In a since debunked report, claims were made that the Philadelphia Phillies’ Game 3 bludgeoning of the Houston Astros registered as seismic activity. Though the tectonic plates may not actually have shifted as a result of the Phillies’ five home runs, the tide of the series sure did, with Philadelphia seizing a 2-1 lead in […] Uncharted Waters: Down 2-1 in the World Series, … [Read more...] about Uncharted Waters: Down 2-1 in the World Series, What’s Next for the Houston Astros?
History: Astros’ Cristian Javier & Company Hold Phillies Hitless, Knot World Series at 2
If a picture is worth 1,000 words, what is a pitcher worth? 10,000? After all that’s how many US Dollars the Houston Astros signed Cristian Javier for in 2015. With their season on the line, Javier just captained his second combined no-hitter of the season, this one in Game 4 of the World Series. With […] History: Astros’ Cristian Javier & Company Hold Phillies Hitless, … [Read more...] about History: Astros’ Cristian Javier & Company Hold Phillies Hitless, Knot World Series at 2
Houston Astros: Jeremy Pena, Kyle Tucker Win 2022 Gold Glove Awards
After getting boat raced by the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 3 and watching the Phillies much maligned defense turn into Willie Mays, silver linings were few for the Houston Astros. While moral victories are nonexistent in the World Series, Rawlings announced on Tuesday that Houston Astros have two recipients for the 2022 Gold Glove–Jeremy Peña at […] Houston Astros: Jeremy … [Read more...] about Houston Astros: Jeremy Pena, Kyle Tucker Win 2022 Gold Glove Awards
Houston Astros World Series: Game 3 Postponed for Inclement Weather and Pitching Updates
With the World Series tied 1-1 between the Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies, Major League Baseball announced that Game 3 of the World Series has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game was set to start at 7:03pm CT Monday. After much deliberation, Rob Manfred said that the weather forecast looked bleak for Monday night, with […] Houston Astros World Series: … [Read more...] about Houston Astros World Series: Game 3 Postponed for Inclement Weather and Pitching Updates
Houston Astros: Diving Deep into Martín Maldonado’s Bat Situation
Did Houston Astros catcher Martín Maldonado create an unfair advantage with his bat? What even is the big deal with maple bats? Before game two of the World Series, MLB decided to disallow Houston Astros catcher Martín Maldonado from using bats recently gifted to him by former teammate, Albert Pujols. As a former competitive amateur […] Houston Astros: Diving Deep into Martín … [Read more...] about Houston Astros: Diving Deep into Martín Maldonado’s Bat Situation