Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (28) slides in at home as Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez | Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports Can Cristian Javier recover from his last start? Here are the lineups. … [Read more...] about Game 80 Thread. June 28, 2023, 6:45 CT. Astros @ Cardinals
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Guardians manager Terry Francona out of hospital, advised to rest after becoming ill before game
Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona will not be with the team for a second straight game after being hospitalized when he became lightheaded before a series opener against the Kansas City Royals. Francona, who has had significant health issues in recent years, spent Tuesday night at The University of Kansas Health System, where he underwent tests and evaluation. The team … [Read more...] about Guardians manager Terry Francona out of hospital, advised to rest after becoming ill before game
Houston Texans announce 8 open practices for 2023 training camp
The Houston Texans announced eight open practices during their 2023 training camp. The Texans kickoff camp on July 26. The open practices are free and open to the public. All practices start at around 9:00 a.m. Central Time save for Aug. 5, which is a 6:00 p.m. practice. “There is a lot of energy and excitement surrounding our team right now and we’re really looking forward to … [Read more...] about Houston Texans announce 8 open practices for 2023 training camp
What’s Next for the Bullpen?
Houston Astros reliever Bryan Abreu. | Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports Do the Astros need to address recent melt downs by the relief corps? In recent days, the Astros’ bullpen has become prone to springing leaks — which threaten to grow into gushing breaches. The bullpen’s failures were difficult to ignore in the Dodgers’ series. In consecutive games, Bryan Abreu and … [Read more...] about What’s Next for the Bullpen?
Olson homers, drives in 2 as Braves win 5th straight with a 3-game sweep of Twins
Matt Olson homered late and doubled in an early run and the Atlanta Braves won their fifth straight game, beating the Minnesota Twins 3-0 for a series sweep. Atlanta has won 21 of 25 to improve to a National League-leading 53-27. Kolby Allard, Kirby Yates, A.J. Minter, Joe Jiménez and Raisel Iglesias combined on the four-hitter with 14 strikeouts. The Braves took a 1-0 lead in … [Read more...] about Olson homers, drives in 2 as Braves win 5th straight with a 3-game sweep of Twins