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Leo Morgenstern

Leo Morgenstern

Joined: Jul 5, 2022

Leo Morgenstern is a writer for Inside the Astros and Inside the Phillies on Sports Illustrated. His work has also appeared on Pitcher List, Baseball Prospectus, and SB Nation. You can follow him on Twitter @morgensternmlb.

Houston Astros Decline Team Option on Will Smith
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Houston Astros Decline Team Option on Will Smith

Veteran left-hander Will Smith will hit free agency after the Houston Astros declined his $13 million club option for 2023.

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Houston Astros Head Home One Win Away From World Series Title
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Houston Astros Head Home One Win Away From World Series Title

The Houston Astros hold a 3-2 series lead over the Philadelphia Phillies as they come home to Minute Maid Park.

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Watch: Alex Bregman Smokes One to Center
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Watch: Alex Bregman Smokes One to Center

Astros third baseman Alex Bregman crushed a fifth-inning home run to add to Houston's lead.

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Watch: Three Straight Doubles Put the Houston Astros on the Board
Game Day

Watch: Three Straight Doubles Put the Houston Astros on the Board

The Houston Astros got off to an early lead in World Series Game 2 with three straight doubles against Phillies' ace Zack Wheeler.

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Can Héctor Neris Shut Down Former Teammate Bryce Harper?
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Can Héctor Neris Shut Down Former Teammate Bryce Harper?

Héctor Neris has been terrific against left-handed batters all year, but Bryce Harper might pose his biggest challenge yet.

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Justin Verlander Continues to Make Postseason History at 39 Years Old
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Justin Verlander Continues to Make Postseason History at 39 Years Old

Justin Verlander joined a small and elite group of veteran starting pitchers with his victory on Wednesday in Game 1 of the ALCS.

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Has Luis García Earned a Start for the Houston Astros in the ALCS?
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Has Luis García Earned a Start for the Houston Astros in the ALCS?

After his incredible Game 3 performance against the Seattle Mariners, Houston Astros pitcher Luis García might be rewarded with an ALCS Game 4 start.

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Extra Off Day Will Keep Houston Astros Bullpen Fresh
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Extra Off Day Will Keep Houston Astros Bullpen Fresh

The Houston Astros will take a day off on Wednesday after a long Game 1, giving their bullpens a chance to rest.

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Houston Astros Pitching Staff, Defense Set New Franchise Record in 2022
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Houston Astros Pitching Staff, Defense Set New Franchise Record in 2022

The 2022 Houston Astros kept their opponents off the board at an unprecedented rate.

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Houston Astros Looking for Increased Control from Lance McCullers Jr.
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Houston Astros Looking for Increased Control from Lance McCullers Jr.

Lance McCullers Jr. has been excellent for the Astros since returning from the injured list, but there is still room for improvement with his control.

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Álvarez or Altuve: Who Is the Houston Astros 2022 MVP?
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Álvarez or Altuve: Who Is the Houston Astros 2022 MVP?

The Houston Astros have gotten phenomenal performances this season from both their veteran superstar José Altuve and their young stud Yordan Álvarez.

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Martín Maldonado Is on a Tear for the Houston Astros
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Martín Maldonado Is on a Tear for the Houston Astros

The Houston Astros have always believed in veteran catcher Martín Maldonado, and their faith is paying off.

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