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Dylan Sanders

Dylan Sanders

Joined: Mar 11, 2024

Dylan Sanders graduated from Louisiana State University with a degree from the Manship School of Mass Communication in 2023. He was born in raised in Baton Rouge, LA but has also lived in Buffalo, NY. Though he is a recent graduate, he has been writing about sports since he was in high school, covering different sports from baseball to football. While in college, he wrote for the school paper The Reveille and for 247Sports. He was able cover championships in football, baseball and women's basketball during his time at LSU. He has also spent a few years covering the NFL draft and every day activities of the New Orleans Saints. He is a Senior Writer at Inside the Marlins and will also be found across Sports Illustrated's baseball sites as a contributing writer. You can follow him on Twitter or Instagram @dillysanders

Apr 21, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Hunter Brown (58) delivers a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning at Daikin Park.
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Budding Astros Ace Earns First Place Votes in AL Cy Young Poll

The breakout star of the Houston Astros is continuing to establish himself in the conversation for the AL's top pitching award, the Cy Young.

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Apr 20, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros right fielder Cam Smith (11) celebrates his run against the San Diego Padres in the fifth inning at Daikin Park.
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Top of Astros Farm System Searching for Answers as Bats Turn Ice Cold

The Houston Astros' top prospects are pretty much all struggling right now, hoping to turn things around at the plate.

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May 9, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros designated hitter Jose Altuve (27) hits a double to left field against the Cincinnati Reds during the third inning at Daikin Park.
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Astros Star Jose Altuve Leaves Game Against Reds Early Due to Injury

A Houston Astros star outfielder suffered a hamstring injury, leaving the game against the Cincinnati Reds early on Saturday.

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May 10, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (43) reacts after a play during the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Daikin Park.
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Embattled Astros Veteran Has Horrid First Home Start in Almost Three Years

The Houston Astros starting pitcher got rocked by the Cincinnati Reds in his first game back home since returning from injury.

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May 2, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (88) points after hitting a home run against the Houston Astros during the fifth inning at Rate Field.
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Four Potential Trade Candidates Astros Should Monitor Ahead of Deadline

The Houston Astros should keep an eye on these four players as MLB's trade market starts to heat up.

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Feb 20, 2025; West Palm Beach, FL, USA; Houston Astros right hand pitcher Jose Fleury poses for a photo at the Houston Astros media day.
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Houston Astros Dominant Pitching Prospect Named Texas League Player of Month

The Houston Astros had a minor league pitcher given a great honor in the MiLB Player of the Month awards.

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May 3, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Houston Astros outfielder Jake Meyers (6) holds his helmet after he hit an RBI double during the eighth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field.
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Houston Astros Center Fielder Makes History With Shocking Offensive Performance

The Houston Astros saw a historic performance from a shocking source on Saturday against the Chicago White Sox.

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Apr 18, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; San Diego Padres first baseman Yuli Gurriel (10) looks on during batting practice before the game against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park.
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Former Houston Astros Fan Favorite’s Career in Jeopardy After DFA by Padres

A former Houston Astros fan favorite and two-time World Series Champion's career is in jeopardy after being DFA by the San Diego Padres.

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Apr 11, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Ronel Blanco (56) pitches against the Los Angeles Angels in the first inning at Daikin Park.
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Houston Astros Without Aces for Upcoming Series Against Detroit Tigers

The Houston Astros will have the bottom of the rotation rolling as probables are set for the series against the red hot Detroit Tigers.

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Apr 27, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Houston Astros pitcher Hunter Brown (58) pitches during the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium.
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Houston Astros Ace Joins Elite Franchise Company As Scoreless Streak Ends

The Houston Astros ace has joined some great company of former stars after his scoreless streak reached it's end.

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Apr 15, 2025; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (8) bats in the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at George M. Steinbrenner Field.
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MLB Insider Sees Houston Astros as Trade Fit For All-Star Slugger

The Houston Astros have been connected as a fit for a former All-Star and near 40-home run second baseman from the Tampa Bay Rays by an MLB insider.

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Apr 30, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Houston Astros third baseman Niko Goodrum (11) looks on against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre.
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Infielder From Houston Astros 2022 World Series Team Announces His Retirement

A former Houston Astros infielder, who was on the team for part of the 2022 World Series run, has decided to retire from baseball.

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