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Jose Altuve Hitting .350 Since Return To Lineup
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve went 1-for-4 in the Astros 3-1 win over the Angels. Since returning from the disabled list with a knee injury, Altuve has hits in four of the five games he's played in and is 7-for-20 (.350) with one double, one home run and three runs batted in. It is […]
Joey C 6 years agoMitch Haniger Keeps Raking
Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger went 2-for-5 with a double in the Mariners 5-2 loss to the Diamondbacks. Haniger now has an eight-game hit streak and has hits in 20 of 24 games played in August. The Mariners playoff hopes are fading but Haniger is surging at the plate right now. Over his last 100 […]
Joey C 6 years agoMike Leake Loses Again
Seattle Mariners starter Mike Leake allowed five runs on seven hits in six innings as the Mariners lost to the Diamondbacks 5-2. Leake (8-8) will have to wait until his next turn in the rotation to pick up his first win since June 23 and is 0-4 over his last 10 starts. The right-hander has […]
Joey C 6 years agoCarlos Correa Drives Home Two In Win
Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa hit a two-run single that was all the Astros needed for a 3-1 win over the Angels on Sunday. Correa has been scuffling at the plate since returning to the lineup from a back injury. Correa came into the game with a .236 slugging percentage over his last 55 at-bats […]
Joey C 6 years agoMarwin Gonzalez Stays Hot With RBI-Single
Houston Astros outfielder Marwin Gonzalez continued his current hot streak on Sunday, going 1-for-4 with an RBI-single in the Astros 3-1 win over the Angels. Gonzalez is now 10-for-30 (.333) with four home runs, 11 runs batted in and a slugging percentage of .833 over his last seven games played. Gonzalez' dismal season is suddenly […]
Joey C 6 years agoRoberto Osuna Nails Down 11th Save
Houston Astros reliever Roberto Osuna picked up his 11th save of the season as the Astros beat the Angels 3-1 on Sunday. It was the second save in an Astros uniform for Osuna and now has a 2.25 ERA through eight innings pitched with seven strikeouts since joining the team. Osuna has usurped Hector Rondon […]
Joey C 6 years agoJavon Wims Continues To Impress
Chicago Bears wide receiver Javon Wims continues to make a strong push to make the team, catching four passes for 114 yards with a touchdown against the Chiefs. The seventh round pick has been impressive all through training camp and now has 15 receptions for 227 yards through four preseason games. The 6'4" receivers is […]
Joey C 6 years agoDrew Brees Makes Preseason Debut Against Chargers
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees made his preseason debut against the Chargers, completing 7-of-9 passes for 59 yards and one interception in the Saints third preseason game. The object of the preseason for a player like Brees is to make it through healthy and ignore the results. The 39-year-old is coming off another 4,000-yard […]
Joey C 6 years agoCordarrelle Patterson Continues Strong Preseason
New England Patriots wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson caught five passes for 37 yards in the Patriots 25-14 preseason loss to the Panthers. Patterson continues to have a strong showing in preseason and provides an dynamic that the Patriots offense hasn't seen in past seasons. Patterson now has 11 receptions in three preseason games for 126 […]
Joey C 6 years agoTom Brady Sharp In Third Preseason Game
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady completed 12-of-18 passes for 108 yards in the Patriots 25-14 preseason loss to the Panthers. Brady looked like vintage Brady spreading the ball to several receivers before calling it a night. The third preseason game is typically the dress rehearsal for starters on most teams before the season begins. […]
Joey C 6 years agoKevin White Catches First Professional Touchdown
Chicago Bears wide receiver Kevin White caught a 29-yard pass from backup quarterback Chase Daniel for the first touchdown of his professional career on Saturday. After four injury-plagued seasons, the touchdown was a sight Bears fans have been waiting on for years. White was wide open for the score and, thus far, has enjoyed the […]
Joey C 6 years agoJose Altuve Hitting .353 In Road Games
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve shook off the cobwebs with a two-hit performance on Wednesday, his first hits since returning from the disabled list. Altuve and the Astros will start a series with the Angels in Anaheim on Friday and the reigning MVP has been fantastic on the road this season. In 53 games […]
Joey C 6 years agoJosh Reddick Slugging .564 Against Lefties
Houston Astros outfielder Josh Reddick and Co. will take on the Angels Andrew Heaney in Anaheim on Friday night. Reddick has hit left-handed pitching hard this season, slashing .282/.331/.564 with two triples, six doubles and seven home runs in 110 at-bats. Reddick has really struggled at the plate recently and is mired in a 8-for-51 […]
Joey C 6 years agoErasmo Ramirez Looks For Third Straight Strong Start
Seattle Mariners starter Erasmo Ramirez will look to make it three strong starts in a row when he takes the mound against the Diamondbacks. Ramirez rejoined the rotation on August 12 and has allowed only one run through 10 innings during his first two starts with six strikeouts. Ramirez started 11 games last season for […]
Joey C 6 years agoDallas Keuchel Aims To Bounce Back Against Angels
Houston Astros starter Dallas Keuchel will look to get back on track Friday night when he takes on the Angels in Anaheim. Keuchel allowed nine hits and five runs over 5 2/3 innings in his last start against the A's which interrupted a solid stretch of starts for the left-handed starter. Despite the bumpy outing, […]
