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Still Searching For Pitching Stability: Cardinals at Astros, 4-18-26, 6:10 CT Game 22 Preview and Thread
6 CommentsYou can’t talk about the 2026 Astros without mentioning the disaster of a pitching staff. Starting rotation? A mess. The bullpen? Mostly horrendous. Only the… READ MORE
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Lambert Construction: Cardinals at Astros, 4-17-26, 7:10 CT Game 21 Preview and Thread
The Astros host the Cardinals, and start their 10th starting pitcher of the year in their 21st game, Peter Lambert who, based on career history,… READ MORE
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The New Celebration: Rockies at Astros, 4-16-26, 7:10 CT Game 20 Preview and Thread
Winning is fun. Does winning cause fun, or does fun lead to winning? Probably a little bit of both. When you feel good, you play… READ MORE
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Solve the Next Problem: Rockies at Astros, 4-15-26, 7:10 CT Game 19 Preview and Thread
During the course of the losing streak, I started coming up with some wild theories why the Astros were losing. One of my favorite theories… READ MORE
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Home Sweet Home? Rockies at Astros, 4-14-26, 7:10 CT Game 18 Preview and Thread
The Astros are finally back home and licking their wounds following a horrific 1-9 road trip. With a pitching staff that has clearly seen better… READ MORE
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Rest In Peace, Phil Garner: Astros at Mariners, 4-12-26, 3:10 CT Game 16 Preview and Thread
The original focus of today’s preview was centered around the pitching staff’s continued woes. Not a surprise there, as several losses this season can be… READ MORE
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Pitching Depth Is An Illusion: Astros at Mariners, 4-11-26, 8:40 CT Game 15 Preview and Thread
In February, I was actually feeling decently optimistic about the Astros’ pitching depth. Yes, Josh Hader was a possibility to miss the start of the… READ MORE
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Something’s Gotta Give in Seattle: Astros at Mariners, 4-10-26, 8:40 CT Game 14 Preview and Thread
By wRC+, the Astros still possess the best lineup in baseball, even following the sweep from the *checks notes* Rockies. Frankly, that’s still a surprise… READ MORE
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Javier’s Visible “Invisiball” and 100 Posts: Astros at Rockies, 4-8-26, 2:10 CT Game 13 Preview and Thread
In the 100th post of The Launch Angle, we examine what has happened to Cristian Javier’s Invisiball, ahead of the final game of the Astros-Rockies… READ MORE
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Populist Dinger and Classist Orbit: Astros at Rockies, 4-7-26, 7:40 CT Game 12 Preview and Thread
If you compare the Houston Astros to the Colorado Rockies, top to bottom, there aren’t a lot of areas where the Astros don’t get the… READ MORE
I’d say that’s official, the new hitting coaches are making a tangible, measurable difference. The jury is still out regarding…
