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The best middle infield in the National League

In a season were the phrase “who would have guessed” has become a staple when speaking about the Astros, I’ll say it again. Who would have guessed the Stros would have the best offensive…Read More

Bud Norris shuts down Pirates

The offensively-challenged Pittsburgh Pirates were unable to score tonight against Bud Norris and three Astros relievers. Houston’ Brian Bogusevic crossed the plate on a second inning double-play…Read More

Astros State of the Team Report

Welcome to the first installment of our “State of the Team” report. This will be a monthly feature that discusses all aspects of the team, with each of our writers breaking down a couple of…Read More

Get to know the Astros’ offense

As I was driving into work a few weeks back, yes I haven’t left my day job as of yet, I was listening to a certain sports talk show in Houston which will remain nameless. They were babbling on about…Read More

Jed Lowrie ready to hit it big in 2012

Playing in Boston, New York, Philadelphia or even Chicago is just plain different. There is nothing like the bright lights of the big city, if you produce. That is the root of how you’ll fair with the…Read More

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The N.L. Central Farewell Tour: Pittsburgh Pirates Edition

The next stop on our tour is the Steel City, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. I’ll have a Primanti Brothers…Read More

Astros acquire Lowrie and Weiland for Melancon

When Jeff Luhnow was hired as GM of the Astros, it was clear a new approach to baseball would be implemented.…Read More

Former Pirate Jack Wilson maybe the Astros answer at SS

Now that Clint Barmes has joined an NL Central rival, well rival for one more season, the Astros have…Read More

Rangers sign Joe Nathan

The Texas Rangers have signed former Minnesota Twins closer Joe Nathan to a two-year contract with a…Read More

What to do with 35 million dollars?

As Drayton McLane spends his last night as the Astros owner, the new man in charge, Jim Crane, will…Read More

Astros sign Joe Thurston to a minor league deal

Ed Wade continues to stockpile journeymen position players with the signing of 32 year old Joe Thurston to…Read More

The Astros shortstop dilemma

Now that Clint Barmes is officially a Free Agent the Astros have a serious dilemma at the shortstop position.…Read More

Astros own Phils

Throw out the records when these two teams meet. The Astros officially have the Phillies number. J.A.…Read More

Trade Deadline Rumor Round-up

We are getting closer to the trade deadline on saturday and the rumors coming out don’t sound like…Read More

On the Block: Clint Barmes

Let’s continue with looking at players who are most likely on the trade block and were they may…Read More

Happ gets his fourth win as Astros top Nats 7-6

J.A. Happ won for the first time since May 14th and ended a personal seven game losing streak. It was…Read More

Ranking the Roster: Infielders

First, let me wish everybody a happy and safe 4th of July. Today, I will be offering my first half grades…Read More

Astros’ Season in Review

Now that the Astros season is 60 games in and currently have a 23-37 record, I thought it would be…Read More

Mills, Get the Lineup to Make Sense

Why does it seem as though the bullpen and Mills are conspiring against the Astros to throw as many games…Read More

Astros blow their 11th save in an extra innings loss

The Houston Astros were one strike away from splitting the series with the Braves but Brian McCann had…Read More