The Skubal nano-surgery is absolutely mind blowing. We live in an amazing time. Now if they can shorten TJ by…
Category: Analysis
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Coming Out Swinging – The Astros First Pitch Approach: Athletics at Astros, 6-5-26, 7:10 CT Game 65 Preview and Thread
8 CommentsThe 2026 Astros have reduced their first pitch swing rate, but they’re doing so by reducing their swing rate on… READ MORE
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50/50 – The Two Sides of Mike Burrows: Pirates at Astros, 6-2-26, 7:10 CT Game 62 Preview and Thread
The Piracy Project When the Astros acquired Mike Burrows in December, there was a fair amount of optimism among Astros… READ MORE
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Modern Pitchers Part II
How does the second group shake out? A closer look at Zack Greinke, CC Sabathia, Chris Sale and Andy Pettitte. READ MORE
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Awesome!! The Miz Comes to Play: Brewers at Astros, 5-31-26, 1:10 CT Game 61 Preview and Thread
The Houston Astros have hit well against fastballs, but they face Jacob Misiorowski, whose fastball is on a different level… 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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Yordan Alvarez and the Astros Home Run Record: Astros at Rangers, 5-28-26, 7:05 CT Game 58 Preview and Thread
Last night, Yordan Alvarez hit his 19th and 20th home runs of the season. He has been on an absolute… READ MORE
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Left Behind – The Astros’ Lack of Left-Handed Hitting Depth: Astros at Rangers, 5-27-26, 7:05 CT Game 57 Preview and Thread
The 2026 Houston Astros are last in MLB for left handed plate appearances, the same place they were in 2025.… READ MORE
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In This Corner, the (ABS) Challenger… : Astros at Rangers, 5-26-26, 7:05 CT Game 56 Preview and Thread
Rising to the Challenge During yesterday’s combined no-hitter against the Rangers, you may have seen Cam Smith tap his helmet… READ MORE
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The Best 21st Century Pitcher
Breaking down the top three guys to be enshrined in Cooperstown: Justin Verlander, Clayton Kershaw, and Max Scherzer. 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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