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The Toronto Blue Jays were unsuccessful in producing any offense in the series’ first game against the Houston Astros. Ronel Blanco recorded a no-hitter against the Blue Jays on Monday evening, the 17th no-hitter in Astros history. The Astros went into this game with a 0-4 record. Evidently, the Astros’ offense finally came alive as they spoiled Bowden Francis‘ major league … [Read more...] about Ronel Blanco Throws No-Hitter Against Blue Jays

Opening Day 2024 is just around the corner. The season’s first game is often a prime opportunity for teams to showcase the best version of themselves. They will usually have their ace pitcher starting (barring injuries) and their top players at each position. If the team’s best relievers get into the game and the closer gets a save opportunity, that’s a bonus. What you see on … [Read more...] about The Top 5 Projected Lineups for Opening Day 2024

Gene Elston’s career in broadcasting is intimately intertwined with baseball history in Houston. Later, he would go on to announce games nationally, becoming a broadcasting legend throughout the 20th century, along with names such as Harry Caray, Vin Scully, and Jack Buck. For 25 seasons, Elston would call some of the biggest baseball highlights with or against the Houston … [Read more...] about Astros Hall of Fame Profile: Gene Elston

Two-time former teammates enter the year on the outside looking in of the top 10 in career strikeouts. Max Scherzer is 11th with 3,367 and Justin Verlander is tied with Phil Niekro for 12th at 3,342. Both pitchers are within striking distance of 10th all-time. Here’s the list which includes multiple Hall of Famers from different eras of the game. Only 19 pitchers have thrown at … [Read more...] about Two-Time Former Teammates On the Cusp of the Top Career Strikeouts

Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander will not pitch in any of the Astros remaining games this spring. Manager Joe Espada said Thursday that Verlander will not pitch in the Astros’ four remaining Grapefruit League games. That also includes their two exhibition games ahead of Opening Day. Verlander, 41, will start the season on the injured list after delays with shoulder soreness. … [Read more...] about Astros’ Justin Verlander Will Not Pitch in Remaining Spring Games