With just over a month left in the 2019 MLB season, the AL Wild Card race is heating up. The AL is incredibly top-heavy this season, with the New York Yankees and Houston Astros in firm control of the top two seeds. However, behind the Yanks and ‘Stros, it gets …
Read More »Rays Take on Astros in Big Road Test
The Tampa Bay Rays travel to Houston to take on the Astros as they face a tough road test with five weeks to go in the regular season. Battle of Aces Both teams will send their top pitcher tonight as Charlie Morton gets the start for the Rays and Justin …
Read More »Astros’ Deadline Acquisition of Zack Greinke Shifts Power in American League
Leading up to the 4 p.m. deadline, it didn’t appear there were going to be any signature moves that could change the outlook of both leagues. However, that changed within a flash. Right before the deadline hit, the Houston Astros made a deal to bring in Arizona Diamondbacks ace Zack …
Read More »Yankees, Astros Lead the American League Pennant Chase
An American League club has won the World Series four out of the past six seasons. History may repeat itself again this year. The top of the AL is stacked with teams ready to win right now. As we approach the second half of the season, the race for the …
Read More »Rays Defeat Astros 3 to 1, Continue Great Start To 2019
The Tampa Bay Rays have gotten out to a great start in 2019 as they took three out of four games from the Houston Astros. The Rays took the game three rubber match on Sunday afternoon as they defeated the Astros 3 to 1. Looking Good Early Many experts around …
Read More »Cora and Pearce help establish magical season for Sox
Boston first baseman Steve Pearce has been a bit of a journeyman since making his Major League debut back in 2007. The 35-year-old veteran may have now found a permanent home with the Red Sox in his 11th season. The guy that took a chance on him, Boston manager Alex …
Read More »ALCS: Red Sox One Win Away from Clinching Pennant
The Boston Red Sox took a commanding 3-1 series lead in the American League Championship Series on Wednesday night, beating the Houston Astros 8-6. Game 5 is tonight, with first pitch set for 8:09 p.m. Controversial Call There was early controversy in Game 4. What would’ve been a 2-run, game-tying …
Read More »Red Sox Go Up 2-1 in Series after Game 3 Win in Houston
The Boston Red Sox defeated the Houston Astros by a score of 8-2 to reclaim home-field advantage in the ALCS. Closer Than it Seems An 8-2 score in an MLB postseason game would lead some to believe the game was a blowout. However, this match-up was closer than the score …
Read More »American League Championship Series Tied heading into Game 3
With the series tied 1-1, Game 3 of the American League Championship Series continues tonight in Houston. The defending champs took Game 1 of the series with a 7-2 victory over the Red Sox. In Game 1 the Red Sox pitching staff struggled, walking nine and hitting three batters. In Game 2 …
Read More »ALCS Preview: Astros remain favorites despite Red Sox’s home-field advantage
Arguably the two best teams in baseball are now going to clash in the American League Championship Series. When the Boston Red Sox (108-54) and Houston Astros (103-59) meet in the ALCS, two heavyweight teams will play for the chance to represent the AL in the World Series. The Red …
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