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Although Justin Verlander and the Houston Astros (74-58) have their eyes firmly fixed on the present, the 40-year-old ace made sure to honor a big part of his past in Sunday’s road win against the Detroit Tigers. Verlander and former teammate and fellow future Hall of Famer Miguel Cabrera exchanged a show of respect before […]

The Houston Astros are on the road to take on the Boston Red Sox for the start of a three game series. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out an Astros-Red Sox prediction and pick. Capped off by a Red Sox blowout victory, the Astros and Red Sox split their […]

The MLB regular season is winding down as there is just over a month remaining before the playoffs begin. It’s a crucial part of the year and the race for the postseason is heating up in both the American League and the National League. One team that is the hunt for an AL wild card […]

Following years of strategic tanking, the Houston Astros had the best farm system in baseball in the early to mid-2010s. A stretch of four World Series appearances (and two victories) in six seasons has depleted the Houston minor league system, as the Astros either called up or traded away their best prospects in pursuit of […]

The Houston Astros look to get back to winning today as they face the Detroit Tigers. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with an Astros-Tigers prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Astros come in off splitting a four-game series with the Boston Red Sox, but the sting of last night may be a […]

Once a rather ho-hum affair, the American League Wild Card race has become just as exciting and riveting as the free-for-all that is taking place in the National League. Perhaps even more so, when considering the caliber of teams vying for the last couple of spots in the MLB playoffs. There is a legitimate possibility […]

The Boston Red Sox are currently in a crucial part of their season as they are right in the thick of the American League wild card race. The Red Sox are 3.5 games back of the Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners for the final wild card spot, and every game is crucial, especially when those […]

Houston Astros fans who were hoping to see Michael Brantley during the stretch run toward the playoffs may not get their wish. Astros manager Dusty Baker said Thursday that Brantley is “not physically there yet” and will remain in the minors as he rehabs his shoulder, according to Brian McTaggart. “He’s not ready and I […]

The Houston Astros made corresponding moves involving two pitchers on Thursday, recalling Brandon Bielek while sending down Seth Martinez, according to Julia Morales. This is Bielek’s third time being called up by the Astros this season. He has a 3.74 ERA in 14 games (13 starts), tossing two quality starts for Houston. He pitched very […]

The Boston Red Sox are going for the four game series split as they take on the Houston Astros. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Red Sox-Astros prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Red Sox are batting .268 in […]

The Houston Astros have activated Jose Abreu from the 10-day IL, according to the team. Jose Abreu will return to the lineup Wednesday night for the Astros’ game against the Boston Red Sox. In order to make room for Abreu on the roster, Houston sent David Hensley back to Triple-A. Abreu is set to make […]

The Boston Red Sox and Houston Astros square off as the Astros try to win a series Wednesday night. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Red Sox-Astros prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game, The Red Sox have hit .284 in […]

Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander did not have any time for Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora’s complaints. On Tuesday night, Verlander was mistakenly given a Spanish version of a PitchCom device by the Astros. During the ensuing delay, Alex Cora walked out to chat with the umpires, saying “You shook him off five times,” […]

Now that Monday is finally over, who’s ready for some prime-time Tuesday night MLB action? In this edition, the Boston Red Sox will look to keep their playoff hopes alive when they head to Houston to take on the Astros. Join us for our MLB odds series where our Red Sox-Astros prediction and pick will be […]

The Boston Red Sox have a winning record on the season in hot pursuit of the American League East pennant. Alex Cora’s team remained eleven games out of first place in a tightly contested game against the Houston Astros on Monday night. The team has at least four major concerns heading down the stretch of […]

The Seattle Mariners have emerged as one of the hottest teams in baseball, boasting not only one of the best records in the AL, but also the best record in the entirety of baseball since the start of the second half of the season. Reflecting back on the opening month of play, the Mariners averaged […]

On Monday, August 21st, we have a great slate of baseball and FanDuel is running a same-game parlay that’s paying out over 6-1 odds. We take a look at this same-game parlay on our MLB prop odds series this Monday, August 21st. With a ton of options on the board, it is always good when […]

The Boston Red Sox are on the road to take on the Houston Astros Monday night. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Red Sox-Astros prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Red Sox are sitting in fourth place in the […]

The Houston Astros have maintained consistent success in recent years. Houston’s legacy was tarnished following their 2017 sign-stealing scandal. That said, the franchise’s resiliency to continue performing at a high level despite facing constant backlash has been commendable. Astros manager Dusty Baker, who took over the team in 2020 after news of the scandal was […]

We’re set to bring you a prediction and pick for today’s MLB action as we look towards this competitive series in the American League West. The Seattle Mariners (67-55) will take on the Houston Astros (70-53) for the second meeting of their three-game series. The Mariners took last night’s game 2-0. Check out our MLB […]

