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Scherzer (neck spasms) out, Ross in for Game 5

Scherzer (neck spasms) out, Ross in for Game 5

Field Level Media

October 27 Washington Nationals right-hander Max Scherzer will not start Game 5 of the World Series on Sunday night in Washington because of back and neck spasms, leaving right-hander Joe Ross to start in his place, manager Dave Martinez said. FULL STORY

Astros lead with six All-Stars for Midsummer Classic

Astros lead with six All-Stars for Midsummer Classic

Field Level Media

July 01 The Houston Astros will have a major league-high six players in the upcoming All-Star game after reserves and pitchers were named to the rosters of both the American League and National League on Sunday. FULL STORY

Stars, surprises comprise All-Star starting rosters

Stars, surprises comprise All-Star starting rosters

Field Level Media

June 28 The starting lineups for this summer's Major League Baseball All-Star Game were announced Thursday night, with several surprises getting the nod. FULL STORY

Orioles draft C Rutschman No. 1 overall

Orioles draft C Rutschman No. 1 overall

Field Level Media

June 04 Oregon State catcher Adley Rutschman was the No. 1 overall selection by the Baltimore Orioles in the 2019 MLB Draft on Monday night at Secaucus, N.J. FULL STORY

Orioles don't get break facing Astros' No. 5 starter

Orioles don't get break facing Astros' No. 5 starter

The Sports Xchange

April 01 he offseason acquisition of right-hander Gerrit Cole was orchestrated to fortify an already stout Astros rotation, one that when fully armed, had the option of utilizing versatile right-hander Brad Peacock in a complementary role en route FULL STORY

Lindy's MLB Power Poll: Astros still the team to beat

Lindy's MLB Power Poll: Astros still the team to beat

Lindyssports.com Staff

March 28 Although it still feels like winter time in several parts of the country, baseball is back. And it officially gets started March 29. So with that, we give you the first Lindy’s power poll of the 2018 Major League Baseball season. FULL STORY

Verlander vs. Hamels = Opening Day competition

Verlander vs. Hamels = Opening Day competition

The Sports Xchange

March 28 There will be no love lost between the Texas Rangers and Houston Astros when the Lone Star State rivals meet Thursday afternoon at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas on opening day in Major League Baseball. FULL STORY

Pirates ship Cole to Astros for four players

Pirates ship Cole to Astros for four players

Lindyssports.com Staff

January 13 The Pittsburgh Pirates traded starting pitcher Gerrit Cole, the former No. 1 overall pick in the 2011 Major League Draft, to the Houston Astros on Saturday in exchange for right-hander Joe Musgrove, third baseman Colin Moran, relief pitcher Michael Feliz and outfield prospect Jason Martin. FULL STORY

MLB Notebook: Altuve, Stanton named MVPs

MLB Notebook: Altuve, Stanton named MVPs

The Sports Xchange

November 16 Two weeks after helping the Houston Astros to their first World Series title, second baseman Jose Altuve was named American League MVP, the Baseball Writers Association of America announced Thursday. FULL STORY

MLB Notes: Cashman wanted 'fresh voice' for Yanks

MLB Notes: Cashman wanted 'fresh voice' for Yanks

The Sports Xchange

November 06 New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman explained his reasoning for not retaining longtime manager Joe Girardi on Monday, saying it "was time for a new voice and fresh voice" in the team's youthful clubhouse. FULL STORY