The Crawfish Boxes Sep 17, 2018
Astros Crawfish Boil: September 17th, 2018
Start your morning with the top headlines in baseball. Astros News Chris Devenski’s inclusion on Astros’ postseason roster in doubt (Houston Chronicle) Kyle Tucker rewarded with call-up after impressive minor league season (Houston Chronicle) Astros, Fresno Grizzlies to end affiliation (Houston Chronicle) Astros set starting rotation for Mariners series (Houston Chronicle) Alex Bregman pissed Arizona Diamondbacks didn’t draft him No. 1 (USA Today) Around the League Using contact quality to sort out AL Cy Young (Fangraphs) Olney: Beyond the biggest names, future free agents get ready...
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Alex Bregman happy with Astros but ‘pissed’ Diamondbacks didn’t take him No. 1
Astros third baseman Alex Bregman said he was motivated by the fact that the Diamondbacks passed him up in the draft.
Climbing Tal's Hill Sep 13, 2018
Astros: Alex Bregman reaches an incredible milestone
This kid is special. But we already knew that, but he could be the best player for the Astros for a while. The third-year third baseman and former 1st round pick from LSU, Alex Bregman is something special. Astros fans already know that. Whether it’s his hustle to run down a pop fly, his patience […] Astros: Alex Bregman reaches an incredible milestone - Climbing Tals Hill - Climbing Tals Hill - A Houston Astros Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
The Crawfish Boxes Sep 13, 2018
Astros Crawfish Boil: September 13th, 2018
Start your morning with the top headlines in baseball. Astros News Alex Bregman reaches milestones as Astros complete sweep of Tigers (Houston Chronicle) Class A Buies Creek Astros capture Carolina League title (Houston Chronicle) Astros push back Charlie Morton’s scheduled start to Saturday (Houston Chronicle) September playing time divide among Astros catchers suggests October timeshare (The Athletic) The 2018 World Series matchups we most (and least) want to see (ESPN) Around the League Snell handles Tribe en route to MLB-high 19th W (MLB.com) Dodgers take down nemesis Reds in finale...
The Crawfish Boxes Sep 13, 2018
An Astros Fan’s Own Experience with Alex Bregman
A rare 30 Home run, 50 double, 100 RBI, 100 run scored player, and, as one fan discovered, a fine human being too. I love this young man Bregman catches breakfast occasionally at a local diner in my neighborhood, and I almost lost my sh*t when I first saw him there. I excitedly told my kids that the young man sitting in that booth was Alex Bregman. This was last year in late May. I told my kids to go over and say hi and ask for an autograph. He was sitting with 3 friends and enjoying his day off, but he was willing to accommodate my 9 and 6 year old. He told them to sit down and proceeded...
The Crawfish Boxes Sep 12, 2018
Game Recap: Astros Motor Through Detroit, Sweep Tigers with 5-4 Win
Alex Bregman becomes a part of Astros history as Houston wraps up a 5-1 road trip with its 17th victory in 21 games The Astros will leave Detroit after fending off a Tigers team that would at least make things interesting with three straight 1-run games in a row. Unfortunately for them, Houston would flex its bullpen muscle to close out those close games and keep a step ahead of hard-charging Oakland. The game itself would start off looking like it might be a tense one with both starters trading clean opening frames. Unfortunately, a Correa error in the bottom of the 2nd would cause Cole...
House of Houston Sep 12, 2018
Houston Astros: Alex Bregman is officially in the midst of a historic season
The Houston Astros third baseman, Alex Bregman, accomplished something historic today that only 17 other players have done. Let’s break down what he accomplished. For a while now, I feel like we have been on a countdown for what Alex Bregman was set to accomplish this season. The Houston Astros star third baseman has been on […] Houston Astros: Alex Bregman is officially in the midst of a historic season - House of Houston - House of Houston - A Houston Sports Site - Texans, Rockets, Astros, Dynamo, Cougars and More!
The Crawfish Boxes Sep 11, 2018
Astros Crawfish Boil: September 11th, 2018
Start your morning with the top headlines in baseball. Astros News Astros’ Josh James could be available to pitch in relief on Tuesday (Houston Chronicle) The 100s tracker: Astros rejoin the club (ESPN) Power Rankings: One last Red Sox-Astros showdown before October -- who’s No. 1? (ESPN) Astros’ A.J. Hinch on replay review: ‘I still think they got it wrong’ (Houston Chronicle) Alex Cora makes good on bet with Alex Bregman, dons LSU jersey (Houston Chronicle) 49ers’ Dante Pettis, son of Astros coach, gets TD on first NFL catch (Houston Chronicle) Around the League Yanks’ Judge...
