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Houston Astros News
On a team with multiple stars, young catcher Max Stassi has quietly been an unsung hero for the Astros - MLB.com
Greg Johns of MLB.com argues that Max Stassi has been one of the most critical players in the AL West so far for his individual team. This is certainly an interesting argument.
Ever since this article went live, McCullers has started to use his curveball less and instead has worked on improving his other pitches. We don’t like to give ourselves a pat on the back too often, but Marshall was right on with this take a couple weeks ago.
The Astros just need to stay patient with young outfielder Derek Fisher - History Earned
Derek Fisher showed his power potential in Oakland by hitting an absolute bomb to dead center field, adding another reason as to why the Astros should stay patient with him.
For whatever reason, the Astros simply can’t hit at home right now - Houston Chronicle
We all expect this to even out eventually, but the Astros severe home/road splits are still very puzzling to start this 2018 season.
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A deeper dive into how Rangers slugger Nomar Mazara has improved in 2018 - FanGraphs
If the Rangers had 8 other hitters like Nomar Mazara, then they might have a chance at reaching a .500 record in 2018.
Most know Murray as the highly-rated football recruit out of Allen HS, but the OU quarterback also plays center field for the baseball Sooners and has had a very productive college career.
I guess Ohtani’s production is a little quieter now, maybe? Anyways, it’s still pretty cool to see the young Japanese star flourishing in the majors (as long as it’s not against Houston).