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2026 MLB Wild Card: Yankees favored despite Judge's absence, while White Sox and Braves upset odds
sports10 days ago

2026 MLB Wild Card: Yankees favored despite Judge's absence, while White Sox and Braves upset odds

The 2026 MLB Wild Card Series begins with four matchups where pitching depth and recent form outweigh regular-season records. The New York Yankees are favored over the Boston Red Sox despite Aaron Judge's absence, relying on a strong rotation. The Chicago White Sox are predicted to upset the Houston Astros, while the Atlanta Braves and San Diego Padres are expected to advance against the Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago Cubs, respectively, due to superior bullpen and rotation stability.

via Fox News|
#astros#braves#mlb
Astros Make History with Worst Record; Braves Top Wild Card Field
sports11 days ago

Astros Make History with Worst Record; Braves Top Wild Card Field

The 2026 MLB regular season concluded with the Houston Astros clinching the AL West with an 81-81 record, the worst for a playoff team in history, while the Philadelphia Phillies secured the final NL wild card spot on the last day. The Atlanta Braves rank as the top wild card team, facing the Phillies, while the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox clash in the AL. The best-of-three series begin Tuesday, featuring matchups between the Astros/White Sox, Yankees/Red Sox, Braves/Phillies, and Padres/Cubs.

via FOX Sports|
#astros#braves#mlb
MLB’s Final Day: AL West and NL Wild Card Decided by 80-81 and 87-74 Records
sports13 days ago

MLB’s Final Day: AL West and NL Wild Card Decided by 80-81 and 87-74 Records

The 2026 MLB regular season concludes Sunday with two critical playoff races decided by Game 162. The AL West title and the final NL Wild Card spot remain undecided, with the Astros and Rangers tied at 80-81 and the Phillies and Diamondbacks battling for the last NL berth. The AL West winner will hold the worst record for a playoff team in MLB history, while the NL race hinges on the Phillies' four-game losing streak versus the Diamondbacks' recent surge.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#astros#mlb#phillies
Astros Back Espada to Finish 2026 season
sports1 month ago

Astros Back Espada to Finish 2026 season

Houston manager Joe Espada will remain in his role for the rest of the 2026 season after owner Jim Crane confirmed the job is safe amid a front-office shakeup that included Dana Brown’s departure; Espada’s contract ends at year’s end. Houston sits a half-game behind the Rangers for the AL West and is battling for a Wild Card, with a relatively quiet trade deadline and ongoing uncertainty about the club’s direction in the offseason.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#astros#dana-brown#jim-crane
Astros Shake Front Office as PCA Milestones Highlight Cubs, Ohtani Nears Return
baseball1 month ago

Astros Shake Front Office as PCA Milestones Highlight Cubs, Ohtani Nears Return

Bleacher Nation reports the Houston Astros have parted ways with GM Dana Brown, with Jim Crane overseeing the transition and assistants taking over as the team navigates the playoff race; Dan Szymborski’s PCA Milestone Pace highlights Cubs prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong and his projected Cubs-era milestones, with modest odds for 3,000 hits and 500+ homers; Shohei Ohtani has thrown a 30-pitch live BP and could return to the mound soon for the Dodgers, potentially boosting their playoff rotation and PCA MVP chatter; Brewers’ Brandon Woodruff may still return this season; meanwhile White Sox hold the AL Central lead and the Cubs remain in the NL Central hunt with Phillies looming on the wild-card race.

via Bleacher Nation|
#astros#baseball#cubs
Astros walk off Mariners in extras as rookie Rodden debuts
sports1 month ago

Astros walk off Mariners in extras as rookie Rodden debuts

Mariners fall 10-7 to the Astros in extra innings after a rollercoaster game that featured Brock Rodden’s major-league debut, a bullpen that steadied in relief, and a late Mariners rally that tied the game only to see Andrés Muñoz surrender a game-winning slider to Christian Walker for the walk-off. The loss reinforces Seattle’s pattern of painful, luck-fueled losses despite the occasional late-inning push.

via Lookout Landing|
#astros#bullpen#mariners
sports2 months ago

AL West Deadline Shuffle Repositions Seattle's Rivals

Deadline-day moves across the AL West reshaped the race: Astros added outfield depth by trading for Daulton Varsho (Toronto) for Spencer Arrighetti; Angels staged a four-trade spree bringing in multiple prospects and immediate help; Rangers made several buys including Adam Macko after dealing Josh Smith and Josh Stephan; Athletics were largely quiet; Seattle had already landed Taylor Ward via Baltimore after a four-player swap with the White Sox — leaving Houston three games ahead of Seattle in the division.

via Seattle Sports|
#al-west#angels#astros
Varsho to Astros for Arrighetti as Jays chase rotation depth
sports2 months ago

Varsho to Astros for Arrighetti as Jays chase rotation depth

The Blue Jays and Astros are nearing a deal that would send Daulton Varsho to Houston in exchange for right-hander Spencer Arrighetti, with Toronto reportedly paying part of Varsho’s $10.75 million salary. Varsho would add a left-handed bat and strong defense to the Astros’ outfield, while Arrighetti—currently dealing with a foot nerve issue and on the IL—would give Toronto added rotation depth and control for several years. The deal hinges on medical reviews and isn’t official yet, as both sides weigh how Varsho’s offense and Arrighetti’s durability fit into their playoff plans.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#astros#blue-jays#daulton-varsho
Alvarez Seeks Historic Double Triple Crown for Astros
baseball2 months ago

Alvarez Seeks Historic Double Triple Crown for Astros

Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez entered the week leading MLB in home runs (34), on-base percentage (.431) and OPS (1.074), putting him on a historic pace to win both the traditional Triple Crown and the rarer Slash Triple Crown. He stands out in two-strike hitting and remains a powerful presence even with two strikes. Meanwhile, the Padres are treating late July like playoff prep ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline, using quick hooks and bullpen pressure to chase a wild-card spot.

via Sports Illustrated|
#astros#baseball#padres
Astros Put Arrighetti on IL, Rotation Options Open Up
sports2 months ago

Astros Put Arrighetti on IL, Rotation Options Open Up

The Astros placed Spencer Arrighetti on the 15-day injured list with right foot nerve irritation, promoting Bryan King to the majors. Arrighetti left after a rough first inning against the White Sox, and Houston will lean on AJ Blubaugh or Kai-Wei Teng to fill the rotation, with Teng more stretched out. Arrighetti had shown early-season promise before a June regression and has a history of injuries; King returns after a brief Triple-A stint.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#arrighetti#astros#injury
Royals land former top pitching prospect Nate Pearson from Astros in exchange for Max Martin
baseball2 months ago

Royals land former top pitching prospect Nate Pearson from Astros in exchange for Max Martin

The Kansas City Royals acquired right-hander Nate Pearson from the Houston Astros in exchange for minor-league right-hander Max Martin after Pearson was designated for assignment by Houston. Pearson, once a top prospect, has battled injuries and has mostly pitched in relief, but remains controllable through 2027. Kansas City cleared a roster spot by DFA’ing Kameron Misner to complete the deal, while Houston gains a lower-cost bullpen depth piece and trims some payroll.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#astros#baseball#max-martin