Tag "Houston Astros"
Former Angels Staffer Claims Gerrit Cole, Max Scherzer, and Justin Verlander Cheated
A former Angels clubhouse staffer has claimed that many star pitchers, including Gerrit Cole, have used illegal substances in the past.
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Hall of Fame Case: Andy Pettitte
Andy Pettitte is on the ballot for the third year. The five-time champion has a lot of ground to make up but still has time. Will he make it to Cooperstown?
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Hall of Fame Case: Roger Clemens
Roger Clemens is on the ballot for the ninth time this year. His statistics are easily Cooperstown-worthy, but obviously, there are other things to consider. Still needing an extra 14 percent of the vote and time running out, can the Rocket finally get in?
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Mets Look to Be Favorites to Sign George Springer, per MLB Insider
The New York Mets are under new ownership and figure to be in on every big-name free agent that’s on the market, and George Springer might be the guy that lands in Queens, according to an insider.
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MLB Free Agent Profile: Michael Brantley
After having one of his best seasons in 2019, Michael Brantley put up another solid performance in 2020. Though he missed 14 games due to a quad injury, he remained one of the key bats in the Houston Astros’ lineup during the abbreviated season.
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MLB Offseason Preview: Houston Astros
At the beginning of the 2020 season, the Houston Astros expected to win their fourth-straight American League West crown. However, a myriad of injuries saw them limp into the postseason (barely) with a 29-31 regular-season record. When the playoffs began, the baseball world was ready to throw dirt on them and bury their scandalous year for good.
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MLB Free Agent Profile: George Springer
George Springer is one of the MLB’s most premier dual-threat outfielders. At age 31, his defense is still very good and he will be highly sought after in free agency.
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ALCS Game 7 Recap: Rays Hold Off Astros, Punch Ticket to World Series
The Houston Astros stormed back from a 3-0 series deficit to force Game 7 in the 2020 ALCS. Led by great pitching in the deciding game, the Tampa Bay Rays held off the Astros, 4-2, to clinch the American League pennant on Saturday night. Here’s how it all went down.
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MLB DFS October 16: Championship Series Elimination Games
Both the Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros face elimination tonight. The Dodgers are down 3-1 to the Atlanta Braves and the Astros are down 3-2 to the Tampa Bay Rays. Let’s see if we can make some cash with a couple of teams with their backs against the wall.
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ALCS Game 5 Recap: Correa’s Walk-Off Home Run Keeps Astros Alive
Carlos Correa’s walkoff home run on Thursday propelled the Astros to a 4-3 victory over the Rays. Yehuda Schwartz recaps the game.
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