Manager Joe Espada walks into the dugout before an A’s game. | Troy Taormina-Imagn Images Astros try to forget the As series and take a glass half full approach The injury riddled Astros’ lineup ran into a wall during the A’s series. A 4 game sweep against you is never good. And the team’s playoff odds continue to deteriorate. Like always, I will track the current … [Read more...] about Drip, Drip, Drip of Falling Astros’ Odds
Archives for July 2025
Baseball’s biggest spenders are stumbling, with the Dodgers, Mets and Yankees beset by injuries
Baseball's top spenders are struggling with injuries and roster challenges as the trade deadline approaches. The New York Mets, with a big league-high $326 million payroll, lead the NL East but have a losing record since mid-June. The Los Angeles Dodgers, spending just $200,000 less, lead the NL West but have also struggled since early July. The New York Yankees, third in … [Read more...] about Baseball’s biggest spenders are stumbling, with the Dodgers, Mets and Yankees beset by injuries
Joe Mixon Injury Update: Should The NFL World Be Concerned?
According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, Houston Texans veteran running back Joe Mixon is expected to be out for an “extended period of time” with a frustrating foot injury. Mixon will be reevaluated closer to the season to determine his availability. The 29-year-old is coming off a great season where he put up 1,016 rush yards while adding 11 touchdowns. Although the team hasn’t … [Read more...] about Joe Mixon Injury Update: Should The NFL World Be Concerned?
Rockets Sign Recently Waived Kings Award-Winner
Just a day after the Sacramento Kings withdrew their qualifying offer and subsequently renounced their free-agent exception rights, combo forward Isaiah Crawford agreed to a two-way contract with the Houston Rockets, per HoopsHype insider Michael Scotto. The 23-year-old went undrafted in 2024 after a five-year collegiate career at Louisiana Tech. In 2023, Crawford won … [Read more...] about Rockets Sign Recently Waived Kings Award-Winner
Rockets Add Reigning G League MVP On Two-Way Deal
The Houston Rockets have been making moves this offseason to improve their championship odds. Most notably, they added four-time scoring champ Kevin Durant to their roster. They have also brought in Dorian Finney-Smith and re-signed many of their reserves to ensure ample depth. On Saturday night, the Rockets made a more minor signing, adding JD Davison on a two-way … [Read more...] about Rockets Add Reigning G League MVP On Two-Way Deal