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Houston Astros survive to force Game 6 vs. Tampa Bay Rays in ALCS

SAN DIEGO — Carlos Correa might have provided the exclamation point, lacing a game-winning home run in the bottom of the ninth inning Thursday to keep the Astros’ season alive at least one more day, but it was manager Dusty Baker’s cool hand that kept Houston in this game, giving Correa a chance for his […]

MLB Playoffs 2020: First look at Houston Astros-Oakland Athletics ALDS

For fans outside of Houston, this MLB playoffs matchup will be a clear case of 2020’s baseball villains — the Houston Astros — against an Oakland Athletics team with as much animosity toward them as anyone in baseball — yes, even the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees. It’s also a matchup of the […]

Who could move at the weirdest MLB trade deadline in history?

The Aug. 31 MLB trade deadline is still nearly three weeks off, but let’s take an early look at some of the factors that will influence what might happen. Or won’t happen. It’s possible this year’s deadline will be a dud for several reasons: lack of talent available, more teams in the playoff race because […]

Fact-checking the Houston Astros’ slow start

The numbers stand out more than they normally would after 16 Major League Baseball games — for reasons we are all too familiar with that involved banging garbage cans and other Houston Astros-related nonsense in 2017 and into the 2018 season: Jose Altuve: .183 George Springer: .182 Alex Bregman: .224 Those were the batting averages […]

Fantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Saturday’s games

Here’s a look at the day’s top streaming options, focusing on players rostered in fewer than 50% of ESPN leagues. Create or join a league today >> Cheat Sheet Central >> Alec Mills (R), rostered in 39% of ESPN leagues, Chicago Cubs at St. Louis Cardinals: Friday’s game between these division rivals was postponed due […]

Fantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Sunday’s games

It’s also Shohei Ohtani day as the versatile Angels phenom will reportedly take the hill every Sunday. The righty thrower will look to improve on his lackluster opener where he failed to record an out, allowing five earned runs on three hits and three walks. Clayton Kershaw is slated to make his 2020 debut after […]

Fantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Wednesday’s games

Baseball is back, and so is fantasy! Get the gang back together, or start a new tradition. Everything you need to compete >> The top three starters in the league are on the docket as Gerrit Cole, Max Scherzer and Jacob deGrom will all take the hill, as will rookie Nate Pearson, one of the […]

Playing MLB games during coronavirus pandemic leaves us with an uneasy feeling

I turn on the television at 3:40 ET Monday afternoon and see Chris Bassitt, in that resplendent kelly green A’s jersey, warming up to face the Los Angeles Angels in an afternoon game on a bright, sunny day in Oakland, California. Mike Trout will hit second for the Angels. Shohei Ohtani is back in the […]

Fantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Monday’s games

Hitters to fortify lineups are also plentiful, especially in the middle infield. This will likely be the case all season, which helps when massaging your in-season roster. Don’t worry about carrying a solid middle infielder, as there will likely be one available for pickup. Here are Monday’s players in a great spot to get the […]

Justin Verlander injury latest caution flag for Houston Astros, MLB

In watching the opening weekend of baseball, what most stood out was how normal the television viewing experience felt. The piped-in crowd noise and cardboard cutouts in some ballparks certainly helped, as did the intensity of the players. Even without fans, they bat-flipped and fist-pumped and walked away dejectedly after crucial strikeouts. To a player, […]

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