Red Sox’s Alex Cora Addresses Carlos Narvaez Lineup Decision
Alex Cora declined to clarify why he made an unexpected scratch for Boston’s series finale in Houston.
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Houston Astros Linked to Cy Young Award Winner To Bolster Starting Rotation
Going into the 2026 season, one question surrounding the Houston Astros is whether or not they replaced left-handed pitcher Framber Valdez. The writing was on the wall as last season was coming to an end that his tenure in Houston was over. That ended up being the case over the offseason, but it took him […] The post Houston Astros Linked to Cy Young Award Winner To Bolster Starting Rotation appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Ranking 2026 MLB local broadcast accessibility from worst to best
A common complaint among Major League Baseball fans this season is that watching their favorite team has become much harder. With MLB’s new agreements with NBC Sports and Netflix this season, there are now exclusive baseball games on three different streaming services (Peacock, Apple TV+, and Netflix), along with three different cable channels (ESPN, FS1, and…
MLB Umpire Mark Wegner Makes Costly Blunder During Red Sox vs. Astros Game [VIDEO]
Senior MLB umpire Mark Wegner makes a huge error while standing behind home plate for the game between the Boston Red Sox and Houston Astros on Tuesday.
Red Sox Star Doesn’t Beat Around the Bush About Concerning Start to 2026 Season
Things have not gone the way the Boston Red Sox have hoped through the first five games of the22026 season. After opening the season with a 3-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds, the Red Sox have lost four in a row.Ace Garrett Crochet threw a gem on Opening Day, and since then, anything that could […] The post Red Sox Star Doesn’t Beat Around the Bush About Concerning Start to 2026 Season appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Red Sox-Astros umpire admits he forgot the count during brutal blunder
With the new Automatic Ball-Strike System in place in the MLB this season, there’s a massive spotlight placed on the umpires. Already heavily scrutinized before this year, fans are taking a much closer look at the umpiring of games. During the game between the Houston Astros and the Boston Red Sox, the umpiring became an […] The post Red Sox-Astros umpire admits he forgot the count during brutal blunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Red Sox never close on Astros’ Isaac Paredes trade – sportingnews.com
Red Sox never close on Astros’ Isaac Paredes trade sportingnews.com
Red Sox’s $130 million signing absolutely bombs in debut vs. Astros
The Red Sox have high hopes for Ranger Suarez after signing him to a $130 million contract. However, his debut with the team didn’t go as planned. In an 8-1 loss to the Houston Astros, Suarez allowed seven hits and four runs in his 4.1 innings pitched. He struck out three and walked one. Ultimately, […] The post Red Sox’s $130 million signing absolutely bombs in debut vs. Astros appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Astros’ Jose Altuve flashes vintage form with 2 home runs vs. Red Sox
Jose Altuve is aging rather gracefully for the Houston Astros, his struggles on the defensive side of the ball notwithstanding. On Monday night, Altuve scared off the Monday blues and flashed his vintage form in an 8-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox to move to 3-2 on the season. Altuve finished the night with […] The post Astros’ Jose Altuve flashes vintage form with 2 home runs vs. Red Sox appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Dodgers praised for passing on Astros' $54 million 'problem' – sportingnews.com
Dodgers praised for passing on Astros' $54 million 'problem' sportingnews.com
Proposed blockbuster Astros trade sees Houston make deal with division rival, give outfield major facelift by acquiring $426 million three-time MVP – sportingnews.com
Proposed blockbuster Astros trade sees Houston make deal with division rival, give outfield major facelift by acquiring $426 million three-time MVP sportingnews.com
The Astros bet on Tatsuya Imai, but the early data shows the risk
Imai lasted 2.2 innings and hit the zone on 48.6 percent of pitches in his MLB debut. The Dodgers passed on him this winter. Turns out they knew something.
