Troy Taormina-Imagn Images Sooner or later, with 18(!) players on the IL, the effect of those injuries was going to catch up to the Astros. You can only outrun the sheer amount and magnitude of those injuries for so long. Unfortunately, the issues related to those injuries and their impact on the active roster are manifesting themselves once again. The Astros are now … [Read more...] about This Looks Like A Triple-A Team At The Moment, Astros Drop Third Straight To A’s 5-1
Archives for July 2025
Royals acquire veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk in deal with the Diamondbacks
The Kansas City Royals acquired veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk in a trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday. The D-backs got right-hander Andrew Hoffmann, who has made three appearances for the Royals this season out of the bullpen. The 25-year-old was selected in the 12th round of the 2021 draft by the Braves. The 33-year-old Grichuk has played the past 1 1/2 … [Read more...] about Royals acquire veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk in deal with the Diamondbacks
Game 105 Thread. July 26, 2025, 6:10 CT. Athletics @ Astros
Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images Hunter Brown goes to set the ship right (his and the team’s) The injury situation for the Astros appears to be finally taking its toll, as they have lost two straight to the lowly Athletics. However, Nick Kurtz’s (The Big Amish) four-homer game last night seems anything but lowly, and a bad harbinger for the future of the AL West. But maybe … [Read more...] about Game 105 Thread. July 26, 2025, 6:10 CT. Athletics @ Astros
Benches clear in Padres-Cardinals game as Machado and Contreras both get hit twice by pitches
The benches cleared in a Cardinals-Padres game for the second straight night Saturday as St. Louis’ Willson Contreras and San Diego’s Manny Machado each got hit twice by pitches. The bench-clearing incident came in the ninth inning of the Padres’ 3-1 victory as Machado complained after he was hit by a pitch from Andre Granillo. Cardinals coach Jon Jay, who had been exchanging … [Read more...] about Benches clear in Padres-Cardinals game as Machado and Contreras both get hit twice by pitches
Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner are set for Hall of Fame induction
Ichiro Suzuki was always known for his meticulous preparation during his 19-year Major League Baseball career. For his induction into the Hall of Fame? Not so much. Suzuki said on the eve of his enshrinement that he spent his morning on the field playing baseball. He is the first Japanese player chosen for the Hall. He will be joined Sunday by CC Sabathia, a six-time All-Star … [Read more...] about Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner are set for Hall of Fame induction