The Crawfish Boxes 18 hours ago
Astros Open Forum: What are the Astros Needs in 2019? What Will They Do?
We know Jeff Luhnow reads TCB. Tell him what to do. I’ll start this. As things stand now, these are the weak spots on the Astros likely 2019 roster that the they are going to need to improve. The Astros are probably losing three of their five starting pitchers for next year; Dallas Keuchel, FA. Charlie Morton, FA/possible injury. Lance McCullers, probable injury. The Astros are probably losing their main DH, Evan Gattis, who was very subpar anyway. Do you trust Tyler White here, or was his September slump the real White? The Astros are probably losing Marwin Gonzalez, utility player/left...
Climbing Tal's Hill Oct 20, 2018
Astros speculation: Did Dallas Keuchel say goodbye to Houston?
Dallas Keuchel tells Houston Astros fans that he loves them. Its only been about 24 hours since the Astros were eliminated from the playoffs by the Red Sox. There are a lot of questions running through Jeff Luhnow’s mind now as he starts planning for the 2019 squad. Several players will become free agents as […] Astros speculation: Did Dallas Keuchel say goodbye to Houston? - Climbing Tals Hill - Climbing Tals Hill - A Houston Astros Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
www.bostonherald.com Oct 16, 2018
Red Sox feeling cornered at third base
HOUSTON — Third base continues to haunt the Red Sox.On both sides.Houston’s Alex Bregman made more spectacular plays at the hot corner in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series last night, while Rafael Devers failed to come up with a hard grounder that cost the Red Sox a run in the fifth inning of their 8-2 win over the Astros at Minute Maid Park.Devers didn’t start the game at third, but came on as a pinch runner for Eduardo Nunez in the fourth inning. Nunez had just singled to lead off the inning, but with lefty Dallas Keuchel unlikely to face Nunez’ spot in the order...
Royals Review Oct 16, 2018
Championship Series Open Thread
Two games! After two days without multiple games, we have a two game championship series slate. The Red Sox and Astros will start things off in the late afternoon, with Nathan Eovaldi getting the road start against Dallas Keuchel. Later tonight, the Brewers will look to take a commanding 3-1 lead over the Dodgers in Game Four of the NLCS. Gio Gonzalez will be making his second start of the series, opposing Rich Hill.
Over the Monster Oct 16, 2018
Red Sox at Astros Game 3 lineup: Can Boston take control?
It’s Nathan Eovaldi vs. Dallas Keuchel this afternoon in Houston. The Red Sox, a rest day removed from a critical Game 2 ALCS win against the Astros, send Nathan Eovaldi (6-7. 3.81 ERA) the mound against former Cy Young Award winner Dallas Keuchel (12-11, 3.74 ERA) this afternoon in Houston (5:09 p.m., TBS). About Game 3: Eovaldi, who’s been a low-key season saver, looks to bring his magic to Minute Maid Park. It’s a tough ask. He started one game there this year, giving up four earned runs in six innings. That might not be good enough tonight, but it wouldn’t be disqualifying,...
Bluebird Banter Oct 16, 2018
Championship Series Day 5 Preview
ALCS Game 3 and NLCS Game 4 The Brewers beat the Dodgers last night 4-0 in the day’s only action taking a 2-1 series lead into game 4 of the NLCS tonight. The ALCS now shifts to Houston with both the Red Sox and Astros owning one win apiece. Red Sox @ Astros - 5:09 ET The series is tied up, and looks to continue its promise of a hard fought series. Tonight’s game doesn’t have the marquee pitching matchup of the first 2 games, but still features a pair of starters that belong here. Astros’ Starter Former Cy Young winner Dallas Keuchel looks to give his team the 2-1 lead at home....
Baltimore Sun Oct 16, 2018
What can Orioles' lefty prospects learn from Astros Cy Young winner Dallas Keuchel?
Try as the Orioles might to follow the blueprint for teams that have bottomed out and built themselves back into contenders, plenty of luck is required with a rebuilding process that goes sideways just as often as it goes well. So, as they sit and watch as the Houston Astros, who successfully rebuilt...
The Crawfish Boxes Oct 16, 2018
Astros Crawfish Boil: October 16th, 2018
Come get some morning links from around the league Astros News Some players are banged up as Altuve might DH while Marwin will play in spite of the hit he took in Game 2 (Houston Chronicle)They’ll be key to an offense that is suddenly explosive at home in the postseason (MLB.com)Alex Bregman took a moment to troll the Red Sox and Eovaldi in particular (CUT4)But Eovaldi and Cora aren’t sweating it (MassLive)McCann will catch Keuchel in Game 3 after a bit of time off (Houston Chronicle)Is there a lesson the Cubs can learn from the Astros when it comes to drafting? (Bleed Cubbie Blue)Hinch...