Joey C 6 years agoNelson Cruz Pops 31st Home Run In Loss
Seattle Mariners designated hitter Nelson Cruz went 2-for-4 on Wednesday, including his 31st home run of the season in the Mariners 10-7 loss to the Astros. Cruz also scored two runs in the game and it was good to see the veteran slugger take one over the fence. Cruz came into the game struggling at […]
Joey C 6 years agoTyler White Posts Second Straight Multi-Hit Game
Houston Astros designated hitter Tyler White posted his second strong game in a row, going 3-for-5 with a home run in the Astros 10-7 win over the Mariners. White hit his eighth home run of the season and now is hitting .306 through 98 at-bats. White came into Wednesday's game with a .604 slugging percentage […]
Joey C 6 years agoMartin Maldonado Drives In Three In Win
Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado went 3-for-5 with a double, a home run and three runs driven in as the Astros edged the Mariners 10-7. Maldonado got into the action immediately in the first inning with an RBI single and then added his eighth home run of the season later in the game. The monster […]
Joey C 6 years agoMarco Gonzales Can't Survive Fourth Inning
Seattle Mariners starter Marco Gonzales was chased from the game in the fourth inning on Wednesday, allowing 11 hits and eight earned runs in only three innings of work. Gonzales came into the game with an unsightly 7.94 ERA in the month of August and then put up perhaps his worst start of the year. […]
Joey C 6 years agoSaquon Barkley Returns To Practice
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley returned to practice for the first time in almost a week on Wednesday. Barkley had been sidelined with a hamstring injury but he was back on the field doing individual drills much to the delight of head coach Pat Shurmur. The number two overall pick in the 2018 […]
Joey C 6 years agoKenny Britt Released By Patriots
New England Patriots wide receiver Kenny Britt has been released, per NFL.com. Britt has been battling a hamstring injury for the past week and the team appears to be not willing to wait for the veteran to heal up. Veteran receivers like Eric Decker and Phillip Dorsett are already trying to make the team and […]
Joey C 6 years agoAdam Shaheen May Miss Week 1
Chicago Bears tight end Adam Shaheen's Week 1 status is in doubt due to a right ankle sprain. Shaheen rolled the ankle hauling in his third reception of the game against the Bengals on August 9. Shaheen racked up 53 yards in the preseason affair but this is just another injury that could stunt his […]
Joey C 6 years agoFelix Hernandez Makes Case To Stick In Rotation
Seattle Mariners starter Felix Hernandez struck out six hitters through six innings while allowing four runs in the Mariners win over the Astros on Monday. Hernandez was booted from the rotation after his disastrous start on August 7 but got the call to take the place of the injured James Paxton. It wasn't a stellar […]
Joey C 6 years agoAllen Robinson Plays In First Preseason Game
Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson made his preseason debut against the Broncos last Saturday. It has been a long road back from a torn ACL for the talented receiver and his appearance marks his first game action since the injury in Week 1 of last season. The free-agent acquisition was not targeted in the […]
Joey C 6 years agoSaquon Barkley Sits Out Sixth Straight Practice
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley missed practice for the sixth straight day with a tweaked hamstring on Tuesday. Barkley was not in uniform for the team's second preseason game last Friday and the team is being ultra cautious with their top draft pick. Barkley has the talent and skill-set to deserve the top-6 […]
Joey C 6 years agoTrey Burton Flashes Expanded Role Against Broncos
Chicago Bears tight end Trey Burton gave fantasy owners a taste of his forthcoming expanded role with his new team in the Bears 24-23 preseason win over the Broncos. Burton caught four passes for 45 yards, including a touchdown catch on a fantastic play drawn up by new head coach Matt Nagy. Burton was used […]
Joey C 6 years agoSaints Release Terrance West
The New Orleans Saints have released running back Terrance West, according to the NFL Network. West racked up 36 yards on seven carries over two preseason games, including a 21-yard run. The team appears to be favoring youth and running back Jonathan Williams has continued to impress in camp. The team is looking for a […]
Joey C 6 years agoRoberto Osuna Named Primary Closer For Astros
Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch has told reporters that reliever Roberto Osuna will handle the closing duties moving forward. Osuna was acquired amidst plenty of controversy from the Blue Jays and has allowed one run through five innings pitched out of the bullpen for the Astros since August 6. Osuna locked down 39 saves last […]
Joey C 6 years agoMike Zunino Mired In 2-For-24 Stretch
Seattle Mariners catcher Mike Zunino is hitting .083 (2-for-24) with 11 strikeouts over his last seven games played heading into Tuesday's action. This comes after a six-game stretch where he hit four home runs but now has eight strikeouts in his last 13 at-bats. The once highly-touted prospect has plenty of power (17 home runs) […]
Joey C 6 years agoMarwin Gonzalez Slugging .600 Over Last 15 Games
Houston Astros infielder/outfielder Marwin Gonzalez went 3-for-4 with one double, one home run and three runs batted in Monday night. Gonzalez is now slugging .600 over his last 15 games and is hitting .333 in the month of August. To this point, this is the hottest stretch the versatile player has put up in a […]
Joey C 6 years ago