Houston Astros
Yulieski Gurriel's MLB Debut Was the End of an Era for Cuban Baseball
For many years, the Cuban government hailed baseball player Yulieski Gurriel as a symbol of the success of the revolution. On Sunday, Gurriel, only months after defecting from Cuba, made his MLB debut.
Who Throws a Glove in a Baseball Fight? Yohander Mendez, That's Who!
Throwing a glove at someone is probably not going to hurt them.
Cardinals Employee Sentenced to Almost 4 Years in Prison for Guessing a Password
Oh, and swiping notes on the Astros’ trade negotiations.
Jose Altuve's Little Changes Have Made a Big Difference
Going into this season, Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve served as a curious example of what happens when you drop a deadball-era hitter into a 21st-century game. It worked, but this year Altuve has gotten even better.
The Houston Astros Are Suddenly Bad. Where Did Things Go Wrong?
The Astros were one out away from defeating the Royals. Now they are in last place, and their offseason looks like a disaster.
Jose Ramirez's Helmet Disregards Laws of Universe, Somehow Hits Him in the Ass
Either this helmet had some insane english on it, or it is not bound by science.
Yakkin' About Baseball: Poisoned Orange Juice, Haunted Yankees, Fictitious Reds
A frank discussion of the first month or so of baseball, touching upon the psychopharmacological effects of Bartolo Colon, jowly athletes, and some losing teams.
Are Too Many Baseball Teams Tanking?
The Chicago Cubs are living, winning proof of how a strategic tank job can help turn an organization around. But it gets that much harder when everyone is doing it.
Phillies Good, Yankees Bad, Up Is Down: This Particular Week In Baseball
The Royals surpass projections and expectations every year, but what the hell is happening in Philly? Also the Astros and Yankees aren't this miserable, right?
Astros Prospect Jon Singleton Is Searching for Inner Peace and a Breakout Season
Jon Singleton got a $10 million contract before he even took a major league swing. He was the next big thing in Houston. Now he's trying to prove he still is.
The Houston Astros Have Turned Data into Winning Baseball
After three painful seasons, the Astros turned things around in 2015. Can they build on their modern approach this season?