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The Houston Astros’ Sign-Stealing Allegations are Another Threat to Baseball’s Integrity, and MLB Must Epically Respond

Nov 16, 2019

Hall of Fame, Houston Astros, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

Every ounce of the sign-stealing allegations that are being pressed against the Houston Astros must be taken seriously. If they hold true, Major League Baseball should meet the Astros with fire and fury because...

Zack Wheeler Could be the Houston Astros’ Next Reclamation Project

Robbie Stratakos

Nov 13, 2019

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

There's no replacing Gerrit Cole, but the Houston Astros can continue doing what they do best this offseason: embark on a reclamation project. And their next project could be right-hander Zack Wheeler. With ...

Pete Alonso And Yordan Alvarez Take Home Rookie of the Year Awards

Quinn Allen

Nov 12, 2019

Headlines, Houston Astros, Major League Baseball, New York Mets, Opinions & Predictions

We were extremely blessed to see a number of exciting young talents play in Major League Baseball this season. From Fernando Tatis Jr. to Pete Alonso, there are so many exciting youngsters in the big leagues to...

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

Robbie Stratakos

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

Hall of Fame, 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

Hall of Fame, 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...

The Yankees Have Been Outmaneuvered by the Astros at Every Leg of the Race

Robbie Stratakos

Oct 22, 2019

Hall of Fame, Major League Baseball, New York Yankees, Opinions & Predictions

The Houston Astros have traded for a premier starting pitcher three times in the last two years. For the second time in the last three years, the Astros have won the American League pennant. Their AL Championsh...

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, Hall of Fame, 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...

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