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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.
Veteran pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. is the newest addition to the Milwaukee Brewers after the team acquired him the from the Houston Astros. Although Milwaukee hopes he can eventually provide value as a starter, McCullers will begin his tenure with the club in a relief role as he works his way back into a larger [...]
A curious statistic is making its way across social media that connects four Houston Rockets players in a not-so-good way. Here’s a list of the worst layup FG% in the NBA over the last 5 seasons (min. 600 layup attempts) So who’s on the list? Fred VanVleet, Clint Capela, and Tari Eason are all here. […]
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 […]