"I think in a new situation, you want to prove your worth." … [Read more...] about Astros’ Christian Walker emphasizes ‘controlled’ aggression in hitting spree
Archives for April 2025
Astros Crawfish Boil: April 24, 2025
Jeremy Peña & Jake Meyers | Photo by Jack Gorman/Getty Images Welcome to the Thursday Astros Crawfish Boil. The Houston Astros are two-games above-.500 for the first time this season. For a little context, last year it took until game number 84 to reach that plateau, fittingly, also against the Blue Jays. Now at 13-11, Houston is just one game behind the Texas … [Read more...] about Astros Crawfish Boil: April 24, 2025
Former Phillies slugger Ryan Howard makes pitch for Negro Leagues Baseball Museum expansion
Former Philadelphia Phillies slugger Ryan Howard and San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt announced their plans Thursday to join the Negro Leagues’ “Pitch for the Future” in bringing greater awareness to the legacy of the Negro Leagues with a museum expansion. The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum is fundraising for a new 30,000-square-foot facility and campus, aimed at advancing … [Read more...] about Former Phillies slugger Ryan Howard makes pitch for Negro Leagues Baseball Museum expansion
Alperen Sengun Playoff Performance Impresses NBA Legends
Alperen Sengun is slowly developing into one of the best big men in the league. He has improved every year since entering the league. This year his points per game dropped a bit, but that was because the Rockets used a more balanced offense. With his first taste of the playoffs, Sengun has shown he can play when it matters most. He impressed some NBA legends with his play in … [Read more...] about Alperen Sengun Playoff Performance Impresses NBA Legends
Astros Considering Time In Center Field For Cam Smith
The Astros are considering some time in center field for Cam Smith, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Rome points out that nothing is imminent and that the club isn’t planning on making Smith an everyday center fielder. It’s more about adding some extra versatility, giving the club the ability to perhaps put someone like Zach Dezenzo in right from time to time. The club … [Read more...] about Astros Considering Time In Center Field For Cam Smith