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AJ Hinch

Howie Kendrick: ‘Crazy’ that Astros removed Zack Greinke in Game 7

Just in case you needed more proof than the results of Game 7 to know that A.J. Hinch blew it by taking Zack Greinke out in the seventh, just listen to what Howie Kendrick said. The 2019 World Series documentary has been released, and it includes an …

Gerrit Cole

AJ Hinch explains why Gerrit Cole was not used in Game 7

Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch was the subject of a lot of criticism for not using Gerrit Cole in relief in Game 7 of the World Series, and his latest explanation is unlikely to change many minds. Hinch said Friday that he and Cole had two ground …

AJ Hinch blew the World Series by taking out Zack Greinke

The Houston Astros had an ace on the mound who was cruising and pitching one of the most defining games of his life, and their quest for a championship was spoiled by an overzealous and unnecessary pitching change by manager A.J. Hinch. Zack Greinke …

Howie Kendrick burns Astros with huge home run after questionable pitching change

Howie Kendrick burned the Houston Astros with a huge home run after a pitching change that will have fans second-guessing manager A.J. Hinch. Zack Greinke threw a gem for the Astros in Game 7 of the World Series on Wednesday night. He had a shutout …

George Springer pimps double

AJ Hinch spoke with George Springer about lack of hustle on double

Houston Astros manager AJ Hinch says he spoke with George Springer about the slugger’s lack of hustle on a double in the eighth inning of Game 1 of the World Series on Tuesday night. Springer hit a deep ball to right-center that brought in Kyle …

AJ Hinch

AJ Hinch ‘very disappointed’ in Brandon Taubman for Osuna remarks

Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch has issued the strongest statement yet condemning assistant general manager Brandon Taubman. Hinch called Taubman’s actions “uncalled for” and said he was “very disappointed” after …

AJ Hinch

Astros manager threatens to pull players off field if Yankees fans throw things

Houston Astros manager AJ Hinch is not messing around when it comes to the environment at Yankee Stadium for the ALCS. Astros outfielder Josh Reddick complained after Game 3 of the ALCS Tuesday that fans were throwing things onto the field after an …

AJ Hinch: Yankees’ sign-stealing accusations ‘made me laugh’

Houston Astros manager AJ Hinch had a funny reaction to the New York Yankees’ sign-stealing accusations made public this week. On Wednesday, a report said the Yankees believed the Astros were stealing signs and communicating them via whistling …

Watch: AJ Hinch, Alex Cintron ejected for arguing with umpire

AJ Hinch and Alex Cintron were ejected for arguing balls and strikes with umpire Ron Kulpa during Wednesday night’s Houston Astros-Texas Rangers game. Cintron, Houston’s hitting coach, was tossed after getting on Kulpa’s case. That …

AJ Hinch: Angel Hernandez said ‘inappropriate’ and ‘unprofessional’ things

AJ Hinch was ejected in the first inning of a spring training game on Friday and thinks the way umpire Angel Hernandez handled things was “ridiculous.” Hinch spoke after his Houston Astros beat the St Louis Cardinals 5-0 in a spring game …

AJ Hinch

Astros manager says team had ‘no idea’ about employee with camera

Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch said Wednesday that the team itself had no knowledge of whatever was going on with a team employee taking video from photographer pits. As has been widely reported, an Astros employee was removed from the …

Carlos Correa

Astros back Carlos Correa despite recent struggles

The Houston Astros have not lost confidence in Carlos Correa despite his late-season struggles continuing into the postseason. Baseball is a sport of ups and downs. Right now, Correa is in the midst of a down period. Since returning from the disabled …

Trevor Bauer

Terry Francona reached out to AJ Hinch over Trevor Bauer’s accusations

Cleveland Indians pitcher Trevor Bauer put his manager in a tough position with some of the unfounded accusations he made toward the Houston Astros earlier this month, and Terry Francona acknowledged that over the weekend. Bauer basically declared …

Alex Bregman interference

AJ Hinch upset over controversial interference call that cost Astros

A.J. Hinch was upset after Houston’s 3-1 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday over a controversial call that broke a tie in the game. In the bottom of the sixth inning, A.J. Pollock hit a triple that scored Daniel Descalso from first …

Astros manager: Trevor Bauer should worry about himself

Houston Astros manager AJ Hinch thinks Trevor Bauer should mind his own business rather than worry about what Houston is doing. Hinch was asked prior to Tuesday’s game against the New York Yankees about Bauer’s implications that the …

AJ Hinch says he ‘got yelled at’ for using Justin Verlander in relief

Being a manager is not an easy thing these days. A.J. Hinch could tell you all about it. The Houston Astros manager said on Friday ahead of Game 3 of the World Series that Justin Verlander would not pitch in relief prior to his next scheduled start. …

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