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It feels good to be back in the win column. It’s a new week now, and the first full week of July. There will be a lot fewer days to bet this month with the All-Star break being next week, so let’s make the most of the time we do have and win some money. […] READ MORE
The AL Cy Young Award race offers different contenders. We’re starting to get a better idea of who the top pitchers are for the coveted award. While Shohei Ohtani was an early favorite before the season began, a few other names are standing out in the pack. As of June 6, an early look features a […] READ MORE
One would think that with the success that Justin Verlander has had this season, he would be the unquestioned ace of the Houston Astros‘ staff. However, Framber Valdez and Cristian Javier have authored some incredible pitching performances in recent starts. With these amazing outings, the pair have nearly matched Verlander statistically on the season. The […] READ MORE
Astros 4, Rangers 3 ARLINGTON, Texas, Apr 27 — The Texas Rangers have lost their second straight game. On Wednesday night, a crowd of 20,399 filed into Globe Life Field on another pleasantly warm evening in Arlington. This was the Rangers’ third game in a four-game series against the Houston Astros. Despite numerous base […] READ MORE
The Houston Astros are off to a good start in 2021. They are entering an important stretch where they play the Detroit Tigers, Seattle Mariners, and Colorado Rockies. While these are all competitive teams, they are very beatable. Beating these teams will go a long way to returning to the top of the AL West. […] READ MORE
The shortened 2020 season saw the Houston Astros struggle at times with starting pitching depth. Of course it didn’t help that the reigning Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander closed his season early with a forearm injury. Verlander underwent Tommy John surgery at the end of the 2020 season and is expected to miss the […] READ MORE
In a tradition that has been around since 1947, the Baseball Writers Association of America announced finalists for four major awards on Monday. Among those awards includes the Rookie of the Year honors for both the American and National Leagues. NL Finalists Among the many rookies who bestowed the MLB world with their initial seasons, […] READ MORE
Over one-third of the short season is complete. Teams like the New York Yankees and Oakland Athletics are beginning to separate themselves from the rest of the league. There are many players available to add off the fantasy baseball waiver wire to push your team to the next level. All the following players are available […] READ MORE
Jeromey is Baseball writer for Last Word on Baseball and Overtime Heroics. He currently studies Journalism and Economics at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He aspires to have a career in sports journalism.