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Joe Rutland

Joe Rutland has contributed articles on sports, entertainment, and business to digital platforms like Athlon Sports, The Sporting News, Entrepreneur, The Huffington Post, The Good Men Project, and others. He's spent four decades in the communications industry as a journalist, editor, writer, and columnist. His sports areas of focus include MLB, NBA, college football, and WNBA. Follow his work online at www.x.com/JosephRutland5

Astros GM Dana Brown encouraged by return of trio of starting pitchers

The Astros have welcomed back a trio of starting pitchers over the last month, and the team's general manager is pleased with what he's seen from the group so far as the club enters the final stages of its playoff push.

Did Texas QB Arch Manning have 'happy feet' against Ohio State?

Plenty of college football analysts have been breaking down what went wrong for Manning in the Longhorns' 14-7 loss to the Buckeyes on Saturday.

Astros set to get big boost for stretch run

It looks like the Astros will be getting some reinforcements as they look to hold off the Seattle Mariners in the AL West.

Jesus Sanchez needs to be consistent to help Astros get back on track

If the Houston Astros needed a pick-me-up on Thursday, they got one from outfielder Jesús Sánchez. Sánchez entered the Astros game against the Baltimore Orioles, wallowing with a 0-for-27 hitless skid.

Astros offense remains anemic after being swept by Tigers

Watching the Houston Astros play baseball recently has been painful, especially for their fans.

Eugenio Suarez struggling with slugging after trade to Mariners

The Seattle Mariners hoped that Suarez would be a solid contributor in a second tour of duty with the team. So far, it has not worked out well at all.

How Mariners have earned their first-place tie in AL West

The Mariners have been on a roll in the American League West.

Who might Astros rely on with top reliever on injured list?

With the news that ace reliever Josh Hader is on the 15-day injured list due to a left shoulder strain, the Houston Astros must take on a "next-man-up" mentality in the next few weeks.

Astros get pitching help just in the nick of time

While the Houston Astros have seen their American League West Division lead shrink to a half-game over the hard-charging Seattle Mariners, they have managed to do so with a makeshift pitching rotation.

Astros need this player to keep up the pace

The Astros have been scuffling as of late, seeing their American League West Division lead shrink to two games.

Red-hot Fever are a threat even without Caitlin Clark

With Clark still out with a groin injury, the Indiana Fever have had to pick up the slack against WNBA opponents.

Mariners are all set for AL postseason push

Seattle made a couple of key acquisitions at the MLB trade deadline, helping to bolster its offense.

What Carlos Correa brings in return to Astros

Carlos Correa makes his return to the Houston Astros in the three-game weekend series against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Correa, who will play third base in his No.

GM Dana Brown must address Astros' needs at MLB trade deadline

The pressure is on for Astros general manager Dana Brown.

Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh continues MVP push

Cal Raleigh is on quite a tear and building a compelling MVP case in the process.