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Pre-season predictions revisited
It’s fun to make predictions before the start of the season. We all do it- and with different degrees of success. This year I limited myself to handicapping teams, because I haven’t had much…Read More
Astros leave Cincy on a high note
Sunday’s 5-1 win over the Reds gave the Astros a series victory in their final visit to Cincinnati as a member of the National League. Houston hitters got on track early against Reds starter and…Read More
Francisco Cordero is not the man
For the second straight night Francisco Cordero served up a go-ahead hit to Reds outfielder Drew Stubbs in the ninth inning. Cordero’s line was almost identical to the night before: 3 runs allowed,…Read More
Astros waste excellent outing from Lucas Harrell
Lucas Harrell pitched seven innings and allowed only one run tonight against the Reds. Harrell also pitched seven innings and allowed one run in his previous outing, Thursday in San Diego. The Astros lost…Read More
Astros fundamentally challenged
After a brutal road trip the Astros returned home Monday to start a three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds. Unfortunately, the Astros continued to play the same lackluster brand of baseball they…Read More
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Counting down to July 31st
So as the Astros begin to plateau and reach the level we all realistically expected, at least in the…Read More
Astros Rally Early But Lose Late
To say that the game tonight was an offensive showcase would be an understatement. A total of 21 runs…Read More
Astros losing streak reaches 7
After six straight road losses the Astros returned home Friday night looking to change their fortunes.…Read More
Wandy Rodriguez making Jeff Luhnow’s job easier
For 2 years now, most Astros’ fans have expected Wandy Rodriguez to be dealt as part of the newly…Read More
Bullpen can’t hold lead for Jordan Lyles
Jordan Lyles outpitched Mat Latos today in Cincinnati but the Astros bullpen couldn’t hold onto…Read More
Astros go quietly against Cueto and Reds
The Astros couldn’t get the bats going on a chilly Saturday in Cincinnati. Johnny Cueto and a pair…Read More
Jordan Lyles to start Sunday for Astros
Jordan Lyles has joined the Astros in Cincinnati and will start Sunday’s game against the Reds.…Read More
Fernando Abad joins Astros bullpen; Reds hitters rejoice
Fernando Abad did all he could to ruin a nice all-around effort by the Astros tonight, but Houston held…Read More
Red Alert: Astros Invade Cincinnati
The Astros open a three game series with the Reds tonight at Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati. The…Read More
Front & Central: News from around the division
With Spring Training entering the stretch run it’s time to take a look at how things are shaping…Read More
The National League Central Farewell Tour: Cincinnati Reds Edition
The next stop on our tour is Cincinnati Ohio. Not only is The Queen City the home of the Reds, it’s…Read More
Player Profile: Enerio Del Rosario
Enerio Del Rosario is up next in our player profiles here at Climbing Tal’s Hill. Del Rosario was…Read More
Wandy Rodriguez for Yonder Alonso?
Word broke earlier in the week, as per Yahoo Sports’ Tim Brown that the Reds are willing to trade…Read More
102 Damnations
It turns out the so-called experts were right. This 2011 Astros team is a real dog. The Astros were shut…Read More
Happ sharp; Astros edge Reds
The Astros overcame an early deficit tonight in Cincinnati to top the Reds by a score of 3-2. J.A. Happ…Read More
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