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The Bullpen and its Breaking Point: Astros at Mariners, 9-22-26, 8:40 CT Game 157 Preview
0 CommentsAnother weekend where the Astros just needed to avoid being swept, and another weekend where they couldn’t do that, and… READ MORE
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The Launch Angle Reader Appreciation Piece: Braves at Astros, 9-20-26, 1:10 CT Game 156 Preview
In the spirit of Astros Fan Appreciation Day, I would like to make this game preview “The Launch Angle Reader… READ MORE
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Wake Me Up When September Ends: Braves at Astros, 9-19-26, 6:10 CT Game 155 Preview
“If you don’t come in on Friday, don’t bother coming in on Monday.” Well, if the Astros don’t show up… READ MORE
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The Importance of Jeremy Peña: Braves at Astros, 9-18-26, 7:10 CT Game 154 Preview
Yordan Alvarez is obviously the best player on the Astros. No questions about that. I mean, he’s a favorite for… READ MORE
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The Last Ten Games: Royals at Astros, 9-17-26, 6:15 CT Game 153 Preview
For as much complaining as I’ve done this season about the pitching staff, particularly the rotation, it may not be… READ MORE
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Is Cristian Javier on a Path Back to Dependable Starting Pitcher? : Royals at Astros, 9-16-26, 7:10 CT Game 152 Preview
As the 2022 season ended, starting pitcher Cristian Javier appeared headed toward a promising future as one of the top… READ MORE
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Beat the Bad Teams or Risk Being a Bad Team: Royals at Astros, 9-15-26, 7:10 CT Game 151 Preview
What a disastrous weekend. Are we nearing the end of an 11 year era of dominance? After 2 championships, several… READ MORE
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Yordan Or This Lineup Goes Bust: Astros at Rays, 9-13-26, 12:40 CT Game 150 Preview
Today is a shorter preview than usual, but I did want to highlight one point. Since August 1, only two… READ MORE
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Carlos Correa at Second Base? Astros at Rays, 9-12-26, 5:10 CT Game 149 Preview
If, and that’s the key word, Carlos Correa can come back this season, then it raises the uncomfortable question of… READ MORE
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Remembering a Day You Wish You Could Forget: Astros at Rays, 9-11-26, 6:10 CT Game 148 Preview
Hatter reflects on 9/11 and the period afterwards where we saw the best of a united America, looks at the… READ MORE
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