NBA free agency: The 3 biggest losers in this offseason so far
The initial wave of NBA free agency has come and gone. Here are the three biggest losers so far.NBA Free Agency is one of the most exciting and nerve-racking times for NBA fans. Stars and superstars are moving across the league to increase their chances of winning an NBA championship. For fans, ...
2023-07-08 06:58
Astros catching heat again after shady play by Chas McCormick vs. Mariners
Fans are calling Chas McCormick dirty after the Astros outfielder took a swipe at Mariners first baseman Ty France's glove.The Astros already have a less-than-stellar reputation in baseball these days. Chas McCormick did the team no favors in cleaning up their image on Thursday night.Th...
2023-07-08 03:19
MLB rumors: White Sox injury's impact, Red Sox extension, Astros draft strategy
HOUSTON — Let's take a look at some of the latest MLB rumors, including the draft strategy for the Houston Astros, a noticeable injury for the Chicago White Sox and which pitcher the Boston Red Sox should extend now.We will start here in the Lone Star State where the Astros have won f...
2023-07-07 06:51
MLB standings based on record against winning teams
There's a difference between winning games and winning the games that matter. How do the MLB standings look when reoriented around record versus winning teams?In sports, good teams beat the bad teams. Great teams beat the good teams. As we look toward the All-Star break and the second half ...
2023-07-07 02:54
Ben Olsen on Houston Dynamo’s new identity: We're slowly defining who we are
Ben Olsen took charge of the Houston Dynamo on November 8, following the end of a disappointing 2022 Major League Soccer campaign from the Western Conference team.
2023-07-06 03:17
Jose Altuve, Kris Bryant, Jeremy Pena: 3 things I heard during Astros-Rockies series
Jose Altuve's injury keeps him out of the lineup but Jeremy Pena returns for the Astros. Plus, Kris Bryant is getting his swing back together.HOUSTON — As the days tick down to the MLB All-Star Game, the Houston Astros are showing exactly why you can never count the defending World Ch...
2023-07-06 02:19
Jose Altuve injury update: Why was 2B scratched from lineup July 4?
Minutes before the Houston Astros opened a two-game set on July 4 against the Colorado Rockies, All-Star second baseman Jose Altuve was scratched.HOUSTON — Just minutes before the Houston Astros opened a two-game set against the Colorado Rockies inside Minute Maid Park, All-Star second bas...
2023-07-05 03:25
Astros: 5 players who won't be on the roster by August 1
The Astros are at risk to not win the AL West this year. They're going to need to part ways with these players if they want to take it from the Rangers.The Houston Astros have seen a bit of a regression from their 2022 World Series team to their second place in the AL West 2023 team. The As...
2023-07-04 20:28
MLB Rumors: Juan Soto trade buzz, Astros untouchable prospect, Dodgers-Cubs blockbuster
MLB Rumors: Could Padres trade Juan Soto in wake of disappointing season?The San Diego Padres were three wins away from reaching the World Series last year. This offseason, they added former Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts on a long-term contract. With that, the Padres had built their sup...
2023-07-04 05:58
First pitch: Daniel Bard is ready for Jose Altuve reunion and Astros boos that come with it
DENVER — It's been more than three months since the conclusion of the World Baseball Classic, but there is still a bit of unresolved business from the WBC that will likely be wrapped up this week when the Colorado Rockies visit the Houston Astros.It was March 18 in Miami when, in a WB...
2023-07-03 21:26
Ohio State rumors: 5-star commit is just the start of huge summer for Buckeyes
Ohio State recruiting could reach epic levels with a new five-star commit in Justin Scott and possibly much more to come.Ohio State has the best pound-for-pound recruiting class in college football as July gets underway.The Buckeyes picked up their fourth five-star commitment on Sunday with ...
2023-07-03 10:58
MLB Rumors: Astros floating outfielders as potential trade chips with contenders
The Astros are looking to hook up with a fellow MLB contender for a win-win trade before the deadline with outfielders to spare.The Astros may be the reigning World Series champions but they've got work to do to defend their title.With the All-Star break coming up, Houston sits four gam...
2023-07-02 10:46