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Gerrit Cole’s Potential Astros Departure Could Open the Door for the A’s

Nov 6, 2019

Houston Astros, Major League Baseball, Oakland Athletics, Opinions & Predictions

It's widely presumed that right-hander Gerrit Cole will be leaving the Houston Astros in free agency this offseason. If the prevailing notion holds true, it could open the door for the Oakland Athletics in the ...

Game 7: This is Why the Astros Acquired Zack Greinke

Tom Dorsa

Oct 30, 2019

Headlines, Houston Astros, Opinions & Predictions, Postseason

On July 31, the Houston Astros looked to the near future when they traded away their long-term plans, acquiring Zack Greinke from the Arizona Diamondbacks for a package of four top prospects. Greinke had been A...

Rotation Matchups in the 2019 World Series Defy 2019 Pitching Trends

Robbie Stratakos

Oct 24, 2019

Houston Astros, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Washington Nationals

Bullpenning, or a severe reliance on bullpens, has become the prevalent way to construct a pitching staff in 2019. Then the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals decided to go to the World Series with premier...

Gerrit Cole vs. Hyun-Jin Ryu: Who Fits Where?

Joe Orsatti

Oct 17, 2019

Houston Astros, Major League Baseball, Minnesota Twins, Opinions & Predictions, Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals

Gerrit Cole is, without question, the top option on the free agent market this offseason. He's coming off a dominant 2019 season that has continued into October, and he will spend all of 2020 at just 29 years o...

ALDS Preview: Rays vs. Astros

Quinn Allen

Oct 4, 2019

American League, Houston Astros, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Postseason, Tampa Bay Rays

After a dominant performance by the Tampa Bay Rays in a 5-1 win over the Oakland Athletics in the American League Wild Card Game on Wednesday night, where Yandy Diaz hit two solo home runs, the stage is set for...

Five Reasons Why the Houston Astros Will Win the 2019 World Series

Robbie Stratakos

Sep 28, 2019

Houston Astros, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Postseason

At 105-55, the Houston Astros own the best record in Major League Baseball, and their regular season dominance will translate into postseason success. Here are five reasons why the Astros will win the 2019 Worl...

Alex Bregman Will Not, and Should Not, Win the AL MVP Award

Tom Dorsa

Sep 18, 2019

Houston Astros, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

On Tuesday morning, the editorial board for the Houston Chronicle made a pretty questionable decision. The decision was to publish this article by sports columnist Brian T. Smith, who suggests that Houston Astr...

Yordan Alvarez Has Been the Perfect Addition to the Houston Astros Offense

Quinn Allen

Sep 17, 2019

Houston Astros, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

There's no questioning how good the Houston Astros are this year. From their stellar 1-2-3 of Justin Verlander, Gerrit Cole, and Zack Grienke, to their powerful lineup that hits on a consistent basis, this team...

The Astros and Yankees are the Best Landing Spots for Madison Bumgarner

Quinn Allen

Jul 18, 2019

Houston Astros, Major League Baseball, New York Yankees, Opinions & Predictions, San Francisco Giants

The San Francisco Giants are more likely than not going to be sellers before the July 31 Major League Baseball trade deadline. Although they have won five straight games and been playing a lot better as of late...

George Springer’s MVP-Caliber Play Fueling Loaded Astros

Tom Dorsa

May 17, 2019

Headlines, Houston Astros

After Wednesday night's victory over the Detroit Tigers, the Houston Astros have won eight consecutive games and 11 of their last 12. Just about every player is contributing to the Astros' winning streak, which...