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It was only a matter of time before MLB adopted the ABS challenge system. While there are downsides, it will drastically improve baseball.

After much anticipation, the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge system will be implemented in Major League Baseball beginning in 2026. The system will be used for all spring training, regular season, and postseason games. Over the past few years, MLB experimented with the challenge system in both the minor leagues and spring training. After seeing positive […]

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Rangers Walk it Off in Extras Against Astros

Rangers 4, Astros 3 (12 Innings) ARLINGTON, Texas (Sept. 5) — The Texas Rangers took the opener in a crucial series against the Houston Astros, beating them, 4–3, Friday. A walk-off double by Dustin Harris in the twelfth was enough to give the Rangers the upper hand in the latest installment of the Silver Boot […]

Luis Severino of the Athletics pitching to the Astros

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Athletics Top Astros as Severino Dominates, Cortes Has Night of Firsts

Athletics 5, Astros 2 HOUSTON (July 24) — Luis Severino allowed two runs across seven innings, taking a shutout into the seventh, as the Athletics downed the first-place Houston Astros, 5–2, in a game that was not as close as the score. Severino only allowed four hits while striking out eight and walking none. The […]

Manny Machado smashing his 2000th hit, putting him 2/3 of the way to the 3000 Hit Club

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Manny Machado Is Well on His Way to the 3000 Hit Club. So Are a Few Others.

Manny Machado, a Few Others on Pace for 3000 Hits With San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado joining the 2000 Hit Club Monday night, speculation as to whether he’ll join the more exclusive 3000 Hit Club is natural. There are 33 members of this club, and when it comes to Hall of Fame voting, […]

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Tigers Advance to ALDS with Sweep of Astros

Tigers 5, Astros 2 The Detroit Tigers have secured a spot in the ALDS with a 5–2 victory over the Houston Astros on Wednesday in the AL Wild Card Series. Among the many highlights on Wednesday for the Tigers was a solo home run by Parker Meadows. This sweep by the Tigers ends a run […]

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Rangers Walk-Off in Extras against Astros

Rangers 4, Astros 3 (10) ARLINGTON, Tex. (Aug 5) — The Texas Rangers beat the Houston Astros, 4–3, in dramatic fashion in the 10th inning on Monday. The hero in this one was Josh Smith, who was in unfamiliar territory, as he started in left field as opposed to his usual spot at third base. […]

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Rangers Fall in Finale, Split Series with Astros.

Astros 10, Rangers 5 ARLINGTON, Tex. (Apr 8) — The Texas Rangers had a rough night on Monday, losing to the Houston Astros, 10–5. Home runs by Yordan Alvarez and Victor Caratini went a long way in nailing the door shut on the Rangers in front of a crowd of 31,737. With the Astros leaving […]

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Rangers Rally, but Come Up Short against Astros

Astros 3, Rangers 1 ARLINGTON, Tex. (Apr 7) — The Texas Rangers lost a close one to the Houston Astros, 3–1, Sunday night. A three-run homer by Yordan Alvarez did all of the damage for the Astros, as they notched their third victory of the season. The Rangers will go for the series win in […]