SEATTLE — Describing his bullpen’s performance in Game 3 of the ALCS, Astros manager Dusty Baker recalled the 2000 NLDS, when he was in charge of the Giants against the Mets. On that day, the foreman said, the San Francisco club eventually ran out of pitching in the 13-inning game, which ended with a walk-off … Read more
HOUSTON – There is perhaps no better evidence of the Astros’ pitching depth than the case of Luis Garcia. The Venezuelan has had the best season of his career, going 15-8 with a 3.72 ERA, including a 6-0 stint and a 2.77 ERA in his last seven starts. In his final start of the regular … Read more
JUPITER, Fla. — Right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. isn’t expected to be ready for Opening Day because of a flexor injury. In his absence, the Astros are counting on right-hander Luis Garcia to continue to fill the void left by McCullers, as he did last year in the postseason. Garcia, 25, made his spring debut Sunday … Read more
The presence of Carlos Delfino is the great novelty of the first call-up list carried out by coach Néstor García, who this Thursday summoned 17 players for the FIBA window in November, qualifying for the World Cup. Delfino, who plays in the Italian League, was not in a call-up since he was part of the … Read more
The era of Néstor García at the head of the National Team begins. And, incidentally, the road to the 2023 World Cup that will be played in three countries (Japan, the Philippines and Indonesia). On the 26th and 27th of this month, in Buenos Aires, the first of the six FIBA windows will be held. … Read more
Che García, coach of the Argentine basketball team Excessive illusion. The era of Néstor García at the head of the National Team begins. And, incidentally, the road to the 2023 World Cup that will be played in three countries (Japan, the Philippines and Indonesia). On the 26th and 27th of this month, in Buenos Aires, … Read more
Harold Capote Fernández | @batesbeisbol In the game that is currently taking place in Maracay between Cardenales de Lara and Tigres de Aragua, the infielder Ildemaro Vargas as the first batter of the match goes to the street, by putting into orbit a shipment of the Bengali starter, Ángelo Palumbo, into account of 2 balls … Read more
By Juan Páez This Monday, the finalists for the Rookie of the Year award in the American League were announced and, although Randy Arozarena is among the three candidates for the award, José Adolis García was not among the three newcomers of the young circuit despite having a season of more of 30 homers and … Read more
HOUSTON – Employing a strong group of relievers – which included one of their starters – Astros manager Dusty Baker made the right decisions to help his team stay alive in the World Series for a Game 6 against the Braves at Minute Maid Park on Tuesday. Now Baker is tasked with creating a pitching … Read more
Last Monday the news was released that Nacho Ambriz was no longer a coach of the Spanish team (Photo: Twitter @ reyesalex23) The european dream of Ignacio Ambriz finished, for the moment. The Huesca of the Spanish Second Division decided to terminate his employment relationship with the Mexican a week ago. The present day, Ruben … Read more
