Merrily Cassidy/Cape Cod Times / USA TODAY NETWORK Did the BBWAA overlook a former Astro? One of the things we do once we establish a standard for the Hall of Fame is look more closely at all players within the 80/120 zone that are not in the Hall of Fame. We often call these guys “on the outside looking in.” The difficult part from here is finding something that ties … [Read more...] about Astros Hall of Fame Index: A deeper look at Astros LFers
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MLB players’ families grapple with rising online threats as sports betting surges
Houston's Lance McCullers is one of two MLB pitchers whose families have received online death threats this month as internet abuse of players and their families is on the rise. Boston reliever Liam Hendriks posted on social media soon after the incident with McCullers to call out people who were threatening his wife’s life and directing “vile” comments at him. The Astros … [Read more...] about MLB players’ families grapple with rising online threats as sports betting surges
Rays 13, Astros 3: It Was Close Until It Wasn’t
Junior Caminero | Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images Rays score 10 late off Astros bullpen for 13-3 win. Is there a reverse 10-run rule that we should maybe talk about? I mean c’mon. That was a pretty alright ballgame until it became a little bit of a joke. Ryan Gusto allowed a lot of baserunners but only two runs in 3 2⁄3 innings, keeping the Astros close enough. On the … [Read more...] about Rays 13, Astros 3: It Was Close Until It Wasn’t
Hall of Famers. A Heisman winner. An MMA fighter. Tuberville is not the only sports politician
Tommy Tuberville is a U.S. senator running for Alabama governor. His new campaign paraphernalia recognize his old job: coach. The former football coach at Auburn University leaned into that branding after announcing his bid for office Tuesday. It's a deliberate tactic that demonstrates how figures like Tuberville transition from athletics to politics. Others have done it … [Read more...] about Hall of Famers. A Heisman winner. An MMA fighter. Tuberville is not the only sports politician