So, we face Martin Perez whom the Astros have faced many, many times over his 12 year career. Perez is…
Category: Analysis
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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
1 CommentsThe 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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Cam Smith Has Been Good Whether You Realize It or Not: Astros at Cubs, 5-24-26, 1:20 CT Game 54 Preview and Thread
As the Houston Astros go for the sweep in the third game of their 3 game series with the Chicago… READ MORE
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Which Way for Kai-Wei? Astros at Cubs, 5-23-26, 1:20 CT Game 53 Preview and Thread
As he prepares for his 4th start fo the season, we check in on Kai-Wei Teng’s transition from relief pitcher… READ MORE
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Bryan Abreu Has To Figure Out His Fastball Woes
Bryan Abreu got the last out and the save Tuesday night against the Twins, but those nine pitches he threw… READ MORE
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Two New Right Field Hall of Famers
Bobby Abreu and Dwight Evans belong in Cooperstown. READ MORE
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May Days of Yordan: Mariners at Astros, 5-14-26, 1:10 CT Game 45 Preview and Thread
May Yordan Alvarez hasn’t been as good as April Yordan, or even baseline Yordan, but he’s been better than you… READ MORE
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Right Fielders on the Outside
Who is the best of what is left to enshrine in Cooperstown? READ MORE
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We are not going to win many games scoring 3 runs.
Holmes was a first round draft (Dodgers)
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