The Crawfish Boxes Oct 15, 2018
FEAR THE BEARD: a Dallas Keuchel appreciation story
Over the past few weeks, there has been a ton of discussions on who should be on the Playoff roster. One of the most shocking things to me, was that Dallas Keuchel was often listed as the player who should either be off the roster, or how people have a lack of trust in him. And while I understand it, it just didn’t sit right with me. So I took a step back to analyze just how lucky we are to have Dallas on our team. Dallas Keuchel On 3 days rest, former Arkansas Razorback Dallas Keuchel delivers 6 shutout innings for the @astros! #WildCard #WPS pic.twitter.com/LkvwR1PWmM— NCAA...
Bleed Cubbie Blue Oct 15, 2018
2019 MLB Draft Prep and the Astros
What lessons can be learned from how the Astros have built their ballclub? Carlos Correa. Jose Altuve. George Springer. Lance McCullers. Dallas Keuchel. Yuli Gurriel. Alex Bregman. All were signed to their initial affiliated contract by the Houston Astros. Some were from the draft. Some were from international waters. If you were to put together the excess value created from these names, you would have a whiff of why the Astros are looking so potent now. Even with a major misfire like Mark Appel, they still had plenty of other pieces with which to obtain Justin Verlander and Gerrit Cole in...
TalkingChop Oct 15, 2018
Braves News: Arizona Fall League begins, MLB Playoffs and more
Atlanta Braves News Braves’ prospects begin play at Arizona Fall League Cristian Pache and Kyle Muller are among the group of Atlanta Braves’ prospects that are taking part in the Arizona Fall League which began play last week. MLB Playoffs Red Sox even ALCS 1-1, defeat Astros 7-5 in Game 2 Boston evened up the ALCS Sunday night with a 7-5 win over the Houston Astros in Game 2. Astros line up Dallas Keuchel and Charlie Morton for ALCS Games 3 and 4 The Astros announced their pitching plans for Games 3 & 4 back in Houston. Dallas Keuchel will get the nod in Game 3 while Charlie...
NESN.com Oct 15, 2018
Red Sox’s Nathan Eovaldi, Astros’ Dallas Keuchel To Square Off In ALCS Game 3
The American League Championship Series will shift to Houston with the Astros and the Boston Red Sox tied at a... Read More »
The Crawfish Boxes Oct 12, 2018
The ALCS Roster and Schedule
Here is the complete ALCS roster: Catchers (2) Brian McCann Martin Maldonado Infielders (5) Jose Altuve Alex Bregman Carlos Correa Yuli Gurriel Marwin Gonzalez Outfielders (4) George Springer Josh Reddick Jake Marisnick Tony Kemp Designated hitter (2) Evan Gattis Tyler White Pitchers (12) Justin Verlander Gerrit Cole Dallas Keuchel Charlie Morton Roberto Osuna Ryan Pressly Tony Sipp Josh James Lance McCullers Jr. Collin McHugh Hector Rondon Joe Smith Postseason roster rules Teams submit a 25-man roster prior to each round of the postseason comprised of postseason-eligible players. A...
Bless You Boys Oct 8, 2018
MLB Playoffs Open Thread
Join us (especially if you’re not at work!) to talk about today’s MLB tripleheader. The Milwaukee Brewers may have denied us another playoffs quadrupleheader with their decisive 6-0 win over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday, but Ronald Acuña and the Atlanta Braves came through with a big win on Sunday evening to guarantee three games on this Monday afternoon. Houston Astros (103-59) at Cleveland Indians (91-71) Time/Place: 1:30 p.m., Progressive FieldSeries: 2-0, HoustonSB Nation sites: Let’s Go Tribe and The Crawfish BoxesMedia: TBS, TBS.comPitching Matchup: LHP Dallas Keuchel...
The Crawfish Boxes Oct 8, 2018
ALDS Game 3 Thread: Astros @ Indians, Oct. 8, 2018, 12:30 PM CDT
Early game as the disrespected World Champions try to sweep the Indians in a day game for the chance to play the winner of the Red Sox, Yankees series. Play hookie and join the discussion. Pitching matchups: Dallas Keuchel (12-11, 3.74 ERA) vs. Mike Clevinger (13-8, 3.02 ERA). Here’s the Astros lineup: George Springer CF Jose Altuve 2B Alex Bregman 3B Yuli Gurriel 1B Marwin Gonzalez LF Josh Reddick RF Carlos Correa SS Brian McCann C Tony Kemp DH Radio and TV KBME: AM 790, La Ranchera, 850 TV: TBS, TBS-INT
