Another season of Major League Baseball is upon us. After a 99-day lockout, numerous trades and signings, and two-and-a-half weeks of spring training, we are finally on the eve of Opening Day. The American League Central is one of the divisions that has seen less attention than others. The division …
Read More »Blowout in Boston: Red Sox Dominate Astros 12-3 in Game 3 of ALCS
It’s Boston’s time. Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez echoed this statement Monday, tapping his wrist as he left the mound. Evidently, such a gesture mimics Astros infielder Carlos Correa’s taunts from Game 1 of the ALDS. Now, after a 12-3 victory in Game 3, the Sox are the one’s …
Read More »Rays Win Game 3 in the ALCS Against the Astros
Tensions are high going into game four of the ALCS after the Rays secure a 3-0 lead in the series. In their game against the Astros on Tuesday, the Rays beat the Huston team 5-2. A Slow Start Houston came out swinging early, when José Altuve homered over the leftfield …
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 »World Series On the Line Tonight
Game 6 of the World Series was everything one could ask for from a baseball game. It was an entertaining and fierce match that doubts the idea of baseball being sluggish. The series is tied 3-3 and Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer is on the mound tonight against the Houston …
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 Take on Astros in Big Road Test
The Tampa Bay Rays travel to Houston to take on the Astros as they face a tough road test with five weeks to go in the regular season. Battle of Aces Both teams will send their top pitcher tonight as Charlie Morton gets the start for the Rays and Justin …
Read More »Astros’ Deadline Acquisition of Zack Greinke Shifts Power in American League
Leading up to the 4 p.m. deadline, it didn’t appear there were going to be any signature moves that could change the outlook of both leagues. However, that changed within a flash. Right before the deadline hit, the Houston Astros made a deal to bring in Arizona Diamondbacks ace Zack …
Read More »Yelich, Trout Headline 2019 MLB All Star Game in Cleveland
The National League will look to rock the “Rock and Roll Capital of the World” by winning the 2019 MLB All-Star Game in Cleveland, Ohio and put an end to the American League’s six-year All-Star Game winning streak. The Rosters Neither team made changes to their starting lineups. All replacements …
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