-
The Other Shoe Dropped: Astros and Joe Espada Part Ways
3 CommentsThe long-anticipated development finally came to pass: the Astros have decided to move on from Joe Espada and are now in the market for a… READ MORE
-
Twiddling Thumbs
I decided to stop twiddling my thumbs and write about the Astros again. A brief hiatus was honestly beneficial and let me recharge. Whether this… READ MORE
-
Requiem for the 2026 Houston Astros and maybe the “Golden Era”?
At some point, it had to get written, right? The end of the dynasty piece that always waits in the wings for any dominant sports… READ MORE
-
Today is Joe Espada’s Last Chance to Get a Postseason Win: White Sox at Astros, AL Wild Card Game 2 Preview
If the Astros don’t win today, their season ends in September just like everyone else who didn’t make the postseason, and Joe Espada will end… READ MORE
-
Batting Around – White Sox vs Astros ALWC Series Preview and Predictions
The Launch Angle Staff weighs in on how they anticipate the AL Wild Card Series between the Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros will unfold. READ MORE
-
Yordan Alvarez’ Triple Crown Chase and MVP Case: Astros at Athletics, 9-25-26, 8:40 CT Game 160 Preview
Yordan Alvarez ranks 1st, 1st and 2nd in AL batting average, home runs and RBI respectively, but he may not be able to catch Pete… READ MORE
-
The Bullpen and its Breaking Point: Astros at Mariners, 9-22-26, 8:40 CT Game 157 Preview
Another weekend where the Astros just needed to avoid being swept, and another weekend where they couldn’t do that, and now the Astros enter the… READ MORE
-
Hall of Fame Index: What about Thurman Munson?
One of my favorite features in both Hall of Fame Index books are what I would lovingly call the “what about” series. I determined that… READ MORE
-
No need for the Houston Astros fan to sweat a possible lockout, right?
Welcome to the stretch run, when baseball starts to separate the contenders and pretenders. Somehow, someway, the Houston Astros find themselves in the thick of… READ MORE
-
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 favorable playoff picture for the… READ MORE
The high point of his career for me as well. Part of why I was optimistic about him replacing Dusty…
