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Five things we learned from the MLB trade deadline

September 1, 2020 Sam Cox 1

The MLB trade deadline was one of the busiest in recent years. Teams were moving pieces constantly. While the uncertainty over finances made some front offices more cautious, it was certainly eventful with teams either pushing for a postseason berth or quickly retooling to bolster the farm.

Oakland Athletics are taking advantage of low-quality AL West

August 11, 2020 Craig Singleton 0

The last three years in the AL West have been mostly been straightforward wins for the Houston Astros, but after a tumultuous offseason and now a difficult start to the abbreviated season, they are facing a fight to even make the expanded playoffs.

Houston Astros are in serious contention to win a legitimate title

March 8, 2020 Craig Singleton 1

The Astros have dominated the AL West for the past few years, but their staring depth has steadily diminished over the years to the point that the Angels and their line up of superstars will provide a legitimate threat to their crown.

Houston Astros are favourites in the World Series but they’re not unbeatable

October 21, 2019 Teodor Tsenov 0

Look out, AL teams. There’s a new dynasty in town in the Houston Astros. They’re playing in the World Series for the second time in the last three years after finishing with league-high 108 regular-season wins and are widely regarded the favorites to win it all against the Washington Nationals.

End of MLB regular season: Playoff race, permutations, predictions

September 27, 2019 Teodor Tsenov 0

Sadly, the time has come to face the ending moments of a very competitive 2019 season in Major League Baseball. But while much of the playoff picture has already been determined, a few crucial battles are yet to conclude.

Houston Astros v New York Yankees: Which team has a better chance of postseason success?

September 25, 2019 Craig Singleton 0

The American League was thought to have four superteams at the start of 2019, you could have just played the playoffs then with the Red Sox, Yankees, Indians, Astros. One of these is eliminated and the Indians are still competing for a place with a week to go in the season.

MLB post-trade deadline power rankings: Astros lead the way

July 31, 2019 Sam Cox 0

With 50 or so regular season games to play, here are our post-trade-deadline power rankings…

Greinke trade confirms the Astros as overwhelming World Series favourites

July 31, 2019 Sam Cox 2

The Houston Astros have traded for Zack Greinke from the Arizona Diamondbacks, as first reported by The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal.

Tony Kemp brings yet more versatility to Chicago Cubs roster after Maldonado trade with Astros

July 31, 2019 Sam Cox 1

The Chicago Cubs have traded Martin Maldonado to the Houston Astros for Tony Kemp, as reported by ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Bumgarner price will be too high for Astros, they should look towards Roark, Boyd, Wheeler

July 30, 2019 Sam Cox 0

The Houston Astros and San Francisco Giants are ‘engaged’ in trade talks for Madison Bumgarner, per Yahoo Sports’ Tim Brown.

Three teams who should try to trade for Giants closer Will Smith

July 10, 2019 Sam Cox 1

Since returning from Tommy John surgery at the start of the 2018 season, Will Smith has been one of baseball’s best closers.

Despite departures, Houston Astros are World Series favourites again

March 8, 2019 Sam Cox 2

Houston Astros won 103 games last season and made it to the American League Championship Series. A deep playoff run is likely again.

Without a qualifying offer Charlie Morton is one of the most intriguing free agents on the market

November 8, 2018 Joe Cox 0

The Astros' surprisingly did not extend a qualifying offer to their 2017 World Series hero.

Red-hot Athletics can still win the West, even with Houston getting healthy

August 22, 2018 Greg Forbes 0

Which team will come out on top?

MLB Awards: Week Three

April 23, 2018 Sam Cox 0

The time has flown by, but it really is nearly a month since the Major League Baseball season started. Our weekly awards are onto their third edition, as we highlight the best, worst and perhaps most shocking events over the last seven days of America’s Pastime.… Read more