Detroit Free Press Aug 20, 2019
How a Detroit Tigers trade for Alex Bregman may have changed rebuild
How could the chance to trade for Alex Bregman have changed the path for both the Detroit Tigers and Houston Astros franchises?
Climbing Tal's Hill Aug 19, 2019
Astros: Bregman, Brantley, Gurriel on pace for impressive numbers
Astros players Alex Bregman, Michael Brantley and Yuli Gurriel are on pace for some impressive numbers this season. The Astros offense has been strong for most of the season, and a large part of that has been the trio of Alex Bregman, Michael Brantley and Yuli Gurriel. These three players have managed to remain healthy […] Astros: Bregman, Brantley, Gurriel on pace for impressive numbers - Climbing Tals Hill - Climbing Tals Hill - A Houston Astros Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
The Crawfish Boxes Aug 18, 2019
Zack Greinke and Alex Bregman put Astros back on track. Take finale 4-1 over A’s
Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports Astros finish tough road trip on winning note thanks to Greinke’s 200th career win. Head home for game Monday. Our long Astros fan nightmare is over. After losing five straight and six of seven, our boys are back on track. Today Zack Greinke looked like he has finally settled in as an Astro, and showed why the team traded such valuable future assets to obtain his services. He was the stopper today, pitching seven innings, allowing only four hits, with six strikeouts. The only damage done was the solo home run by Marcus Semien in the fourth inning. He does...
House of Houston Aug 18, 2019
Houston Astros: Zack Greinke did what only two active pitchers have done
Houston Astros pitcher Zack Greinke completed a feat that only two active pitchers have done in their careers. What’s going on? Let’s take a look. The Houston Astros have concluded their series against the Oakland A’s with a win with some terrific hitting coming from Alex Bregman along with the always-reliable performance from Michael Brantley. […] Houston Astros: Zack Greinke did what only two active pitchers have done - House of Houston - House of Houston - A Houston Sports Site - Texans, Rockets, Astros, Dynamo, Cougars and More!
The Crawfish Boxes Aug 17, 2019
Game Recap: Astros drop a third straight to the A’s, 8-4
Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports Yordan’s two homers aren’t enough to overcome two big innings from the Oakland offense Yordan Álvarez had a big day after last night’s thirteen-inning loss, but a lot of stranded baserunners by the lineup and inning-long melt-downs by Rogelio Armenteros and Chris Devenski sunk the Astros’ chances at a bounceback win. Final score: Oakland 8, Houston 4. Things looked like they were off to a promising start against Chris Bassitt. as George Springer and Michael Brantley both singled and Alex Bregman walked, giving the Astros a bases loaded, one out...
South Side Sox Aug 14, 2019
James McGrand secures the series win in a wild 13-9 finish
FaceTime: Tim Anderson’s face says it all. | Photo by Jonathan Daniel/ Craziest game of the season? A game of ups and downs and lots of runs. The White Sox take the series and the season series from the first place Houston Astros, and it feels pretty darn good. The Astros opened up the scoring in this afternoon’s offensive affair. In the first inning, Michael Brantley hit a bloop double that Eloy Jiménez misread. Alex Bregman then doubled him home to give the ‘Stros an early 1-0 lead. The lead would quickly expand to 2-0 as Detwiler gave up a solo shot to Yuli Gurriel, who has...
House of Houston Aug 7, 2019
Houston Astros had Alex Bregman on block during World Series season
Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman has come a long way but at one point he was on the trade block during the World Series season. What was the deal? The Houston Astros made a damn-near perfect landing when the MLB trade deadline came to pass. It was soft, eventful and was the object of […] Houston Astros had Alex Bregman on block during World Series season - House of Houston - House of Houston - A Houston Sports Site - Texans, Rockets, Astros, Dynamo, Cougars and More!
Call to the Pen Aug 5, 2019
Detroit Tigers Turned Down Javier Baez and Alex Bregman Offers in 2017
The Cubs and Astros reportedly offered Javier Baez and Alex Bregman for pitcher Michael Fulmer in 2017, but the Detroit Tigers turned it down. Here’s more on the biggest mistake in franchise history. We always hear about the biggest mistakes a team made in regards to a bad trade, but this one is one for […] Detroit Tigers Turned Down Javier Baez and Alex Bregman Offers in 2017 - Call to the Pen - Call to the Pen - A Major League Baseball Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
The Crawfish Boxes Jul 30, 2019
Game Thread 109, July 30th, 2019, 6:10 CDT. Astros vs Indians.
Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports Justin Verlander takes on the hot Tribe in the first of three in Cleveland. Join the discussion. No game yesterday. I’m ready for baseball. Let’s play two! Our Justin goes against their Bieber tonight, Shane Bieber that is. And he’s having a fine season, in the tradition of Cleveland pitching; (10-3, 3.44 ERA) But the poor man is going against what might be the most intimidating lineup in Astros history. This is the first time we have gotten to see all the bashers in our lineup together, including Carlos Correa, Alex Bregman AND Yordan Alvarez all at...
