer League performance this summer. Thornton got […]
As the trade deadline draws closer, the conversation surrounding the Houston Astros has remained fairly consistent. The assumption is that Dana Brown will be looking for two things: a left-handed bat, preferably a corner outfielder, and possibly a starting pitcher. Both make perfect sense. But what if we’re all overlooking the area that has quietly […]
Fred VanVleet believes the Houston Rockets have everything needed to compete for an NBA championship next season. After missing the entire 2025-26 campaign because of a torn ACL and meniscus, the veteran guard is preparing for his return and is optimistic about both his health and Houston’s future. The former NBA champion recently exercised his […] The post Fred VanVleet sends bold championship message ahead of return appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Fred VanVleet has revealed just how challenging the past year has been after missing the entire 2025-26 NBA season with a torn ACL and meniscus. Speaking with Erik Horne of Andscape during NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, the Houston Rockets guard admitted the last “nine or 10 months” have tested both his patience and […] The post Fred VanVleet opens up on difficult injury recovery appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Texans star spoke candidly. The post Nico Collins Sets Record Straight After Texans’ Eyebrow-Raising Decision appeared first on HEAVY .
The Texans hope they did enough to address their issues. The post Texans Get Concerned Message About Second-Year Running Back appeared first on HEAVY .
The Astros had a pair of regulars depart early against the Orioles on Saturday. Shortstop Jeremy Pena was removed from the game after striking out in the third inning. He was diagnosed with a right hamstring cramp. First baseman Christian Walker was removed during an at-bat in the fourth inning due to right hip tightness. […]
The Orioles may or may not be a good team. But right now, they’re pulling off a heck of a lot of improbable wins. The O’s stunned the Astros in Houston for a second straight game, somehow emerging with a 4-2, 11-inning victory to extend their season-best winning streak to six. It was a game […]
Houston Rockets point guard Fred VanVleet says he “feels like a rookie again” ahead of his return to the NBA this fall.VanVleet missed the entire 2025-26 NBA season after a serious injury to his right knee before the season began. The Rockets were then forced to play the whole year without their star point guard, […] The post Fred VanVleet “Feels Like a Rookie Again” Ahead of NBA Return appeared first on HEAVY .
Earlier this week, the Houston Astros traded Lance McCullers Jr. to the Milwaukee Brewers.McCullers Jr. had spent all nine seasons of his MLB career pitching for the Astros.Brian McTaggart of MLB.com wrote (on July 15): “Official: Astros have acquired prospect OF Jadyn Fielder from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for RHP Lance McCullers Jr., LHP […] The post Houston Astros Legend Lance McCullers Jr. Makes Heartfelt Post After Brewers Trade appeared first on HEAVY .
Tip-off 5:30pm CT July 18th 2026 How To Watch Amazon Prime Video That’s right, it’s the Vegas Summer League Semi Final! The Rockets made it! The 3-1 Rockets will take on the 3-1 Memphis Gristlies for the right to play the winner of Los Angeles Lakers Vs Golden State Warriors in the VEGAS SUMMER LEAGUE […]
Just as tonight’s game with the Houston Astros was beginning, the Orioles announced that they have signed starting pitcher Kyle Bradish to a five-year contract extension. The deal starts with the 2027 season. Bradish had been slated to become a free agent in the 2029 season, so the deal keeps him under team control for […]
The Orioles are in unprecedented territory, carrying a season-best five-game winning streak into today’s game. What do you say we make it six? The Birds’ second-half opener last night wasn’t the most crisply played affair, with nine walks by the O’s pitching staff and a nearly non-existent offensive showing, but Taylor Ward’s dramatic, eighth-inning home […]
Colts Colts RB coach DeAndre Smith said the team hopes to take some of the workload off of RB Jonathan Taylor‘s plate this year. “We definitely need to find ways to take some of that workload off him,” Smith said, via ESPN. “If I can find another guy or two that can take some of […] The post AFC Notes: Peter Skoronski, Jonathan Taylor, Colts, Texans, Titans appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
TODAY’S GAME: The Astros will play their 100th game of the season today as they host the Orioles for the middle game of their three-game series at Daikin Park. RHP Spencer Arrighetti (7-5) will get his first start of the second half today opposite the Orioles and starter LHP Trevor Rogers (6-7). THE STOPPER: RHP […]
Houston Texans star Will Anderson Jr. would have been offended had anyone other than LeBron James called him his son.