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The Houston Astros are currently focused on preparing for Game 7 of the ALCS. Houston also has big offseason plans for Jose Altuve according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. “The Houston Astros plan to do everything possible to lock up All-Star second baseman Jose Altuve to a contract extension to keep him in the […]

Baseball is a weird sport. A team can score 10 runs in one game and then score none the next. In the case of the Houston Astros and the 2023 ALCS, the defending World Series champions won three straight on the road, scoring 23 runs in the process, then followed it with a 9-2 loss […]

The Texas Rangers will play in Game 7 of the ALCS on Monday night at Minute Maid Park after grabbing a massive win on Sunday against the Houston Astros by a score of 9-2. Bruce Bochy’s squad went into the top of the ninth with a 4-2 lead but managed to add five runs of […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Philadelphia Phillies square off in Game 6 of the NLCS tonight. After taking a two-game hiatus from simulated gameplay, let’s check in on what happened in the past two games.  The Phillies now lead the series 3-2 and are looking to claim victory tonight to book their ticket to back-to-back World […]

Arguably the best rivalry of the 2023 MLB season concludes in epic fashion Monday night, when the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers square off for Game 7 of the American League Championship Series. Such an occasion usually means all hands on deck, but a potential decision might significantly hamper manager Dusty Baker. Astros reliever Bryan […]

The San Francisco Giants are currently searching for a new manager after parting ways with Gabe Kapler. It appears that they have found a lead candidate without going outside of the National League Division, with the San Diego Padres giving manager Bob Melvin permission to interview for the said job opening in the Bay Area, […]

Fittingly, the year-long chase for AL West supremacy culminates in a win or go home ALCS Game 7 clash between the Texas Rangers and the Houston Astros. With the pennant in striking distance for both teams, the Rangers are turning to the battle-tested Max Scherzer, the veteran starter they acquired from the New York Mets […]

The Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers are about to finish their date in the 2023 American League Championship Series, with Game 7 scheduled for Monday night at Minute Maid Park. Perhaps there is no more interesting aspect of this matchup than a rematch between Cristian Javier and Max Scherzer. Just like in Game 3 […]

Before becoming a free agent, Justin Upton proved that he was one of the best outfielders in major league baseball. He is a four-time All-Star and a three-time Silver Slugger Award winner. Given Upton’s impact in baseball, have you ever wondered how a guy like him lives? Well, wonder no more. This article features Justin […]

The Texas Rangers made sure that champagne bottles would not be popping off in the Houston Astros locker room Sunday night, as they came away with a 9-2 victory at Minute Maid Park to force a Game 7 in the 2023 American League Championship Series. And of all people to twist the knife in the […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are on the brink of elmination as they travel to take on the Philadelphia Phillies in game six of the NLCS. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Diamondbacks-Phillies prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Diamondbacks we […]

The Houston Astros could be without relief pitcher Bryan Abreu in the final game(s) of the ALCS. After he plunked Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia, sparking a dugout-clearing brouhaha, he was ejected and hit with a two-game suspension. Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY Sports reports that Abreu will indeed appeal his suspension, which could necessitate […]

The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks in a pivotal NLCS Game 5 matchup, taking the series lead back home with them. The 6-1 game included some early fireworks when Bryce Harper scored on a play at home that looked rough for Gabriel Moreno in the top of the first inning. Harper added to the […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks’ loss to the Philadelphia Phillies can be chalked up to two men: Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber. The deadly hitting duo tormented ace Zac Gallen all night long. In the first inning, it was the two stars that scored the opening runs off of him. Then, in the sixth inning, Harper and […]

As they head to Minute Maid Park, the Texas Rangers will face an elimination game while facing the Houston Astros in Game 6. We’re here to share our MLB odds series, make a Rangers-Astros Game 6 prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Astros rallied from behind to shock the Rangers 5-4 […]

Zack  Wheeler might be the greatest thing to happen to the Philadelphia Phillies in recent memory. Over the last two years, Wheeler has been one of the best, if not the best, starter for the team. That is especially true in the postseason. Last season, Wheeler was a key part of sending the team to […]

When the Philadelphia Phillies needed it most, Zack Wheeler did what he usually does in the playoffs: shove. After letting the Arizona Diamondbacks tie up the NLCS at two games apiece, Wheeler out-dueled Zac Gallen to lead the Phillies to a 6-1 win in Game 5. With the exception of a solo home run from […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have so much power. So far in the 2023 MLB playoffs, they have done an admirable job at consistently sending balls out of the park, and Saturday night’s National League Championship Series game against the Arizona Diamondbacks was not an exception. Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper even had back-to-back home runs in […]

The Philadelphia Phillies were tied with the Arizona Diamondbacks heading into Game 5 of their National League Championship Series matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night. On Saturday, Phillies star Bryce Harper made playoff history with his epic steal of home plate. The Phillies made a surprising decision with their pitching staff prior to […]

Bryce Harper made Philadelphia Phillies playoff history in Game 5 of the NLCS. Harper became the first Phillies player to steal home during the postseason, according to Sarah Langs. The play led to a collision between Harper and Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno. Although Moreno suffered an injury scare, he was able to stay in […]

