In one of the intriguing Major League Baseball series this week, the Boston Red Sox are facing the Houston Astros. On Monday night at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas, we saw the return of Astros starting pitcher Cristian Javier of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic from Tommy John Surgery. Javier’s performance on Monday Javier threw five innings and gave up two earned runs in a … [Read more...] about Cristian Javier wins in return from Tommy John Surgery
Josh Okogie, Rockets Agree to One-Year Deal
Josh Okogie has reportedly agreed to a one-year contract with the Houston Rockets. The deal is for $3.1 million. Okogie spent last season with the Phoenix Suns and the Charlotte Hornets. Now, he will join a legitimate title contender in the Western Conference. Okogie will provide depth to a deep Rockets squad that has had a busy offseason, most notably adding Kevin Durant to … [Read more...] about Josh Okogie, Rockets Agree to One-Year Deal
Hunter Brown and Zack Wheeler named MLB Pitchers of the Month for June
Major League Baseball announced its pitchers of the month for June on Thursday. One reason why the Houston Astros lead the American League West and the Philadelphia Phillies lead the National League East is because of their pitching. Astros starting pitcher Hunter Brown of Detroit, Michigan was the American League Pitcher of the Month, and Phillies ace Zack Wheeler of Smyrna, … [Read more...] about Hunter Brown and Zack Wheeler named MLB Pitchers of the Month for June
Houston’s Cam Whitmore Drawing Trade Interest
The Houston Rockets are now exploring options for possibly moving forward, Cam Whitmore, in the wake of trading for Kevin Durant. It is unlikely that the team will make any more splashy moves this offseason. The team will not want to disrupt their team chemistry and continuity, especially with a newfound trio of Durant, Amen Thompson, and Alperen Şengün. However, Whitmore is a … [Read more...] about Houston’s Cam Whitmore Drawing Trade Interest
Rockets, Fred VanVleet Agree to Two-Year Deal
The Houston Rockets are officially bringing back point guard Fred VanVleet on a new two-year contract worth $50 million, which includes a player option for the 2026–27 season. Houston declined its $44.9 million team option on VanVleet, leading the former Toronto Raptors champion to accept a significant pay cut. VanVleet originally signed with the Rockets in 2023, inking a … [Read more...] about Rockets, Fred VanVleet Agree to Two-Year Deal