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Texans bring back familar face for postseason run

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The Houston Texans are adding another weapon to the offseason line for a postseason run. According to the team’s transaction list, the Texans are signing former sixth-round pick Austin Deculus to the active roster off the Saints practice squad. Houston is also bringing back wide receiver Jaxon Janke to the practice squad. In a corresponding move, the Texans have moved offensive … [Read more...] about Texans bring back familar face for postseason run

Lenny Randle, major leaguer repeatedly in the spotlight for 12 seasons, dies at 75

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Lenny Randle, a big league player for 12 seasons who spoke five languages, performed stand-up comedy, was dubbed “The Most Interesting Man in Baseball” and was suspended for punching his Texas Rangers manager, has died. He was 75. Randle died Sunday at his home in Murrieta, California, according to one of his sons, Bradley. Randle helped win the 1969 College World Series with … [Read more...] about Lenny Randle, major leaguer repeatedly in the spotlight for 12 seasons, dies at 75

NFL playoff picture: Texans poised for potentially easier Wild Card Round matchup

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The Houston Texans (9-7) might not know who they’re playing next week during the wild-card round, but they’ve done their part in clinching a spot as the AFC South champions. As for the postseason picture, six spots have been locked up entering Week 18. Three divisions are secure, while a Saturday afternoon will decide the fourth. The Kansas City Chiefs (15-1) have secured the … [Read more...] about NFL playoff picture: Texans poised for potentially easier Wild Card Round matchup

Astros Minor League Position Review: Relief Pitching

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Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images See how the Astros relievers played out down on the farm. With the season is over we will review each position in the minor league system during the 2024 season. This week we will look at the relief pitching position. I will focus on players who played majority of their games at this position, though they could end up on multiple … [Read more...] about Astros Minor League Position Review: Relief Pitching