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The Hard-Hitting Truths of Ethan Pecko: Diamondbacks at Astros, 9-5-26, 6:15 CT Game 143 Preview
1 CommentsThrough three games, over half the batted balls against Ethan Pecko have exceeded 95 mph exit velocity. If Pecko can’t cut down on the hard… READ MORE
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Cristian Javier Starts vs. Arizona, But He Probably Should Be a Reliever: Diamondbacks at Astros, 9-4-26, 7:10 CT Game 142 Preview
Astros righties can’t pitch to lefties. Fortunately, DBacks lefties can’t hit righties. But they may be able to hit Cristian Javier who can’t seem to… READ MORE
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Hunter Brown Is Throwing 4-Seam Fastball Strikes Again: White Sox at Astros, 9-3-26, 1:10 CT Game 141 Preview
Hunter Brown’s four seam fastball has been thrown in the zone, around the edges and for strikes less frequently in 2026 than in 2025. Until… READ MORE
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Christian Walker’s Disappearing Bat: White Sox at Astros, 9-2-26, 7:10 CT Game 140 Preview
Christian Walker’s 2026 second half has been even worse than the 2025 first half that left such a sour first impression on Astros fans. Has… READ MORE
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The Relief Pitchers Need Relief, and Are Getting Ronel Blanco Instead: White Sox at Astros, 9-1-26, 7:10 CT Game 139 Preview
It’s Day 8 of the Astros’ 13 games in a row without an offday. Despite needing all the relief pitching they can get, the Astros… READ MORE
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September Call-Ups – Position Player Options: White Sox at Astros, 8-31-26, 7:10 CT Game 138 Preview
September call-ups are tomorrow, and with Nelson Velazquez providing neither offense nor defense, it makes sense to bring Jake Meyers up. Peter Lambert squares off… READ MORE
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September Call-Ups – Pitcher Options: Astros at Mets, 8-30-26, 2:10 CT Game 137 Preview
With only 3 real starting pitchers, this leaves a lot of innings for the bullpen to cover in a 5 game cycle, and the Astros’… READ MORE
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Please, Throw More Strikes: Astros at Mets, 8-29-26, 3:10 CT Game 136 Preview
Stop the presses! Come to find out, throwing strikes can be a good thing. Yes, it’s not always the absolute truth because the quality of… READ MORE
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Astros Rookie Contribution Has Been Minimal in 2026: Astros at Mets, 8-28-26, 6:10 CT Game 135 Preview
From 2014 to 2023, the Astros had a rookie finish top 5 in AL ROTY voting every year but one. Getting meaningful contributions from rookies… READ MORE
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Hoping Texas and Seattle Lose So That the Astros Don’t Have to Win is Not a Reassuring Strategy: Astros at Yankees, 8-27-26, 6:05 CT Game 134 Preview
The Astros lost last night. That’s usually where the money is this season, that the Astros will lose. I’m not trying to be nihilistic; the… READ MORE
I’ll be intrigued to see how this first month with Flores plays out. There are several avenues that really intrigue…
