Tag: Astros

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MAY 05: Starting pitcher Javier Assad #72 of the Chicago Cubs throws in the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on May 05, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
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No Assad Would Make Rankings Flawed: Sock’s MLB Cy Young Rankings

The next edition of my Cy Young power rankings is here! Most things have stayed the same, but there will still be some new names.[more...]
TORONTO, ON - APRIL 28: Mookie Betts #50 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates a double against the Toronto Blue Jays during the eighth inning in their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on April 28, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images)
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Bet on Betts! Sock’s MLB MVP Rankings

It's Thursday, so that means it's MVP ranking time! There are many good candidates, but only one can shine. Let's start with the NL. NL[more...]
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 16: Ranger Suarez #55 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts after pitching a complete game shutout against the Colorado Rockies at Citizens Bank Park on April 16, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Rockies 5-0. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
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Is Ranger a Danger in Philadelphia? Sock’s MLB Cy Young Rankings

Now that we are a month into the 2024 MLB season and every team has played around 30 games, it is an excellent time to[more...]
HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 07: Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros celebrates with Yordan Alvarez #44 after a lead-off home run during the first inning of Game One of the Division Series against the Minnesota Twins at Minute Maid Park on October 07, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
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Sock’s 2024 MLB Power Rankings: 7. Houston Astros

Notable Additions: Josh Hader, Victor Caratini, Dylan Coleman Notable Losses: Hector Neris, Ryne Stanek, Phil Maton The Astros have made seven consecutive ALCS appearances but fell to[more...]