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• Astros Roster Shakeup: Lance McCullers Jr. Sidelined With Foot Injury, $760,000 Rookie Gets Shot Amid Rotation Shuffle
Astros lose Lance McCullers Jr. to injury, opening up a shot for one rookie player and allowing him to step up amid mounting rotation woes....2025
• Heartbreak for Astros After Lance McCullers Jr’s Scratched Start As Injury Adds to Mounting Rotation Crisis
The Houston Astros' starting rotation takes another massive hit with Lance McCullers Jr. going back on the injured list....2025
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• Astros' McCullers Jr. sidelined with sprained foot
The Houston Astros placed right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. on the 15-day injured list with a sprained right foot Monday before his scheduled start against the Athletics....2025
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• Astros Place Lance McCullers Jr. On IL With Foot Sprain
The Astros have placed right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. on the 15-day injured list due to a right foot sprain. Fellow righty Jason Alexander has been recalled to take his place on the active roster. McCullers was scheduled to start today’s game but Ryan Gusto will get the ball instead. Chandler Rome of The Athletic was…...2025
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• Beat the Streak Picks
The Log5 Method yields these top projected hit averages versus starting pitchers: 0.302, 0.711 — Jeremy Pena batting at JP Sears. 0.299, 0.716 — Aaron Judge batting vs. Jose Soriano. 0.297, 0.740 — Jacob Wilson batting vs. Lance McCullers. 0.282, 0.696 — Jose Altuve batting at JP Sears. 0.280, 0.681 — Jonathan Aranda batting vs. […]...2025
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• MLB Week 11 Hot or Not: Rox get their first walk-off!

Angels’ starter Yusei Kikuchi pitches at Fenway Park. | Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images Roman Anthony’s debut doesn’t impress Welcome back to the Hot or Not feature series! This week’s recap covers the 11th full week of the season, June 8-14. AL West Hot: Angels rotation shines Angels starters were locked in last week. Although only Yusei Kikuchi earned a win, the starters scattered 15 runs...2025
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• Astros Roster Shakeup: Lance McCullers Jr. Sidelined With Foot Injury, $760,000 Rookie Gets Shot Amid Rotation Shuffle
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• MLB Week 11 Hot or Not: Rox get their first walk-off!
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• Game Thread: White Sox at Astros

Shane Smith makes his 13th start of the season and continues to be among the league leaders in ERA (2.45). | Lucas Boland-Imagn Images Grant Taylor is called up to the big leagues as the South Siders head to H-Town looking for back-to-back series wins After defeating the Royals in a three-game set at home, the White Sox (22-44) embark on a road trip to Houston to take on the Astros (36-29)...2025
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• Outside The Confines: A Royals welcome

Photo by Ali Overstreet/MLB Photos via Getty Images A look ahead to the trade deadline. The Royals call up their top prospect. The Red Sox may be selling. And other news from around baseball. Good morning. The Cubs are on pace to win 102 games this season and have the best record in the National League. The Rockies have won two in a row and clinched their first series win since last Sept...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for June 3, 2025

Jac Caglianone for the Omaha Storm Chasers | Minda Haas Kuhlmann It’s time for Jac. Vahe Gregorian writes about the decision to call up Jac Caglianone. While he certainly seems to have demonstrated that he’s beyond Triple-A, that’s not the same as being ready for this. No matter how hard the Royals will try to cushion and support him, he’ll surely be the story for weeks to come among fan...2025
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• Old Gold Still Shines - May 29, 2025
Paul Goldschmidt, 1B (NYY) Goldschmidt continues to thrive in his first season in New York. He added two hits and a walk on Wednesday, including his 13th double, while scoring the only run of the game. Goldschmidt's power numbers are way down from his best years, but he is embracing his role as a table setter for the middle of the lineup. He is swinging at the highest rate of his career while whif...2025
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• Outside The Confines: Record Royals

Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images The Royals/Orioles game was a big hit, and made MLB history Happy Monday, everyone! It’s a fine day to be a Cubs fan as they edge closer to the Mets, and things are just looking excellent. The news over the weekend was light, but there were some interesting history-making moments. The Royals set a franchise record for solo home runs in a single game, whi...2025
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• White Sox 5, Astros 4 (7 innings): Thanks, Weather Gods!

