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The Astros Bullpen is Overworked, But There’s No One Else to Do the Job: Angels at Astros, 8-20-26, 7:10 CT Game 128 Preview and Thread
2 CommentsThe Astros bullpen, which has been top 3 in the majors since June 1, has been carrying the team, but they’re also on pace for… READ MORE
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State of the Rotation – “Peter and Hunter and Pray for Thunder” : Angels at Astros, 8-18-26, 7:10 CT Game 126 Preview and Thread
The Astros initialy listed their starting pitchers for the Angels series as “TBA”, “TBA”, and Peter Lambert, which is telling. Tonight’s TBA has been announced… 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 integration of data for game… READ MORE
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A Night in the Tokyo Dome: Rising Fastballs in the Land of the Rising Sun
Drum, chants, courtesy, clean bathrooms, and an intense passion for baseball rule the Tokyo Dome, as mhatter106 recounts watching the Yomiuri Giants take on the… READ MORE
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In Memory of Trav in San Antonio: Astros at Padres, 8-9-26, 7:20 CT Game 119 Preview and Thread
RIP Trav in San Antonio, a fixture in the TLA and before then, the TCB community. Navy veteran, SAPD detective, husband, father, friend and Astros… READ MORE
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Daulton Varsho is Here Because Jake Meyers Never Showed Up, But There’s Still Time: Astros at Padres, 8-8-26, 6:10 CT Game 118 Preview and Thread
Jake Meyers was supposed to be the Astros’ solution in center field. The trade for Daulton Varsho was a direct consequence of 2026 Meyers not… 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 affected the team’s short and… READ MORE
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In Defense of Dana Brown
The Astros are currently in first place and have been on a tear since getting swept by the Orioles after the All-Star break. While the… READ MORE
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Dodgers vs. Astros: Comparing a Decade of Top 100 Prospect List Representation
In the updated 2026 Top 100 Prospects from Fangraphs’ The Board, the Dodgers had 6 players on the list. The Astros had one: Kevin Alvarez.… READ MORE
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Astros Trade Deadline: The Case For Standing Pat
The Astros should do nothing at the trade deadline. It isn’t the sexy answer, but it is the most prudent one. Selling is tempting, but… READ MORE
The high point of his career for me as well. Part of why I was optimistic about him replacing Dusty…