The Republican Sep 9, 2018
Alex Cora wears LSU jersey during Red Sox batting practice after losing bet to Astros' Alex Bregman
Red Sox manager Alex Cora, a former University of Miami baseball star and avid supporter of his alma mater, wore a Warren Morris LSU baseball jersey during BP.
www.bostonherald.com Sep 8, 2018
Bregman HR helps Astros top Red Sox 5-3; go for sweep Sunday
BOSTON — Alex Bregman hit his 30th home run, Charlie Morton returned from the disabled list with five solid innings and the Houston Astros beat the Boston Red Sox 5-3 on Saturday for their seventh straight win.Martin Maldonado also homered for AL West-leading Houston, which won the first two legs of the three-game rematch of last year's AL Division Series. The defending World Series champion Astros will try to sweep the major league-leading Red Sox on Sunday night.Morton (14-3) was activated from the DL after missing his last start with discomfort in his right shoulder. He allowed a run...
The Crawfish Boxes Sep 8, 2018
Bregmania has Arrived
Will the Astros’ infield produce the AL MVP in consecutive seasons? Remember that time Alex Bregman started his career 0-for-17 and 1-for-32? It’s a Houston thing. pic.twitter.com/umd6u3GlTb— Houston Astros (@astros) September 6, 2018 Alex Bregman has burst onto the national scene this season, in part due to his glorious dugout stares. His home-run celebrations are so magnificent the entire Astros squad, city of Houston, and baseball collective have taken notice. A quick medley of Bregmania: I think my 5th graders rocked this challenge!...
The Crawfish Boxes Sep 8, 2018
Astros Crawfish Boil: September 9th, 2018
Have some Saturday morning Astros and MLB links, on us Astros News Alex Bregman is on the verge of a historic season (House of Houston)Hinch says Astros will take 5th starter role ‘series-by-series’ going forward (Houston Chronicle)Josh James is available out of the pen for the Boston series (MLB.com)Astros hoping Marwin will be ready for Saturday’s game (Houston Chronicle)Corpus Christi Hooks hit 4 consecutive home runs in playoff game (Houston Chronicle) Around the league The misremembering of McGwire-Sosa (SBNation.com)Detroit TV announcers suspended for rest of season after...
House of Houston Sep 8, 2018
Houston Astros: Alex Bregman set to accomplish something historic
Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman is in the midst of an incredible season. In fact, he is about to accomplish something historic. Alex Bregman carried the Houston Astros through injuries to their three other stars. Alex Bregman carried the Astros when the other three stars were healthy. Alex Bregman has been absolutely outstanding this […] Houston Astros: Alex Bregman set to accomplish something historic - House of Houston - House of Houston - A Houston Sports Site - Texans, Rockets, Astros, Dynamo, Cougars and More!
The Crawfish Boxes Sep 7, 2018
Astros Crawfish Boil: September 7th, 2018
Start your morning with the top headlines in baseball Astros News On deck: Astros at Boston Red Sox (Houston Chronicle) Things to know about Alex Bregman, the newest Houston Astros folk hero (Houston Chronicle) The high-spin secret weapon in Astros’ bullpen (MLB.com) Smith: Astros’ Alex Bregman powering himself into MVP race (Houston Chronicle) With his latest stare, Alex Bregman did an impression of James Harden (Cut4) Around the league ‘Ridiculous’ Red Sox having magical season (MLB.com) Gibbons, Toronto likely parting ways after ‘18 (MLB.com) Rosenthal: The Angels...
Climbing Tal's Hill Sep 6, 2018
Astros: Alex Bregman is all over the leaderboards
The Astros best position player in 2018 is not among the usual suspects. Here’s a hint: Look at the leaderboards. To start the 2018 season, the Astros had the reigning AL MVP, World Series MVP, and a highly talented All-Star shortstop. If I were a betting man I would’ve gambled that Jose Altuve, George Springer, […] Astros: Alex Bregman is all over the leaderboards - Climbing Tals Hill - Climbing Tals Hill - A Houston Astros Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
