Barlow gets his very own mural. SAN ANTONIO — After netting himself an NBA contract and increased minutes with the San Antonio Spurs, what could top that for Dominick Barlow? How about his likeness added to the famous Spurs mural at Rudy’s Seafood Restaurant on the city’s Southside? Created by local artist Nik Soupe, Barlow … Read more
Blanco spent the morning of March 26 at the hospital with his wife and newborn daughter. Then he struck out 10 for the 7-3 win over the Triple-A Space Cowboys. HOUSTON — Editor’s note: The week after Blanco made the Astros roster on the final day of Spring Training, he threw a no-hitter in a … Read more
Three Rangers were hit by a former Astros reliever, a connection that was quickly made by Texas fans. DALLAS — The Rangers-Astros rivalry is a tinderbox ready to ignite at the slightest sight of a spark. Even from a Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher, whether he intended to or not. Right-hander Phil Maton entered Monday … Read more
Also, a quick Spurs-Nuggets preview. SAN ANTONIO — On this episode of Locked On Spurs, host Jeff Garcia previews tonight’s San Antonio Spurs game against the Denver Nuggets. Also, Ballys Sports contributor Hector Ledesma stops by to discuss what could have been for the San Antonio Spurs’ whole season with their improved play to the … Read more
Less than week after welcoming a new daughter and making his first Opening Day roster, the Astros right-hander threw his first career no-hitter. HOUSTON — Ronel Blanco put a bow on a remarkable week. In a span of seven days, the Houston right-hander welcomed a new daughter, made his first opening day roster — and … Read more
42-year-old Roscoe “Rocky” Shorey, who had summitted the mountain 28 times prior, was found dead early Saturday morning about 1,200 feet below the summit. PORTLAND, Ore. — The body of an experienced Mount St. Helens climber has been recovered from the crater of the volcano. The Skamania County Sheriff’s Office said Monday that the body … Read more
Houston had won eight consecutive games at Globe Life Field, including three ALCS games in a series when the visiting team won all seven games. ARLINGTON, Texas — Adolis García homered and drove in four runs, Texas left-hander Cody Bradford allowed only two singles pitching into the eighth inning and the World Series champion Rangers … Read more