Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports We’re just past the half way point of the season and it’s the biggest series of the year This four-game series could get the Astros back to within one game of first in the AL West or put the Astros nine games back, probably finishing the Astros' hopes for a first-place division ranking. Of course, a split maintains the status quo, with the … [Read more...] about Game 82 Thread. June 30. 2023, 8:05 CT. Astros @ Rangers
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Bittersweet reunion: Fletcher brothers face each other for first time in majors after father’s death
David and Dominic Fletcher got to play against each other for the first time in a major league game. Fittingly, it came at a stadium where they had watched plenty of games while growing up. Unfortunately, the Fletcher brothers' biggest fan was not in attendance Friday night when David’s Los Angeles Angels hosted Dominic’s Arizona Diamondbacks at Angel Stadium. Their father, … [Read more...] about Bittersweet reunion: Fletcher brothers face each other for first time in majors after father’s death
Texans DE Jerry Hughes still productive as 7-tech pass rusher
The Houston Texans are undoubtedly getting younger at edge rusher with the drafting of No. 3 overall pick Will Anderson. However, the club still believes they have an effective defensive end in Jerry Hughes, and the tape may prove it. According to Greg Cosell and Doug Farrar from the Touchdown Wire, who studied edge rushers in various techniques from the 0-tech to the wide-9, … [Read more...] about Texans DE Jerry Hughes still productive as 7-tech pass rusher
Houston Astros Visit Texas Rangers — Series Preview
Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports The Astros have four games to close the gap against the Rangers in Arlington. The Astros finish up their road trip in Arlington, with a four-game series against the Texas Rangers. Houston Astros Lately The Astros finish up their 10-game road trip back in Texas, against the Rangers at Globe Life Field. Through the first six games, they … [Read more...] about Houston Astros Visit Texas Rangers — Series Preview
Steele, Morel and Madrigal help the Cubs snap a 4-game skid with a 10-1 win over the Guardians
Justin Steele tossed a three-hit shutout into the seventh inning and won his third straight start, and the Chicago Cubs snapped a four-game skid with a 10-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians. Christoper Morel hit a two-run homer and finished with three RBIs, and Nick Madrigal added a solo homer in Chicago’s 13-hit attack. Nico Hoerner had three hits, two RBIs and reached base … [Read more...] about Steele, Morel and Madrigal help the Cubs snap a 4-game skid with a 10-1 win over the Guardians