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-24 posts tagged "Houston Astros"
Hayden Adams | Monday, March 2, 2020
I haven’t yet taken over as Sports Editor, but as the time approaches for me to do so, I feel compelled to send off my predecessor, Connor Mulvena, by writing a tribute sports authority to his old piece on the dumbest pro sports mascots. So without further ado, in no particular order, here are mine.
Liam Coolican | Wednesday, February 26, 2020
As spring training gets underway, I, like every other fan, am hopeful my team will make it to the World Series. As much as I want to believe that, however, I have to realize that my team, the Detroit Tigers, is “rebuilding” — or in language the team won’t use, tanking. Tanking — losing games
David Kramer | Wednesday, February 12, 2020
“C’mon, Kubel! It’s about the kids!’” The shadow of majestic LECOM Park appeared to swallow my car in its not-so-majestic parking lot. I sprang from the scorching back seat of my dad’s rental car, immersing myself in the shade as I gaped at the finest attraction in Bradenton, Florida. Such a sight marked the end
David Kramer | Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Among the 21st century’s most prevalent mantras, the invitation to “do the right thing, even when no one is watching” proves the hardest to accept. Anyone with a devil on their shoulder and a WiFi connection can see the beautifully tantalizing fruits that the temptation of dishonesty bears. Here, sports become a particularly interesting case.
Patrick McKelvey | Friday, January 17, 2020
In 2016, the Chicago Cubs traded top prospect Gleyber Torres for a half-season rental of New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman. It was a difficult decision for some — Torres was poised to be one of the greatest infielders in the game, and he was just 19 years old. While Chapman was indeed baseball’s best
David Kramer | Thursday, January 16, 2020
To the now-notorious “Houston Asterisks” organization, Your new name reiterates the tarnished image of a flimsy pastime, one filled with subtle and suave delinquency. No longer will the malicious strain of 2017 spare you from the scandalous company that surrounds you. Charlie Hustle. The Black Sox. Barry Bonds. The Louisville Grays. Ryan Braun. Truly iconic
Liam Coolican | Friday, November 22, 2019
Every year, between the end of the World Series and the start of free agency, the baseball media has to find something to talk about. This year, it is the Houston Astros and their alleged sign stealing during their 2017 World Series run. Former Astros pitcher Mike Fiers went on the record with The Athletic
Tom Naatz | Tuesday, October 29, 2019
On May 24, my family sat in stone cold silence as the Washington Nationals hit their 19-31 nadir. We’ve been fans since the team arrived in 2005, and never had we seen a season with such high expectations crash and burn so quickly. Eventually, my mom — an eternal optimist — broke the silence: “I
Aidan Thomas | Monday, October 7, 2019
I’m in a weird position this fall. Well, before I continue, I should warn you all I am one of the “greedy New England swine” as described by Connor Mulvena in his recent piece depicting the horrors of being a New York sports fan. My beloved Boston Red Sox saw an impressive three-year run end
Joe Everett | Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Following my colleague Tobias Hoonhout’s analysis of the 2018 National League Playoff picture yesterday, let’s take a look at the American League and some fantastic postseason baseball that awaits us there. Wild Card Game The New York Yankees (100-62) host the Oakland Athletics (97-65) for the right to face the record-setting Boston Red Sox