So where are the betting values on the odds table for major-league RBI leaders? Yardbarker's Matt Wiesenfeld shines a light on the board.
Houston Astros outfielder Joey Loperfido (83) hits a single against the St. Louis Cardinals | Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
How are things shaping up?
The Astros’ record is 10-13 going into the second of Monday’s Spring Training games. They were 2-6 for the week, but the situation isn’t as bleak as that sounds.
First, the really bad news. Yet another pitcher is down. Jose Urquidy is out indefinitely with a forearm strain. That means, among potential Astros starters, Justin...
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Pitching depth was tested last season and it appears 2024 will feature more of the same, at least to start the new campaign.
Remember when Dusty Baker lamented the lack of starting depth last season? Yeah, I think he would lament this year’s development, too. I certainly do. With José Urquidy now out for an indefinite amount of time, the Astros are already pushing against the precipice of last season’s conundrum: A lack of depth...
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Two games today, Astros @ Miami at 12:05 and Nationals @ Astros at 5:05 (Televised).
Here is the lineup for game one:
Game 2 Astros lineup. (tentative)
Houston Astros right-hander Jose Urquidy will begin the season on the injured list due to a right forearm strain. Manager Joe Espada confirmed the news Monday following an MRI.
Astros right-hander Jose Urquidy has been diagnosed with a strained muscle in his forearm and will open the season on the injured list.
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Spencer Arrighetti looked pretty good on Sunday.
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The Houston Astros are reportedly in “serious pursuit” of reigning NL Cy Young winner and top free-agent pitcher Blake Snell. The Astros rotation has seen a lot of changes over the past two months, raising concerns about the health of their pitching staff.
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What could Houston’s pitching staff look like with Blake Snell in the rotation?
Long gone are the days when the Hot Stove was all we had to talk about. I know it’s only been about three weeks since the Spring Training Games commenced, but baseball never lasts long enough.
Anyway, with all the fake games to watch, the Hot Stove is relegated to a warming plate. Still, things can cook very well on one. That’s where Blake Snell and...
Yordan Alvarez is apparently feeling the spring part of spring training.
The home run leader market is fascinating. While there are lots of sluggers who are consistent from year to year when you look at the names of who has actually led the league in homers you see a lot of unfamiliar faces.
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Ronel Blanco goes for the Stros yet again this Spring hoping to keep his scoreless inning streak going and solidify his spot on the OD roster.
The Astros lost to the Nats yesterday 5-3, the most significant development being the continued struggles of Brandon Beilak, who, without any more options, is in make-or-break status with the Stros this year. He gave up three runs in three innings and has a 7.36 ERA this Spring.
Brain McTaggart reported that Jose...
Astros right-hander Jose Urquidy pulled himself from a minor league game after 43 pitches due to pain in his right elbow.
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Everybody’s workin’ for the weekend
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Luis Contreras (Yes, he has pitched in the major leagues) goes for the Astros today.
The Astros lost to the Mets 6-5 yesterday, but there was plenty of good news.
First, Cristian Javier pitched four scoreless innings with four Ks and no walks. If he’s back to 2022 Javier, the Astros are probably on track for an improved record over...
Jeff Bagwell | SetNumber: X68609 TK1
Of the 975 players to appear in a game for Houston’s major league team, Jeff Bagwell is number one.
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Jeff Bagwell (Bagwell score 100.00) is a six-foot, right-handed hitting and throwing first baseman. Born on May 27, 1968, he was a fourth-round choice of the Boston Red Sox in 1989 out of the University of Hartford. Before reaching the major leagues, the Red Sox sent him to the Astros for Larry Andersen. I think we won that one.
Bagwell...
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Cristian Javier against an old Astros nemesis, Luis Severino
Yesterday’s 9-1 win over the Marlins had several storylines beyond the score.
Hunter Brown went 3.2 innings surrendering only one run, although the five hits allowed are less assuring. Eight hits were shared by ostensible starters Jose Altuve, Yordan Alvarez, Alex Bregman, Chas McCormick, and Jeremy Pena. Mauricio Dubon remains red-hot with two doubles. His Spring OPS is 1.389....