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Just being able to write about the Detroit Tigers and any sort of realistic shot at making the playoffs is so refreshing, when such thoughts have been non existent for the past five years, basically since former owner Mike Ilitch passed away. But here we are, with the much heralded prospects arriving in the major leagues and the team actually…

With the Houston Astros harnessing Jeremy Peña power and taking Game 1 of the American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees, we caught up with Astros TV color analyst Geoff Blum to get his opinion on the series and the possibility of another World Series victory parade in Houston. We also wanted to let him vent his frustration…

Jose Urquidy has struggled heavily to start the season, and some of the peripherals suggest it could be getting even worse. We like a Mets team that mashes righties to rough him up before the Astros' elite bullpen gets involved with our MLB betting picks. The Mets and Astros have been two of the best teams in the MLB to begin the 2022 season as an…

It's safe to say that Mattress Mack is living his best life. After placing an astronomical $10 million bet on the Houston Astros to win the World Series, the die-hard Houston fan cashed out $75 million, the largest payout in sports betting history. "Mattress Mack made $10 million worth of bets on the Astros to win the World Series He cashed for…

What are the keys to victory in the World Series? Locked On's local experts discuss the edges the Astros and Phillies have ahead of the series. HOUSTON - The World Series stage is set, and it's one team everyone thought would be there, the Houston Astros, and another team that everyone except maybe NL East fans are really excited got there, the…

NEW YORK (AP) - Yordan Alvarez and Alex Bregman delivered big hits and the Houston Astros advanced to the World Series again, finishing a four-game sweep of New York in the AL Championship Series with a 6-5 victory Sunday night aided by another defensive gaffe from the Yankees. Taking advantage of a costly error by second baseman Gleyber Torres to…

The Houston Astros defeated the Seattle Mariners 4-2 on Thursday in Game 2 of the American League Division Series. The best-of-five series now sees Houston lead 2-0. Houston's Yordan Alvarez, the hero of Game 1, once again served as the late-inning hero for the Astros, hitting a two-run, go-ahead home-run in the bottom of the sixth to swing the…

And then there were six. Games left in the Astros' regular season. Three vs. Tampa Bay then three vs. Philadelphia, all at Minute Maid Park. The first three are important for the Rays as they jockey for Wild Card positioning with the Blue Jays and Mariners. The second three games decide playoffs or no playoffs for the Phillies as they try to stave…

Blame it on whatever you want. The Houston Astros play in an easier division. The Houston Astros have much less of a spotlight than the New York Yankees. Teams have gifted the Houston Astros players in trades. It doesn't matter what's made the Astros so good. It's just been that way since 2015 pretty much, and the Yankees haven't done a single…

WagerTalk MLB handicapper Andy Lang offers his analysis of Tuesday's Tampa Bay Rays vs Houston Astros clash at Tropicana Field. Last night's 4-0 win by the Astros was the first meeting between these two teams on the season. The Houston Astros and Tampa Bay Rays will play the second game of a three game series from Tropicana Field on Tuesday…

The Houston Astros have wrapped up the AL West title, but with the best record in the AL in their sights, they don't have any favors to hand out to the Tampa Bay Rays as the two continue their series tonight at Tropicana Field. Houston's 4-0 win in last night's series opener means that the Seattle Mariners can't mathematically overtake the Astros…

After a slow Thursday in the MLB, we have all 30 teams back in action for Friday, September 9, and this divisional duel is getting a lot of attention, so make sure you read the best Angels vs. Astros betting pick and odds. Los Angeles and Houston will play the first of a three-game series at Minute Maid Park, and the Astros are -250 moneyline…