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The Chicago White Sox took early leads and relied on their bullpen to complete a two-game sweep of the Houston Astros in the American League Wild Card series.

White Sox sweep Astros for first postseason series win since 2005

Hagen Smith gave the White Sox exactly what they needed as Game 1 opener

Colson Montgomery becomes the second-youngest player in White Sox history to hit a postseason home run

Yankees humiliated Red Sox in more ways than one in wild-card series

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MLB News / Yardbarker / September 29

Hagen Smith gave White Sox what they needed in Game 1

Hagen Smith gave the White Sox exactly what they needed as Game 1 opener

Rookie Hagen Smith pitched three innings, allowing no runs on two hits with one strikeout in a 6-3 Chicago White Sox win at the Houston Astros in the first game of the wild-card series on Tuesday.

Colson Montgomery homers as White Sox beat Astros 6-3 in Game 1

Colson Montgomery becomes the second-youngest player in White Sox history to hit a postseason home run

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The 'MLB active wins leaders' quiz

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / September 2

Nelson Velazquez breaks late scoreless tie, leads Astros past White Sox

Nelson Velazquez produced a tiebreaking, two-run single with two outs in the eighth inning to lift the Houston Astros to a 2-0 victory over the visiting Chicago White Sox on Wednesday.

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The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz

MLB has been awarding the National League Championship Series MVP Award since the 1977 season. How many of the winners can you name in six minutes?

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

The 'Platinum Glove winners since 2011' quiz

The 'Last 100-RBI season by team' quiz

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / September 2

Velazquez Delivers, Wesneski Brilliant as Astros Blank White Sox 2-0

At this rate, Nelson Velazquez might just become “Mr. September”. For the second time this week, he’d come through in a major way. Astros 2 White Sox 0. Wednesday Night was a scoreless affair until the 8th inning.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 1

Nelson Velasquez Provides Spark in the Midst of Rough Stretch for Astros

Houston Astros outfielder Nelson Velazquez was having a rough run at the plate with the team before a go-ahead homer provided life for both the franchise and Velazquez.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / August 31

Nelson Velazquez, Cam Smith power Astros to win over White Sox

Nelson Velazquez slugged a mammoth two-run homer, Cam Smith recorded two extra-base hits and two RBIs, and the Houston Astros defeated the visiting Chicago White Sox 6-3 in the opener of a four-game series between first-place clubs on Monday.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / August 24

2026 Transactions: Tigers Sign Kinley, Astros Bring Back Velazquez

Amidst a pivotal time for the Detroit Tigers, the club added another reliever for A.J. Hinch to use in his bullpen. Tyler Kinley, who spent the past few seasons with the Braves before he was released earlier this month, is now in Detroit.

MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / August 10

Astros Claim OF Nelson Velazquez Off Waivers, DFA Whitcomb

The Houston Texans announced they have claimed OF Nelson Velazquez off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals. To clear a spot for him on the 40-man roster, they have designated UT Shay Whitcomb for assignment.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 19

Royals throttle Cardinals but lose Bobby Witt Jr. to concerning injury

Bobby Witt Jr. homered and was one of seven Kansas City players with at least two hits -- but later exited with right knee discomfort.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 30

Cardinals pursue another power surge against cold Cubs

The St. Louis Cardinals homered for the first time this week, going deep three times in the opener Friday of their three-game series against the Chicago Cubs.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Field Level Media / May 29

Nelson Velazquez, Ivan Herrera homer to lift Cardinals past Cubs

Ivan Herrera belted a go-ahead solo homer in the fifth inning, fueling the host St. Louis Cardinals to a 6-5 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Friday. St.

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The '2nd-most TD-passes by NFL team' quiz

The '35-TD, 10-INT NFL seasons' quiz

The '100-yard, 1-rushing TD games' quiz

The 'Most 100-rushing-yard NFL games' quiz

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 31

Why Cardinals Kept Nelson Velazquez Off Opening Day Roster

The St. Louis Cardinals have split their first four games of the season, going 2-2. They have officially begun their first rebuild in over three decades and made sure to purge their roster of any high-priced veterans last offseason.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 29

What Cardinals Fans Should Know About NRI Signing Nelson Velázquez

On Tuesday, the St. Louis Cardinals made a depth signing, bringing aboard outfielder Nelson Velazquez on a minor league deal and giving him an invite to spring training.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 26

Cardinals Sign Nelson Velazquez To Minor League Deal

The Cardinals announced their group of non-roster invitees to Spring Training this evening. Corner outfielder/designated hitter Nelson Velázquez is among the group, indicating they’ve signed him to a minor league contract.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 28, 2025

Royals release outfielder Nelson Velazquez

The Royals released Nelson Velázquez Wednesday afternoon. The news was announced by their Triple-A affiliate in Omaha.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 23, 2025

Royals outright Nick Pratto, Nelson Velazquez; Phillies claim Carlos Hernandez

The Royals have cleared three spots on their 40-man roster, according to a report from Anne Rogers of MLB.com. The club placed first baseman Nick Pratto, outfielder Nelson Velazquez, and right-hander Carlos Hernandez on waivers.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 24, 2024

Royals option OF Nelson Velazquez after rough start to 2024

Velázquez, now 25, was acquired from the Cubs in a deadline trade last year with reliever José Cuas going the other way. It seemed like that deal was going to work out brilliantly for the Royals, as Velázquez hit 14 home runs in 40 games after the deal last year.

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The 'Manager of every MLB team in 2007' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 10, 2024

MLB home run props for 6/10: Shhhhh! Have we got a HR tip for you

We're coming off a strong week in home run props. Let's keep the momentum rolling into the new week with a three-pack of HR bets for Monday's MLB slate.

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