A mock trade for Yordan Alvarez focuses on one of baseball’s premier middle-of-the-order hitters, a true franchise-changing bat who instantly elevates any lineup and forces opposing pitching staffs to adjust their entire approach. In fantasy, he is a foundational player who offers elite power and consistent production, making him one of the most valuable hitters…
The Astros were predicted to make a tough trade decision at the deadline after a disastrous start originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as your preferred source by clicking here. There are many teams in Major League Baseball that are struggling mightily despite being top contenders at the start of the…
Every Monday, I review my fantasy baseball rankings for the rest of the season. Use the top 250 however you want: to evaluate your own roster, monitor acquisitions, and consider trades. Below is a list of players moving up and down the rankings, with reasoning attached. Do you have a difference of opinion? That’s good….
HOUSTON (AP) — Hunter Goodman homered and doubled to help the Colorado Rockies snap a six-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Thursday night. Goodman’s solo homer tied the score in the fourth inning and Colorado took the lead in the fifth on an RBI single by Tyler Freeman, who…
HOUSTON (AP) — Lance McCullers Jr. pitched seven innings for the first time since 2022 and José Altuve hit two of Houston’s four home runs to help the Astros beat the Boston Red Sox 8-1 on Monday night. McCullers (1-0), who missed the 2023 and 2024 seasons due to injuries, allowed four hits and one…
HOUSTON (AP) — Mike Trout homered to kick off what he hopes will be a bounce-back year, leading the Los Angeles Angels to a 3-0 victory over the Houston Astros on Thursday in the season opener. Trout also walked three and played center field for the first time since April 2024. The three-time MVP played…
Every good analyst must begin by recognizing their limitations. As much as we want to rely on the numbers on the back of the baseball card, each season exists in its own universe. One of the axioms I always follow is that I don’t really start worrying or getting excited until Memorial Day. Each season…
