Dave Parker, a hard-hitting outfielder who was set to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame next month, has died. … [Read more...] about Dave Parker, hard-hitting Hall of Fame outfielder nicknamed ‘the Cobra,’ dies at 74
Archives for June 2025
Astros Prospect Report: June 27th
Sam Navarro-Imagn Images See how the prospects performed last night. Another day of Astros minor league baseball in the books! See the results below. Check out the previous day’s recap here. AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (40-39) Game 1 - lost 10-7 (BOX SCORE) Sugar Land got on the board in the third on a Barber RBI triple. They got 2 more runs in the 3rd on sac flies … [Read more...] about Astros Prospect Report: June 27th
Today in Astros history – June 28
What happened today in team history? 1966 - Astros first All-Star Houston Astros infielder Joe Morgan became the first Astros player to ever be named an All-Star Game starter after starting the season hitting .319. Unfortunately, Morgan couldn’t participate in the All-Star Game due to a broken kneecap he suffered just days prior. 1992 - Earthquake in LA Prior to a game against … [Read more...] about Today in Astros history – June 28
Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte reveals fan who brought him to tears shouted he messaged his late mother
Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte said a fan in Chicago who brought him to tears during a game against the White Sox this week shouted that he messaged his late mother the previous night. The two-time All-Star revealed what was said during an interview with Spanish-language journalist Yancen Pujols. Marte’s mother, Elpidia Valdez, died in a car accident in the … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte reveals fan who brought him to tears shouted he messaged his late mother
Nick Martinez and Spencer Steer just miss making history in Reds’ 8-1 win over Padres
The Cincinnati Reds were on the verge of making history twice Friday night against the San Diego Padres. Nick Martinez was three outs away from becoming the 18th pitcher in Reds franchise history to toss a no-hitter, and first baseman Spencer Steer was one swing away from becoming the second Reds player to homer four times in a game. But, both Martinez and Steer fell short. It … [Read more...] about Nick Martinez and Spencer Steer just miss making history in Reds’ 8-1 win over Padres