WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - MARCH 18, 2024: Pedro Leon #98 of the Houston Astros takes a lead at second base during the fifth inning of a spring training game against the Washington Nationals at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches on March 18, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida. | Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images See how the prospects performed last night. … [Read more...] about Astros Prospect Report: May 14th
Blanco’s Spin Rate, plus Astros Pitch Rankings
Ronel Blanco pitching against the Yankees. | John Jones-USA TODAY Sports Looking at Blanco’s Spin Rate in Light of the Ejection...and Astros Rankings Pitching Edition Previously this week I wrote about the Offense Edition of Astros’ stats, and so I will continue with the Pitching Edition of Astros rankings. But yesterday’s ejection of Ronel Blanco raises a more … [Read more...] about Blanco’s Spin Rate, plus Astros Pitch Rankings
Houston Astros Crawfish Boil: May 15, 2024
Victor Caratini, Jose Altuve, and Alex Bregman | Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images Ronel Blanco finds himself in a sticky situation. Everyone seems to be up in arms about those damn “cheating” Astros...again. Ronel Blanco is probably going to be suspended for 10 games for pretty much nothing. I find it highly likely that the “foreign substance” found on his glove was … [Read more...] about Houston Astros Crawfish Boil: May 15, 2024
Caratini walks it off again. Astros 2-1 over A’s in extras
Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images Ronel Blanco ejected for substance on his glove It was the only the second extra inning victory for the Astros all year. Both times backup catcher and pinch-hitter extraordinaire Victor Caratini had the walkoff hit. It’s the Astros’ third straight win and fifth in the last six games. But this one was one they won despite … [Read more...] about Caratini walks it off again. Astros 2-1 over A’s in extras
Game 42 Thread. May 14, 2024, 7:10 CT. A’s @ Astros
Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images Ronel Blanco goes for win #5. Is he an All Star? … [Read more...] about Game 42 Thread. May 14, 2024, 7:10 CT. A’s @ Astros