ATLANTA (AP) — Hall of Famer Greg Maddux threw out the ceremonial first pitch for Sunday night’s Game 5 of the World Series. Maddux, wearing his Braves jersey, tipped his cap in response to an ovation from fans as he walked onto the field. Fittingly, he threw the pitch to Eddie Perez, who was often his designated catcher. Perez, also a former Braves coach, now is a special … [Read more...] about Maddux returns to Atlanta, throws out ceremonial first pitch
Archives for October 2021
How Astros players turned hotel into Halloween party for their kids
Even with Game 6 being played on Halloween night, Astros players and their wives weren't going to let their kids miss out on trick-or-treating. … [Read more...] about How Astros players turned hotel into Halloween party for their kids
World Series Game 5 Preview/Thread. October 31, 2021, 7:15 CDT. Astros @ Braves
It’s an elimination game for the Astros down 3-1 in Atlanta. Can they take the Series back to Houston? This series isn’t over. Of course the odds are stacked against the Astros winning it all. They have to win three in a row to take the series, and in the entire history of the 7-games playoffs, only 14 of 90 teams have come back to win after being down 3-1. But this is the … [Read more...] about World Series Game 5 Preview/Thread. October 31, 2021, 7:15 CDT. Astros @ Braves
LOOK: Texans fans dress up for Halloween for Week 8 against the Rams
The Houston Texans don’t play on Halloween very often. In fact, Week 8 marked the first time the Texans played on Oct. 31 since 2004 when they beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 20-6 at then-Reliant Stadium. The Texans didn’t fare as well against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday as the NFC West club handed Houston their seventh loss of the season, beating the Texans 38-22. Even though … [Read more...] about LOOK: Texans fans dress up for Halloween for Week 8 against the Rams
WR Brandin Cooks says it 'hurt' and was 'frustrating' when Texans traded Mark Ingram
Houston Texans receiver Brandin Cooks lost his cool earlier in the week. The former New Orleans Saints 2014 first-round pick was obviously upset that the Texans had traded running back Mark Ingram, who he was teammates with in New Orleans for his first three NFL seasons, back to the Saints. Cooks addressed the matter after the Texans’ 38-22 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Week … [Read more...] about WR Brandin Cooks says it 'hurt' and was 'frustrating' when Texans traded Mark Ingram
NFL Practice Squad Updates: 10/30/21
Here are Saturday’s practice squad moves: Carolina Panthers Suspended two games (PEDs): DT Frank Herron Cleveland Browns Signed: T Alex Taylor Detroit Lions Signed: DT Eric Banks Released: CB Shakur Brown Houston Texans Signed: P Johnny Townsend … [Read more...] about NFL Practice Squad Updates: 10/30/21
Minor NFL Transactions: 10/30/21
Here is the Week 8 Saturday minor move blitz: Atlanta Falcons Promoted: LB Daren Bates, LB James Vaughters Buffalo Bills Promoted: TE Kahale Warring Carolina Panthers Placed on IR: DE Darryl Johnson Promoted: P Lachlan Edwards, WR Keith Kirkwood Chicago Bears Activated from IR: T Larry Borom Cincinnati Bengals Promoted: DE Khalid Kareem, RB Trayveon Williams Cleveland … [Read more...] about Minor NFL Transactions: 10/30/21
Texans Unlikely To Trade Deshaun Watson Before Deadline?
Despite reports that the Dolphins and Texans have agreed to compensation in a prospective Deshaun Watson trade, Adam Schefter of ESPN.com says that, as of this morning, there is not much hope of a deal being completed prior to Tuesday’s deadline. Josina Anderson of CBS Sports HQ had reported earlier in the week that Houston was not feeling any pressure to swing a trade by the … [Read more...] about Texans Unlikely To Trade Deshaun Watson Before Deadline?
Jerry Remy, Boston Red Sox player and broadcaster, dies
BOSTON (AP) — Jerry Remy, a Boston Red Sox second baseman who went on to become a local icon as a television broadcaster, has died of cancer. He was 68. The Red Sox confirmed that Remy died on Saturday night. He had a long and public struggle with lung cancer, and drew thunderous applause at Fenway Park earlier this month when he threw out the ceremonial first pitch at a … [Read more...] about Jerry Remy, Boston Red Sox player and broadcaster, dies