Early returns encouraging in Astros leadership power struggle
I'M THE CAPTAIN NOW!
13 June 2023
There were a lot of discussions last week about Astros GM Dana Brown commenting on the lack of playing time for Yainer Diaz. Brown's comments seem to have gotten through to manager Dusty Baker, as Diaz has been in the lineup a lot more recently.
And they're not just using him exclusively at catcher. We've seen Diaz employed as a DH, and he's played first base as well. In fact, he has played in 5 of the last 8 games and is hitting .417 in his last seven games. And they certainly need to use him more with Yordan Alvarez dealing with an oblique injury.
Dusty may have the authority to set the everyday lineup, but Dana Brown is the one with the long-term contract, as Baker has been going year to year.
So what does this mean moving forward? Will Dusty start splitting the catching duties a little more evenly as well? Could we be witnessing a changing of the guard with Diaz and Brown?
Watch the video above as we cover all the angles!
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How Texans lock down of Chargers sets familiar tone for Houston
Jan 11, 2025, 7:19 pm
Eric Murray returned one of Justin Herbert's career-high four interceptions for a touchdown, C.J. Stroud threw a TD pass and the Houston Texans rolled past the Los Angeles Chargers 32-12 in a wild-card playoff game Saturday.
Be sure to watch the video below as the crew from Texans on Tap reacts live to the big win!
It’s the second straight year Stroud and the Texans (11-7) won in the first round after they beat Cleveland last season.
Herbert threw just three interceptions in the regular season and had never thrown more than two in a game before facing a Texans secondary led by AP All-Pro cornerback Derek Stingley, who had two INTs. Kamari Lassiter had the other pick.
The Chargers (11-7), who returned to the playoffs under first-year coach Jim Harbaugh, lost in the wild-card round for a second straight time after also losing in the 2022 season to remain without a postseason win since 2018.
Stroud threw for 282 yards with the touchdown pass to Nico Collins and an interception. Collins finished with seven catches for 122 yards. Joe Mixon ran for 106 yards and a score.
Herbert was 14 of 32 for 242 yards with a 40.9 passer rating.
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