The Houston Astros’ victorious World Series run has not only given an emotional boost to a city still recovering from Hurricane Harvey. It has provided an economic lift as well. And for one Houston family, the journey to a championship led to a financial opportunity that will help their grandparents […]
World Series 2017: Astros finally achieve champions title
From laughingstock to lift off. George Springer and the Houston Astros rocketed to the top of the baseball galaxy Wednesday night, winning the first World Series championship in franchise history by romping past the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 in Game 7. Playing for a city still recovering from Hurricane Harvey, […]
World Series Game 7 forced after Halloween nail biter
Kenley Jansen blew a 94 mph pitch past Carlos Beltran to wrap up a six-out save Tuesday night, and Dodger Stadium roared with equal elements excitement and anticipation. This World Series is just too good to go anything less than seven games. The Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros will […]
2017 World Series is SHATTERING records
Home runs kept flying over the wall at Minute Maid Park, on line drives up toward the train tracks, on fly balls that just dropped over the fence. Seven more were hit in Game 5, raising the total to a World Series record 22 — with two possible more games […]
Once hated, this MLB jersey has become fan favorite
Once mocked, now fashionable, those rainbow jerseys of the Houston Astros are back in full bloom at the World Series. The Astros won’t be sporting them Friday night for Game 3 against the Los Angeles Dodgers. But they’ve become a fan favorite decades after they debuted, and Minute Maid Park […]