NFL allowing players to wear decals honoring victims of police brutality by Joseph Birdsall Eagles release Trevor Williams, a potential starter by Joseph Birdsall HOUSTON, TEXAS – JULY 18: Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros(Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) Jose Altuve might have injured himself via an awkward fall. Houston Astros second baseman Jose
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Cleveland Browns can’t settle for less than making the playoffs in 2020 by Leigh Oleszczak Disney+ appears to have a censorship double standard by Reed Gaudens HOUSTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 30: Carlos Correa #1 of the Houston Astros looks on against the Washington Nationals during the ninth inning in Game Seven of the 2019 World
Robbie Ray #38 of the Arizona Diamondbacks (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) The Houston Astros should stay aggressive as they chase another pennant. The Houston Astros have had a…turbulent offseason. Not only was their sign-stealing scandal finally unearthed and presented to the masses, but they lost GM Jeff Luhnow and manager AJ Hinch as a
Former Patriots player thinks Cam Newton will be buried on depth chart (He’s wrong) by Patrick Schmidt Trevor Bauer. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) Trevor Bauer reminded everyone he’s the biggest troll in MLB. Cincinnati Reds pitcher Trevor Bauer has never been shy. Sometimes that’s got the talented starter in hot water for his words
Los Angeles Dodgers, Houston Astros (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) This is the game every MLB fan should be watching in 2020 This season is all kinds of messed up. We aren’t getting as much baseball, we aren’t getting full teams and we aren’t getting the chance to see our favorite teams in person. But
Carlos Correa (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) MLB players have to go above and beyond to stay safe during the COVID-19 shortened MLB season. As if the Houston Astros didn’t have enough drama to deal with entering the MLB season, Carlos Correa just came after salons everywhere. The Astros infielder understands the challenges MLB players
WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 27: Alex Bregman #2 of the Houston Astros waits to bat against the Washington Nationals in Game Five of the 2019 World Series at Nationals Park on October 27, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) Alex Bregman and Scott Boras deserve each other in the worst of ways.
Cowboys, Texans players have tested positive for COVID-19 by John Buhler Manchester United seem to be preparing for life without Paul Pogba by Rucker Haringey WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 13: Alex Bregman #2 of the Houston Astros speaks during a press conference at FITTEAM Ballpark of The Palm Beaches on February 13, 2020
Credit: Mark Brown/Getty Images The New York Yankees are apparently sign stealers too, and Houston Astros players have reacted in kind. After clear evidence of the Houston Astros sign-stealing in recent years, the consequences were swift. Players’ reputations were (rightfully) sullied, and managers lost jobs. In one case, Carlos Beltran never got close to managing
HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 30: Carlos Correa #1 of the Houston Astros reacts after hitting an RBI single in the fifth inning during Game 7 of the 2019 World Series between the Washington Nationals and the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Trautwig/MLB Photos
Don’t ever forget when Patrick Mahomes threw an 80-yard pass at his Pro Day by John Buhler HOUSTON, TEXAS – MAY 28: Alex Bregman #2 of the Houston Astros hits a home run in the sixth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Minute Maid Park on May 28, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob
It seems like a lifetime ago that the Astros’ sign-stealing scandal was the talk of the country. Whenever baseball comes back, the Astros may be getting bailed out once again. Remember when the Houston Astros were getting booed at every single road spring training game a little more than six weeks ago? In case you
Houston Astros reliever Joe Smith discusses possible plans to start the 2020 season and his charity Project FRONTLINE, which helps hospital workers in need. With MLB suspended until further notice, the dearth in overall content and the constant urge to return to normalcy have caused leaks of some of the proposed plans and discussions of
Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images Chicago coffee shop selling hilarious Tiger King themed lattes by Patrick Allen Takeaways from President Trump’s call with sports commissioners by Gerald Bourguet Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander announced that he and his wife Kate Upton will be donating their paychecks during MLB’s downtime to organizations that are providing relief
Suspended former Astros manager AJ Hinch and general manager Jeff Lunhow could reportedly return to baseball in 2021 even if no games are played this year. ESPN’s Buster Olney reported on Wednesday that former Astros manager AJ Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow would be allowed to return to baseball in 2021 if there is
