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We finally saw Cooper Ingle get the call last weekend, making him the only player from last week’s fantasy baseball prospects stash list to receive a promotion. Now that we’ve crossed the halfway mark of the 2026 season, teams, whether ... read more »
The New York Yankees will certainly be aggressive this MLB trade deadline, and perhaps their biggest need is bullpen support. Well, a new trade candidate has reportedly emerged on the trade block, and it’s Houston Astros‘ reliever, AJ Blubaugh. Reports surfaced on Thursday (7/2) that the Astros have been fielding calls on their 25-year-old reliever […] The post New York Yankees Should Consider Trade for Astros’ Intriguing 25-Year-Old Reliever appeared first on HEAVY .
The latest news and updates on the Houston Astros: Cristian Javier will return to the Astros in the bullpen: Javier’s inability to maintain effective velocity has plagued him since he returned from Tommy John surgery. It continues to be an issue for him on his rehab assignment. The Astros appear to be banking that shorter […]
Astros right-hander AJ Blubaugh has become a popular ask from other clubs who’ve engaged in trade talks with the Astros, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Houston general manager Dana Brown has fielded interest in Blubaugh and other relievers as he looks to walk a fine line; the ‘Stros have played much better since a […]
We asked. You answered. The answers seem to indicate a common thread: Astros fans have more faith in Hunter Brown to have a dominant 2nd half than they do in Mike Burrows, Tatsuya Imai or Spencer Arrighetti to be even decent the rest of the season. The poll was fashioned in such a way to […]
The Astros have been without Cristian Javier for the better part of three months due to a Grade 2 strain of his throwing shoulder. The right-hander will return from the injured list this week but will do so in an unfamiliar role. Manager Joe Espada told reporters (including Brian McTaggart of MLB.com and Chandler Rome of […]
It’s never a good sign when your first mile feels like you’ve already run a full marathon. For Tatsuyi Imai, the outing was quick and ugly. Twins 8 Astros 3. Imai’s early game struggles were on full display before an announced crowd of 29,179. In the opening several minutes, Trevor Larnach […]
Well, the sun beats down on Houston’s heavy night,All bathed in gaudy light,Ready to take the mound:Stepping on a Texas diamond, you can hurl,The ball a spinning pearlAll of their batters swung and frowned. Did you feel it pleasing?Do you realizeThat you are a master of surprise? On the hill, you were the master of […]
TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (43-45) will play another rubber game tonight as they conclude their three game series with the visiting Minnesota Twins (41-46) at Daikin Park. RHP Tatsuya Imai (5-3, 5.36 ERA), who’s won three straight decisions, will get the start for the Astros tonight opposite RHP Taj Bradley (6-3, 3.98 ERA) and […]
First Pitch: 7:10 PMTV: Twins.TVRadio: TIBN, WCCO 830, The Wolf 102.9 FM, Audacy AppKnow Yo’ Foe: The Crawfish Boxes Still early in the summer, and the team has got to last:Way too many games remaining to become already gassed.Down to Houston for a third assignment, and a victory’s the planAs long as in the dugout […]
This was a game the Houston Astros (43-45) needed to win if they were going to have a shot to win their 6th straight series. It didn’t start well, but it did end well. Astros starter Mike Burrows (W, 4-8) surrendered 3 runs in the first inning on 2 hits, 2 walks and an HBP, […]
The Twins jumped out to an early lead against Mike Burrows in the 1st inning. Two walks and a single set up Victor Caratini with the bases loaded, who earned a painful RBI after he was hit by the pitch, scoring Trevor Larnach. Ryan Kreidler tacked on a 2-run single, giving Joe Ryan and company […]
TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (42-45) will play the middle game of their three-game series against the visiting Minnesota Twins (41-45) tonight at Daikin Park. RHP Mike Burrows (3-8, 5.48 ERA) will make his team-leading 16th start of the season tonight opposite the Twins and their ace RHP Joe Ryan (5-4, 3.18 ERA). ABOUT BURROWS: […]
First Pitch: 7:10 PM CDT TV: Twins.TV Radio: TIBN, WCCO 830, The Wolf 102.9 FM, Audacy App, LosTwins.com Know thine enemy: The Crawfish Boxes Is this Joe Ryan’s final start as a Twin? Probably not, but as the trade deadline approaches you have to wonder. Ryan is in the middle of the best season of […]
The White Sox have become legitimate contenders, making now the ideal time to pursue Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez in a franchise-altering trade.
In the corresponding move following the Astros placing SS Jeremy Pena on IL, the team has recalled IF Ray Delgado. Delgado, 26, was acquired by Houston on June 10 from the Tampa Bay Rays for cash considerations. The Astros then promoted him to the major league club on June 12, and he made his MLB […]
June 30th: The Astros officially placed Peña on the IL today and recalled Delgado. June 29th: The Astros are placing Jeremy Peña on the 10-day injured list with a mild left calf strain, manager Joe Espada told reporters (including Chandler Rome of The Athletic). The club is hopeful it’ll be a minimal absence. Peña reported […]
Check out some prospects who have been hot in the system! HITTERS: Xavier Neyens – Neyens, the Astros first round pick last year, has put together a strong season so far. This week the 19-year-old hit .400 with 3 home runs and 9 walks in just 5 games. Overall this season, Neyens has a .900 OPS […]
The Chicago Cubs certainly did not sign Alex Bregman to a 5-year, $175 million deal with his current version in mind. This season, Bregman has been subpar at best. With the Cubs already dealing with inconsistencies, the team needs Bregman’s bat. However, on Sunday, he appeared to lack intent when running the basepaths. As the […] The post Alex Bregman Opens Up on Health Concerns After Cubs Broadcasters Lash Out Over Lackluster Efforts appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Houston Astros SS Jeremy Pena showed up to Daikin Park today and reported some “left leg discomfort” according to manager Joe Espada. As a result, Pena was kept out of tonight’s 5-4 loss to the Minnesota Twins. After the game, Espada announced Pena would be placed on the 10-day IL with a “mild calf strain”. […]
Wheewwwww. Everyone relax, have your drink of choice, and take a deep breath. It may not feel like it, but the Twins did, indeed, win that game. Things were actually going quite well for 90% of this game. Let’s start on the mound where Zebby Matthews delivered another very solid start. I remain a bit […]
The Twins came into Monday Night leading the American League in runs scored for the month of June. Unfortunately for the Astros, they kept the hot bats going, launching multiple homeruns in a 5-4 win before an announced crowd of 22,969. Royce Lewis and Victor Caratini would go back-to-back with solo blasts in the 4th […]
TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (42-44) will wear their City Connect uniforms tonight as they open a week-long, six-game homestand with the first of three games against the visiting Minnesota Twins (40-45). RHP Peter Lambert (6-4, 3.28 ERA), who’s won four straight decisions, will open the homestand for Houston opposite RHP Zebby Matthews (3-5, 4.56 […]
First Pitch (CT): 7:10 PMTV: Twins.TVRadio: TIBN/830 WCCO/102.9 The Wolf /Audacy AppKnow Yo’ Foe: Crawfish Boxes After taking a series from the Colorado Rockies, the Twins are heading to Houston to face the Astros. An up-and-down season has Astros in a similar spot as the Twins: just below .500 and fighting to cement themselves in […]
The Hall of Fame Index was first published in 201o. It had been in the works for nearly a decade at that point. The whole point was to establish a systematic way of looking at Hall of Fame candidates and those already in the Hall of Fame. At its best, it measures fitness for the […]