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Astros’ Justin Verlander on pitcher injuries: ‘It’s a pandemic...’
The Houston Astros are far from the only team to suffer pitching injuries in baseball, but after a week where three high-profile pitchers went down with elbow problems, both Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association released statements about the rash of injuries.
Astros take on Rangers in ALCS rematch!
With Wednesday night’s 8-0 shutout victory over Toronto, the Houston Astros picked up their first series win of the 2024 campaign. After starting the year 0-4, they now sit at 2-5. That record is far from glamorous, but they’ll be hoping to make it prettier this weekend with a four-game series against the Texas Rangers in Arlington.
THOUGHTS AFTER THE NO-HITTER: Let us know!
After starting the year 0-4, the Houston Astros notched their first win Monday night in dominant fashion, beating Toronto 10-0. With two more games lined up against the Blue Jays, the Astros are looking to correct course ahead of a trip to Arlington. Can they do it, or was last night just a flash in the pan?
Women’s History Month: KPRC 2 hired the first female sportscaster in the country given exclusive access to players ⚾🏈🏀
KPRC 2 hired the first female sportscaster in the country who broke barriers and had exclusive access to players. Truly a trailblazer! #WomensHistoryMonth #AnitaMartini #InspiringStories #KPRC2
Astros Spring Training Notes: Full Squad Workouts, Bregman’s contract situation and Peña’s new swing
The Houston Astros held their first full squad workout Monday in West Palm Beach, where new manager Joe Espada sent a message in a team meeting - this is a World Series contender. While Espada declined to go into the specifics of his speech, players intimated Espada laid out how much talent and experience this club has.
The Jeremy Peña Workout
Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña is in a crucial offseason, before his third year for the Astros. Peña has seen the highest of highs - winning both ALCS & World Series MVP and becoming the first rookie shortstop to win a Gold Glove - and some lows in his first two major league seasons. Much of Peña’s offseason has been spent on swing adjustments that should help balance his home run power (26 combined in 2022), and his 2023 improvements to his batting average, walk rate and strikeout rate.
Michael Brantley talks retirement at Mr. October Foundation Celebrity Golf Classic
After 19 years in professional baseball and 15 years in the major leagues, Michael Brantley hung up his cleats this offseason, ending a career that saw him get a World Series ring, 5 All-star selections and a Silver Slugger.