Mike Fiers didn’t hide in anonymity. He stepped up and forced dark deeds into the light, something baseball players and fans alike should applaud. Mike Fiers isn’t a saint. But he’s courageous as hell. Oftentimes we confuse courage with heroism, because the two so often intersect. In this case, Fiers is no hero. In 2017,
Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis holds nothing back on how he feels about the Houston Astros scandal. He thinks their players need “a beating.” The Houston Astros’ sign-stealing scandal has set the baseball world ablaze and lit a fire under opposing players as they report for spring training. For a sport as reserved and entrenched
CINCINNATI, OH – AUGUST 06: Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels jogs to first base after drawing a walk during a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on August 6, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Reds won 8-4. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) Cris Lencioni doesn’t really want to
It’s been a rough winter for the Houston Astros, and now pitcher Francis Martes has been suspended for the upcoming season for PED use. The hits just keep coming for the Houston Astros. According to MLB Network’s Jon Heyman and multiple other reports, Astros pitcher Francis Martes has been suspended 162 games by MLB for
As the only Houston Astro willing to speak candidly on the sign-stealing fiasco, Carlos Correa is becoming the leader of what should be a heel turn. After the PR disaster that was the Houston Astros’ press conference on Thursday, shortstop Carlos Correa was the only player to speak in any sort of genuinely apologetic tone
The Houston Astros presented a united front on Thursday morning, but a real apology for rampant sign stealing still hasn’t come. In the wake of their sign-stealing scandal, and the punishment various figures have been singled out to take, the start of spring training gave the Houston Astros an opportunity to take full accountability together
The Houston Astros have reportedly hired Dusty Baker and Washington Nationals GM Mike Rizzo thinks he’s just what the embattled club needs. Dusty Baker is back in baseball, reportedly having been hired by the Houston Astros, and his most recent boss is happy to see him return to the dugout. Baker’s last managerial post was
The Houston Astros have reportedly tabbed veteran manager Dusty Baker as the man to help lead their team through the fallout of their scandal. The Astros have quickly gone from one of baseball’s most exciting young teams to being more loathed than the Yankees over the course of an offseason. Such a dramatic shift in
The Houston Astros have tilted toward experience in their search for a new manager, and they’re going down the list to interview Brad Ausmus. After firing AJ Hinch in the wake of the sign-stealing scandal, the Houston Astros have leaned toward previous experience in their search for a new manager. Now, according to MLB.com’s Brian
In the fallout of the punishment from the Houston Astros’ sign-stealing scandal, the biggest losers are the fans, whose championship is forever tarnished. Every baseball fan who’s been waiting for a championship for their team dreams of what it will be like when their team finally wins it all. What will the final play look
In their now ramped up search to permanently replace AJ Hinch, the Houston Astros seem to be leaning toward experienced managerial candidates. After AJ Hinch was suspended for a year due to his role in a extensive sign-stealing operation, the Houston Astros had no real choice but to follow up quickly by firing him. Bench
The Houston Astros fired A.J. Hinch and Jeff Luhnow on Monday after MLB handed down their sign-stealing punishment. How does Houston move forward? It’s official, the MLB thinks that the Houston Astros did something seriously wrong, and they are making them pay the price. The league suspended manager A.J. Hinch and their general manager Jeff Luhnow
A report has come out that the Houston Astros are considering trading star shortstop Carlos Correa. How likely is it that this could actually happen? Whenever an MLB team builds a sustainable winner for several years, the time inevitably comes when we can start to see the end of that run, at least with that
Despite a blown call in the seventh inning, Anthony Rendon and the Washington Nationals forced a Game 7 in the 2019 World Series with a 7-2 win in Game 6 Tuesday night. Through five games of the 2019 World Series, the home team had yet to win a single one. That trend continued Tuesday night
HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 06: Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer (47) looks on after allowing Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2) a solo home-run in the seventh inning during the ALDS baseball game between the Houston Astros and the Cleveland Indians at Minute Maid Park, Saturday, October 6, 2018 at Houston. Houston Astros