There’s no better time for any hitter in baseball to heat up, especially with the postseason beckoning. And for the Seattle Mariners, a team that ranks in the middle of the pack in runs scored per game in 2023, they’ll be counting on Julio Rodriguez to shoulder a heavy offensive workload. And to Rodriguez’s credit, […]

A premier AL West battle will be in the works on this Friday night as the Seattle Mariners take a trip back to Minute Maid Park to go up against the Houston Astros. With plenty of playoff implications on the line in this one, it is time to check out our MLB odds series where our […]

Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander has surpassed several legends in his quest for 300 career wins. “Justin Verlander’s win last night was the 252nd of his career, moving him past Bob Gibson, CC Sabathia, and Al Spalding. His next win will tie him with Carl Hubbell. 300 is coming into clearer focus, and he would […]

The Houston Astros face the Miami Marlins in the rubber match of a three-game series. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with an Astros-Marlins prediction, pick, and how to watch. In game one of the series, it was a Marlins 5-1 win. The game was broken open in the bottom of the […]

For a stretch during the 2023 season, veteran starter Justin Verlander began to show his age. Fresh off signing a huge contract with the New York Mets this past offseason, Verlander didn’t exactly pitch to his usual elite standards. Even then, the Houston Astros, Verlander’s home from 2017 to 2022, knows what the 40-year old […]

Michael Brantley is looking great. The Houston Astros outfielder appears to be getting closer and closer to a return to the big leagues, as he resumes his rehab in the minors. In fact, in just his first game back, Brantley launched a monster two-run home run for the Sugar Land Space Cowboys on Tuesday. It […]

Jose Altuve has been called every dirty name in the book for his alleged role in the Houston Astros’ sign-stealing scandal, which marred the franchise’s 2017 World Series campaign. Though, not everyone associates the star second baseman with cheating and buzzers. There are plenty of young fans who still idolize him and see the 5-foot-6 […]

Houston Astros star second baseman Jose Altuve exited Tuesday night’s contest on the road against the Miami Marlins with an apparent lower-body injury. Subsequent X-rays turned in negative results, however, according to Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle. “Jose Altuve left the game with a left knee contusion, X-rays were negative, per a press box […]

How does a team construct a World Series winning roster in MLB? It’s one of the most difficult things to do in all of sports. Teams simply cannot sign a couple of superstars and automatically emerge as Fall Classic contenders. The New York Mets and San Diego Padres went all in on adding talent from […]

The Houston Astros take on the Miami Marlins for the second game of a three game set. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out an Astros-Marlins prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Marlins won game one of the series 5-1. Miami […]

In his third start for the Texas Rangers, Max Scherzer joined history only shared by Nolan Ryan, Randy Johnson and Justin Verlander. In Monday’s contest against the Los Angeles Angels, Scherzer threw seven innings, allowing just one hit and striking out 11. His six career games with 10+ strikeouts and one or zero hits allowed […]

The Miami Marlins currently find themselves in third place in the National League East after a 5-1 win over the Houston Astros on Monday. The Marlins are looking up at the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves with plenty of time left to make a run at a playoff spot. Recently former Astro Yuli Gurriel sounded […]

The Houston Astros are in Miami to play the Marlins this week, and that means that Yuli Gurriel of the Marlins will be reconnecting with some old Astros teammates that he won two championships with. He opened up on what it will be like seeing some old friends. “It’s going to be very exciting just […]

On Monday, August 14th, we have a great slate of baseball and FanDuel is running a no runs first inning parlay that’s paying out over 2-1 odds. We take a look at this no runs first-inning parlay on our MLB prop odds series this Monday, August 14th. With a ton of options on the board, […]

The New York Mets’ disappointing 2023 campaign was highlighted by trading away both Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander away at the MLB trade deadline. Since then, details have come out from plenty of people, and now there is some turmoil involving Verlander, Scherzer and the Mets clubhouse. One source claims that Verlander was a “diva”, […]

Two playoff hopefuls start their series today as the Houston Astros face the Miami Marlins. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with an Astros-Marlins prediction, pick, and how to watch. The Astros come into the game after taking two of three from the Angels over the weekend. It was two dominating wins […]

The Los Angeles Angels will attempt to avoid the sweep as they face the Houston Astros in the finale of this three-game series. We are at Minute Maid Field, sharing our MLB odds series, making an Angels-Astros prediction and pick, and showing you how to watch. The Astros defeated the Angels 11-3 for the second […]

It seems like every time Shohei Ohtani steps on the diamond for the Los Angeles Angels, he achieves some sort of milestone. Whether it’s breaking an MLB record, or breaking a personal record, he is always reaching new heights. That happened again on Saturday in the Angels game against the Houston Astros as Ohtani blasted […]

Jose Abreu’s miserable season with the Houston Astros is only getting worse. After missing two straight games, Jose Abreu has been placed on the IL with a back injury. David Hensley has taken the first baseman’s place on the Astros’ roster. Abreu underwent an MRI Friday. He was diagnosed with lumbar spine inflammation and received […]