The Houston Astros defeated the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday 5-0. In doing so, the Astros tied the series two a piece and did so with a road victory in historic fashion. Christian Javier got the start for the Astros and delivered six hitless innings in the hostile environment. After Javier …
Read More »World Series Game 3 Preview: Phillies v. Astros
The Houston Astros’ 5-2 win in Game 2 assured the Fall Classic is at least going to five and the series will head back to Philly tied Monday night. Pound for pound on the mound Rob Thomson, Phillies manager, deployed presumed Game 3 starter Ranger Suarez for three batters and …
Read More »Luis Rojas, High Hopes and Big Acquisitions
The Steve Ballmer effect is hitting the Big Apple. When Microsoft’s CEO acquired one of the most dysfunctional teams in NBA history, he brought in a cultural revolution. The Clippers were struggling and nothing compared to their inner city rivals and 18-time champion, the Los Angeles Lakers. Once rebranded with …
Read More »Noah Syndergaard undergoing notorious Tommy John surgery
New York Met’s right-handed pitcher Noah Syndergaard will undergo Tommy John surgery Thursday. One of the hardest-throwing starting pitchers in baseball history will sit on the sidelines until at least April 2021. What does this mean for the Mets? Syndergaard was expected to anchor the Met’s rotation alongside Jacob deGrom …
Read More »AL Wild Card Preview: Yankees’ Severino Against A’s Hendriks
Tonight, the Oakland Athletics and New York Yankees battle it out for the AL Wild Card in Yankee Stadium. First pitch is set for 8:08 p.m. Starting Pitchers Luis Severino The Yankees’ ace started 32 games this season, ending with a 3.39 ERA and a 1.14 WHIP. The righty’s numbers …
Read More »Braves Can’t Top Mets On Opening Day
After a disappointing 68-93 record last year, the Braves started 2017 on a similar note. The team traveled to Citi Field for an afternoon match up with the New York Mets and their ace of pitching staff, Noah Syndergaard. For the Braves, Julio Teherán was on the mound. The game remained …
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