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Houston Astros: Justin Verlander raves about Hunter Brown’s debut: Hunter Brown grew up in the Detroit area idolizing Justin Verlander, who was effusive in...
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Houston Astros: Justin Verlander raves about Hunter Brown’s debut: Hunter Brown grew up in the Detroit area idolizing Justin Verlander, who was effusive in...
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Houston Astros fall to Chicago Cubs for 4th straight loss: Astros hitters finished 1-for-10 with runners in scoring position in a loss to the Cubs ...
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Houston Astros top Washington Nationals in Verlander's season debut: Reinstated from the injured list to start Houston’s series opener at Washington ...
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Former Houston Astros prospect Ronny Garcia dead at 24: Ronny Garcia, a former Houston Astros prospect, died in a traffic accident.
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Houston Astros: Jake Meyers sits, Mauricio Dubón gets CF start: Mauricio Dubón drew his fourth start in five games in center field Saturday in the Astros' game ...
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Braves’ Travis d’Arnaud hits 3 home runs, including grand slam; Chris Sale ecstatic
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MLB Power Rankings: Guardians goin’ up, Braves reclaim the throne; plus standout stats
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Cristian Javier goes on IL as Astros’ injury bug continues ravaging rotation: Javier will be the sixth Houston starter to spend time on the IL this season and ...
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Houston Astros: Offense quiet in loss to Nationals: The Astros could only muster four hits in their first shutout loss of the season, dropping their record to ...
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Houston Astros: Can turnaround occur? 4 things to fix ASAP: The lack of production has been a tag-team effort from hitters and pitchers, with both groups ...
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Texas Rangers unveil MLB All-Star initiatives totaling $7 million to impact Dallas-Fort Worth
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Houston Astros erupt in 7th inning to roll past Texas Rangers: The Astros erupted for seven runs in the seventh inning against the Rangers ...
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Houston Astros: Offense backs Cristian Javier vs. Rangers: Houston's offense, led by Jose Altuve's two homers, backs Cristian Javier, who outdueled Nathan ...
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MLB roundup: Rangers hit three HRs, outslug Tigers: Jonah Heim hit a two-run home run, Marcus Semien and Adolis Garcia delivered solo shots and the visiting ...
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An Orioles’ pitcher’s 6-year journey back to MLB; how the Rangers’ draft philosophy changed
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The 10 biggest disappointments of the young MLB season: bad umps, worse White Sox, A’s to Sacramento
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Houston Astros: Framber Valdez's return 'very possible' on road trip: Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez, who hasn't pitched since April 2 ...
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Astros still trying to find a 'way to win' after being swept: Instead of making the key out or getting the big hit, Astros find a way to lose to Braves in extra ...
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Houston Astros' Framber Valdez throws bullpen session: Astros starter Framber Valdez threw about 30 pitches in his first session off the mound since he was ...
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What’s going on with the Houston Astros? And can they turn it around before it's too late?
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Angel Hernandez Is the Reason MLB Needs a Ball-Strike Challenge System: A ball-strike challenge system is the only way to rein umpires in.
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Max Scherzer Offered a Simple Solution to MLB's Umpire Problem: Max Scherzer wants to rank umpires.
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Houston Astros best not wait too long to get on the ball: A team that's had so much success can fall into a rut of expecting good things to happen rather than ...
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Houston Astros ship Forrest Whitley back to Triple-A Sugar Land: The demotion of the long-touted prospect after one MLB appearance clears a roster spot for ...
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KC Royals’ perfect homestand vs. Astros aided by huge days from Witt, Pasquantino
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Houston Astros: Disastrous first inning too much in loss to Cubs: Seeking a turnaround as they started a series in Chicago, it took just one inning for the ...
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Astros’ spiral continues — when will inflection point for change arrive?: Losing 7-2 at Wrigley Field on Tuesday turned Houston into the 159th team since 1901 to ...
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Justin Verlander to make season debut for Astros on Friday at Nationals: After two rehab starts, the Houston ace will make his season debut Friday ...
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Houston Astros: Atlanta Braves pull away for 6-2 win: Hunter Brown gave the Astros a much-needed strong start but the Houston offense stalled again.
