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The Houston Astros continue to shuffle the deck with their pitching staff. SP Ronel Blanco, who hasn’t pitched in the majors since May 18, 2025 due to Tommy John surgery, will return to the roster on Monday and get the start against the Miami Marlins at Daikin Park. Blanco has pitched well on his rehab […]
5:07PM: Speaking with MASN Sports and other media after today’s 5-2 win over the Astros, Orioles manager Craig Albernaz said Rutschman is day to day with some discomfort in his left wrist. Adding to the catching situation, Samuel Basallo left today’s game in the second due to right shoulder discomfort. Albernaz said the shoulder issue […]
The Houston Astros may not be selling yet, but Jeremy Peña has been a hot candidate for the Red Sox to get him, regardless.
Despite playing 11 innings on Saturday, Baltimore optioned reliever Cam Sanders and recalled third catcher Sam Huff. Samuel Basallo started today’s game behind the dish, but Huff’s presence indicated that Adley Rutschman was likely unavailable. Huff was thrust into action in the second inning when Samuel Basallo left the game with right shoulder discomfort. The […]
It literally pains me to write this, because the idea of flushing an MVP season from Yordan is a sin, yet here we are. Where we are is literally with the finish line in sight. Ronel Blanco, Hayden Wesneski, and Bennett Sousa are all about to return and provide much needed reinforcements to a beleaguered […]
The Houston Astros are within striking distance of a Wild Card spot. The San Diego Padres are in free fall. Could that set the stage for a Michael King trade?
The Orioles will look to complete the sweep and secure their seventh-consecutive victory this afternoon in Houston. Baltimore originally penciled Kyle Bradish as the starter, but the O’s will send out Brandon Young to start the finale. Bradish is now scheduled to start on Tuesday against the Red Sox. Young will look to make it […]
TODAY’S GAME: The Houston Astros (47-53) will play the finale of their three-game weekend series against the Baltimore Orioles (48-51) this afternoon at Daikin Park. RHP Hunter Brown (1-0, 3.57 ERA) will make his 100th career start today and the fourth of his career against the Orioles, as he faces off against RHP Brandon Young […]
Today, the Astros announced they have recalled IF Raynel Delgado from Triple A Sugar Land and have designated RHP Nate Pearson for assignment. This comes on the heels of both SS Jeremy Pena and 1B Christian Walker coming out of yesterday’s games with injuries. Delgado’s calling card is his defensive versatility, though he represented himself fairly well at the […]
The Houston Astros have announced their starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Baltimore Orioles. The post Houston Astros Announce Jose Altuve Decision Before Series Finale appeared first on HEAVY .
On Sunday, the Toronto Blue Jays will finish their series with the Chicago White Sox in Canada.The two teams are tied up at 1-1 after the Blue Jays won Saturday’s game 1-0.Former Toronto Blue Jays 1st-Round Pick CutAlso on Sunday, news came out that the Houston Astros are designating former Blue Jays pitcher Nate Pearson […] The post Former Toronto Blue Jays 1st-Round Pick Cut By Current MLB Team appeared first on HEAVY .
The Astros are designating reliever Nate Pearson for assignment, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Rome adds that infielder Ray Delgado is in the team’s clubhouse, suggesting he’s been recalled from Triple-A. With Pearson’s designation, the Astros have three open 40-man roster spots. It’s a mild surprise to see Pearson lose his roster spot. […]
As the trade deadline draws closer, the conversation surrounding the Houston Astros has remained fairly consistent. The assumption is that Dana Brown will be looking for two things: a left-handed bat, preferably a corner outfielder, and possibly a starting pitcher. Both make perfect sense. But what if we’re all overlooking the area that has quietly […]
The Astros had a pair of regulars depart early against the Orioles on Saturday. Shortstop Jeremy Pena was removed from the game after striking out in the third inning. He was diagnosed with a right hamstring cramp. First baseman Christian Walker was removed during an at-bat in the fourth inning due to right hip tightness. […]
The Orioles may or may not be a good team. But right now, they’re pulling off a heck of a lot of improbable wins. The O’s stunned the Astros in Houston for a second straight game, somehow emerging with a 4-2, 11-inning victory to extend their season-best winning streak to six. It was a game […]
Earlier this week, the Houston Astros traded Lance McCullers Jr. to the Milwaukee Brewers.McCullers Jr. had spent all nine seasons of his MLB career pitching for the Astros.Brian McTaggart of MLB.com wrote (on July 15): “Official: Astros have acquired prospect OF Jadyn Fielder from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for RHP Lance McCullers Jr., LHP […] The post Houston Astros Legend Lance McCullers Jr. Makes Heartfelt Post After Brewers Trade appeared first on HEAVY .
Just as tonight’s game with the Houston Astros was beginning, the Orioles announced that they have signed starting pitcher Kyle Bradish to a five-year contract extension. The deal starts with the 2027 season. Bradish had been slated to become a free agent in the 2029 season, so the deal keeps him under team control for […]
The Orioles are in unprecedented territory, carrying a season-best five-game winning streak into today’s game. What do you say we make it six? The Birds’ second-half opener last night wasn’t the most crisply played affair, with nine walks by the O’s pitching staff and a nearly non-existent offensive showing, but Taylor Ward’s dramatic, eighth-inning home […]
TODAY’S GAME: The Astros will play their 100th game of the season today as they host the Orioles for the middle game of their three-game series at Daikin Park. RHP Spencer Arrighetti (7-5) will get his first start of the second half today opposite the Orioles and starter LHP Trevor Rogers (6-7). THE STOPPER: RHP […]
Veteran pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. is the newest addition to the Milwaukee Brewers after the team acquired him the from the Houston Astros. Although Milwaukee hopes he can eventually provide value as a starter, McCullers will begin his tenure with the club in a relief role as he works his way back into a larger [...]
Game Summary The Diamondbacks made their return from the All-Star Break with a series that feels like it will mean a lot in the direction of this season. Our beloved Serpientes entered the night behind several teams in the chase for a Wild Card slot, one of them being tonight’s opponent, the St. Louis Cardinals. […]
The second half of the season is officially underway. Unfortunately for Houston, they’ve started off on the wrong foot, disappointing the assembled crowd of 31,867 with a late inning blown lead. Orioles 3 Astros 2. The Orioles have now won five in a row and have passed Houston in the wildcard standings. Peter […]
Today, the Astros announced the following roster moves: Teng had been sidelined with a right knee sprain, though he also admitted to some arm fatigue as well. He has been on IL retroactive to June 28. Teng will transition to a bullpen role going forward. In 23 appearances including 10 starts, Teng is 4-6 this […]
TONIGHT’S GAME: The Astros will open the second half of play tonight at Daikin Park as they welcome in the Orioles for a three-game series. RHP Peter Lambert (8-5), the Astros most consistent starter of the first half, will get the start for Houston opposite RHP Dean Kremer (1-2) and the Orioles. RIDING THE LAMBO: […]
The Astros announced Friday that they’ve selected the contract of outfielder Lucas Spence from Triple-A Sugar Land. Houston also reinstated righty Kai-Wei Teng from the 15-day injured list and placed Brice Matthews on the 10-day IL with a sprained left knee. Spence, 23, signed with the Astros in 2024 as an undrafted free agent. He’s […]