Alex Cora is back in Boston. The Red Sox rehired their former manager on Friday. The Detroit Tigers added AJ Hinch as their new manager. Now, you might remember those names, and probably in a negative light. Cora and Hinch were two of the coaches involved in the Houston Astros …
Read More »Astros Express Regret, Apologize for Sign-Stealing
The Houston Astros’ sign-stealing saga continues. The baseball world heard from some of those involved after the scandal headed down the rabbit hole. Members of the organization apologized for the roles played in the scandal at a press conference on Thursday. Astros owner and chairman Jim Crane, newly hired manager …
Read More »Boone speaks out regarding Astros in ALCS
At the bottom of the ninth inning, Jose Altuve stepped up to the plate. The game was tied 4-4 in the ALCS Championship. Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman delivered his pitch to send the game to extra innings. Altuve sent the baseball over the fence, and Houston Astros advanced to the …
Read More »Beltran Out as Mets Manager Amidst Scandal
Carlos Beltran stepped down from his position as Mets manager Thursday afternoon. His departure is the latest domino to fall as a result of the Astros’ sign-stealing scandal. As a fan favorite as a player, Beltran accepted the position on November 1st and is out before managing a game. As …
Read More »Astros Manager AJ Hinch, GM Jeff Lunhow Pay A Steep Price for Sign Stealing
In a press conference before Game 4 of the 2019 American League Championship Series, Houston Astros manager AJ Hinch was asked about sign stealing. The New York Yankees had heard whistling coming from the Astros dugout and were concerned. Hinch dismissed it, saying in part “in reality, it’s a joke… …
Read More »Cole Dominates Nationals in Game 4 to Even Series
Another Gerrit Cole start, another W for the Astros. The Houston Astros defeated the Washington Nationals 7-1 in Game 5 of the World Series behind a strong Gerrit Cole pitching performance for a third straight Houston win. Throughout the playoffs, Gerrit Cole has looked like the most dominant pitcher in …
Read More »Astros need to stop the bleeding in Washington
The Houston Astros find themselves staring down at a 2-0 World Series deficit to the Washington Nationals. But, how can AJ Hinch and Co. fight back into the series? Wake Up the Bats Jose Altuve could burn the sun. He’s been hot this postseason. But it seems like the rest …
Read More »Yankees Look to Even Up ALCS
Mother Nature may be a Houston Astros fan. Game 3 of the ALCS was rained out yesterday, so the Yankees will try to even up the series when they host Houston tonight. However, the one-day delay could make a world of difference for the Bronx Bombers. Starting Pitching is Crucial …
Read More »Rays Beat Up Verlander to Force Game 5 of ALDS
The Tampa Bay Rays came out of the gates firing in Game 4 of the ALDS against Justin Verlander and the Houston Astros. Coming into the game, Houston had a 2-1 series lead over the Rays. However, thanks to a big first inning at the plate and clean pitching from …
Read More »Astros Clinch AL West
The Houston Astros earned the American League West division title for a third consecutive season and their ninth title overall. This is their longest winning streak since 1997-99. The Astros secured the title after defeating the Los Angeles Angels 13-5 Sunday night. https://twitter.com/astros/status/1175888351909441538 The Astros now have a 102-54 record, …
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