Houston Astros pitcher Rogelio Armenteros, one of the team’s top prospects, has been shelved with injuries. What’s the latest with the righty? The Houston Astros are now within their first week of Spring Training while they tune-up for the start of the regular season toward the end of next month. Can you believe Spring Training […] Houston Astros: Injuries have stymied top … [Read more...] about Houston Astros: Injuries have stymied top prospect Rogelio Armenteros
Yanks' Severino needs Tommy John surgery, will miss season.
New York Yankees pitcher Luis Severino has an elbow injury that requires Tommy John surgery. The team said Tuesday the 26-year-old right-hander has a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament, a development that means the two-time All-Star will miss all of 2020 after being sidelined for nearly all of 2019. Mets medical director Dr. David Altchek will operate Thursday in New … [Read more...] about Yanks' Severino needs Tommy John surgery, will miss season.
Texans have met informally with Texas WR Devin Duvernay at NFL Scouting Combine
The Houston Texans are not ignoring in-state Big 12 talent when it comes to the prospect of improving their receiving corps. The AFC South champions met with Texas Longhorns receiver Devin Duvernay at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. The meeting was only informal, and the Texans are permitted to have as many informal meetings with the 337 attendees. The real limitation … [Read more...] about Texans have met informally with Texas WR Devin Duvernay at NFL Scouting Combine
Bill O'Brien expects Texans OT Tytus Howard to participate in offseason workouts
INDIANAPOLIS — The Houston Texans lost a key piece of their offensive line when rookie right tackle Tytus Howard was placed on injured reserve the day before the club’s Week 13 game against the New England Patriots on Sunday Night Football. After missing Week 1 at the New Orleans Saints with a broken hand, Howard sprained his MCL in Week 6 at the Kansas City Chiefs and missed … [Read more...] about Bill O'Brien expects Texans OT Tytus Howard to participate in offseason workouts
Yankees outfielder granted restraining order against fan
NEW YORK (AP) — A Bronx Supreme Court judge granted a protective order for Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner against a fan. Gardner, 36, filed the request last week against Gina Devasahayam and said in court documents she has "harassed and menaced" him and his family, The New York Post reported. Bronx Supreme Court Justice Eddie McShan said he granted the request Monday because … [Read more...] about Yankees outfielder granted restraining order against fan
Astros' Verlander to debut Thursday vs. Scherzer, Nationals
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Houston ace Justin Verlander is slated to make his 2020 spring training debut on Thursday, when former teammate Max Schezer is scheduled to be on the mound for World Series champion Washington. The pair were teammates on the Detroit Tigers from 2010-14 and have combined for five Cy Young Awards. “It wasn't done intentionally. That is a pretty good … [Read more...] about Astros' Verlander to debut Thursday vs. Scherzer, Nationals
Yanks righty Severino needs Tommy John surgery, out for year
DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) — New York Yankees pitcher Luis Severino needs Tommy John surgery and will miss the 2020 season, another setback for the two-time All-Star and the rotation of the AL East favorites. “His plan is to have it done as soon as possible,” Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said Tuesday. The right-handed Severino, who turned 26 this month, was sidelined until the … [Read more...] about Yanks righty Severino needs Tommy John surgery, out for year
Walker bundle of nerves after touring Hall of Fame
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Larry Walker's right hand was shaking ever-so-slightly as he reached to sign the space where his plaque will hang in baseball's Hall of Fame. Reality was still sinking in, a month after his selection. “It doesn’t seem legit. I feel like I just won a lottery ticket," Walker said Tuesday after a tour of baseball's shrine to prepare for his induction in … [Read more...] about Walker bundle of nerves after touring Hall of Fame
Texans offensive coordinator Tim Kelly to be play-caller in 2020
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