I’ll be intrigued to see how this first month with Flores plays out. There are several avenues that really intrigue…
Category: Analysis
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Astros Rookie Contribution Has Been Minimal in 2026: Astros at Mets, 8-28-26, 6:10 CT Game 135 Preview
7 CommentsFrom 2014 to 2023, the Astros had a rookie finish top 5 in AL ROTY voting every year but one.… READ MORE
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A Resurgent Altuve is Essential to Making the Postseason and 3000 Hits: Astros at Yankees, 8-25-26, 6:05 CT Game 132 Preview
Over the past several weeks, Jose Altuve has been revitalized at the plate. That will need to continue if Altuve… READ MORE
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The Astros Hitting Approach in August Leaves Something to be Desired
One of the key actors in the Astros’ revamped hitting staff was Dan Hennigan who was expected to modernize the… READ MORE
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The Astros Hit in High Leverage Better Than Anyone: Mariners at Astros, 8-16-26, 6:20 CT Game 125 Preview and Thread
Believe it or not, the Astros are tops in hitting with RISP and in high leverage. They’re also among the… READ MORE
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Tucker. Bregman. Valdez. What are they good for?
A brief analysis of how the decisions to let Kyle Tucker, Alex Bregman, and Framber Valdez leave the Astros have… READ MORE
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Something To Watch: Cristian Javier’s Cutter
Earlier in his career, Cristian Javier leaned heavily on his four-seam fastball and slider/sweeper combination, followed by usually positive results.… READ MORE
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The Rebuild Review: What Do Rebuilding Trades Look Like, and What Does That Say About the Astros’ 2026 Deadline Plans?
Editor-Theo’s Note: When I started work on this piece, the question of “should the Astros sell at the deadline” was… READ MORE
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The Astros’ First Half: What Went Wrong?
Mathematically, the Astros reached the true midpoint of their 2026 season on June 23 against the Blue Jays. Their 81st… READ MORE
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How Did We Get Here? The Astros Bet on Underperforming Pitching
As 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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Pitchers on the outside looking in: 1980-2000
Who are the two best pitchers on the outside looking in at the Hall of Fame from the 1980-2000 era? READ MORE
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“I don’t think I’m the face of the city or the Houston Astros. I’m just another guy who is playing hard to make dreams come true.”
Jose Altuve
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I am turning into a contrarian involuntarily. This is the type of trade made by a scout. A GM thinks…
🌻 Flores para Los Astros . . . hacerlo a lo grande ! ⚾
May our senior pitch whisperer work some magic with this new feller. And thanks for using one my WPB pics…
Forced by MLB, no. Forced knowing that your GM blatantly ignored the rules, as well as a mandate from the…
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