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Why the Astros’ path to an eighth straight ALCS appears increasingly problematic: Many of the problems the Astros have faced so far, including a lack of pitching ...
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MLB Fans Call for Angel Hernandez’s Job After Another Truly Horrific Game : MLB fans have had it with Angel Hernandez after the veteran umpire missed multiple ...
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Astros set rotation for series vs. Cubs without Framber Valdez: Framber Valdez had been considered a possibility to return for the Houston Astros' series in ...
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Houston Astros' Ronel Blanco named American League Player of the Week: Houston Astros right-hander Ronel Blanco earned the American League Player of the Week ...
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Astros calling up former top pitching prospect Forrest Whitley: Sources: Multiple sites ranked Whitley as a top-10 prospect in 2018 and 2019.
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Jack Leiter, son of Al, to make major-league debut for Rangers Thursday: Jack Leiter, the 23-year-old son of former major-league pitcher Al Leiter ...
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Vinnie Pasquantino records career-high 5 RBIs as Royals extend winning streak to six games
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Houston Astros storm back in series finale vs. Texas Rangers: After a rough debut from Blair Henley, the Astros' bullpen held the line and the offense erupted to ...
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Texas Rangers recall top draft pick Jack Leiter. When will he get his first start?
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Astros fall to Nationals on walk-off hit in 10th inning: Washington rallied for two runs against Ryan Pressly in the ninth, and Joey Meneses struck the walk-off ...
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Astros can't hold late lead as Braves win in 10 innings for sweep: Ryan Pressly blew a two-run lead in the eighth and Jeremy Peña grounded out into a double play ...
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Orioles hold on to beat Royals, 9-7, after scoring 7 runs in second inning: Baltimore needed all seven runs it scored in the second inning — and even more — to ...
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Cure for what ails the Texas Rangers’ offense? Houston’s Minute Maid Park, of course
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Kyle Tucker, Astros not happy about Rangers hitting Yordan Alvarez: Kyle Tucker yelled something at Rangers pitcher Brock Burke during the game ...
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Dallas Morning News named 2023 newspaper of the year by Texas APME: The Dallas Morning News was named newspaper of the year and won a total of 18 awards in the ...
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Houston Astros: GM Dana Brown discusses team's slow start to season: Before the Astros began a three-game series Friday in Washington, general manager Dana Brown ...
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Rangers once again left with no answer for Travis d’Arnaud-led Braves: Although Jon Gray retired five batters in a relief appearance, d’Arnaud helped Atlanta ...
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Houston Astros: Spencer Arrighetti roughed up by Royals in MLB debut: Spencer Arrighetti had an auspicious first two innings before a rough third derailed his ...
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Royals 13, Astros 3: Hunter Brown pummeled in 9-run first: The Astros' ravaged pitching staff received no respite as Kansas City completed a three-game sweep.
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Astros' Chick-fil-A foul pole: How to get free sandwich after homer: Jose Altuve's first inning home run hit off the Chick-fil-A foul pole Sunday ...
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Austin Riley leads the Braves to a 6-1 victory over the Astros: Austin Riley had three hits, including an RBI single in a four-run ninth inning as the Atlanta ...
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Cody Bradford is the latest Texas Rangers pitcher to head to the injured list
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Julio Rodríguez Debuted Oscar-Worthy Acting Skills When Faking Home Run Robbery: The Mariners star had everyone fooled when pretending to have robbed a home run ...
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Brock Burke injury: Rangers lefty breaks hand punching the wall in frustration, lands on IL
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Houston Astros recall Joel Kuhnel, option Parker Mushinski: The Astros bolstered their beleaguered bullpen on Friday by calling up reliever Joel Kuhnel prior to ...
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Houston Astros: José Abreu addresses early struggles to 2024 season: José Abreu does not have an extra-base hit in the 12 games he's played this season and is ...
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Rangers strike early, add insurance late to stay hot vs. Houston: The Rangers have won four straight vs. Houston, Saturday’s led by Marcus Semien and Evan Carter ...