Edgar Quero drives in what would turn out to be the winning run in the bottom of the sixth inning. | Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images South Siders steal a series and a win thanks to a rainy afternoon After two-and-a-half hours and an hour-and-20-minute rain delay, the Chicago White Sox got the shortened-game victory, for the second time this season. They steal the 5-4 win over the Houston As...2025
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• Game Thread: Astros at White Sox

Bryse Wilson will start yet another bullpen game this afternoon. | Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images South Siders try to steal a series win against Space City Happy Sunday Sox fans, and May the 4th be with you! Today the Chicago White Sox take on the Houston Astros in the finale of this three-game set, as the South Siders look to take the just their second series of the season with a win. Aft...2025
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• AL Week 6 Strategy-May 3, 2025
In The Field 1B Triston Casas was removed from Friday's game with a knee injury. After the game, manager Alex Cora described the injury as significant. Testing revealed a ruptured patellar tendon, which means his season is likely over. The Red Sox are likely to give 1B Romy Gonzalez most of the at-bats at 1B while Casas is out. The Red Sox are going to have a lot of important roster decisions c...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for June 3, 2025
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• No, the World Baseball Classic shouldn’t be cancelled because of Edwin Diaz’s injury
Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images Injuries can — and do — happen just about anywhere in baseball. By now, you have certainly heard about the patellar tendon injury suffered by Mets closer Edwin Diaz while celebrating Puerto Rico’s World Baseball Classic win over the Dominican Republic. You might not, however, have seen this reaction to it: Wouldn't have happened in a celebration of a mea...2023
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• Scott Miller's Starting 9: Fifty-Six Reasons to Pay Attention in Spring Training
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"A team spokesperson said the Astros notified both the Houston Police Department and Major League Baseball security about the threats made at Lance McCullers Jr."

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"Astros manager Joe Espada told reporters (including Chandler Rome of The Athletic) this morning that it’s “pretty safe to say” that right-hander Lance McCullers Jr."

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"In the first World Series game in Philadelphia since 2009, the Phillies took Houston’s Lance McCullers Jr."

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"The Astros agreed to terms with five arbitration-eligible players on Friday, including All-Star starting pitchers Dallas Keuchel and Lance McCullers Jr."

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"Lance McCullers has contributed since returning from a shoulder injury on May 13, winning three of his last four decisions."

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"The Astros moved into sole possession of first place in the American League West for the first time since before the All-Star break, beating the Angels, 6-3, on Wednesday night at Minute Maid Park, behind a terrific outing from rookie Lance McCullers."

• Game Thread: White Sox at Astros
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• Outside The Confines: A Royals welcome
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• Royals Rumblings - News for June 3, 2025
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• Old Gold Still Shines - May 29, 2025
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• Outside The Confines: Fade to Black

Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images The Rockies fire their longtime manager. The Red Sox are trying to calm a feud with their star slugger. And other news from baseball over the weekend. Good morning. On Saturday, the Colorado Rockies lost 21-0 to the San Diego Padres. So on Sunday, the Rockies fired their longtime manager Bud Black. Bench coach Mike Redmond was also let go. Third base coach Warren...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for May 12, 2025

Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images Danny Duffy heads south of the border. Seth Lugo didn’t have much offense to support him Sunday for his Quality Start, writes Anne Rogers. The offense has been dissected over and over again to begin the year, and the Royals have emphasized their confidence in the lineup they have. That doesn’t go away after a three-game set like this one against a good Red S...2025
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• Outside The Confines: Record Royals
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• Royals Rumblings - News for May 1, 2025

Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images Happy May Day to all. Noah Cameron’s family was on hand for his spectacular MLB debut in last night’s win: Cameron’s dad, Tracy, is from Pattonsburg, Mo., a small town off Interstate 35 northwest of St. Joseph. His mom, Diane, is from St. Joseph. They’ve been Royals fans for “forever,” Diane said, and raised all five of their kids to be, too. Noah is their young...2025
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• AL Week 2 Strategy-April 5, 2025
In The Field SS Zach Neto started a rehab assignment with Triple-A Salt Lake City. He hit a solo home run on Thursday night. He is getting closer to a return because he was able to play in the field on Friday night. He is tracking towards a return sometime next week. He is looking to build off his strong 2024 season (.249 AVG with 23 HR/30 SB). The Angels have been mixing and matching at short w...2025
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• MLB Week 11 Hot or Not: Rox get their first walk-off!
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• MLB Week 10 Hot or Not: Cleveland and San Francisco’s pitching carries, Atlanta’s offense is abysmal

MacKenzie Gore shuts out the Cubs last Wednesday. | Alyssa McDaniel/MLB Photos via Getty Images Several teams have needed elite pitching to compensate for weak hitting Hello, June! Entering the 10th week of the season, MLB has fully ramped up and is approaching its most exciting period of the summer. This week’s recap covers games from June 1-7. AL West Hot: Houston’s relievers need to b...2025
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• Old Gold Still Shines - May 29, 2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for May 12, 2025
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• White Sox 5, Astros 4 (7 innings): Thanks, Weather Gods!
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• AL Week 6 Strategy-May 3, 2025
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• Jake Meyers has day to tell the grandkids about as Astros turf White Sox, 8-3

Sure, we normally picture a Sox player, but when you have day like this Jake Meyers did, you definitely rate the top of the page. | Matt Dirksen/Getty Images Win streak ends at a mighty two games Today was lots of fun while it lasted, but unfortunately it only lasted six batters. The White Sox did what you have to do against good pitchers and got to Hunter Brown big time in the first innin...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for May 1, 2025
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• AL Week 2 Strategy-April 5, 2025
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• Rosters In Flux- Preseason Draft Prep March 2, 2025
As Spring Training rolls on, every day seems to bring up stories of injuries and prospects causing teams to examine who they are going to be putting on their rosters and in their starting lineups in a few weeks when the games start to count. Giancarlo Stanton- DH- NYY- The injury news about Stanton continues to be negative. He will definitely start the 2025 season on the IL. He has received PRP i...2025
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• Police identify person who made death threats to Astros’ Lance McCullers Jr.

The suspect did express remorse and asked police to pass along an apology to McCullers and his family....2025
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Houston Police revealed the person who threatened the lives of Lance McCullers Jr. and his family was located overseas: A spokesperson for the department on Monday declined to identify the suspect or his location and said no charges had been filed. The spokesperson told ESPN that the man admitted that he had been gambling on […]...2025
• Police: Overseas bettor behind McCullers' threats
An intoxicated bettor located overseas was behind social media threats directed last month at Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. and his family, according to Houston police....2025
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• Outside The Confines: An emotional weekend for Elly De La Cruz

Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images The Reds’ star lost his sister, but played on to honor her. We have seen many players take breaks from the game when they lose loved ones. But this weekend, Reds’ star Elly De La Cruz learned about the death of his sister on Saturday. On Sunday, he insisted on taking to the field, and honored her memory the best way he knew how: playing his heart out. T...2025
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• Astros take action after Lance McCullers Jr., his wife and two young daughters receive online death threats

The team hires 24-hour security for the pitcher and his family, as MLB security and the Houston Police Department are also involved...2025
• McCullers hires security in wake of online threats
After receiving online death threats over his performance, Lance McCullers Jr., who has two young daughters, took immediate action and hired 24-hour security for his family....2025
• Lance McCullers Jr.’s Wife Kara Drops 6-Word Reaction to Astros Star’s Career High Performance vs. A’s
Lance McCullers Jr.'s wife, Kara, celebrates the Houston Astros pitcher's dominant 12K outing in the series finale against the A's at Daikin Park....2025
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• Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. receives death threats after rough home start; Houston police investigating

