Ray Mileur, Author at Baseball Essential

Astros place Springer on the DL, call Tucker up from Triple-A

May 6, 2015

American League, American League West, Breaking News, Headlines, Houston Astros, Injuries, Major League Baseball

The Houston Astros have placed outfielder George Springer on the 7-day Concussion Disabled List. To take his spot on the active roster, the Astros will select outfielder, left-handed hitter, Preston Tucker, the...

Whatever happened to Astros’ Jon Singleton?

Ray Mileur

May 6, 2015

American League, American League West, Features, Houston Astros, Major League Baseball

Whatever happened to Jon Singleton? Remember Jon Singleton’s historic $10 million dollar deal last year that was in the development stage around this time, that was made before he even made his Major League ...

Astros Will Harris passes Reds Aroldis Chapman with 27.2 scoreless innings

Ray Mileur

May 3, 2015

Headlines, Houston Astros

RHP Will Harris struck out the side in the 9th inning last night on 15 pitches in the Houston Astros' 11-4, comeback victory over the Seattle Mariners. The Astros improved to 17-7 on the season by winning th...

The Brewers Are Selling — Are the Astros Buying?

Ray Mileur

May 2, 2015

Houston Astros, Milwaukee Brewers, Opinions & Predictions

Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports that the Brewers have announced to other teams they’re willing to sell. With a 5-17 record, the Brewers’ hopes for the 2015 season may already be dashed. They have the worst...

Astros Collin McHugh Puts Winning Streak on the Line

Ray Mileur

May 2, 2015

Houston Astros

Collin McHugh puts the Major League longest active winning streak on the line when he takes the mound tonight for the first place Houston Astros to face the Seattle Mariners. The 27-year-old right hander, wh...

Astros LHP Brett Oberholtzer to make Rehab Start

Ray Mileur

Apr 30, 2015

American League, American League West, Headlines, Houston Astros, Major League Baseball

Astros starter LHP Brett Oberholtzer, who is currently on the 15-day DL with a blister on his left index finger, will make his first official injury rehab assignment today for Triple-A Fresno. The appearance in...

Astros RHP Will Harris extends scoreless appearance streak to 25 games

Ray Mileur

Apr 29, 2015

American League, American League West, Headlines, Houston Astros, Major League Baseball

After tossing two scoreless frames in Tuesday night’s game, RHP Will Harris has extended his consecutive scoreless appearances streak to 25 games, 27.2, innings pitched, dating back to August 19, 2014, includin...

Astros top prospect Carlos Correa is waiting for the call, is he ready?

Ray Mileur

Apr 29, 2015

American League, American League West, Features, Houston Astros, Major League Baseball

The Houston Astros have placed shortstop Jed Lowrie, on the 15-day Disabled List with a ligament tear in his right thumb. The tear will require surgery and will sideline him until after the All-Star Break. The ...

Jake Marisnick is Back and Looking Good for the Astros

Ray Mileur

Apr 27, 2015

American League West, Houston Astros

Sunday, in his first game back after missing two because of an injury, Jake Marisnick (quad) was on fire. He went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBIs, two stolen bases, and three runs scored. He returned to the A...

Astros RHP Will Harris extends his scoreless appearance streak to 23 games

Ray Mileur

Apr 26, 2015

American League West, Headlines, Houston Astros, Major League Baseball

Houston Astros right handed reliever Will Harris was on the mound Saturday to record the final out in a 9-3 win over the Oakland A's, as the first place Astros improved to 10-7 on the season. Harris came int...

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