The Philadelphia Phillies and Arizona Diamondbacks are battling for the NLCS. In Game 5, Bryce Harper was trying to score from third base as Bryson Stott attempted to steal second. The Diamondbacks threw the ball home and the ball got away from catcher Gabriel Moreno. Moreno, however, took a shot from Harper in what ended […]

There is a growing concern that Kareem Hunt will not be able to suit up and play in this coming Sunday’s game against the Indianapolis Colts on the road. With the Cleveland Browns running back seemingly still dealing with a thigh issue, Cleveland might ultimately decide to take the safer route and rest the running […]

After a disastrous performance by their bullpen in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Philadelphia Phillies have made an intriguing decision ahead of the series’ crucial Game 5 Saturday night, with Ranger Suarez getting assigned to the bullpen for this particular contest, according to Todd Zolecki of MLB. […]

MLB has deemed that Houston Astros reliever intentionally hit Adolis Garcia of the Texas Rangers in the 8th inning of Game 5 of the ALCS, and has decided to suspend him for two games, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. While the suspension is effective immediately and could be implemented before Game 6 on Sunday, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were once again one of the most talented teams in baseball in 2023, but their starting pitching faltered down the stretch and in the postseason, leading to a quick exit after being swept by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the ALDS, so how will the team address that need this offseason? The […]

The Texas Rangers blew a golden opportunity to take a 3-2 series lead over the Houston Astros in the ALCS in Game 5, but now instead, they will have to win two straight in Houston to advance to the World Series. When Adolis Garcia hit a three-run home run off of Justin Verlander to give […]

The Texas Rangers and Houston Astros had a brawl break out during Game 5 of the ALCS. Multiple ejections ensued from the incident. Astros manager Dusty Baker was even ejected from the game. Jose Altuve ultimately led Houston to a huge Game 5 victory and the Astros now lead the series 3-2. Tension between the […]

After a colossally disappointing 2023 campaign, the San Diego Padres may no longer have the luxury of upgrading their roster in the offseason. In fact, they could be cutting costs and trading one of their top assets in Juan Soto. The organization is still expected to contend for a championship, however, and therefore might need […]

The Philadelphia Phillies appeared to be in complete control of the NLCS following the first two games of the series. Even after Philadelphia dropped Game 3, it still looked like their series to lose. Sure enough, the Phillies held a 5-3 lead in the 8th inning of Game 4. Then, however, Craig Kimbrel fell apart […]

Game 5 is tonight! What a series this NLCS has been and the same can be said for the ALCS. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Phillies-Diamondbacks prediction and pick. The Phillies took the first two games at home but have fallen in the last two in Arizona. We now have […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks weren’t in a great spot late in Game 4 against the Philadelphia Phillies, but they once again managed to pull off a rally to walk away with a 6-5 victory over the Phillies to tie their NLCS series at two games apiece. After the win, Torey Lovullo dropped a surprising admission that […]

Late in Game 5 of the ALCS against the Texas Rangers, things didn’t look good for the Houston Astros, but with one swing of the bat, Jose Altuve changed the entire complexion of the series. Altuve launched a three-run home run in the top of the ninth that turned a 4-2 deficit into a 5-4 […]

The Philadelphia Phillies blew a late three-run lead on Friday night, allowing the Arizona Diamondbacks to get back into the National League Championship Series in Game 4 — and JT Realmuto knows his team needs to be much better. “It’s just a sloppy game all around,” the catcher said afterwards, according to USA Today’s Bob […]

Jose Altuve has been a harbinger of postseason success for the Houston Astros, helping his team win two World Series since 2017 — and he brought them one step closer to another trip to the dance on Friday night. Altuve smashed a three-run home run in the top of the ninth inning with the Astros […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks got themselves back in the National League Championship Series on Thursday night, squeaking out a crucial 6-5 win in Game 4 — and Alek Thomas was a huge part of the victory. Thomas was originally out of the lineup for the contest with left-hander Cristopher Suarez starting on the mound. But the […]

Given how crucial a Game 5 tends to be in a best-of-seven series that’s currently tied, the tension between the Texas Rangers and Houston Astros in the 2023 ALCS was bound to reach its boiling point. And reach its boiling point, it has; after Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia was hit by pitch, perhaps as retaliation […]

Following the Texas Rangers’ collapse against the Houston Astros in Game 5 of the ALCS, Adolis Garcia addressed the heated moment he had with Bryan Abreu and Martin Maldonado that led to his ejection on Friday. Garcia was thrown out of the game alongside Abreu and Astros manager Dusty Baker following the bench-clearing brawl that […]

José Altuve was the hero for the Houston Astros in Game 5 of the ALCS. Down 4-2 in the top of the ninth, he launched a three-run homer off closer José Leclerc to stick the dagger in the Texas Rangers, giving the Astros a massive win to take a 3-2 lead in the series. But […]

Houston Astros relief pitcher Bryan Abreu set the record straight on his hit-by-pitch on Texas Rangers slugger Adolis Garcia in Game 5 of the ALCS. For those who missed it, Abreu hit Garcia with a pitch in the eighth inning, sparking an intense bench-clearing brawl that led to multiple ejections. Along with Abreu and Garcia, […]