Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images Astros sluggers haven’t quite slugged yet. The Astros have had a terrific run with playoff appearances in nine of the last ten seasons with two titles over that time. But last year they won 88 games, their fewest total in a full season since 2016. A change in management has led to a new direction and the core of the team that has had so … [Read more...] about Astros series preview: Houston, the offense has a problem
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Royals vs Astros Game 27 Gamethread
Seth Lugo gets the start. | Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images Fresh off a sweep of an inferior opponent, things get hard again. The 12-14 Royals open a three-game weekend series against the 13-11 Houston Astros tonight. You can see the series preview here. Game starts at 6:40pm Kauffman time. Seth Lugo takes the mound for the Royals. While his 3.90 ERA is respectable, … [Read more...] about Royals vs Astros Game 27 Gamethread
Lugo dominates, offense sacrifices in 2-0 win against Astros
Lugo with a masterful performance. | Photo by Kyle Rivas/Getty Images Royals played some extreme small ball to get the victory. Well, that was quick. The Royals take a 2-0 victory in a game that came in just under two hours at 1 hour 58 minutes, Seth Lugo tossed eight scoreless innings on only 94 pitches. Heck, he had a no-hitter through 3 2⁄3 innings. The Astros never … [Read more...] about Lugo dominates, offense sacrifices in 2-0 win against Astros
Looking Ahead To Club Options: AL Central
MLBTR continues our division by division look at next year’s team/mutual option class with the AL Central. Virtually all of the mutual options will be bought out by one side. Generally, if the team is willing to retain the player at the option price, the player will decline his end in search of a better free agent deal. Previous installments: player options/opt-outs, NL West, … [Read more...] about Looking Ahead To Club Options: AL Central