Mexico City Series Preview: Colorado Rockies (7-19) vs. Houston Astros (7-19)

As part of the MLB World Tour, the Colorado Rockies and Houston Astros are heading south of the border to Mexico City to play a two-game set at Alfredo Harp Helú Stadium. The Rockies have been predictably bad to begin the season as their offense has struggled and the pitching hasn’t been great. However, most… read more

Offense Suffocated As Toronto Gets No-Hit In Houston

After splitting their first series of the season 2-2 against Tampa Bay, The Toronto Blue Jays looked towards the next opponent on the calendar, the Houston Astros. Houston has remained without a win this season after losing every game of their opening series against the Yankees, and thus have been winless outside of spring training… read more

2024 MLB Season Outlook: Houston Astros Preview, Predictions And Expectations

The Houston Astros returned to the ALCS last season and don’t seem to be going anywhere in 2024. The team added even more in order to win and extended one of its superstars. 2023 SEASON IN-REVIEW Record: 90-72, 1st in AL West Postseason: Won ALDS vs. Minnesota Twins (3-1), Lost ALCS vs. Texas Rangers (4-3) It was a… read more

Players In Need of a Rebound in 2024

The beauty of baseball is the ebb and flow that players can experience year to year. When they are at the top of their game, it is exhilarating, but when they struggle it can be a frustrating endeavor which can make a rebound so much sweeter on the other side. However, there can be the… read more

The Houston Astros Have Been Surprisingly Quiet this Winter

For quite a while, the Houston Astros have been one of the best teams in baseball. A perennial contender, the team continually appears in the American League Championship Series while making several trips to the World Series, including winning a pair of them. They have blended a mix of draft and development, with quality free… read more

One New Year’s Resolution for Each MLB Team

The new year is finally upon us! 2023 turned out to be a wild year and the MLB season didn’t quite pan out how anyone expected. The offseason is still in full swing with plenty of free agents to sign and trades to make and pitchers and catchers report for spring training in over a… read more

One Free Agent Target for Each AL West Team

The American League West became one of the more intriguing divisions in Major League Baseball in 2023 due to the close race between three teams at the top of the division. The Houston Astros have dominated the division for years now, winning two World Series titles and consistently appearing in the League Championship Series. The… read more

The Houston Astros are just so damn good

Just when you thought you were finally rid of the Houston Astros…they find themselves one win away from yet another American League pennant. That’s right, the Astros, a team that is playing in its seventh-straight American Championship Series, is now poised to punch its ticket to the World Series for the fifth time since 2017… read more

MLB’s new playoff format is just fine the way it is

The ALCS and NLCS are set. The defending World Series Champion Astros will take on the Rangers in the American League Championship Series, while the defending National League Champion Phillies will battle the Diamondbacks in the National League Championship Series. It seems like a pretty strong final four to me, especially since there is a… read more

What Can Be Done to Adjust MLB Playoffs?

The playoffs are a breeding ground for the absurdity and chaos that comes from the game of baseball. After grinding out 162 games, with some teams winning over 100 games, a season can be over in the blink of an eye after they get swept in a series. The 2023 playoffs have already been a… read more

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