Eric Cole

New York

Writer at Yanks Go Yard

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Articles

Astros hit fans with Yordan Alvarez injury update they’ve been dreading

1 week ago | climbingtalshill.com | Eric Cole

The Houston Astros have done well to tread water so far this season. The pitching staff has been great, but the offense has struggled to live up to the standards that previous Astros lineups from recent years have set. A big part of the issue is that Yordan Alvarez hasn't been himself and the news from Monday isn't going to help that goal. Through 121 plate appearances this season, Alvarez sports just a .210/.306/.340 which is well below what fans expect to see out of him.
Lance McCullers Jr.'s strong return shouldn’t change Astros plans going forward

1 week ago | climbingtalshill.com | Eric Cole

Lance McCullers Jr. checked a lot of boxes for the Houston Astros in his first MLB start since 2022. After numerous injuries and setbacks, McCullers was finally back on the bump for the Astros on Sunday. McCullers didn't give up an earned run, struck out roughly one batter per inning, and his stuff looked good. Obviously going a little deeper in the game would've been better, but throwing 87 pitches in his first action after two-plus years on the IL was more than enough.
Lance McCullers Jr. having successful return vital to Astros’ novel rotation plans

1 week ago | climbingtalshill.com | Eric Cole

Most Houston Astros fans have heard by now that Lance McCullers Jr. is scheduled to make his first start of 2025 on Sunday. It'll his first appearance in the big leagues since 2022. It's been a long road back for McCullers and fans are excited to see what he's capable of after all this time. McCullers' showing on Sunday could greatly affect Houston's rotation plans for the month of May. Obviously the Astros could use a healthy and effective McCullers back in their rotation.
Red Sox vs. Twins Rain Delay, May 3: Details, Weather Updates, Start Time

1 week ago | bosoxinjection.com | Eric Cole

Boston Red Sox fans are still reeling from the news that Triston Casas is likely out for the season. After rupturing his patellar tendon on a play at first while trying to beat out a ground ball, the Red Sox's plans for first base have been turned on their heads. As for their matchup Saturday against the Twins, the weather has created it's own disruption up in Boston. Rain is causing havoc across the league on Saturday as the eastern half of the US is being blanketed by storms all over the place.
Red Sox’ Triston Casas carted off field after harrowing first base misstep

1 week ago | bosoxinjection.com | Eric Cole

The Boston Red Sox have been hanging around the top of the AL East standings all year long thanks to having an genuinely deep roster. They are famously loaded with infielders without enough playing time to make everyone happy, but the one constant in all of their plans is Triston Casas at first base. While Casas is off to a rough start to the 2025 season, there is no denying his talent and when he is right, he is one of the more exciting young power hitters in baseball.
Astros’ hidden hero during their bounce-back stretch vindicates offseason trade

1 week ago | climbingtalshill.com | Eric Cole

The new-look Houston Astros are off to a decent start in 2025. The Astros (16-14) are second in the AL West, trailing only the Seattle Mariners, and Houston's pitching staff — thought to be a potential weakness coming into the season — has been one of the best in all of baseball. However, one name that hasn't received enough love and attention is Isaac Paredes. Paredes had an impossible task entering this season. He was replacing an Astros legend in Alex Bregman at third base.
Here’s why Astros won’t budge and will give Lance McCullers Jr. every chance to stick

2 weeks ago | climbingtalshill.com | Eric Cole

Houston Astros fans have been eager to see Lance McCullers Jr. take the mound again, and they'll get their chance this Sunday. McCullers is scheduled to return to the Astros' rotation for the team's upcoming series against the Chicago White Sox. When he's healthy and pitching up to his potential, McCullers is an All-Star caliber pitcher who would unquestionably make Astros a better team.
Astros’ Hunter Brown blunder might shape their future in the worst way

2 weeks ago | climbingtalshill.com | Eric Cole

Houston Astros fans have to be loving what they're seeing from starting pitcher Hunter Brown this season. The right-hander showed hints of what he was capable of in 2024, but the level of dominance he's shown during the early-part of the 2025 season has Astros fans eager to see him pitch every fifth day. Houston's fanbase is hopeful that the Astros find some way to extend Brown beyond his arbitration window.
Twins vs. Guardians Rain Delay: Details, Weather Updates, Game Start Time

2 weeks ago | puckettspond.com | Eric Cole

Riding a four game win streak, the Minnesota Twins are playing some really good baseball right now. They absolutely destroyed the Guardians on Monday and Cleveland starter Tanner Bibee has looked vulnerable early this season. Everything is lining up for a potentially fun matchup, but the weather seemingly has other plans. When the forecast for game time showed a 60% chance of rain, the writing was on the wall that this game may not start on time.
Astros bizarre lineup tweak highlights unexpected flaw in Jose Altuve position switch

2 weeks ago | climbingtalshill.com | Eric Cole

There were always pros and cons to the Houston Astros' choice to move Jose Altuve to the outfield. While it removed Altuve from a position where his defense sunk to a below-average level, it introduced the risk of him struggling even more in the outfield. Few, however, assumed that the change in position would result in the lineup alteration the Astros rolled out on Monday. Altuve has hit leadoff for most of his career. With 919 games batting first in the lineup, Altuve has posted an .843 OPS.