ALCS: Houston Astros vs New York Yankees preview and prediction

Judge (top), Altuve lead teams into ALCSThe Houston Astros are right where most baseball pundits thought they would be when the 2017 MLB postseason began. The club will begin play in the American League Championship Series beginning on Friday night.The Astros finished 101-61, the second best record in the American League. The surprise is that … Continue reading ALCS: Houston Astros vs New York Yankees preview and prediction

ALDS Prediction: Houston Astros over Boston Red Sox

One ALDS opens this afternoon with Houston hosting BostonThe Division Series open today in the American League, and each series features a strong AL East contender.I'm picking both of these "beasts of the east" to go down at the hands of what like slightly more talented opponents.In one ALDS, the Houston Astros, champions of the … Continue reading ALDS Prediction: Houston Astros over Boston Red Sox

Houston Astros win their first American League West Division crown

Verlander celebrates with Houston fans (photo: ESPN)For the first time since the 2001 season, the Houston Astros are division champions.For the first time in franchise history, they are the champions of the American League West Division.The Astros drubbed the visiting Seattle Mariners by a 7-1 score on Sunday afternoon at Minute Maid Park to clinch … Continue reading Houston Astros win their first American League West Division crown

Detroit Tigers deadline deals are Justin time

Justins Verlander and Upton dealt from Tigers to contendersThe Detroit Tigers dealt away a pair of Justins in big trades with contenders on Thursday. Detroit sent away ace Justin Verlander to the Houston Astros. The Tigers also dealt slugging outfielder Justin Upton to the Los Angeles Angels.August 31 was the deadline for MLB teams to acquire players who had passed … Continue reading Detroit Tigers deadline deals are Justin time