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Star Performer of the Week May 27 – June 2

The Astros finished the month of May with three straight road wins. With two more victories in Anaheim to start the month of June, Bo Porter‘s team is playing their best baseball of the season. It…Read More

Let’s Talk About The 2013 Free Agent Signings

We are pretty much two months into the season, and the Astros have a 15-37 record, good for second to last in the majors (Marlins are two back). The Astros were clearly not trying to compete for the playoffs…Read More

Jose Altuve Gets Things Started and Carlos Pena Shows Some Power

On a day when the 5th starter picture got a little clearer, Alex White did not do much to stand out in the competition.  White pitched 4.1 innings in the Houston’s 7-5 loss to the Mets tonight.…Read More

The Astros Need to Make a Trade

During the offseason, the Houston Astros did a great job of creating competition all over the diamond. As you watch (or listen to) the Spring Training games, you can’t help but wonder how the competition…Read More

Who Should Bat in the Cleanup Spot?

Sure the Astros have yet to find their leadoff hitter, but let’s take a look at our options for the cleanup hitter. Now it’s quite possible the cleanup hitter for the Astros will spend a lot…Read More

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Who’s On First?

“Who’s on First?” was the famous skit by Abbott and Costello. Of course the Astros don’t have…Read More

A Statistical Breakdown of the 2012 Astros – RBI

This is not meant to state the obvious, but here we go.  To win games, you have to score runs.  Without…Read More

Houston Astros 2012 Statistical Breakdown – Home Runs

Home runs are exciting.  That is not a secret nor should that sentiment be shocking to anybody.  It…Read More

Were the Astros Right to Sign Jose Veras and Does it Matter?

There were clear similarities in the Astros’ two major signings this offseason. We already discussed…Read More

Does it Matter if Carlos Pena Strikes Out 200 Times This Season?

Obviously the Astros want to win this season.  That is why the players take the field each day.  However,…Read More

Will Nate Freiman Hit 20 HR in 2013?

Nate Freiman has power. That much cannot be debated. Last season in 581 plate appearances for the Padres…Read More

A Look at Astros 1B and DH Options

Now that Lance Berkman has officially signed with the Houston Astros’ new division rival, Texas…Read More

Astros Around the Horn: First Base

Coming in to the 2013 season, the Astros already have three first base options with potentially a fourth.…Read More

Is Carlos Pena another Carlos Lee?

When the Astros signed Free Agent Carlos Pena earlier this week, Brian McTaggart tweeted that the ‘Stros…Read More

Update on Astros DH search

Day two of the Baseball Winter Meetings has passed and the Astros search for a Designated Hitter has…Read More

The National League Central Farewell Tour: Chicago Cubs Edition

As the Astros prepare for their final season in the National League, Climbing Tal’s Hill begins…Read More

The time is right for the Astros and Cubs to talk trade

Both the Astros and Cubs are going through similar situations as each organization has faltered a great…Read More

Science Ruuuuules!

When I was a child I was absolutely convinced Bill Nye was the smartest man alive. Now, as an adult…Read More