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Today’s Reflections Oh, man, I was really wanting this article to be a celebration of PCA, the MVP(?) and a win of the series and start another streak of series wins. But, Shota. Craig Counsell said, “We need Shota. We need Shota. We need him to have good starts.” That’s good to say, but there […]
At approximately 830pm local time, you could hear the roar emulating at Daikin Park for miles. Nelson Velazquez had erased Chicago’s lead with one mega blast. 21,236 in attendance left the exits satisfied. Astros 6 White Sox 3. Even though Dana Brown was jettisoned a week ago, the waiver acquisition of […]
The White Sox disappointed in the first game of this four-game series in Houston, falling 6-3 to the Astros. Things were calm until the third inning, when Anthony Kay saw a little base path trouble after a throwing error and a walk put two runners on. Yordan Alvarez sent Nick Allen in to score with […]
Tonight’s game started a four-game series in a potential postseason preview between the Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros. Anthony Kay was looking to bounce back from his previous outing in Texas, as he didn’t make it through five innings in Arlington. For the Astros, Peter Lambert had starting duties. Missed opportunities with runners in scoring position early hurt the White Sox as Kay once again couldn’t make it through five innings. Despite drawing a season-high 10 walks, the White Sox...
The Yankees spent the previous week engaged in high-visibility home series against two of their most hated rivals: the Astros and Red Sox. They ultimately came out ahead in the aggregate thanks to grabbing three of four from Boston. And did they ever enjoy Sunday afternoon’s 16-1 drubbing. A happy flight across the country brought […]
If you’re concerned about how the famously intense Tommy Pham will mesh with the free-spirited White Sox clubhouse, Will Venable isn’t. “There’s a real value to how he approaches things,” Venable told reporters before tonight’s game against the Astros at Daikin Field in Houston. “And that edge that he’s got is real. I think it… The post Pregame notes: White Sox ready to expand roster in Houston appeared first on Sox Machine .
The White Sox continue their road trip with a stop in Houston to see the Astros, before they come back home to see another division rival. With the Guardians trying to steal first, a series win is needed as we enter September. First, a few White Sox announcements: Prior to tonight’s series opener at Houston, […]
TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (69-68), who will be wearing their City Connect uniforms, will open a crucial week-long homestand tonight as they welcome in the Chicago White Sox (72-64) for the first game of four-game series in Houston, TX. RHP Peter Lambert (8-7, 3.66 ERA) will open the homestand for the Astros starting opposite […]
The Yankees completed their homestand this weekend with about as good of a result as you could ask for. After dropping two of three to Houston and getting just one run scored in the finale of that series, Friday’s 1-0 nailbiter of a win against Boston and subsequent shutout loss to them on the first […]
The New York Mets are currently looking at a second straight season of missing the playoffs altogether, sitting at 61-76 after a recent home loss to the Houston Astros. The Mets have been hit hard by injuries this year, with infielder Mark Vientos having not played in nearly two months due to a broken hand. […] The post Mets hoping Mark Vientos can salvage anything from rancid season after 3-HR rehab game appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below. Check out the previous day’s recap here. AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (68-63) won 11-6 (BOX SCORE) Mayer started for Sugar Land and allowed 4 runs, all in the first inning, but settled down and struck out 10 over 5 innings. […]
Meet the Mets Continuing their first place gauntlet, the Mets more or less did what was expected of them against Houston. Choose your recap: Amazin’ Avenue, MLB.com, Newsday, New York Daily News, New York Post Down on the farm in Syracuse, Mark Vientos hit three home runs in his rehab and six pitchers combined to […]
The latest GM to be dismissed despite (not because of) his track record spoke out about Jim Crane.
A.J. Hinch reportedly has no interest in leaving the Detroit Tigers to become general manager of the Houston Astros despite his ties to owner Jim Crane.
The Mets struggled in multiple facets again in their loss to the Astros 6-3. Despite a decent outing from Zac Thornton, the Mets’ bullpen could not hang on to the fragile lead they were given, and the offense had no response. On his third pitch in the first inning, Thornton gave up a lead-off home […]
The Tigers were in this one as long as their pitching held up, and that lasted about six innings. A good start from Framber Valdez got a bit spoiled at the end, and then the bullpen fell apart in the late innings. More to the point, the Tigers managed just two hits on the day […]
Former Astros manager A.J. Hinch still has strong ties to Houston and to franchise owner Jim Crane. However, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, he is not interested in leaving his managerial job in Detroit for the Astros front office. From Nightengale: While Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch still is beloved in the Houston […]
It’s Sunday once more, and you know what that means — it’s time for our weekly social media roundup! It was rivalry week in the Bronx, with the Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox coming to town to play seven games in six days. The on-field action only tells us half the story of this […]
The Houston Astros have been without Carlos Correa for several months as he’s been working his way back from a tendon tear in his left ankle. With the club making a push for the playoffs in the final stretch of the regular season, the veteran infielder received inspiring news in his latest injury update. Reports […] The post Astros’ Carlos Correa gets encouraging injury update ahead of next recovery step appeared first on ClutchPoints .
TODAY’S GAME: The Houston Astros (68-68) and New York Mets (61-75) will play the rubber match of this series this afternoon at Citi Field. Rookie RHP Ethan Pecko (0-0, 7.88 ERA) will make his 3rd start of the season as he takes on Mets LHP Zac Thornton (3-4, 2.88 ERA). ASTROS-METS: Since 2017, the Astros […]
Mets lineup Francisco Lindor – SSJuan Soto – DHBo Bichette – 3BCarson Benge – RFJared Young – 1BLuis Robert – LFA.J. Ewing – CFMarcus Semien – 2BLuis Torrens – C SP: Zac Thornton – LHP Astros lineup Jeremy Pena – SSYordan Alvarez – LFIsaac Paredes – DHJose Altuve – 2BDaulton Varsho – CFChristian Walker – […]
The Astros inability to address their poor offensive outfield production for the past 2 seasons continues to dog them as they come down the stretch, fighting for their playoff lives, clinging to a very narrow 2-game lead over the Texas Rangers in the AL West with the Seattle Mariners lurking 4 games back. There are […]
With the Houston Astros firing general manager Dana Brown, the team will look to find their replacement in the offseason, with some even speculating if Detroit Tigers skipper A.J. Hinch would consider filling the role. As it remains to be seen who the Astros replace Brown with, this MLB insider sets the record straight on […] The post MLB rumors: No, A.J. Hinch isn’t leaving Tigers for Astros return appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below. Check out the previous day’s recap here. AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (67-63) won 5-1 (BOX SCORE) Nezuh started for Sugar Land and allowed 1 run over 1.1 innings. The offense got on the board in the 3rd inning on a Brooks […]
Legendary Peanuts character Snoopy channeled 50 Cent when he threw out the first pitch prior to the New York Mets' 6-2 win over the Houston Astros on Saturday.