McCullers and his family were threatened after he allowed seven runs vs. the Reds on Saturday...2025
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• Astros turn to McCullers to deliver first WS title
Lance McCullers Jr. may be just 24 years old, his big-game experience a mere fraction of what Justin Verlander or Clayton Kershaw possess. In terms of mettle, however, there are few pitchers in baseball the Astros believe can match him....2017
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• Astros move back into 1st with win over Angels
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• Trout, Pujols power Angels closer to Astros
Mike Trout and Albert Pujols hit back-to-back home runs in the first inning off Astros starter Lance McCullers and made them stand up to give the Angels a much-needed 4-3 win on Tuesday night at Minute Maid Park. With the win, the Angels moved to within 2 1/2 games of the Astros for the second American League Wild Card spot....2015
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• McCullers K's 11 Orioles in complete game
Lance McCullers fired a complete game and struck out 11 in just his fourth Major League start, riding the support of two Chris Carter home runs in the Astros' 3-1 win over the Orioles on Wednesday, securing the four-game series for Houston....2015
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• Booming bats, no-hit McCullers lift Astros over M's
Evan Gattis tied his career high with a four-hit afternoon and Houston pounded out 14 hits as a team, while rookie Lance McCullers tossed five hitless innings in his sixth Major League start to propel the Astros to a 13-0 win in the rubber match on Sunday against Roenis Elias and Seattle....2015
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• Houston Astros Pitcher Lance McCullers Wears Sick 'Batman' Cleats in MLB Debut
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• McCullers, Altuve lead Astros over Royals
Jose Altuve kickstarted the Astros' three-run third inning with his seventh home run, matching a career high, while Lance McCullers allowed just one run over seven innings as the Astros topped the Royals, 6-1, on Monday....2015
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• Astros players throw shade at Dodgers, say they'll 'shut everybody up' as sign-stealing talk continues
Josh Reddick and Lance McCullers Jr. think it's time to move on when discussing Houston's scandal...2020
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• Old Gold Still Shines - May 29, 2025
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• AL Week 6 Strategy-May 3, 2025
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• AL Week 2 Strategy-April 5, 2025
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• Rosters In Flux- Preseason Draft Prep March 2, 2025
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• AL Week 5 Strategy-April 20, 2024
In The Field OF Tyler O'Neill (concussion) has been placed on the concussion IL. He hopes to be activated on Tuesday when first eligible to return. O'Neill has started off strong (.313 AVG with 7 HR, 14 R, 8 RBI, and 1 SB). He has shown good plate skills (18% BB, 21% K) while crushing the ball (23% Barrels). 3B Rafael Devers is now dealing with a knee injury in addition to the shoulder injury th...2024
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• Preseason Prep - March 20, 2024
Daulton Varsho, OF (TOR) Varsho hit his first home run of the spring on Tuesday, which would seem disappointing if not for his 3/8 strikeout-to-walk ratio and six spring stolen bases. Varsho's numbers declined in his first season in Toronto, but he did exhibit better plate discipline and above-average speed. That only led to 16 stolen bases, but based on the results in the Grapefruit League, it's ...2024
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• AL Week 8 Strategy-May 13, 2023
In The Field 2B Jose Altuve (thumb) started a rehab assignment on Friday. He should be back next week which is great news for the Astros and fantasy managers. This is going to end regular playing time for 2B Mauricio Dubon who has been a bright spot for the Astros. He is hitting .287 with 0 HR, 22 R, 6 RBI, and 3 SB. C Yasmani Grandal (hamstring) had to be removed from the White Sox's game on Th...2023
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• Speedy Witt - April 13, 2023
Bobby Witt Jr., SS (KC) Witt appears to be heating up as his three hits on Wednesday give him six hits in the last three games, but fantasy owners are probably most excited about the three stolen bases he had in Kansas City's 10-1 win at Texas. That gives him five steals this season as he takes advantage of his ridiculous speed. Witt would do well to hit the ball in the air less. His 53% flyball r...2023
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• Hunter Brown, 2023 Fantasy Outlook
Monday starts the sleepers on the site. Thank forkin gawd, amiright? On Patreon, I'm starting the rankings. Holy schnikes! The best Black Friday sale ever! You're giving a discount? No, Random Italicized Voice, I'm just saying Black Friday sale because everyone else is. Ah, very cool. So, the Houston Astros got a bad rap for, uh, rapping on a trash can. I get it. Think it's pretty unfair, since ...2022
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• Preseason Darling Astros Raising Questions with Disappointing 5-12 Start
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• Heartbreak for Astros After Lance McCullers Jr’s Scratched Start As Injury Adds to Mounting Rotation Crisis
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• Astros' McCullers Jr. sidelined with sprained foot
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• Astros Place Lance McCullers Jr. On IL With Foot Sprain
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• MLB Week 11 Hot or Not: Rox get their first walk-off!
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• Game Thread: White Sox at Astros
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• MLB Week 10 Hot or Not: Cleveland and San Francisco’s pitching carries, Atlanta’s offense is abysmal
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• Outside The Confines: A Royals welcome
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• Royals Rumblings - News for June 3, 2025
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• Old Gold Still Shines - May 29, 2025
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• Is there hope for the White Sox future?

