Bryan Abreu

Dusty Baker “ought to be part of the conversation around MLB’s best-ever managers,” concluded Neil Paine from FiveThirtyEight after studying the most overachieving managers, and “shouldn’t need a ring to validate his career.” Agreed. Let’s…

Houston Astros pitchers threw a combined no-hitter against the PhilsImage: Getty ImagesIt still amazes me how quickly a baseball playoff series, especially one of the seven-game variety, can pivot. Just yesterday, the Houston Astros were…

Cristian JavierPhoto: Getty ImagesLast night, the Houston Astros’ pitching staff combined for the second no-hitter in World Series history. Cristian Javier, Bryan Abreu, Rafael Montero, and Ryan Pressly allowed only three baserunners (all…

Illustration: Getty ImagesIf styles make fights, then this World Series is for you. While the Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies have their similarities (like green mascots), they also occupy opposing poles in a lot of ways. And also…