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How Did We Get Here? The Astros Bet on Underperforming Pitching
1 CommentsAs the Astros furiously try to catch up with the AL West leaders, the question arises: how did the Astros,… READ MORE
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Run Prevention Update: Astros’ Fielding Has Improved
On April 30, I wrote about the early results for Astros fielding and suggested that the terrible early season pitching… READ MORE
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Mike Burrows and the Home Run Bug
Astros starting pitcher Mike Burrows has been having a tough time with the home run bug. Currently he is tied… READ MORE
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Astros Pitchers’ High Walk Rate Is Caused by Left-Handed Bats
The Astros pitching has been bedeviled by walks this year. They are the worst in the majors with a BB/9… READ MORE
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Assessing the Astros’ four rookie batters in the starting lineup
As the Astros’ injuries pile up, the offense has slowed down. And it’s not surprising when you examine daily lineups.… READ MORE
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How much of the Astros’ pitching problems is due to defense?
So far this season, we know that the pitching has been the Astros’ Achilles Heel. We also know that the… READ MORE
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The New Strike Zone and the Astros’ Pitching Style
The advent of the automatic balls-strikes system (ABS) required minor changes to the MLB strike zone. But it’s not a… READ MORE
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Early returns on the Astros’ offensive approach are encouraging
So far, the Astros’ offense has sprinted out of the gate. It’s a small sample but the offensive results have… READ MORE
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Hunter Brown put on Injured List
Astros’ ace starting pitcher Hunter Brown was placed on the Injured List with a right shoulder strain. At this early… READ MORE
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Analyzing Free Agent Catchers for Astros’ Backup Role
The Astros are in the market for a backup catcher. According to general manager Dana Brown, acquiring a backup catcher… READ MORE
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