Exclusive imaging of the White Sox analytics department. Other turnarounds don’t suggest it As the season creeps forward to the magical question, “To be 120+ or not to be 120+?” it behooves us to consider other teams that have recently been in dire straits ... though, of course, not necessarily quite as dire. There are four teams to examine that represent a relatively quick turnaround, ea...2024
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• Outside The Confines: Lost cause

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images The White Sox keep losing. A Giant threw a no-hitter. A look down the stretch and other baseball news. Good morning. The White Sox catch a break this week in that they have three games coming up against the Athletics in Oakland. The A’s are the second-worst team in the American League. They’re still 19½ games better than the South Siders. The Chicago ...2024
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• AL Week 5 Strategy-April 20, 2024
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• Outside The Confines: The shame of MLB
Photo by Brandon Vallance/Getty Images The A’s get hijacked to Las Vegas and the commissioner mocks A’s fans. The trade deadline is coming and the Cardinals could make a big move. Bull Durham is 35 years old. So it looks like I get the honor of announcing the A’s move to Las Vegas. Fun. Let’s be clear. There are no plans for a stadium in Las Vegas. There are “artist renderings,” which ar...2023
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• On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Astros series preview
Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images It’s been four years since these teams have played each other. The last time these two clubs met was May 29, 2019. The Cubs won 2-1. Of the 23 men who played in that game, just one is on either team’s current active roster -- Alex Bregman. Somehow, that seems like a very long time ago. For more on the Astros, here’s William Metzger, managing editor of o...2023
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• Know Your Enemy: Houston Astros
José Abreu — in an Astros uniform. | Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images A massive roundup of reasons to hate our Betters Welcome back to another season of baseball, which means another season of enemies. They rotate through a few times a week, each new series producing another round of bile, contempt, envy, bad memories, happy remembrances of victories past, and a desire for co...2023
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• Hunter Brown, 2023 Fantasy Outlook
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• Outside the Confines: Houston takes control
Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports The Astros won Game 4 with a no-hitter and Game 5 was a thriller. And more news from the World Series and around baseball. I’ve made it clear that I’m completely neutral in this World Series, which has made watching it a lot more enjoyable. I’m able to appreciate the good play on both sides. And we’ve gotten two all-time classic games in Game 4 and 5, even i...2022
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• ‘Beginning to sound like a Duran Duran concert’: Non-tipping reason Phillies teed off on Lance McCullers

The Philadelphia Phillies absolutely teed off on Houston Astros starter Lance McCullers Tuesday night in Game 3 of the World Series, slugging five home runs off the righty en route to a 7-0 victory. There was some speculation that McCullers was potentially tipping pitches, but as Tom Verducci pointed out, it simply came down to […] The post ‘Beginning to sound like a Duran Duran concer...2022
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• A Cubs fan’s guide to the American League Championship Series
Cubs World Series Champion Anthony Rizzo reacts to the Yankees’ win in the Division Series | Photo by Elsa/Getty Images The battle of the evil empires To be perfectly candid, the scheduling issues due to rain postponements was the main reason for splitting the Championship Series guides. However, with the Yankees victory over the Guardians yesterday, the contrast between these two series c...2022
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