Notable big-money bettor Mattress Mack took a huge hit betting on the TCU Horned Frogs in the National Championship Game over Georgia. Mattress Mack, also known as Jim McIngvale, won a ridiculous amount of money betting on the Astros to win the World Series. So he has money to blow. Well, he blew some of
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ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 29: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels celebrates with his teammate Mike Trout #27 after defeating the Oakland Athletics in the ninth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 29, 2022 in Anaheim, California. MLB Power Rankings (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) This week’s MLB Power Rankings will
SAN DIEGO, CA – DECEMBER 09: Xander Bogaerts #2 of the San Diego Padres addresses the media at his introductory press conference at PETCO Park on December 9, 2022 in San Diego, California. MLB Power Rankings (Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images) The MLB Power Rankings continue to change thanks to free agency and
The Houston Astros have been a strong team over the past several years, but they may become even more lethal if they can land Daulton Varsho. The 2022 World Series champs, the Houston Astros, are possibly going to become even better next season as they’re linked to an epic trade with the Diamondbacks for catcher
The hot stove has been sizzling the past week with several stars changing teams this offseason with the World Series Champions Houston Astros signing 2020 AL MVP Jose Abreu to bolster their roster while the NL Champions Philadelphia Phillies signed Trea Turner to make another run at the World Series. Abreu and Turner are on
Where each team ranks following the Winter Meetings in this week’s MLB Power Rankings. This week’s MLB Power Rankings will take a look at the last week or so for all 30 teams. Gathered together for the Winter Meetings, it was a chance for more action in the hot stove. Some teams made splashes. Some
According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the 2017 sign-stealing scandal is a factor in why the Los Angeles Dodgers won’t pursue free agent shortstop Carlos Correa. The MLB Hot Stove is red hot as the Winter Meetings reached their conclusion on Wednesday, Dec. 7. On the last day, there were big agreements reported, including
A look at the AL West Power Rankings after the Texas Rangers signed Jacob deGrom. How much has power shifted in the AL West? The reigning World Series Champions already look well-equipped to repeat but they appear to have lost Justin Verlander in free agency while another team has added Jacob deGrom. The AL West
The St. Louis Cardinals have been linked to All-Star catcher Willson Contreras, but they may have some big competition as the Houston Astros are linked as well. The Cardinals are looking to add some stars to their roster to make up for the big losses of Albert Pujols, Yadier Molina and Adam Wainwright. Molina, in
MLB Power Rankings of the 30 best MVP candidates in baseball who haven’t already won the award. This week’s MLB Power Rankings will take a look at the World Series of individual performances. Aaron Judge won the American League MVP in 2022. In the National League, it was Paul Goldschmidt who was victorious. Each were
Former Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras is a free agent, but could sign with a familiar foe he was almost traded to at the deadline — the Houston Astros. The fit is perfect — the Astros need a catcher who can hit, at least somewhat. While Martin Maldonado is respected in the Houston clubhouse, he
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – SEPTEMBER 28: Jose Abreu #79 of the Chicago White Sox bats against the Minnesota Twins on September 28, 2022 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. MLB news, Astros, Cubs (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images) Free agency is well under way, with the Astros signing Jose Abreu on Monday. That wasn’t the
Astros face stiff competition for Jose Abreu on the free agent market. With Yuli Gurriel hitting free agency, the Houston Astros have a gaping hole at first base in their lineup. As things currently stand, the club would begin 2023 with two unproven players splitting time at the position in J.J. Matijevic and catcher Yainer
The Houston Astros could be bringing the New York Yankees over to Houston during this off-season as several players are on the market. Several former Yankees have officially hit the free agency market, and Houston is reportedly after quite a few of them. They’re ultimately looking to sign a left-handed outfielder, with Aaron Judge being
Many eyes are on free agent ace Justin Verlander, and it’s unknown where he may end up. However, there is a team that appears to be the most likely contender. Free agent pitcher Justin Verlander is certainly a catch who’s gaining attention from many teams, including the Houston Astros, New York Mets, New York Yankees
Offseason Willson Contreras rumors should include these five teams as top destinations for the All-Star catcher. Willson Contreras rumors this offseason should include a much wider array of destinations than what we witnessed at the trade deadline. The Chicago Cubs were forced into holding onto him due to a lack of suitors. It wasn’t so
Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports These three teams need to go all-in for free agent pitcher and 2022 AL Cy Young winner Justin Verlander. Justin Verlander made his return this past season after missing the entirety of the 2021 campaign due to undergoing Tommy John surgery in
Oct 19, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) reacts after striking out Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (not pictured) to end the sixth inning in game one of the ALCS for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports Dodgers losing Tyler Anderson
After missing out on Anthony Rizzo, the Houston Astros have two clear backup plans to fill their first baseman spot in MLB free agency. There were many rumors in the past 48 hours that linked the Houston Astros to Anthony Rizzo. Turns out that while they might’ve been true, Rizzo likely used the Astros to
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 26: Andrew Benintendi #18 of the New York Yankees looks on from the dugout during the game against the Oakland Athletics at RingCentral Coliseum on August 26, 2022 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) Anthony Rizzo is only one of the New York Yankees free agents the Houston Astros
MLB insider Jeff Passan stepped outside the Twitter algorithm to make a big announcement involving the Houston Astros and Rafael Montero, upsetting fans. Sports journalists are doing their best to navigate the downfall of Twitter, an information-sharing platform that has empowered journalists, activists and thought leaders for more than a decade. During the platform’s public
(Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) The Houston Astros have won the 2022 World Series … but not all of them will be back in 2023. For the second time in franchise history, the Houston Astros have won the World Series as they defeated the Philadelphia Phillies by a score of 4-1 on Saturday in Game
Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander has chosen free agency with many options ahead of him, but he revealed the New York Yankees aren’t up to par. Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander has many tough choices to make amidst his free agency, but the New York Yankees, despite being the wealthiest team in MLB, don’t seem
This week’s MLB Power Rankings predicts the best free agent each team signs this offseason. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) This week’s MLB Power Rankings predicts the best free agent each of the 30 teams will sign. What’s next for all 30 MLB teams? Free agency is a hot topic right now as it’s set
HOUSTON, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 05: The Houston Astros celebrate after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 to win the 2022 World Series in Game Six of the 2022 World Series at Minute Maid Park on November 05, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) Astros radio call of final out to win World Series
Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker celebrates winning the World Series. Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) How LSU can get into the College Football Playoff after beating Alabama by Alicia de Artola Dusty Baker is finally a World Series champion, and the Houston Astros players and coaching staff all celebrated with him once the final out
Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Brandon Marsh attempts to make a diving catch against the Houston Astros in the 2022 World Series. Photo by Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports With their loss in Game 5 of the World Series on Thursday night, the Philadelphia Phillies now have a very uphill climb against the Houston Astros. Heading back
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 03: Houston Astros superfan “Mattress Mack” looks on prior to Game Five of the 2022 World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on November 03, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) 3 Phillies most to blame for World Series Game 5 loss
A World Series invader tried and failed to make his escape in the middle of Game 5, and was instead caught by local police at Citizens Bank Park. A streaker jumped on the field in the middle of Game 5, in hopes of eventually making a convenient exit. That isn’t how things went, of course.
The Astros pitching staff combined to no-hit the Phillies in a crucial Game 4. But everyone was talking about Cristian Javier who started with six perfect innings. All odds were stacked against Cristian Javier. Javier signed with the Houston Astros for $10,000 as an international free agent. He was never a highly-rated prospect. At one
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