MAY 20, 2021•HOUSTONCHRONICLE.COM
Astros exercising patience with Myles StrawThe center fielder missed a catch Tuesday and has an on-base percentage barely north of...
'Surprised' Ivey to make MLB debut FridayHOUSTON – Astros pitching prospect Tyler Ivey walked into the clubhouse kitchen at Minute Maid Park last weekend and was greeted by pitching...
MAY 20, 2021•MLB.COM
Diekman's K's to support IBD research fundOAKLAND -- Jake Diekman has often found a way to come up with a strikeout in critical moments for the A’s. Those strikeouts will now be maki...
MAY 20, 2021•MLB.COM
Tyler Ivey - Promoted to big-leaguesIvey was called up Wednesday by the Astros and will start Friday's game against the Rangers, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
ImpactIvey has allowed five earned runs in 6.1 innings across two minor-league games this season. Widely considered one of the Astros' top prospects, the righty will be making his big-league debut Friday.
MAY 19, 2021•ROTOWIRE
A.J. Puk - Another rehab appearance scheduledPuk (biceps) will pitch an inning for Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
ImpactThe Athletics don't appear to be building Puk up for longer relief appearances, as his third rehab outing Thursday will be the same, one-inning length as the previous two. It's unclear whether Puk will require more rehab after Thursday or if he'll be ready for activation to the big-league roster.
MAY 19, 2021•ROTOWIRE
With hits now scarce, no-hitters on the rise
Sometimes, the simplest explanation is the valid one: The number of hits per game in the major leagues has plummeted, so no-hitters are on the riseMAY 19, 2021•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ramon Laureano neither forgives nor forgetsIt is safe to say that Ramon Laureano is not a fan of the Houston Astros. Even if we remove AstroGate from the equation, the Oakland A's cen...
MAY 19, 2021•WHITECLEATBEAT.COM