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Houston Astros: Chicago Cubs on deck: Previewing a three-game series that marks the Astros' first at Wrigley Field since 2013.
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Tigers use 'tag-team' approach to rally late in 4-2 victory over Rangers: The Tigers scored the go-ahead runs in the bottom of the eighth in a tough ...
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Meet the bandleader behind the Texas Rangers’ ‘Cotton-Eyed Joe’: He told George Strait no
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Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson talks about Astros, role he has with team: Reggie Jackson says he left the Yankees because he no longer had any input on the team's ...
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Texas Rangers’ Nathaniel Lowe returns to team: The Rangers also placed catcher Jonah Heim on the bereavement list and recalled catcher Sam Huff.
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Former Houston Astros Pitcher Tragically Passes Away at 24: Ronny Garcia, 24, rose the Houston Astros' minor league ranks from 2017-23. Friday ...
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Oakland Athletics at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions: The Oakland Athletics (4-8) and Texas Rangers (7-5) meet for the finale of a 3-game series ...
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Nationals giving out 2019 World Series rings with Astros in town: If the Astros want to forget the 2019 World Series, the Washington Nationals will not make it ...
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Houston Astros' Spencer Arrighetti unfazed in second MLB start: Houston Astros starter Spencer Arrighetti held the Atlanta Braves, arguably the most dangerous ...
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Houston Astros: Seth Martinez's relief pivotal in comeback win: Seth Martinez, Brandon Bielak, Tayler Scott and Bryan Abreu ate up 8⅔ innings to secure the ...
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Advanced approach helps Rangers rookie Carter break out of slump: Carter’s advanced plate discipline — along with a mind game he plays against baseball itself — ...
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Why Wyatt Langford's handling of Angel Hernandez calls impressed Rangers: The Rangers were left marveling at Langford’s comfort and composure after facing the ...
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How the KC Royals bullpen played a key role in Tuesday’s win over the Houston Astros
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Hall of Fame Manager Whitey Herzog Dies at 92: The ex-Royals and Cardinals skipper won the World Series and three pennants with an entertaining approach.
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Quick Glance: Whitey Herzog, Legendary St. Louis Cardinals Manager, Passes at 92
- Hall of Fame manager Whitey Herzog, known for leading the St. Louis Cardinals to three pennants and a World Series title in the 1980s, has died at the age of 92.
- Herzog was famous for his 'Whiteyball' strategy, emphasizing speed, defense, and line-drive hitters.
- Under Herzog's guidance, the Cardinals secured three pennants and a World Series victory, highlighting his stern yet good-natured style and focus on speed and defense.
- Herzog was a successful manager and player, with a long career in baseball, earning the respect of many players and colleagues.
Ten early MLB takes, from new NL East favorites to releasing Rendon: On point or overreactions?
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Texas Rangers' latest Houston trip includes pitching plot twists: The bullpen was hardly the only reason the Rangers lost Sunday. There is a lot to talk about.
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What Tommy John surgery looks like today: Revision surgeries, internal brace procedures
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Houston Astros: Kyle Tucker and Alex Bregman switched in lineup: Alex Bregman, who has had a slow start, was slotted to third and Kyle Tucker in the cleanup spot ...
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‘Ordinary effort’? Texas Rangers fall victim to obscure baseball rule in loss to A’s
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Rangers reportedly sign former All-Star pitcher Johnny Cueto to minor-league deal
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Houston Astros: Framber Valdez placed on injured list with elbow issue: The Houston Astros will be without Framber Valdez for at least the next two weeks after ...
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MLB progress report: 1 early flaw with each of baseball's best teams: Even the top MLB contenders have some kind of shortcoming. These are the early flaws worth ...
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Houston Astros: Washington Nationals on deck: Budding star C.J. Abrams leads a Nats team whose 33 stolen bases rank second in the majors.
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Houston Astros' offense, bullpen fail in loss to Texas Rangers: The Astros have scored four runs against the Rangers in the series' first two games in a ballpark ...
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Houston Astros: Cristian Javier scratched vs. Nationals: Hunter Brown was moved up to start the series finale for Cristian Javier, who was scratched due to neck ...
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