2026 ClutchPoints MLB Power Rankings, Vol. 6: Wild opening weekend in the books
The 2026 MLB season is underway, and the Opening Day fireworks were electric. From walk-off homers to electric team debuts, there was great baseball all weekend long. The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers are among the remaining undefeated teams in the MLB Power Rankings. Where do both teams, and the other undefeated squads, […] The post 2026 ClutchPoints MLB Power Rankings, Vol. 6: Wild opening weekend in the books appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Ranking MLB's undefeated teams by how seriously we should take them as contenders
Dominant opening weekends mean more for some MLB teams than others when thinking about World Series contention.
Angels’ Mike Trout sets franchise record in opening series vs Astros
The Los Angeles Angels split a four game series against the Houston Astros to open their 2026 season. In the process, Mike Trout has reminded the MLB world just how talented he really is. Through the first three games of the season, Trout reached base 11 times, via AngelsWin. He beat out the Angels’ previous […] The post Angels’ Mike Trout sets franchise record in opening series vs Astros appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Why Astros will shock MLB world and win 2026 World Series
In 2026, no one thought that the Houston Astros would win anything. The Astros didn’t make the playoffs in 2025 for the first time since 2016 going 87-75 and missing the Wild Card spot by one game. People didn’t think about them much this spring as Bleacher Report famously put them in the “In Need […] The post Why Astros will shock MLB world and win 2026 World Series appeared first on ClutchPoints.
2026 Fantasy Baseball: Closer Confidential – Updating Bullpen Confidence Grades
It’s only been four days, but we saw some pretty impressive — and impressively scary — situations in MLB bullpens already. In fantasy baseball, every save can be vital, since a limited number of players can be counted on to provide them. Closer Confidential is our regular series in which I ...
Astros’ Joe Espada gets real on ‘excitement’ for Tatsuya Imai’s MLB debut
The Houston Astros have a lot to look forward to this season, and some of those things are starting just three games into the year. Tatsuya Imai is set to make his Major League debut in the series finale against the Los Angeles Angels, and many can’t wait to see him start on the mound. […] The post Astros’ Joe Espada gets real on ‘excitement’ for Tatsuya Imai’s MLB debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.
“Don’t Think They’re In Seattle’s Category” – MLB Analyst Tom Verducci Shares Thoughts On Houston Astros’ Playoff Chances
Senior MLB analyst Tom Verducci offers his perspective regarding the Houston Astros as a postseason contender in 2026.
Chicago Cubs Still Paying Former MLB Player $5 Million Per Year
On Saturday, the Chicago Cubs beat the Washington Nationals by a score of 10-2.They will look to win the series on Sunday afternoon at Wrigley Field.Jason Heyward Retired From MLBEarlier this week, former Cubs star Jason Heyward announced that he retired from the MLB in an Instagram post.The MLB Wrote: “Jason Heyward has announced his […] The post Chicago Cubs Still Paying Former MLB Player $5 Million Per Year appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Tim Kurkjian calls for MLB Opening Day to be same for every team
MLB “Opening Day” has turned into a bit of a mess in recent years. With the emergence of streamers in the live-sports space and the fragmentation of media rights, we’ve come a long way from the tradition of the Cincinnati Reds’ Opening Day Parade starting the season. This year, the season started with Netflix broadcasting Read more... The post Tim Kurkjian calls for MLB Opening Day to be same for every team appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Astros agree to contract with ex-Rockies reliever
The Houston Astros continue to shape their roster early in the 2026 season, finalizing a contract with right-hander Peter Lambert to bolster their pitching depth. The move reflects the organization’s ongoing effort to maintain flexibility while reinforcing its minor league pipeline. Houston values experienced depth early, especially with bullpen workloads increasing, making Lambert a practical […] The post Astros agree to contract with ex-Rockies reliever appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Fox Sports reveals 2026 MLB on Fox talent roster
Fox Sports released its 2026 MLB on Fox talent roster Friday, and it features an impressive collection of broadcasters — and not a single woman. The network’s lead booth remains Joe Davis and John Smoltz, entering their fifth season together calling Fox’s top regular-season and playoff games, with Ken Rosenthal and Tom Verducci working as Read more... The post Fox Sports reveals 2026 MLB on Fox talent roster appeared first on Awful Announcing.