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
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







