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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
Astros pound Dodgers 12-0
Earlier today I put in a request for the Astros offense to break out of the doldrums. Ask and you shall receive! The Astros bats came out smoking and the team coasted to a 12-0 win behind a stellar pitching…Read More
Let’s Talk Astros: Roundtable #4
Our final roundtable for 2012 spring training will include a couple of questions from our twitter followers. As the season gets going and we do more of these, follower participation is not only nice but…Read More
Astros lose to Tigers and shake up roster
While the Astros were getting beat in Lakeland, news was being made by the Astros’ front office. The Astros lost 4-2 to the Tigers today and ended the spring at 14-16, although three exhibition games…Read More
Opening Day Lineup Prediction
As Greg wrote earlier, the Astros have dropped below .500 for the first time during spring training. While roster spots are still up for grabs, the opening day lineup seems to be lining up with each passing…Read More
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Jason Bourgeois and Humberto Quintero Traded to Royals
Word broke minutes ago that the Astros have traded Jason Bourgeois and Humberto Quintero to the Kansas…Read More
Royals scouting Humberto Quintero
Humberto Quintero made his Spring Training debut yesterday and the Kansas City Royals were there to scout…Read More
Let’s talk Astros – Roundtable #1
With spring training in full swing, the gang here at Climbing Tal’s Hill got together and decided…Read More
Kyle Weiland dominant as the Astros clip the Yankees 4-3
Kyle Weiland had one of the better starts for an Astros’ pitcher this spring by going 4 hitless…Read More
Astros Spring Training Update: Week 1 in review
After a week’s worth of exhibition games it’s time to take a look at how things are shaping…Read More
Astros hit midseason form in 8-0 loss to Nats
After getting off to a 4-1 start this spring the Astros played more like the 2011 squad on Thursday.…Read More
Quintero on his way out?
Humberto Quintero is the type of player a manager probably just loves, hardworking and no excuses will…Read More
Luhnow: “More Than One Guy Will Have Breakout Year”
Astros GM, Jeff Luhnow, recently appeared on MAD Radio on Sports Radio 610 with hosts Brad Davies and…Read More
Pitchers & Catchers Report (Part One)
Astros pitchers and catchers have reported to camp and it’s time for my annual “Pitchers & Catchers…Read More
Astros Camp opens for pitchers & catchers
Ah, the four most beautiful words in the English language, pitchers and catchers report. The Astros opened…Read More
Astros invite 2 more catchers to camp; sign Bogusevic and 6 others
With Spring Training rapidly approaching the Astros took care of some clerical obligations today by signing…Read More
Jason Castro says he’s ahead of schedule
Astros catcher Jason Castro told Brian McTaggart he is ahead of schedule on his recovery from foot surgery.…Read More
Luhnow looks to address the on base dilemma for the Astros
One of the many problems that has plagued the Astros over the past few seasons has been their inability to…Read More
Craig Tatum designated for assignment
To make room for Jack Cust on the 40-man roster the Astros have designated Craig Tatum for assignment.…Read More
Player Profile: Humberto Quintero
Humberto Quintero is the longest tenured position player on the Houston Astros roster. “Q”…Read More
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