Marty Coleman

Marty Coleman

Joined: Mar 10, 2022

A lifetime sports fan, who's contributed at many sites on multiple sports, with a passion for Clemson, Texans, Astros and Spurs. Writes with a unique blend of analysis, analytics and observation.

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve. (Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports)

Deep Dive: Astros biggest issue is one no one saw coming

Apr 22, 2023; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez (59) pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Astros: Pressure on Framber Valdez as rotation suffers second blow

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 08: Luis Garcia #77 of the Houston Astros looks on against the Minnesota Twins in the fourth inning of the game at Target Field on April 8, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the Astros 9-6. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

Astros: Concerning stats show Houston rotation could be in trouble

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 19: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees and Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels look on from the dugout before the 92nd MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard at Dodger Stadium on July 19, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

AL MVP Deep Dive: Who has the edge, Shohei Ohtani or Aaron Judge?

Justin Verlander, Houston Astros, Atlanta Braves. (Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports)

Why Justin Verlander’s looming free agency will be like no other

Aug 3, 2022; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) pitches against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Yankees: 3 stats prove Aaron Boone can’t trust Gerrit Cole in October

Jul 25, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Washington Nationals right fielder Juan Soto (22) bats during the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Deep Dive: What Juan Soto adds to the San Diego Padres lineup

Jul 8, 2022; Oakland, California, USA; Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (44) hits a RBI double against the Oakland Athletics during the fourth inning at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports

Yordan Alvarez snub: 3 stats that prove Astros star was robbed as ASG starter

Jul 4, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (44) rounds the bases after hitting a walk-off home run during the ninth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Deep Dive: Yordan Alvarez takes advantage of Aaron Judge slump to challenge in MVP chase

Jun 25, 2022; Bronx, New York, USA; Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) hits a home run against the New York Yankees during the eighth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jessica Alcheh-USA TODAY Sports

Deep Dive: 3 stats that prove Astros are the Yankees kryptonite

May 16, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) hits a single against the Seattle Mariners during the third inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Deep Dive: What’s wrong with Vladimir Guerrero Jr.?

May 10, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (44) shatters his bat on a fly ball against the Minnesota Twins during the third inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-USA TODAY Sports

Deep Dive: Underrated Yordan Alvarez deserves more credit for Astros’ winning ways

May 10, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) delivers a pitch against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-USA TODAY Sports

Justin Verlander keeps dominating in spite of worrying trend

May 8, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki (27) bats against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Deep Dive: Are MLB pitchers catching up with Seiya Suzuki?

Apr 26, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Boston Red Sox second baseman Xander Bogaerts (2) hits an RBI double against the Toronto Blue Jays in the eighth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Xander Bogaerts elite start should force Red Sox’s hand with contract demands